Now it's time for the next gorgeous fairy tale chateau, situated in the Loire valley by the Cher River. Château de Chenonceau is one of the best known of the valley, and it's not surprising - it really is unique, as you'll see. It was built between 1514-1522 on the foundations of an old mill and later it was built to expand over the river - the castle is literally built on a bridge, which makes me think of a certain place in Game of Thrones. Who knows, maybe this is where George R.R. Martin got his inspiration from? It's certainly a place that sparks imagination and it has an other worldly feeling to is.I don't have to tell you what a joy it was to walk around with a camera here. The chateau is absolutely stunning! The sky and the lighting really cooperated too, making it even more fun. We stayed here, exploring the castle and it's grounds, for the larger part of the day. As the sun crossed the sky I was lucky enough to catch it lit from different angles. This place really is hobby photographer's dream.
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Cool-looking place. Nice shots, though it is a shame you didn't lose the sunspot on the one. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob, I don't mind the sun spot that much actually, but maybe I can try my hand at it, it should be doable :)
DeleteLove the reflection on this one! And...the little boat adds a lot to the photo--color, scale, something for the viewer to "find" as they look around. Nice one!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm so glad you like it! :)
DeleteDid you see any dragons...lol MadamMtnLion
ReplyDeleteNope, only dragonflies ;)
DeleteIncredible! It's hard to figure out where the water is from your first photo, walking up to the castle from the front it doesn't even look like there is any water. And to be built on a bridge, wow! I can see why you stayed for most of the day, it really is a beautiful building to photograph, and you got such beautiful reflections on the water too. Maybe they are fishing from that small boat? lol ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's a place unlike any other I've been to for sure. It must have been a wonderful place to live back in the day - a view of the river from almost every room :)
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