Silver Sentinel Photo

Photographer’s Note

A view of the smartly painted war memorial, in the little village of Bussière-Badil; in the background stands the parish church of Notre-Dame and Saint-Michel.

Bussière-Badil is a commune in the north of the département of Dordogne, South-West France located just over 14 kilometres north-west of the town of Nontron. Having a population of just over 500, its inhabitants are known as Bussiérois. Like much of the Dordogne, its economy relies to a certain extent on tourism.

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saxo042 (16164) 2009-06-12 0:35

Good morning Stephen,
A fine combination of thie old chuch with the "usual" war memorial. There are too amny of these memorials, both in France and in Germany, and I hope that the European Union will save us from them in the future.
Good colours and composition!
Kind regards
Gunnar

robertosalguero (110) 2009-06-12 0:37

Hi Stephen,

The statue seem metallic. Very good composition but this town seem desolate. I like the details and proper placement of the guardian. It look like a beautiful little town. Thanks :-)

Roberto

asajernigan (14246) 2009-06-12 6:00

Stephen,
This is a nicely composed shot with the memorial providing balance for the church. The street creates a nice diagonal through the shot creating direction. The lighting and colors are fine with nice sharpness and detail. The deep blue sky provides an excellent backdrop for the shot as well as providing contrast for the stone buildings.
TFS,
Asa

jlbrthnn (38727) 2009-06-12 6:03

Bonjour Stephen,
La vue des monuments aux morts et des obus vides qui les accompagnent souvent, flattent mon sentiment patriotique et sont comme une motivation au respect et au travail pour que ce pays perdure. Félicitations.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
Joël

wolf38 (13085) 2009-06-12 6:09

Hello Stephen. All picture elements are very beautifully combined. The sculpture with the silver gloss is unusually, - and perhaps therefore a eyecatcher. The large cartridge cases are interesting…. Altogether a photo worth seeing. Best regards, Wolfgang.

npecanhuk (14492) 2009-06-12 7:02

Hello Stephen!
Although I'd cut out that "piece" of car on the right side of the picture, all the rest continues to please me just as much as all your other photo jobs!
The off-centered composition was a very good idea and it works very nicely regarding visual results!
The buildings, the statue and the vegetation are looking so beautiful here too!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

gildasjan (24049) 2009-06-12 7:03

Bonjour Stephen
Des éléments classiques dans nos petits bourgs de campagne ici en Aquitaine comme dans beaucoup de régions de France.Le quartier avait l'air bien calme ce jour là.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

Silvio1953 (42579) 2009-06-12 8:29

Ciao Stephen, great POV for a beautiful chrch, lovely composition with statue in FG, splendid light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Nicou (45523) 2009-06-12 9:09

Hello,

superbe image, l'gèglie, la statue avec le buisson, un très bon point de captage qui mets bien en valeur l'ensemble, superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

dareco (17104) 2009-06-12 9:55

Very nice composition once again. As always the lighting, detail and colors are superb. TFS

rodgerg (24773) 2009-06-12 11:23

Hello Stephen,

Un village qui semble bien calme. Une très intelligente compoistion d'images avec le monument aux morts comme on en voit dans bien des villages français et la perspective vers l'église. Tolut cela sous un beau ciel bleu. Douce France...
Amicalement,
Roger

Budapestman (42660) 2009-06-12 12:26

Hi Stephen,
Beautiful peaceful atmosphere with attractive composition, the silver statute is particular sight. Splendid shot. Have a nice evening!
George

jurek1951 (26072) 2009-06-12 12:54

Hi Stephen,
Very interesting architecture. Original POV and composition. Very good shot. Well done
Georg

Fis2 (46253) 2009-06-12 13:41

Witaj Stephen!
A curioius place.
Good frame and light.
Photo has climate.
Regards
Krzysztof

Graal (58577) 2009-06-12 23:06

Hi Stephen,
the same place once more but here's monument. Good shot and composition. Well photojob.
Gr., Aleksander

amaryllis (17701) 2009-06-13 4:21

Bonjour Stephen
c'est comme en Normandie, les statues sont souvent entourées d'obus argentés; un bon cadrage ainsi avec cette sentinelle prise de derrière et la vue sur l'église
une tres bonne luminosité et excellente réalisation
juliette

gunbud (28107) 2009-06-13 6:40

Hi Stephen,
Interesting capture of the war monument facing the church.
Brillialnt contrast between the green hedges and silver statue.
Lovely blue sky background for this lovely image.
Regards, Tom

darek1978 (11401) 2009-06-16 23:34

Hi Stephen,
A very good POV and composition. The picture is well detailed and the light and the colours are very beautiful. This is very impressive place and interesting picture. Well done!
Best regards,
Darek