honfleur evening

dinghysailor1

honfleur evening

A mellow dusk view of the delightful french medieval harbour of honfleur in normandy, inspiration for the artist Monet.

One Samuel de Champlain sailed out of this port in 1608 and 400 years later his is still remembered in the city of Quebec …

Nikon 4800 compact
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1/40 sec
ISO-50

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honfleur evening by dinghysailor1
honfleur evening by dinghysailor1
  • annalisa56

    annalisa56

    Wow…very wonderful !!!!!

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    so beautiful Maggie!!!

  • Dragan Petrovic

    Dragan Petrovic

    I like cloud reflections and image sharpness in contrast to mellow lighting. Nice photo

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much dragan for your lovely comments… cheers
    :))

  • monaiman

    monaiman

    Amazing shot Maggie !!!

  • OldBirch

    OldBirch

    Really beautiful. The sky, the reflection and the skyline itself. Nice!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    cheers my friend – its so quaint and beautiful here you cant believe it… thanks for the lovely visit
    :))

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    So beautiful, Maggie. Very well done.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    It’s an absolutely stunning place Mike as you can see and you’d love the wonderfully medieval street and alleys, wooden church etc. It’s also the place Samuel de Champlain left from 400 years ago and I gather he’s well known in Quebec…...
    thanks so much all for dropping in to enjoy this delightful place…
    :))))

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Gorgeous Maggie, lovely reflections and colours …

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Looks a lovely evening mags, I like the symmetrical reflections, especially the double masted yacht at the end there …... what a fantastic scene for an artist …...... :))

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    Thanks richie – it was bliss.. ! I gather monet used to paint and repaint the lovely scene here as it changes constantly with the wonderful light… and bet he wasnt the only one either.. I would so love to go back…

  • Kelly  J

    Kelly J

    OMG This is wonderful!!!!!! LOve it!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    me too.. it was absolute heaven to sail in, eat in those cafes, buy fesh baguettes at dawn… tho tricky to negotiate the ladders with both hands full…. the stuff of dreams.. :)))

  • jadeast

    jadeast

    Beautiful image Maggie! The kind of place you dream of holing up for the night!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    Imagine they stopped the traffic closed the road.. lifted it up and let us sail in and tie up !! really a once in a lifetime dream come true… and i posted tonight cos my dinghy’s laid up for the winter still and am so missing it…
    ;))

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    nice maggie!

  • Phil Threlfall

    Phil Threlfall

    Lovely image

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Very beautiful, love the soft colours

  • Chris Clark

    Chris Clark

    Maggie this is outstanding…..................straight into favs

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    aw chris thanks ! I so appreciate it .. and good luck with those calendars…
    cheers
    :))

  • David Henderson

    David Henderson

    Maggie, what a stunning image, what a beautiful part of the world!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks david its such a stunning medieval port on the normandy coast of france… a real treasure to discover and so wished we had been there longer than overnight…

    cheers for your lovely comments everyone
    much appreciated.. :)))

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    Beautiful warm tones and lighting, stunning reflections, and there’s there’s all those gorgeous boats!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    mmmm…. :))))

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    What a beautiful portrait, Maggie!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    pat thanks you’s sooo love it here with your wonderful artists eye…

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    OOOOOOO!!! Maggie, Maggie, Maggie!!!! Gorgeous!!! This puts me in mind of paintings by a guy named John Stobart … both he and you really know how to work it with light!!!!! LOVE THIS!!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    oops … its in the box below…lol… and thank again !!!!!!
    xx

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    Aw Lois I sooo wish …. in my dreams… but am sooo grateful for thanks for the fantastic compliment and push to discover his amazing life and work

    cheers my lovely lovely friend and its the place that inspires everyone.. its incredible… :)))))

  • reflector

    reflector

    Amazing reflections and atmosphere ! A great capture Maggie !

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much my good friend – glad you like it!!

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    This is really awesome ! so beautiful !

  • DoreenPhillips

    DoreenPhillips

    Wow Maggie….......x…....This is Stunning….x…..I would love to have a Beer on the quayside…......xxx

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    now theres an idea…..lol….... :)) xx

  • DoreenPhillips

    DoreenPhillips

    With ya of cooooorse!!!!!!...............xxx

  • Roslyn Lunetta

    Roslyn Lunetta

    so pretty, so very pretty and a perfect view for me and my glass of red wine…thank you…

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    teehee a french port and a glass of wine seem just made for each other… and theres nowhere prettier than honfleur …. :)))

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    This is so pretty.. Great Capture :))

  • Angel Perry

    Angel Perry

    Stunning Maggie!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    just stunning Maggie! fantastic lighting and mirror like reflection!

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Oh my friend~ This is absolutely magnificant!!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    oooh thanks so much cheryl and i’m thrilled you like it…!! it’s such a special place….:)))

  • MountainHawk

    MountainHawk

    This is one awesome photograph! Great job!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow thanks mike.. thats reallly kind of you .. cheers
    :))

  • stevendesiow
  • dinghysailor1 replied

    aw thanks steven – i’m touched at the beautiful message… cheers :))))

  • phoggy

    phoggy

    Wow, Love the lighting and reflection.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks pete – have just bmailed you …

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    superb image!!

  • Carole Brunet

    Carole Brunet

    Beautiful work, I like the color of the sky and the reflection in the water. The lights on the buildings enhance the magic on that scene. Well done!

  • eaglewatcher

    eaglewatcher

    Beautiful—fantastic refelctions and lighting

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    beautiful imagery…well done…

  • Tom Vaughan

    Tom Vaughan

    well-captured, Maggie!

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman

    Such beautiful light and reflections. Excellent.

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Wonderful capture Maggie!!! Beautiful place!! *-)

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks debs – its making me want to run away to see ….again…. lol…
    :)))

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Pro quality Dinghy!! xx

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Wow…great composition, Maggie! The colors and reflections are awesome!

  • Olga Zvereva

    Olga Zvereva

    Wonderful view, Maggie! Love the reflection.

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    superb photography Maggie

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Lovely lovely shot!!

  • Veikko  Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    So beautiful and peaceful, magnificent light! Excellent!

  • George Swann

    George Swann

    So beautiful Maggie…love the composition and you have captured the light perfectly…an instant favourite….glad to hear your tech problems have been sorted!!

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Beautiful capture Maggie.

    G & T’s on deck in 15 minutes. :-))

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    LOL… been there and done that but am happy to reconvene…. anytime capn!! cheers
    :)))

  • Tessa Bishop

    Tessa Bishop

    Wonderful image, tranquil and with heaps of atmosphere

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great capture, lovely shot

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    lovely capture:)

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    Gorgeous colours and reflections and quite a contrast between the old buildings and the super dooper modern boats!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    yes i love sailboats myself anyway and especially in that wonderful historic setting… i had to laugh at the guys on the huge power cruiser having take their shoes off and leave em outside to protect the plush carpets…. lol…
    thanks for your lovely comments my friend

    :))

  • Lorraine Parramore

    Lorraine Parra...

    delightful scene, very nicely framed shot, now where’s my glass of wine to contemplate all this!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much and theres one pretty much within arms reach at all times in this lovely french harbour….lol….. tres bon,...:))))

  • Damien Taylor

    Damien Taylor

    Really nice image Maggie. I love the reflected clouds in the water, can see why Monet liked it.

  • Linda Ridpath

    Linda Ridpath

    beautiful and understated, lovely..

  • Denis Dalby

    Denis Dalby

    Beaytiful light and setting Ding.

  • Lindamell

    Lindamell

    beautiful artwork :)

  • AnnieSnel

    AnnieSnel

    Wonderful captured the atmosphere and light!

  • Joel Hall

    Joel Hall

    Beautiful shot, love the lighting and reflections in the water!

  • NICKY7

    NICKY7

    This is a i want to be there photograph !

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    I agree absolutely nicky!! I’m pining for things nautical still…roll on apring…
    :)))

  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    this is an amazing capture…
    almost seems the world froze for a second…

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much mimi… yes i was hoping it would …but for longer to fully take it all in…. ;))))

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    A compact camera and this shot !!!!
    YOU ARE GREAT MAGGIE !!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much erhan…. youre too kind….but i’m glad it came out ok. the light was too good to miss…..:)))

    :

  • neogolas

    neogolas

    Make me want to paint-it. This is a breath taking photo.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks my friend and you are so welcome to use this if you like…. it is an inspiring place alright…
    :))

  • Susan King

    Susan King

    stunning – love those reflections

  • Renate  Dartois

    Renate Dartois

    Great capture of this beautiful place-I enjoyed my visit there so much.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Oh my, what a beautiful scene! Lovely light!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks mel – i felt so lucky to be there …
    cheers

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    This is a lovely shot, wonderful reflection and sunset!

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    I too have been there … but never saw it at this time of day or looking so beautiful! Well done ding!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks tai- we sailed in time for this dusk and the following dawn before tearing ourselves away – but what memories to treasure…
    ;))

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    So very beautiful Maggie! Magical scene!

  • sendao

    sendao

    wow! fantastic reflection and lighting!
    amazing look,great pic!!!

  • KasRybka

    KasRybka

    great capture ! really like the lighting and reflection :)

  • Shaina Lunde

    Shaina Lunde

    This is gorgeous Maggie!

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    This is fabulous Maggie

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Have you added one to our reflections challenge?

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    lol i have now after a bit of swithering… :))

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    wonderful,,,,

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    amazing example of what one can do with photos

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    how kind! thank you so much for looking and am so happy you like this..
    cheers
    ;)

  • kevin smith skystudiohawaii

    kevin smith sk...

    Love the light in this one Maggie.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much kev.. it was such a beautiful sight..

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Beautiful reflections

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Gorgeous Maggie. A fave :)

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    This is so pretty ! and the colours are stunning beautifully captured

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Outstanding reflective image, beautiful!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Excelent shot Maggie..

  • warriorprincess

    warriorprincess

    Can’t quite see my boat in this pic… I WISH! Great capture of a beautiful time of day.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    i know even the teesiest rowing boat would be fun here at the mouth of the Seine..

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    Lovely shot Ding :)) Another place I must visit one day!

    Could you please add it to the compact group though – I can’t seem to find it – you have 19 hours :))

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    ops sorry got distracted there a moment! will try to do better..LOL
    ...
    :)))

  • 99gnome

    99gnome

    Beautiful image. Very nice warm toning!

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Lovely reflection shot.

  • emolena

    emolena

    WONDERFUL IMAGE !

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much!
    :)))

  • Mardra

    Mardra

    Wow. This rocks.
    Quite deserving of the crowd you’ve drawn :)

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    Thanks my friend – wouldnt it be great to hang out in this dream of a place at sunset..with a glass of something nice…. :))

  • Judi FitzPatrick

    Judi FitzPatrick

    Fantastic shot, Maggie. Perfect reflection and light.

    I imagine the ships in the harbor looked a lot different in Champlain’s day, huh?

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    ooh what a sight that would have been…. i’m such a fan of sail!! thanks so much judi… :))

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    wow Maggie - this is tremendous and quite a change for you - the light is incredible - well done - you are on the most popular page right now—dave

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    blush… thanks dave for your lovely words.. i was a lastminute standin crew. and an overnight was the chance of a lifetime…...so i tried a few snaps…lol… cheers and good luck :)))

  • Per E. Gunnarsen

    Per E. Gunnarsen

    So this is Normandy, very well captured and a beautiful place, light and colours!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    Hi Per . the medieval streets and wooden church are absolutely delightful here .. a real historic gem…. thanks so much for your lovely comments..

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Oh Maggie you did an exceptional job of composition with this image! And the ambient light of nightfall is just magical! Superb reflections as well! And oh yes, Champlain is not forgotten her in the province of Quebec! :-)

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    ooh thanks joanne – i’m delighted you spotted this one and would love to hear what you know of champlain.. is he thought of fondly or otherwise..? I know there were 400 yr celebrations planned in honfleur last year

    thanks again
    maggie

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    wow stunning love it…........ well done

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    Such pretty warm light on such a beautiful harbour – wonderful reflections and lively mood – great capture :))

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    you summed it up perfectly – lively mellow mood and this sailor in 7th heaven! cheers :))

  • James Iorfida

    James Iorfida

    I wish I had a spot to shoot with as wonderful reflections as this… This shot is a definite fave!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks james if only it was my regular spot too.. i sooo wish!!
    ;))))

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Gorgeous reflections and light maggie

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Brilliant capture !

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks! honfleur bring a such brilliant place helped heaps…lol…cheers :)))

  • Evita

    Evita

    Stunning capture !!! :D

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Beautiful! Great reflections!!

  • wildlife-appeal

    wildlife-appeal

    amazing lighting and composition on this!! excellent shot maggie
    chris

  • linifer

    linifer

    Instant fave! Wonderful work again…. and apologies for not commenting recently, not been informed of new work….. will need to catch up!!!!! Hugz oxo

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    no worries at all linfer! i’m hoping my probs like that have improved so hope it sorts out for you too..thanks so much for your wonderful comments… i’m delighted you like it anytime..!

  • IRISHPIX

    IRISHPIX

    So beautiful , really classy image..

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much – you’re a star.. lol…
    :))))

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    beautiful capture

  • triciamary

    triciamary

    One of my favourite places. The beautiful tones in the sky are nicely reflected in the water. Good job!

  • John Beamish

    John Beamish

    Nice work. Looks like an amazing place, I envy you.

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    lookimg good Dinghy

  • Richard Lewis

    Richard Lewis

    great photo, i just voted for it
    well done.
    x

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    Wow!! Amazing tones here sweety…love the contrast…the timing could not be better!!

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    Morning Ding – I have some lovely news for you :D

    Many Congratulations on placing First in the Reflections Challenge!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    well blow me down !! what a thrilling surprise… cant believe is !!

    happy sailors hornpipe here and big dinghy grins!! :)))))))))

    cheers pam and thanks to you and squealia for all your great work in this lovely group!
    cheers
    maggie
    :)))))))))

  • The Last Look

    The Last Look

    Congrats #1.
    Open the best bubbly to splice the mainbrace.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    aye aye cap’n …saluting smartly and dashes for the fridge… cheers :))

  • The Last Look

    The Last Look

    Shame other group hosts arn’t as quick as Pamela at the end of a challenge.
    She must be a good host. Efficient also.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    this is a brilliant group!!

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Congrats!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    Thank you so very very much!!
    :)))

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Fabulous, congratulations on your win !

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks ! i loved the other entries so feel really gobsmacked..
    cheers ;))

  • Linda Bianic

    Linda Bianic

    Spectaular shot!!!! Kudos on your challenge win,,,well deserved!!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    aw thanks linda thats really nice of you ..
    :))))

  • 29Breizh33

    29Breizh33

    Great work of art. Compliments. Congratulations too.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks..much appreciated… and it was my good fortune to be there ..

  • Rob Parsons

    Rob Parsons

    Great shot – a worthy winner.

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    wow this has beautiful light

  • enchantedImages

    enchantedImages

    Oh! What lovely ambience. The water is smooth as glass.
    Congrats too!

  • Adam Gormley

    Adam Gormley

    Love this one mate, deserves all this attention and features!! Beautiful work :)

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    absolutely gorgeous

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    Awesome

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!!! What a fantastic atmosphere!!!! Instant fav, wish I could be there!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much and me too…its the most wonderful place!!

  • DJ LeMay

    DJ LeMay

    TOP SHELF shot, Maggie!! Gorgeous capture!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow thanks!! what a lovely comment to treasure!
    :)))

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    stunning image brilliant

  • cieloverde

    cieloverde

    The cities founded on the banks of a river have that attraction that stands out in this view. !!!.........

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thank you kind friend… this is the start of the river Seine I think… and goes all the way up to Paris…

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    wonderful work, ding :))))))
    god, the harbour’s changed!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    well the boats certainly have since the founder of quebec city sailed out..!
    have you been here? this was last summer 08…
    :)))

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    nope, i remember small trawlers and scallops boats…. once saw it as a child ;))))))
    i love the way you capturedit – awesome eye ;))))))
    ...

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    wonderful composition, colours and lighting.. excellent photograph

  • Kaitlyn McLaughlin

    Kaitlyn McLaug...

    breathtakingly beautiful.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    it really was – i’ve never been anywhere quite as lovely as this place was from every angle… thanks so much for your lovely comment
    :)))

  • Gabrielle Battersby

    Gabrielle Batt...

    What say after so many complimentary comments? It’s stunning.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks gabrielle and i cant take the credit either – its just an absolutely stunning place at any time of day… and i was so lucky to get to see it..
    :))

  • lanebrain photography

    lanebrain phot...

    This is Stunning!! Excellent capture…I love the perspective of this! Terry

  • JennyMac

    JennyMac

    Love this! So beautiful… peaceful… the colours are devine and the composition is wonderful… : )

  • Svetlana Sewell
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  • GCAPARO

    GCAPARO

    Only just found this! perfect shot.
    Graham

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much graham.. a dream of a place with a camera or paintbrush..
    :)

  • CailliauArt

    CailliauArt

    Oh so beautiful… one of my favorite places…

  • Pamela Jayne Smith
  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow thanks loads pam !! what a real thrill! loved this place – an artists dream and am so happy you like it too..
    :))

  • Elle Advincula

    Elle Advincula

    Beautiful setting, lucky for those who live there-wonderful shot!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    yes fancy waking up to this every day… it was an unforgettable place!!

  • Bootkneck

    Bootkneck

    At first I thought this was Lossiemouth (think that’s how you spell it).
    It has the same sort of glow around the Harbour.
    It looks a wonderful place.
    I should imagen its propbaly a degree or to warmer than the Northern reaches of Scotland too LOL.
    Great shot well done.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks my friend – its an absolute gem of a place… will look out for lossiemouth too…
    cheers
    :))

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Sensational beauty, this is so outstanding!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much sharon.. really appreciate your lovely visit!
    cheers (grinning)
    maggie
    :)

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent

  • Nathaniel Arnold

    Nathaniel Arnold

    perfect reflections!! excellent work, well done!

  • Simon Gladwin

    Simon Gladwin

    I love Honfleur…its such a pretty town…...its a real tonic for the eyes after you’ve experienced Le Havre after getting off the ferry!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks simon.. yes absolutely enchanting.. a real gem!!
    :)

  • natasham

    natasham

    Fantastic! I adore Honfleur. This one really brings out its true colours

  • Derek Dobbie

    Derek Dobbie

    Wonderful image. Great depth and colour.

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...


    This image is featured in our Monthly Featured Member Features

  • Themis

    Themis

    One can see why Monet would be inspired – the light you captured so well is just wonderful, and the colours so warm…

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so so much indeed. it really was the most beautiful place and i gather he painted the same scenes repeatedly .. with the light at different times of day transforming them..
    :))))

  • terryt

    terryt

    WOW!, Love the serenity of this Marvelous piece…...

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images

    Awesome colors!! Love it.

  • Adri  Padmos

    Adri Padmos

    Stunning capture Maggie!
    What a coincidence: the exact same spot!
    Greetings from Netherlands,
    Adri(an)

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    isnt it a small world my friend.. !! what i love about yours is that you have more sailing boats in the harbour.. i’m not so keen on the motor lauches in mine.. too modern and noisy…LOL

    :))

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