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 …
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ISO-50
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annalisa56
Wow…very wonderful !!!!!
JKKimball
so beautiful Maggie!!!
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
Amazing shot Maggie !!!
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
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
Gorgeous Maggie, lovely reflections and colours …
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
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
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
nice maggie!
Phil Threlfall
Lovely image
kalaryder
Very beautiful, love the soft colours
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
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
Beautiful warm tones and lighting, stunning reflections, and there’s there’s all those gorgeous boats!
dinghysailor1 replied
mmmm…. :))))
Pat Yager
What a beautiful portrait, Maggie!
dinghysailor1 replied
pat thanks you’s sooo love it here with your wonderful artists eye…
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
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
Amazing reflections and atmosphere ! A great capture Maggie !
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks so much my good friend – glad you like it!!
funkyfacestudio
This is really awesome ! so beautiful !
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
With ya of cooooorse!!!!!!...............xxx
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
This is so pretty.. Great Capture :))
Angel Perry
Stunning Maggie!
GerryMac
just stunning Maggie! fantastic lighting and mirror like reflection!
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
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
Wow, Love the lighting and reflection.
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks pete – have just bmailed you …
Susan Kimball
superb image!!
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
Beautiful—fantastic refelctions and lighting
George Lenz
beautiful imagery…well done…
Tom Vaughan
well-captured, Maggie!
Andrew Bosman
Such beautiful light and reflections. Excellent.
debsphotos
Wonderful capture Maggie!!! Beautiful place!! *-)
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks debs – its making me want to run away to see ….again…. lol…
:)))
Robin Brown
Pro quality Dinghy!! xx
Béla Török
Wow…great composition, Maggie! The colors and reflections are awesome!
Olga Zvereva
Wonderful view, Maggie! Love the reflection.
Robert Elliott
superb photography Maggie
FelicityB
Lovely lovely shot!!
Veikko Suikkanen
So beautiful and peaceful, magnificent light! Excellent!
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
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
Wonderful image, tranquil and with heaps of atmosphere
Antanas
great capture, lovely shot
Martina Fagan
lovely capture:)
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 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
Really nice image Maggie. I love the reflected clouds in the water, can see why Monet liked it.
Linda Ridpath
beautiful and understated, lovely..
Denis Dalby
Beaytiful light and setting Ding.
Lindamell
beautiful artwork :)
AnnieSnel
Wonderful captured the atmosphere and light!
Joel Hall
Beautiful shot, love the lighting and reflections in the water!
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
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
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…..:)))
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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
stunning – love those reflections
Renate Dartois
Great capture of this beautiful place-I enjoyed my visit there so much.
Mel Brackstone
Oh my, what a beautiful scene! Lovely light!
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks mel – i felt so lucky to be there …
cheers
Shaun Whiteman
This is a lovely shot, wonderful reflection and sunset!
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
So very beautiful Maggie! Magical scene!
sendao
wow! fantastic reflection and lighting!
amazing look,great pic!!!
KasRybka
great capture ! really like the lighting and reflection :)
Shaina Lunde
This is gorgeous Maggie!
Squealia
This is fabulous Maggie
Squealia
Have you added one to our reflections challenge?
dinghysailor1 replied
lol i have now after a bit of swithering… :))
rosiczka
wonderful,,,,
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 sk...
Love the light in this one Maggie.
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks so much kev.. it was such a beautiful sight..
DawsonImages
Beautiful reflections
Cheryl Lunde
Gorgeous Maggie. A fave :)
handprintz
This is so pretty ! and the colours are stunning beautifully captured
Steve Chapple
Outstanding reflective image, beautiful!
Jason Connolly
Excelent shot Maggie..
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 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
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:)))
99gnome
Beautiful image. Very nice warm toning!
John Vandeven
Lovely reflection shot.
emolena
WONDERFUL IMAGE !
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks so much!
:)))
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
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
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—davedinghysailor1 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
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
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
wow stunning love it…........ well done
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
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
Gorgeous reflections and light maggie
helmutk
Brilliant capture !
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks! honfleur bring a such brilliant place helped heaps…lol…cheers :)))
Evita
Stunning capture !!! :D
Laurie Search
Beautiful! Great reflections!!
wildlife-appeal
amazing lighting and composition on this!! excellent shot maggie
chris
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
So beautiful , really classy image..

dinghysailor1 replied
thanks so much – you’re a star.. lol…
:))))
kathy s gillen...
beautiful capture
triciamary
One of my favourite places. The beautiful tones in the sky are nicely reflected in the water. Good job!
John Beamish
Nice work. Looks like an amazing place, I envy you.
Philip Johnson
lookimg good Dinghy
Richard Lewis
great photo, i just voted for it
well done.
x
KcranmerArt
Wow!! Amazing tones here sweety…love the contrast…the timing could not be better!!
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
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
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
Congrats!!!
dinghysailor1 replied
Thank you so very very much!!
:)))
ChelseaBlue
Fabulous, congratulations on your win !
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks ! i loved the other entries so feel really gobsmacked..
cheers ;))
Linda Bianic
Spectaular shot!!!! Kudos on your challenge win,,,well deserved!!!!
dinghysailor1 replied
aw thanks linda thats really nice of you ..
:))))
29Breizh33
Great work of art. Compliments. Congratulations too.
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks..much appreciated… and it was my good fortune to be there ..
Rob Parsons
Great shot – a worthy winner.
Alf Caruana
wow this has beautiful light
enchantedImages
Oh! What lovely ambience. The water is smooth as glass.
Congrats too!
Adam Gormley
Love this one mate, deserves all this attention and features!! Beautiful work :)
LudaNayvelt
absolutely gorgeous
Scott d'Almeida
Awesome
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
TOP SHELF shot, Maggie!! Gorgeous capture!
dinghysailor1 replied
wow thanks!! what a lovely comment to treasure!
:)))
brian pendrey
stunning image brilliant
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
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
nope, i remember small trawlers and scallops boats…. once saw it as a child ;))))))
i love the way you capturedit – awesome eye ;))))))
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Alessandro Pinto
wonderful composition, colours and lighting.. excellent photograph
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 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 phot...
This is Stunning!! Excellent capture…I love the perspective of this! Terry
JennyMac
Love this! So beautiful… peaceful… the colours are devine and the composition is wonderful… : )
Svetlana Sewell
Bravo!

Deanna Roberts...
Lovely!
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
Oh so beautiful… one of my favorite places…
Pamela Jayne S...
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
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
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
Sensational beauty, this is so outstanding!!
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks so much sharon.. really appreciate your lovely visit!
cheers (grinning)
maggie
:)
Scott d'Almeida
excellent
Nathaniel Arnold
perfect reflections!! excellent work, well done!
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
Fantastic! I adore Honfleur. This one really brings out its true colours
Derek Dobbie
Wonderful image. Great depth and colour.
Pamela Jayne S...
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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
WOW!, Love the serenity of this Marvelous piece…...
Charuhas Images
Awesome colors!! Love it.
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
:))