En route vers Harpéa, a photo from Aquitaine, West

Photographer's Note

We left the hotel at 8AM, took our car for 1/4 hour drive and then climbed first in the forest and then on the ridge of a valley with the sun just above the summits. After 3h 1/2, we reached our goal, a geologic fold (see WS) located close to the spanish border at a height of 950m.

holmertz, Royaldevon, pajaran, tyro, jhm, gildasjan, jean113, annjackman has marked this note useful

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holmertz (92724) 2015-09-15 2:00

Hello Claude,
There are lots of fine diagonals in this photo, among the hillsides as well as the line of trekkers. This doesn't look too physically demanding but should anyway be good for your health, as well as providing photo opportunities. I like the many green tones and the light on the partially sunny areas. The workshops are almost equally good and together they make an interesting set of photos.
Best regards,
Gert

Royaldevon (75240) 2015-09-15 2:09

Hello Claude,

This is so interesting.
Your three photographs tell quite a story!

Your photograph is full of diagonals: the line of people following one, repeated by the sunlit slope and the hills, into the distance, whilst an opposing diagonal comes from the right.
The sun was strong but it illuminates particular areas in a striking way, giving a very 3D effect.

I'm interested by the wall at the front of the cave. Did people used to inhabit it?

Thanks for sharing this.
Have a good day,
Bev :-)

tyro (30513) 2015-09-15 2:48

Bonjour Claude,

An interesting note and three wonderful photographs from what must have been a fascinating trek. I particularly like the picture of that remarkable geological fold and the single person standing within it really does give a perfect impression of its size and scale.

Three beautiful photographs with lovely light, fine vibrant colours and excellent details and clarity.

Excellent!

Kind Regards,

John.

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2015-09-15 2:56

Hello Claude,
a nice view to the trekkers in thsi lovely green landscape. Well captured
best wishes
Achim

dta (98518) 2015-09-15 3:05

salut Claude ,
j'aime beaucoup ces tonalités de vert et les ombres portées dans ce joli paysage de la montagne basque . La randonnée est longue , mais la curiosité géologique vaut le détour .
Amicalement

jhm (202823) 2015-09-15 3:38

Hello Claude,

Your two WS picture are also very nice to look at.
I like the panorama picture with a lot of green area between the mountains.
Perfect perspective and depth picture.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

gildasjan (43826) 2015-09-15 3:40

Bonjour Claude
Une image bien composée avec cette pente dans la diagonale du format.Les teintes engendrées par cette lumière donnent ce caractère si particulier à cette image.Une belle photo.
Bonne après-midi
Amicalement
Gildas

willperrett (14029) 2015-09-15 4:39

Hello Claude

As ever in photography, it's the light that makes the picture, and the strong raking side-light here is very dramatic. What a change here on TE to see a photograph that isn't flat and lacking contrast. Did you add yellow or green filtration? The sky suggests you did!

Regards

Will

jean113 (21941) 2015-09-15 8:28

Hello Claude,the morning light is delightful as it highlights the terrain, and the party of people trekking along the path.
Thank you for the workshop pictures, as they seem to complete the story.
What a lovely place for a walk.I had never heard of it before.
Regards Jean.

BennyV (32566) 2015-09-15 9:38

A very atmospheric walking picture, Claude. Great diagonal and wonderful light with saturation right up to the limit. The last man's feet are just outside of the frame, but in fact I don't mind that here. It seems to add even more dynamic to the shot.

Cheers

Benny

jjcordier (79299) 2015-09-15 22:22

Claude
Le but de la randonnée est étonnant! Belle lumière sur la troupe en marche dans ce superbe décor pyrénéen.
Amicalement
JJ

jemaflor (135252) 2015-09-15 23:43

Salut Claude,
Belle luminosité avec ces ombres qui accentue le relief déjà magnifique avec ces montagnes, bon effet de diagonales avec les versants et la colonne de randonneurs.

rasterman (479) 2015-09-16 0:40

Hello Claude,

Nice picture with great composition and high contrast.
Nice warm colors. It must have been a great view of those mountains and valleys.
Thanks for sharing

John

kohdarmiansali (396) 2015-09-16 1:05

hi colo
Nice picture
high contrast.
Nice warm colors
Thanks for sharing
ghasem

annjackman (23019) 2015-09-16 3:12

Hello Claude,
The light is perfect for this type of mountain landscape photo. The diagonal line of hikers and the slopes of the mountains adds a graphic touch to a beautiful image.
Kind Regards, Ann

tchefi (1841) 2015-09-16 7:42

Bonjour Claude
ça donne vraiment envie de vous emboiter le pas pour découvrir cette curiosité géologique. Le vert est superbe les courbes des montagnes et la colonne des marcheurs donnent une belle dynamique à la photo
Bises
Joëlle

boa (8039) 2015-09-16 11:20

Hi Claude,
this is perhaps not my kind of holiday but I like this beautiful scenery very much. High mountains and deep valleys, green colors tones as long as I can see, great! Fine diagonals and good depth. An attractive shot with an adventurous touche!

Have a nice evening/
Boa

williewhistler (16606) 2015-09-17 11:43

Hello Claude,
you have made excellent use of the strong lines to compose a very dynamic photograph with the WS a fine back up shot.
Regards Les.

Mics (1020) 2015-09-18 1:15

Bonjour Claude,

This is such a delight! I love the different green hues, the diagonals and the morning sun captured in such a way that makes this photo oozing with life. Very nice composition, wonderful image. The workshop photos are equally excellent shots too!

Regards,
Michelle

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2015-09-18 10:56

Superb Claude!

I must say that the vibrant greens really caught my attention. Stunning capture!

Nicou (193806) 2015-09-19 1:23

Hello

quelle cordée de randonneurs superbe image et compo quel tonalité et éclairage avec ces montagne dont celle en triangle fantastique vue et captage.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

GyurMaster (21261) 2015-09-19 9:52

Hello Claude,

Very good composition with excellent lights. I may have reduced the green a bit, but its a matter of taste.

Best Regards,
Gy.

eldancer1 (36343) 2015-09-20 7:41

Awesome panoramic view of this mountains! But I don't know if I can hike for that long. Great lighting and nice details. Well done, tfs.