La Rue Obscure

Christophe Testi

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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La Rue Obscure by Christophe Testi
La Rue Obscure by Christophe Testi
  • nick board

    nick board

    I like the rich glowing tone of this.

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    what a fascinating place! Gorgeous capture, lovely lighting and framing :)

  • Hagen

    Hagen

    Beautiful

  • SnapHappy

    SnapHappy

    lovely

  • joolz

    joolz

    Interesting story. Great light.

  • rock

    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.
    R

  • Wanda  Lechene

    Wanda Lechene

    wow this is amazing great shot love it

  • Deborah Fuller

    Deborah Fuller

    Wow, I love the colors with the arches, amazing.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    this is lovelty ..beautiful tones

  • sasha

    sasha

    Love the atmosphere captured here.

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    what a stunning image…...

  • Tanya B. Schroeder

    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

    Robert Boretti

    WOW! gorgeous capture. Love the lighting in this. Well done!

  • alistair mcbride

    alistair mcbride

    Great light and colour!looks good

  • micmac

    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

    BySilent

    Beautiful work

  • jenfinger77

    jenfinger77

    I love this so much—I want to drench myself in these colors. Truly wonderful.

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    What a wonderfully evocative scene the composition is superb as is the colour rendition ,a great photograph Christophe :-)

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    beautiful lighting and love the warm colours too

  • Stacey Hatton

    Stacey Hatton

    What strong warm colours. I love the layers of arches also. Very well framed.

  • shaytay

    shaytay

    WOW!!!! I’m speechless!:)

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Gorgeous colours and composition!

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    Fabulous image – perfect perspective

  • MaluC

    MaluC

    Oh my this is beautiful love it! Excellent colors and lighting, perfect composition. Beautiful work Christophe :)

  • Birgitta

    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

    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

    Pat Abbott

    A great image, wondeful light.

  • marieancolie

    marieancolie

    Je découvre …... et j’aime !

  • Georgi Bitar

    Georgi Bitar

    Wow amazing tones and light
    serene area luv it!!

  • Joe  Mortelliti

    Joe Mortelliti

    love this type of subject, nicely handled too.

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Great work.

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    I know this old street, I love the colors blue and orange, it’s a strange and mysterious atmosphere . Astonishing photo, bravo !

  • papam

    papam

    Well done! Very interesting perspective.

  • pmistric

    pmistric

    Beautiful rich colors, lighting, and textures. Great job!!!

  • Pal Gyomai

    Pal Gyomai

    Amazing colors, beautiful composition, and a free history lesson. What a treat!

  • Vargen

    Vargen

    The light here is just wonderful!!! Great depth and composition…
    Well done… ;-)

  • Nick Johnson

    Nick Johnson

    This is a really great image. Interesting location and awewsome ambiance. Thanks for explaining it too!

  • Joanna Clark

    Joanna Clark

    Fantastic shot

  • ~ Selle

    ~ Selle

    Gorgeous colours! I love the sense of atmosphere created – makes me want to go and explore.

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    beautiful find this is an incredible shot

  • xoxroth

    xoxroth

    Phonominal you can just feel the age and atmosphere, the lighting is also a main facter giving this piece credit…(M)

  • Violeta Pérez Anzorena

    Violeta Pérez ...

    fascinating, superb

  • Xenia

    Xenia

    majestic! lucky you living in France such a beautiful country! all your pictures are brilliant! ;O)

  • Patito49

    Patito49

    My goodness but you doo hav a touch for imagery! This is absolutely stunning!

  • Interpretations

    Interpretations

    I know it well – lovely shot !!

  • Stacey Lynn Brown

    Stacey Lynn Brown

    The lighting in this is just breathtaking… i am obsessed with architecture, especially if its OLD… i love this!

  • Peco Grozdanovski

    Peco Grozdanovski

    Wonderful photograph .. My compliments!

  • Michelle Boyer

    Michelle Boyer

    Great light

  • Tracey Bransfield

    Tracey Bransfield

    A ghostly presence could easily be imagined here.

  • Angelina Sidarta

    Angelina Sidarta

    i dont have to talk

  • SNik

    SNik

    very nice capture. love the way your treat colors.

  • Alexander Gitlits

    Alexander Gitlits

    Beautiful mood achieved. Nice lighting!

  • Michael Gatch

    Michael Gatch

    pretty sweet shot love the exploration of the eye it allows

  • Eyal Nahmias

    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

    Alexis Tobin

    absolutely amazing. what an eye catcher

  • Arzu

    Arzu

    Fabulous image, great mood

  • toots

    toots

    Beautiful work

  • Elizabeth Austin-Craig

    Elizabeth Aust...

    Superb image!

  • DWarren

    DWarren

    Stunning DOF, comp and colors!!!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    I love this!

  • Anne Staub

    Anne Staub

    Excellentes couleurs et composition

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    this is so gorgeous!!

  • WesternDreamer

    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
  • principiante

    principiante

    i like the picture and the history behind it

  • mieclarke

    mieclarke

    Such gorgeous and rich colours. i like it alot!

  • Bee Williamson

    Bee Williamson

    this is very evocative…

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Great shot..beautifully taken !!!

  • Naddl

    Naddl

    Wonderful shot

  • Ioanna Athanasopoulou

    Ioanna Athanas...

    Amazing capture, like a painting!

  • debwilson

    debwilson

    Arches, alleys, lamps—everything I love about France and photos. Merci.

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    Great piece of history and a great photo, I love the lighting

  • R. Jason Smith

    R. Jason Smith

    Nicely done! I feel like I am there…

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Fantastic depth and light, Beautiful image!

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thank you.

  • JDNarts

    JDNarts

    Beautiful light and tones! Enticingly captured, lovely work!

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thanks!

  • MaluC

    MaluC

    Christopher this is beautiful, gorgeous lighting!

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thank you!

  • Veikko  Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    Really fantastic capture Christopher!

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thanks!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Gorgeous image, Christophe!

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thank you!

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Fabulous!

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thank you Svetlana!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    what an evocative place … and what a dream to sail in there…superbly captured
    :))

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thanks for your support!

  • elenaoleniuc

    elenaoleniuc

    Amazing image !

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thanks!

  • luanda

    luanda

    AMAZIN G!

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thank you.

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    superb, great atmosphere

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thanks!

  • terugvanver

    terugvanver

    wonderful tones

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thank you.

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    perfect

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thanks!

  • Barbara Anderson
  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thanks Barbara!

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    speaking of golden light and timeless beauty ~ you’ve captured both ~ so very well xx

  • Christophe Testi replied

    Thank you!

  • fuelthesoul

    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

    triciamary

    Wonderful capture of the warm lighting and interesting history as well!

  • invisible

    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

    Barbara Brown

    Great capture!! I love the md!!

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    That was supposed to be mood! My O key is sticking!! LOL

  • CarolM

    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

    walela

    Really nice shot! And history lesson.

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Fabulous work

  • Nat Hall

    Nat Hall

    sheer elegance :)))

  • tintinvb

    tintinvb

    Très beau mélange de tonalité. Extrêmement élégant. Bravo

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