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Porte Saint-Jean

© Nikki McDonald

Porte Saint-Jean

Uploaded: February 24, 2011 10:34:45

Description

Finalist
Joigny is a small French town on the banks of the Yonne River in the Burgundy region. The medieval ramparts that once protected the town are still standing in places and include one of the original arched stone doorways providing access to Joigny.
Category: Travel and Place

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3125/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64,64, FocalLength: 6.00 mm, Model: KODAK P712 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Michelle Alton February 24, 2011 0

This is an absolutely superb architectural and historical capture. But oddly, I think the thing that takes this image over the stardom hurdle is the patch of little purple flowers against the old, gray stone, along with the lovely light that shines from behind the arch. #1355768

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 24, 2011 0

Excellent perspective and capture Nikki! Jeff #9258920

Aimee S. McMaster February 24, 2011 0

.....what a beautiful place Nikki...love the pov & textures....well done... #9258994

Joy Rector February 24, 2011 0

gorgeous shot #9259007

Jack Gaskin February 24, 2011 0

WONDERFUL CAPTURE and slice of history..

Happy Shooting
Jack #9259014

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 24, 2011 0

Richly detailed and beautifully composed, Nikki! Lots to keep the eye interested! #9259140

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic February 24, 2011 0

Beautiful colors and textures in this great capture of this wonderful place Nikki...Lucky you that you get to make this trip every year to see all of these wonderful things. #9259187

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 24, 2011 0

Morning NiK

The flowers make me think
Past and Persent!

Are those gun ports?

Very nicely Done! #9259193

Monnie Ryan February 24, 2011 0

Interesting and well detailed stone architecture - I, too, love those purple flowers! Well done, Nikki! #9259602

Tamara K. Walker level-classic February 24, 2011 0

Wonderful perspective, the details look like I could feel the textures of the bricks. #9259769

Marcie A. Fowler February 24, 2011 0

Great details and textures captured here. Well done on the comp as well. Thanks for the history too. #9259771

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 25, 2011 0

Beautiful with WONDERFUL lighting, Nikki! :-) k #9260524

Patti Coblentz February 27, 2011 0

Wow...this has winner written all over it, to me :)
Love the comp, the textures, and the wooden facades though the arched entrance...and the purple flowers...love it all!! #9264402

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 21, 2011 0

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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#9301558

Ellen Devenny level-classic March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations!!! Good luck in the next round! #9301600

Stephanie Frey level-classic March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Nikki! #9301614

Monnie Ryan March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations on your Finalist award! #9301659

Wanda Judd level-classic March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations. A perfect capture. #9301810

Rolando Rosito March 21, 2011 0

Wonderful finalist Nikki, congratulations! #9302053

Patti Coblentz March 21, 2011 0

Ah, so gorgeous, Nikki...big congratulations on your finalist...hope to see this one in the next round! #9302070

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 21, 2011 0

Congrats on this super finalist Nicki!

jo ann c. #9302100

Tammy Espino March 21, 2011 0

Big congrats on this wonderful finalist!! :) #9302104

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations, Nikki, on your lovely French Finalist! #9302187

Graeme yew Chow March 21, 2011 0

What a beautiful finalist and old town. Thanks for sharing as I can imagine how lovely to be there, Nikki. #9302207

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic March 21, 2011 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9302435

Phyllis H. Burchett March 21, 2011 0

BIG congrats to you Nikki on this terrific finalist! #9302550

Thomas E. Hinds March 21, 2011 0

Wonderful Finalist Nikki! Congratulations! #9302843

Kim Andelkovic March 21, 2011 0

Congrats Nikki on your wonderful finalist :-) #9302892

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 21, 2011 0

What a wonderful find and framing, Nikki. CONGRATZ on the Finalist and good luck up next!

UB. #9302906

Karen E. Baumann March 21, 2011 0

Wonderful image, Nikki! Love the gateway to the inner world of this scene! The lighting makes it appear almost surreal. Congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #9303040

Jean E. Hildebrant March 21, 2011 0

Wonderful to see this get a finalist, Nikki! Woohooo :) #9303067

Susan M. Campbell March 21, 2011 0

Spectacular!! A well deserved finalist Nikki. #9303188

Rona L. Schwarz March 21, 2011 0

Fabulous capture, Nikki and terrific Finalist! Love the composition, the detail and clarity are excellent with wonderful textures and colors - and, yes those purple flowers really make it special. CONGRATULATIONS and Good luck in the next round! #9303207

Merna L. Nobile March 21, 2011 0

Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna #9303344

Naomi Weiser March 21, 2011 0

congrats! #9303415

Katarina Mansson March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations on your lovely finalist Nikki! #9303466

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Nikki. #9303502

Sarah A. Christian March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations, Nikki, on your wonderful Finalist! #9303720

Renee Doyle March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Nikki!! #9303737

John Rivera level-deluxe March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations Nikki on your Finalist! #9303845

Marijana Fajgl March 21, 2011 0

Big congratulations, Nikki on your fantastic finalist! #9303933

Tamara K. Walker level-classic March 21, 2011 0

No surprise here congratulations. #9304140

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 21, 2011 0

CONGRATULATIONS, Nikki! #9304152

Carol Eade level-classic March 21, 2011 0

Beautiful finalist, congratulations Nikki! #9304313

Julie Burnett March 21, 2011 0

So rich in details and history, congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Nikki! #9304381

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 21, 2011 0

Love how the street leads your to the wonderfully framed building below. Congrats on this wonderful finalist. #9304487

Jessica Jenney March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations, Nikki on your fabulous finalist! #9304726

Debra R. Harder March 21, 2011 0

This is so beautiful, Nikki! Excellent tones, textures, details and comp. Huge congratulations on your superb finalist! Deb #9305156

William88 March 21, 2011 0

Awesome shot! congratulations on your finalist! #9305341

Denny E. Barnes level-classic March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations, Nikki on your wonderful and well deserved finalist! Beautiful!! #9305609

Brad Harding March 21, 2011 0

Nice composition on this finalist Nikki. I like the view through the archway entrance. Good luck in the next round. #9305623

Mitch Spence level-classic March 21, 2011 0

You invite us to go there, be there, and explore, the essence of the excellent travel image. Congrats, Nikki. #9305770

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations on your finalist! A powerful and remarkable image Nikki! #9305879

Karen Celella March 21, 2011 0

Congratulations on your superb finalist, Nikki! #9306019

Angie M. Davis March 22, 2011 0

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Nikki!!! #9306952

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 22, 2011 0

Congratulations on your finalist Nikki - love the gritty texture on those walls! #9307346

Aimee S. McMaster March 22, 2011 0

...congratualtiosn on your most beautiful finalist Nikki.... #9307997

Leslie McLain level-classic March 22, 2011 0

Congrats on a terrific finalist, Nikki. #9308125

Jeana Clark March 22, 2011 0


Congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~ #9309053

Hendrik Storme March 22, 2011 0

CONGRATULATIONS! #9309337

Jayne Martin March 22, 2011 0

Ahh, u are so funny, Nikki!! Congrats on this wonderful pic!! Love the pop of purple! #9309693

David M. Montero March 24, 2011 0

Congratulations on your finalist selection Nikki! Great texture and POV. Well done. #9315176

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