The chateau of Fenelon, Sainte-Mondane, a photo from Aquitaine, West

Photographer's Note

July 14th, 2011
Sainte-Mondane 240470 24370
Dordogne Aquitaine
44.845 1.336 100 m

The chateau of F幯elon, Sainte-Mondane

One view.
Another view.

In Sainte-Mondane in P廨igord Noir, the chateau of F幯elon of 12th 14th 15th 16th 17th centuries. Registered on historic monuments since 1962. Private property visitable.

The ch漮eau de F幯elon was built in the Dordogne valley, on the site of a first castle which existed from the year thousand. The castle is defended by towers and three surrounding walls.

History of the chateau of F幯elon.
virtual Visit of the chateau of F幯elon.

Fran蔞is de Salignac de La Mothe-F幯elon known as F冇ELON, 1651-1715, archbishop of Cambrai from 1695, was born in the chateau. It was a man of church, a theologian, and a writer.

SAINTE-MONDANE is a french municipality, located in the department of the Dordogne of the Aquitaine region, populated of 237 Mondanais en 2006, distributed out of 9,6 km�, that is to say 24.6 hab/km�.

The village of Sainte-Mondane, crossed by the DORDOGNE, is situated in P廨igord Noir. It was quoted in the middle of 11th century under of "Sancta Mundana".

_ The DORDOGNE is formed in its origin, of brooks taking their spring up to 1694 meters in height, on the sides of the Puy de Sancy in the Massif Central. After a course of 483 kilometers, and the crossing of a catchment basin of 23870 km�, it flows in the Garonne, at the bec d'Amb鋊 in the estuary of Gironde, before joining the Atlantic Ocean. Description of the la Dordogne.

The status of the Dordogne made sometimes discusses, between that of an tributary river of the Garonne, or that of a river flowing into the Atlantic Ocean, by the estuary of the Gironde.

My images of Sainte-Mondane.

Copyright � All rights reserved. The use or the reproduction, on any media, for profit or not profit, of my photographs, including my photographs published in workshop, the notes or the texts, is prohibited without my written authorization. Joel Berthonneau.

pierrefonds, Sonata11, ChrisJ, Graal, axiotea, adramad, maria-v1981, jusninasirun, ikeharel, Kielia, macjake has marked this note useful

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Nicou (193814) 2012-03-06 2:17

Hello Jo螔.

quel cile fuyant et immense sueprbe les formes etz la vue quel vue sur ce ch漮eau dans la belle nature, iamge soign嶪 parfaite.

Bravo et amiti�

Nicou

GiovanniG (3914) 2012-03-06 4:12

Caio Joel,
Another fantastic photograph! It has beautiful colors and great clarity. The point of view and aspect ratio are spot on. The depth of field is wonderful and the colors are great. Bravo!!
Warmest regards,
GiovanniG

pierrefonds (115546) 2012-03-06 4:36

Bonjour Jo螔,

Le chemin envoie mon regard vers le ch漮eau ce qui donne de la profondeur � la composition. La prise de vue permet de voir les d彋ails et les couleurs du ch漮eau de F幯elon. Le ciel nuageux donne un bon contraste aux couleurs. Bonne journ嶪.

Pierre

Sonata11 (34119) 2012-03-06 4:38

Hello Joel,
what a wonderful composition of this castle and surroundings with great framework. Fabulous natural colors, amazing light, sharpness, clarity, POV and beautiful sky. Excellently executed image. Fantastic work. I like it. Thanks for sharing. Perfectly well done.
All the best,
Barbara

TopGeo (38220) 2012-03-06 4:39

Hello Joel! Good exposure,The angle that you have used in this another setting is perfect for this photo of the church and its in this nice composition. I like architecture the green frame that you have obtained including the trees and the grass, and also the good control of the light ,clouds and sky and sky gave a perfect total

Best regards,
Georgios

Sergiom (117241) 2012-03-06 5:22

Bonjour Joel,

J'aime beaucoup cette image. Le ch漮eau semble loin et perdu au sommet de sa colline, mais la nettet� de l'image le fait bien ressortir dans son 嶰rin de verdure sous un ciel tr鋊 expressif.

Amicalement

Serge

ChrisJ (172436) 2012-03-06 5:54

Bonjour Jo螔,

Excellent sharpness, with a pleasant diffused light in the fg. Good tonal range in the cloudy sky & the chateau of Fenelon makes a superb focal point in the bg. The diagonal road at right provides lead in lines & perspective. Bonne journ嶪

sacimar (38173) 2012-03-06 6:20

Bonsoir Joel,

buenas imagenes de este castillo, me gusta el paraje que lo rodea tambien, el cielo estaba muy bueno ese dia con esas nubes, bien visto,

Un saludo,

Sergio

Graal (103040) 2012-03-06 7:50

Bonsoir Joel,
nice view of castle and kind from near distance (WS). Good composition, an interesting note. Amazing virtual visit, fine panorama 360 degrees. Pleasant summer weather You had. Good presentation.
Have a nice evening.
Aleksander

axiotea (21651) 2012-03-06 7:51

Bonsoir Jo螔
Ce ch漮eau est superbement pr廥ent� dans son environnement naturel. Les rayons de soleil qui ont r徼ssi � percer les nuages ont cr嶪 une atmosph鋨e toute particuli鋨e.

Amiti廥
Marilyn

adramad (73450) 2012-03-06 9:28

Salut Joel.
Qu'est-ce une grande perspective de cette image, belle composition avec ce ch漮eau qui focalise l'image, avec un environnement riche, le ciel est magnifiques nuages qui ajoutent la beaut� de la composition.
Comme toujours maintenu une nettet� de l'image, la luminosit� et de belles couleurs.
Passez une excellente soir嶪.
Cordialement.
Luis.

maria-v1981 (10966) 2012-03-06 11:42

Hello Joel,
The place looks really amazing from this point of view. The sky is just perfect. Excellent perspective. The quantity of details is incredible. Special regard to the chosen pov,colour and exposure.
Warm regards,
Maria

Zucca (8) 2012-03-06 12:43

Bonsoir Jo螔,

Sous un ciel mena蓷nt et � combien photog幯ique, ce ch漮eau nous appara褾 dans son 嶰rin de verdure : le tableau est digne d'un peintre, et on a bien envie d'embo褾er le pas des deux visiteurs, � droite de l'image ! Cette s廨ie en cours sur les ch漮eaux est un r嶲al...

Bonne soir嶪,

Sylvain

Cricri (176) 2012-03-06 14:06

Bonjour Joel
Une belle pr廥entation du ch漮eau, ici plus 幨oign� avec un ciel plus int廨essant, le cadrage est bon aussi , belle et int廨essante pr廥entation, la note et les deux WS
Bonne nuit
cricri

jusninasirun (17529) 2012-03-06 19:56

Hello Jo螔.
This is beautiful private property for the exclusive living. You have captured it well giving room to well cared garden against the cloud in the sky. Good details and well composed shot.
Thanks and kind regards,
Jusni

dkmurphys (79209) 2012-03-06 22:56

Hi Joel,
Very beautiful postcard from that picturesque place. I like the impressive castle and the calm atmosphere around it. Well catch, enjoy a fine day.

Daniel

Royaldevon (86478) 2012-03-07 1:12

Bonjour Joel,

A lovely photograph, with soft colours and one in which evey feature plays an important part. The well positioned road makes a natural lead to the focal chateau, accentuated by the associated trees; the figures add the human interest and the scale.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

ikeharel (114605) 2012-03-08 2:51

The cloudy sky enhances the medieval ambiance around the fabulous chateau, Joel.
Beautiful meticulous garden on it's premises, and photo achieved good depth on it's space to put the edifice as main subject in mid-picture.
I like your documentation's.
Au revoir,
Ike

Kielia (24077) 2012-03-09 4:00

Bonjour Jo螔,
this is an excellent composition! You are presenting a beautiful impression of this fascinating castle under a beautiful sky. Wonderful colors and light and a fantastic atmosphere. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

macjake (98544) 2012-03-11 17:48

Hi Joel
i'm very surprised that this photo isn't in the 80+ point mark - it deserves to be.
what a stunning Postcard style composition, and subject!
the clouds, lighting, exposure, castle...what more could you want in a photo!
well taken and well chose point of view.
Cheers
Craig

Robert1969 (7160) 2012-03-18 10:11

Hello Joel,

I timeless picture. As viewer you can
see a lots of details, but the great
composition in this picture makes the
picture nice calmness. Also nice is
the path, right in the picture, that
creates an extra depth in the picture.
The beautiful sky is a nice extra,
like a cherry on a delicious cake.

Friendly regards,
Robert