Wednesday, 25th June 2008
Kingdom Of Desire
by Philippe Sainte-Laudy
Photo taken 250km south of Paris, in the area of the Chateaux de la Loire
Equipment: Nikon D200 with 10/20 mm
Philippe Sainte-Laudy
Photographer by passion for years, I like in particular the photography of landscape and nature generally. Always in search of the best light and of the most original angle, I "hunt" all the time the most beautiful places which surround me.
Website: naturephotographie.com
Kingdom Of Desire by Philippe Sainte-Laudy was photo of the day on Wednesday, 25th June 2008. It is tagged France, Reflections. You can leave a comment below.
37 Comments
a.
This is the most splendid photograph I have seen yet. The rich green on the river mingling with the dimmer green, it’s reflection, is simply wonderful. The clouds seem to pull out their colours from the cream and bluish gray house! Such dramatic motion from the clouds as well! Fantastic Job Philippe!
Melinda Czubiak
Wonderfully evocative photo. Thank you.
Kirk Jordan
As glorious as this photo is, I have a hard time believing that the reality of the moment looked anything like this. I certainly love Photoshop and what it can do for us. (And I do not think that photos must look exactly like what the eye sees) but sometimes the ease by which the computer transforms ordinary wonder to dream-like wonder takes away from the impact. This particular photo pushes beyond my sense of credibility.
Kirk Jordan
Having written what I just wrote, I wish I could take it back. Not because I have changed my mind, but because I hate being so critical. I have visited your site, and am amzazed by your range, and sense of color. (I really liked the Poloroids) With and without the computer, you have a powerful sense of artistry.
Craig Wolf
Exquisite! “Kingdom of Desire” has all the qualities of a renaissance painting. The dreamy artist’s light makes me look at it again and again. Many thanks to Philippe Sainte-Laudy.
Malta Photography
Very nice shot indeed. Most of all the clarity of the chateaux. The bright clear bush and the reflection on the lake. Was it sunset or sunrise to get this shot. The lighting looks really good not too aggressive and too low. great job
Preeti
unbelievable…it’s like a painting. it’s truly truly gorgeous.
Ahmed Sharif
beautiful beautiful shot!!…… the tone, colours and reflections all combine to create a fascinating atmosphere!!….. the use of an ultrawide lens made the image more attractive!!……..
TomBrooklyn
Is that the castle found on the cover of countless romance novels?
Anurag
Really a fairy tale setting.
I love the light and the clouds. Maybe the color cast adds to the mood.
Pauline Jones
This is like an oil painting; a lovely shot.
Matt Harvey
Absolutely awesome shot.
Caroline
Wow, stunning, such a great shot, everything is perfect
Craig Wilson
Stunning colours and shades!
Thari
Absolutely beautiful. Fantasia!
Erin
Oh my Goodness!! What a fantastic shot. I am in awe.
ChrisB
Amazing atmosphere – the stuff of fairytales.
Ellie
I see Camelot days…..Marvelous!
Andrew
wow, can it look more awesome? My new wallpaper!
Jan Piller
Philippe!! Congrats on POD!!! I love this shot!!
Susan Hendrix
Now this is photography at its finest! Stunning and surreal.
Srirama Raja
Very nice picture.
Brandy
This is absolutely beautiful. My daughter says it looks like a painting from a story. There have been gorgeous shots on this site, but I think this is my favorite so far! Wonderful job!
Marie Dunphy Harding
Beautiful shot! I LOVE it. Thank you for sharing your tremendous talent.
Renee
WOW! I wish i was there right now! Excellent photo
Maggie
I enjoyed studying this…where the reflection begins, the clouds, the castle itself, so much to look at! I wish we could see the photos BEFORE and AFTER Photoshop, if applicable…As others have said before, nature (for me, at least) needs no embellishment.
Billy B
Hogwarts!
yasmin
i could’nt agree more Billy–> Very Hogwarts!!!
Philippe Sainte-Laudy
Many thanks everyone, for taking the time to leave kind comments.
Susan Gagnon
This is my FAVORITE POTD so far!!! Yesssssss, VERY Hogwarts! So mystical! I LOVE IT!!!!
poster boy
Glorious shot!
O cohen
It is out of a fairy-tale, simply amazing!
su
This is wonderful, imagination can certainly run amok with a setting like that. Is there a sleeping beauty locked in that tower?
mike
I love the design of that house. Beautiful.
Joanne Bradley
Stunning in color, composition and reflections!
Su
Awesome shot, love the reflection
renee
still a wonderful shot