La Rue Obscure
La Rue Obscure is the oldest street in the old town of Villefranche sur Mer on the French Riviera, between Nice and Monaco. It was built on virgin soil at the beginning of the 13th century. La Rue Obscure formed the basis of the rest of the town’s construction on the slopes rising from this coastal lane. It gave inhabitants of the town certain refuge against possible attacks. The ship captains who were forced by storms to anchor in the bay, could make necessary repairs in safety. La Rue Obscure also welcomed precious merchandise, such as wine, in its cellars.
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nick board
I like the rich glowing tone of this.
Louise Cooke
what a fascinating place! Gorgeous capture, lovely lighting and framing :)
Hagen
Beautiful
SnapHappy
lovely
joolz
Interesting story. Great light.
rock
Just wonderful, must have gone past this place many times and not known of its existence.
Incredible shot such amazing atmosphere to it, love the golden glow.
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Wanda Lechene
wow this is amazing great shot love it
Deborah Fuller
Wow, I love the colors with the arches, amazing.
Lucindawind
this is lovelty ..beautiful tones
sasha
Love the atmosphere captured here.
Wendy Slee
what a stunning image…...
Tanya B. Schro...
Ooooh…this is very nice. Love the blue light coming in from outside, really draws attention to the warmth inside.
Robert Boretti
WOW! gorgeous capture. Love the lighting in this. Well done!
alistair mcbride
Great light and colour!looks good
micmac
I love the name of that street,i love how the naturel and artificial lights mixe together,blue and orange always a winner so is the arch shapes.
BySilent
Beautiful work
jenfinger77
I love this so much—I want to drench myself in these colors. Truly wonderful.
Tom Newman
What a wonderfully evocative scene the composition is superb as is the colour rendition ,a great photograph Christophe :-)
Deborah Parkin
beautiful lighting and love the warm colours too
Stacey Hatton
What strong warm colours. I love the layers of arches also. Very well framed.
shaytay
WOW!!!! I’m speechless!:)
Helene Kippert
Gorgeous colours and composition!
Jen Whyte
Fabulous image – perfect perspective
MaluC
Oh my this is beautiful love it! Excellent colors and lighting, perfect composition. Beautiful work Christophe :)
Birgitta
The architectural structure is interesting-but I’m equally attracted to
your hue & sat. levels here. Nice work! You’ve brought out the more
romantic side to this I think. (the history lesson is a plus. :-)
Your work is top notch.
Sara Lamond
This is so mysterious – I feel like it’s taking me back centuries – I can hear feet approaching on the stone…
Pat Abbott
A great image, wondeful light.
marieancolie
Je découvre …... et j’aime !
Georgi Bitar
Wow amazing tones and light
serene area luv it!!
Joe Mortelliti
love this type of subject, nicely handled too.
Holly Werner
Great work.
daffodil
I know this old street, I love the colors blue and orange, it’s a strange and mysterious atmosphere . Astonishing photo, bravo !
papam
Well done! Very interesting perspective.
pmistric
Beautiful rich colors, lighting, and textures. Great job!!!
Pal Gyomai
Amazing colors, beautiful composition, and a free history lesson. What a treat!
Vargen
The light here is just wonderful!!! Great depth and composition…
Well done… ;-)
Nick Johnson
This is a really great image. Interesting location and awewsome ambiance. Thanks for explaining it too!
Joanna Clark
Fantastic shot
~ Selle
Gorgeous colours! I love the sense of atmosphere created – makes me want to go and explore.
Jeff Burns
beautiful find this is an incredible shot
xoxroth
Phonominal you can just feel the age and atmosphere, the lighting is also a main facter giving this piece credit…(M)
Violeta Pérez ...
fascinating, superb
Xenia
majestic! lucky you living in France such a beautiful country! all your pictures are brilliant! ;O)
Patito49
My goodness but you doo hav a touch for imagery! This is absolutely stunning!
Interpretations
I know it well – lovely shot !!
Stacey Lynn Brown
The lighting in this is just breathtaking… i am obsessed with architecture, especially if its OLD… i love this!
Peco Grozdanovski
Wonderful photograph .. My compliments!
Michelle Boyer
Great light
Tracey Bransfield
A ghostly presence could easily be imagined here.
Angelina Sidarta
i dont have to talk
SNik
very nice capture. love the way your treat colors.
Alexander Gitlits
Beautiful mood achieved. Nice lighting!
Michael Gatch
pretty sweet shot love the exploration of the eye it allows
Eyal Nahmias
Wonderful architectural photography at night. Lighting and exposure are spot on with perfect tonal range and color. There is excellent perspective and dimension to the image. Color, and white balance are just perfect. Love the warm tone and mood and feel of this photograph
Alexis Tobin
absolutely amazing. what an eye catcher
Arzu
Fabulous image, great mood
toots
Beautiful work
Elizabeth Aust...
Superb image!
DWarren
Stunning DOF, comp and colors!!!
Lucindawind
I love this!
Anne Staub
Excellentes couleurs et composition
screamqueen
this is so gorgeous!!
WesternDreamer
The light, the tones, the textures, the perspective… I like SO many aspects about this image… it’s quite inviting, and makes me want to explore this place! So nicely composed!!
Caroline Bland
superb
principiante
i like the picture and the history behind it
mieclarke
Such gorgeous and rich colours. i like it alot!
Bee Williamson
this is very evocative…
Alessandro Pinto
Great shot..beautifully taken !!!
Naddl
Wonderful shot
Ioanna Athanas...
Amazing capture, like a painting!
debwilson
Arches, alleys, lamps—everything I love about France and photos. Merci.
SueAnne
Great piece of history and a great photo, I love the lighting
R. Jason Smith
Nicely done! I feel like I am there…
Jonicool
Fantastic depth and light, Beautiful image!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you.
JDNarts
Beautiful light and tones! Enticingly captured, lovely work!
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks!
MaluC
Christopher this is beautiful, gorgeous lighting!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you!
Veikko Suikkanen
Really fantastic capture Christopher!
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks!
Béla Török
Gorgeous image, Christophe!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you!
Svetlana Sewell
Fabulous!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you Svetlana!
dinghysailor1
what an evocative place … and what a dream to sail in there…superbly captured
:))
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks for your support!
elenaoleniuc
Amazing image !
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks!
luanda
AMAZIN G!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you.
mikebov
superb, great atmosphere
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks!
terugvanver
wonderful tones
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you.
Heloisa Castro
perfect
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks!
Barbara Anderson
Amazing
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks Barbara!
LindaR
speaking of golden light and timeless beauty ~ you’ve captured both ~ so very well xx
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you!
fuelthesoul
The colours give it this santuary like feel, and the sence of history is astounding as my country is so young,N.Z.
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you very much. Your country is on top of my list, such a wonderful place!
triciamary
Wonderful capture of the warm lighting and interesting history as well!
invisible
Je suis sans mot ICI ! peut etre I’m SO touched !
I can see all in one second ..the people -the village – the Story and history in ONE SHOT !
YOU DID VERY WELL , I THINK !!!
Have a great week ahead my friend !
Andre
Barbara Brown
Great capture!! I love the md!!
Barbara Brown
That was supposed to be mood! My O key is sticking!! LOL
CarolM
Superb!! You are very talented and you have some extraordinary images in your portfolio. I love the light and rich colors in this piece.
walela
Really nice shot! And history lesson.
Virginia N. Fred
Fabulous work
Nat Hall
sheer elegance :)))
tintinvb
Très beau mélange de tonalité. Extrêmement élégant. Bravo