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Title
First Impressions Mont Saint Michel Normandy France Bw
Artist
Wayne Moran
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography
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First Impressions Mont Saint Michel Normandy France BW
Mont Saint-Michel Normandy France 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. 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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For more details on this adventure just go here: https://www.lettherebelightfineart.com/blog/why-you-must-visit-mont-saint-michel-normandy-france/
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November 25th, 2019
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St. Louis, MO - United States
Stunning B&W photograph of Mont Saint Michel with great light and shadows, architecture, perspective, and composition! F/L
London, ON - Canada
I visited this magnificent and magical place..love this monochromatic version, Wayne :) f.l.
San Mateo, CA - United States
Beautiful shot! We were there so long ago and didn't have good cameras in those days. Seems like it's time for another visit! Thanks for sharing with us... l/f
Vancouver, BC - Canada
How strikingly gorgeous this capture is Wayne!! sensational composition and framing. a superb B&W image!! L/F
Naples, Fl - United States
Gorgeous image! The soft light is beautifully captured in black and white.
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