V: The view from Montsegur, a photo from Midi-Pyrénées, Sud

Photographer's Note

V: The view from Montesegur

Looking down from the path to the castle Montesegur, the 600 Cathars under siege could through a long cold winter 1243/1244 look down to the mountain pass and see the camps of some 10.000 Crusaders there and down in the valley. How much hope could they have at the time to come through this siege of their castle. Amongst the Cathars were several of their leaders all hoping for Montesegur to be their safe place.

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

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

ChrisJ, isabela_sor, weswang, nwoehnl, papagolf21, huynt, richtersl, Didi, elihesamian, Tue trouve(nt) cette note utile

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Paolo (41258) 2005-12-12 8:10

Hi Jack, good shot, full of light and took from a great POV, to have a beautiful and long perspectiv on the valley.
good focus and contrast too.
thanks, ciao

danyy (0) 2005-12-12 8:32

Bonjour Jack,
une vie très étendue, un paysage léérement couvert de neige qui laisse néanmoins apparaitre tous les détails de ce joli paysage.
Quelques chemins agréables à emprunter sous un air vivifiant.
Un joli ciel aussi.
Best regards.
Daniel.

bantonbuju (51815) 2005-12-12 9:28

hi jack - tremendous image, i love this strong saturation, "aggressive" colours, simple mountainscape but how marvellous;
very very nice;
best wishes, jerzy

carper (96) 2005-12-12 11:43

well I like it Jack.
the problem with this kind shots is that the depth is on photo not always so big as seeing it with you owh eyes. But whatever, I like the point of view, the good composition and the good view, well done Jack.
gr. jaap

jasmis (58647) 2005-12-12 11:50

Splendid photo. I remember this lanscape during summer. Now is quite different. Great experience. Good work.

weswang (18247) 2005-12-12 12:28

Hi Jack, A good perspective view following the fence. I enjoy the nice view of the lines, curves, and different colors and contrasts showing in this picture. A beautiful winter scenery. Well done.

nwoehnl (122) 2005-12-12 12:36

Beautiful early-December view from the hills, Jack. Just the right amount of snow to accentuate the gentle features of the landscape. Good inclusion of the fence at the left, and nice how its zig-zagging shadow conveys the undulating surface of the descending slope. Well captured.

cessy (13647) 2005-12-12 14:07

excellent angle and perspective, Jack
I like the shadow of the fence
very nice capture of the place

papagolf21 (152599) 2005-12-12 14:47

Bonsoir Jack,
Cadrage original où le chemin presque droit rencontre une route sinueuse, ce qui entraîne notre regard au loin sur le versant enneigé. L'hiver est en avance, l'automne cède mélancoliquement sa place.
Une bien jolie photographie avec un très bon réglage des blancs.
Amitiés.
Philippe

greg64g (11193) 2005-12-13 3:32

Hello Jack

Excellent pov, the colors especially the white are great. i love the foregroung who brings our eyes near the road.
great shot
cheers
greg

jmdaoudal (82) 2005-12-13 3:47

These barriers in composition is good support to the construction of the whole picture.
Then the colors depth and framing are perfect.
great landscape and a nice idea of the winter in the south of France.
Jean Michel

faubry (35447) 2005-12-13 4:01

Hello Jack, j 'aime beaucoup cette photo qui me reppalle les carpate en Roumanie, belle compostion avec au premier plan la barrieère qui longe le chemin et lui dirige notre regard vers les sommets
bien vu
merci

francine

huynt (5079) 2005-12-13 4:37

Hi Jack
A great landscape. Wonderful captured. Thanks for sharing. Best regards. huy

ChrisJ (160104) 2005-12-13 4:43

Hello Jack

I like the subtle perspective running right through this image. Excellent sharpness, pov & color, with good light & contrast. Congratulations!

richtersl (3546) 2005-12-13 8:03

Excellent POV! When I look at this photo I feel like I am standing there looking down that path.

capthaddock (28790) 2005-12-13 10:04

Hi Jack - the curves and lines make a wonderful composition,the light, colours and sky are also super.

Didi (61589) 2005-12-13 11:57

Bonjour Jack
j'étais situé l'aanée dernière en bas sur le parking où j'ai photographié le château.
Je regrette de n'avoir pas eu le temps de monter au sommet.
Votre composition est très appréciable avec un joli POV.

Hello Jack
I was located last year down on the carpark where I photographed the castle. I regret not having time to go up at the top.
Your composition is very appreciable with a very nice POV.

elihesamian (26149) 2005-12-13 13:31

Great in your serie,with a great historical story,I do imagine when 10,000 Crusaders was there,horses,...amazing world and history we have in the world indeed,
Graet shot Jack,nicely captured and very skilfully controlled the light and reflection of snowy parts in this hard situation,great attractive sharpness and clarity and very well composed,too,Thanks a lot,
Best
M

Tue (82306) 2005-12-13 18:18

Hej Jack,
Wonderful landscape, I like the snow very much here. The little double perspective is also nice, first of the path, but also of the shadow of the fence. :-) Very well captured!
Hilsner,
Lars

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-12-13 20:58

great shot, I like the composition the fence and the snow, very good seasonal shot, well done

Emile (20352) 2005-12-14 0:15

Wow Jack, this is a beautiful picture, captured from a good angle. Love the composition, colours and sharpness. The fence, the road and mountains give a great perspective and depth to your shot. Very good lighting.
Very well done.

mumek (20226) 2005-12-14 7:24

Good morning Jack!
Great winter scenery. Beautiful view at the mountains and fields covered by snow. Super colors and light.Very well done
best regards
ziggy

DLM (6479) 2005-12-18 12:16

Hi Jack,fine landscape with great lines,lovely composition.
Well done.
Dave.