This is an image of corner of the now ruined Nave at the Abbaye de Beauport, Paimpol, Cotes d’Armor, Brittany, France to which I have added textures and layer adjustments.
Fuji Finepix S9500, 3 shots +2,0,-2 EV’s, ISO100, f11. Tonemapped using Details Enhancer in Photomatix 3.2.6 to produce an HDR image, post processing in CS4
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The Abbey was founded in 1202 and continued in use until 1790 when it closed. It has since been recognised as ‘monument historique’ and now is a major tourist attraction in Brittany.
346 views at 11th March 2010
Featured in ’Take me Higher (Dynamic Range) Group 11th December 2009
Featured in the ‘Retired and Happy’ Group 16th December 2009
Featured in ‘Religious Art and Photography Group’ 10th January 2010
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See another image of the Nave looking in the opposite direction:-
Oh this is gorgeous! So sad that these places fall into ruin….. though you’ve proven that ruins have their own special kind of beauty.
Thank you so much Rosemary for your lovely comment. You are right it is sad but I have to say that overall the French are brilliant at keeping and restoring their heritage. A very proud nation! Best regards.
Comments
this is divine…..gorgeous work!
Thank you so much Tara for your gorgeous comment and for favouriting.
– Bob Culshaw
Great work, Bob!
Thank you so much Steve, I always value your comments.
– Bob Culshaw
Beautiful work Bob , very nice textures and great lighting. x
Thank you so much Irene for your lovely comment. xx
– Bob Culshaw
Gorgeous work & beatuful textures Bob:)
Thank you so much Svetlana. ::))
– Bob Culshaw
Well, it is fantastic work Bob, love lighting and colours!
Thank you so much Jan, I always appreciate your comments.
– Bob Culshaw
great work
Thank you so much Antanas for your lovely comment.
– Bob Culshaw
A bit special Bob! Well done
Thank you Kelvin, I appreciate that.
– Bob Culshaw
Oh this is gorgeous! So sad that these places fall into ruin….. though you’ve proven that ruins have their own special kind of beauty.
Thank you so much Rosemary for your lovely comment. You are right it is sad but I have to say that overall the French are brilliant at keeping and restoring their heritage. A very proud nation! Best regards.
– Bob Culshaw
Stunning work! History and architecture to die for…we don’t get much of that around here.
Great work on this, looks great with all the effects added.
Thank you so much Indrani for your generous comment and favouriting.
– Bob Culshaw