Chartres

Uploaded: July 12, 2009 05:44:04 | Entered: April 27, 2019 06:38:01

Description

Gray skies, glistening pavement and an umbrella -- what did I tell you? Had an extra ten minutes or so after lunch to get a few shots of this charming French town. You will probably see this street again -- empty or with someone else coming or going along it.
Resubmitted for April 9, 2019
Category: Travel and Place

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 8000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 64,64, FocalLength: 6.00 mm, Model: KODAK P712 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 12, 2009

Excellent composition and really like how you included the woman with the umbrella. Great capture, Nikki. #1153122

Kathleen Rinker July 12, 2009

Fabulous image Nikki, love your comp, wonderful textures, and woman with the umbrella really makes it interesting!! #7731095

Jeana Clark July 12, 2009


I agree with the others Nik...
Wonderful composition!!
The woman w/ the umbrella really
makes this image interesting.
Awesome lighting, details and POV!!
Great Work!!!

HAVE A GLORIOUS DAY!!!

~J~ #7731905

Daniel Ruf July 12, 2009

Great image and strong comp and mood. #7731929

Ken Smith level-classic July 12, 2009

Maybe one day I'll get to Europe to see similar scenes. Perfect, Nikki! #7732572

Jayne Martin July 13, 2009

Superb, Nikki! #7733455

Mary E. Lake July 13, 2009

I love this Nikki, I can imagine myself in the shot, it really draws you in! :) #7733801

Les Rhoades level-classic July 13, 2009

I love old side street photos...this is a wonderful example. The lady with umbrella completes the image. #7733995

Katarina Mansson July 13, 2009

Love the POV, tones and additional point of interest that the umbrella provides! #7734003

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 13, 2009

Ohhh Nikki! This is gorgeous, love your pov too

jo ann c. #7734250

Chris Schlosser July 13, 2009

What a great shot, Nikki! Everything about it is perfect. #7734533

Mitch Spence level-classic July 13, 2009

Love this composition, with the curving street and the single pedestrian, and just that touch of wall on the left. I know it rained for much of your visit, but that glistening paving sure does some nice things for your images. #7734633

Lisa A. Car July 13, 2009

WOW, this looks GREAT! #7734686

Teri Klinger July 13, 2009

I'll "second" what everyone else has said, Nikki! Great image! looking forward to more! Ü Teri #7734787

Pat Gamwell July 13, 2009

Over-the-top superb, Nikki! #7735023

Susie Peek-Swint July 13, 2009

I love the tones here Nikki .. just don't think it would look as good in bright sun .. the saturated colours add a great touch! #7735681

Rolando Rosito July 14, 2009

This is beautiful Nikki. Wonderful capture. #7738169

Colleen Farrell July 14, 2009

Fabulous capture, Nikki! Really has a fresh feeling about it--as if I could smell the freshness of the air after a light rain. Are you in France now?! You lucky dog! #7739488

Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 16, 2009

Love this Nikki. Hope you had a chance to visit the cathedral there.
JP #7745198

Kim Andelkovic April 02, 2010

Just love images like this.....wonderful job Nikki #8505991

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 22, 2019

Congrats Nikki on another great Finalist. #11767980

Pat Abbott level-classic May 22, 2019

Wonderful composition, lovely work. Congratulations! #11768048

mixlikes November 28, 2019

I love rainy days in the summer . wonderful pic. #11784810

Cliff Threadgold level-classic March 29, 2020

nice picture Nikki and I like the treatment you have given the image - 9/10. How would you have got ten? delayed firing the shutter for a couple more seconds. The umbrella would have fitted perfectly into the blank wall making it stand out even better! Well done. #11798503

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