III: Crusaders taking 5 in Puivert, a photo from Languedoc-Roussillon, Sud

Photographer's Note

III: Crusaders taking 5 in Puivert

In this series of the long siege of the castle Montsegur, the last stronghold for the Cathars in 1243/1244, this photo to illustrate a village along the road where some of the 10.000 Crusaders passed on their route to Montesegur.

I guess the church is from a later time than 1243, still there was a castle here at the time, already in 1210 captured by the crusaders. We can imagine that this at the time was a good place to rest for knights, noblemen and followers.

More info later in this series – or look to previous postings

Ref: The Green Guide Langedoc Roussillon and the Montesegur information sheet

weswang, RGatward, ChrisJ, elihesamian, richtersl, lukaszb trouve(nt) cette note utile

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danyy (0) 2005-12-09 15:21

Bonjour Jack,
c'est une atmosphère ancienne et toute particulière qui se dégage d'une photo avec un traitement sépia de qualité.
Très peu de choses trahissent le modernisme, peut-être des fils électriques.
Best regards.
Daniel.

ukasz (803) 2005-12-09 15:39

hi, i like sepia here, it is like a trip back in time... nice image:) greetings

weswang (18247) 2005-12-09 18:21

Hi Jack, You have well captured the environment the architecture style from this PoV. Good sepia filtering process to show the timeless image of the village. I guess this looking has been about the same for many decades.
Nice shot with sharpness and depth.

RGatward (20086) 2005-12-09 19:03

INteresting note, and a good PoV to give a clear impression of the place. Rather a strange PP treatment, a very yellow tinge of sepia.

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2005-12-10 1:27

Hi Jack.

Excelent choose of the sepia color in the picture. It gives the photo a lovely athmosphere.

Nice work!

wallie (110) 2005-12-10 3:25

Nice picture in sepia. It gives an old mood at the picture. I like it.

Best regards,

Don

jasmis (58647) 2005-12-10 6:26

Puivert! The wonderful Cathars' castle where Roman Polanski made his "Ninth Gate". Fantastic and mysterious place. Your photo is excelent, superb sepia mode. Bravo.

Gdouble (0) 2005-12-10 8:35

Hi Jack,
Great "out of time" shot whit a superp sepia teatment. We could imagine the crusaders walk thru this beautifull village.
Great shot
Guy

elihesamian (26149) 2005-12-10 12:25

Indeed a fine serie in sepia you posted,Jack,
What a silence here !
Excellent sharpness and quality,and very well captured and very good composed,too,maybe not very sure about that white triangle of sky,but mmmmm I have not problem with that at all,just I was thinking about that and then I find it good in this composition,it gives a good depth to the view and scene,too,
Nicely done,great informative shot and Thanks for sharing,Jack,

Yours
M

richtersl (3546) 2005-12-10 17:23

I love this sepia series you have! Very nice POV. A fine note.

ChrisJ (160104) 2005-12-11 4:54

Hello Jack

I like the sepia tones & desaturation. The falttened perspective & 'busyness' add interest. Good sharpness & lighting, with an informative note. Congratulations!

lukaszb (338) 2005-12-11 5:54

Godmorn Jack,
Nice view of the beautiful church,
I like the landscape in the background,
Regards, Łukasz

sergio1 (12152) 2005-12-13 6:25

Hola Jack
En breve visitare estos fantasticos lugares de la ruta catar. Concretamente Puviert es uno de mis destinos y mirando fotos esta en particular me ha llamado mucho la atención.
Si me pudiera pasar alguna referencia de otras zonas le quedaría agradecido.
Saludos
Sergio

ballyna (1689) 2006-01-11 12:48

jack,
so nice sepia shot of an old castle.looks great here,that old town is very artistic.
regards

Porteplume (4032) 2006-01-14 8:19

* Note: Bonjour Jack - Here also the region should be: Languedoc-Roussillon, rather than: Midi-Pyrénées.

Could you please make this change by clicking on "Edit" in the left colom? The webmaster and I would be very thankful.

Amicalement - Viviane aka Porteplume

PS: If you hesitate about spelling or location in France please check Quid - Villes & Villages de France.