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Title
Mont Saint Michel France Evening Reflections Bw
Artist
Wayne Moran
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography
Description
Mont Saint Michel France Evening Reflections
This is a must see place
Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. As of 2015, the island has a population of 50.
The island has held strategic fortifications since ancient times and since the 8th century AD has been the seat of the monastery from which it draws its name. The structural composition of the town exemplifies the feudal society that constructed it: on top, God, the abbey and monastery; below, the great halls; then stores and housing; and at the bottom, outside the walls, houses for fishermen and farmers.
The commune's position—on an island just a few hundred metres from land—made it accessible at low tide to the many pilgrims to its abbey, but defensible as an incoming tide stranded, drove off, or drowned would-be assailants. The island remained unconquered during the Hundred Years' War; a small garrison fended off a full attack by the English in 1433.[7] Louis XI recognised the reverse benefits of its natural defence and turned it into a prison. The abbey was used regularly as a prison during the Ancien Régime.
One of France's most recognisable landmarks, visited by more than 3 million people each year, Mont Saint-Michel and its bay are on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Over 60 buildings within the commune are protected in France as monuments historiques.
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September 21st, 2019
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Western, IL - United States
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Charlotte, NC - United States
like you pulled it from a dream
Wayne Moran replied:
YEs indeed, It was even more of a dream staying up in the castle. Amazing. Thank you so very much.
Aiken, SC - United States
It is my pleasure to FEATURE your wonderful image on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer”. Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (April-June 2023)" active discussion thread. 5-25-2023
W Wareham, MA - United States
Oh wow!! This is a spectacular composition, Wayne!! I liked it in color but I LOVE it in B/W!!
Londrigan, Vi - Australia
Black and white really enhances the reflection. Wonderful image Wayne! L/F
Peyton, CO - United States
Great pic of Mount Saint Michel Wayne! I have always been fascinated by this place and you have captured it perfectly...looks great in Black and white too! F/v
Vancouver, BC - Canada
This B&W image of this special island is stunning and marvelous Wayne!! sensational composition and water reflection. this capture took my breath away!! L/F
St. Louis, MO - United States
Stunning B&W photograph of historic Mont Saint Michel, with great light and shadows, perspective, and composition, Wayne! F/L/Following!!
Westbank, BC - Canada
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “The Gray Scale Outdoors” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
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