Kingdom Of Desire by Philippe Sainte-Laudy

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.

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33 Comments

a. Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 1:05 am
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 Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 1:11 am
Wonderfully evocative photo. Thank you.
Kirk Jordan Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 1:25 am
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 Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 1:33 am
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 Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 4:27 am
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 Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 6:20 am
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 Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 6:39 am
unbelievable…it’s like a painting. it’s truly truly gorgeous.
Ahmed Sharif Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 6:55 am
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 Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Is that the castle found on the cover of countless romance novels?
Anurag Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Really a fairy tale setting.
I love the light and the clouds. Maybe the color cast adds to the mood.
Pauline Jones Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 9:14 am
This is like an oil painting; a lovely shot.
Matt Harvey Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Absolutely awesome shot.
Caroline Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Wow, stunning, such a great shot, everything is perfect
Craig Wilson Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Stunning colours and shades!
Thari Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Absolutely beautiful. Fantasia!
Erin Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Oh my Goodness!! What a fantastic shot. I am in awe.
ChrisB Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Amazing atmosphere - the stuff of fairytales.
Ellie Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
I see Camelot days…..Marvelous!
Andrew Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
wow, can it look more awesome? My new wallpaper!
Jan Piller Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Philippe!! Congrats on POD!!! I love this shot!!
Susan Hendrix Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Now this is photography at its finest! Stunning and surreal.
Srirama Raja Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Very nice picture.
Brandy Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
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 Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Beautiful shot! I LOVE it. Thank you for sharing your tremendous talent.
Renee Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
WOW! I wish i was there right now! Excellent photo
Maggie Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
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 Says:
June 25th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Hogwarts!
yasmin Says:
June 26th, 2008 at 2:47 am
i could’nt agree more Billy–> Very Hogwarts!!!
Philippe Sainte-Laudy Says:
June 26th, 2008 at 6:30 am
Many thanks everyone, for taking the time to leave kind comments.
Susan Gagnon Says:
June 27th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
This is my FAVORITE POTD so far!!! Yesssssss, VERY Hogwarts! So mystical! I LOVE IT!!!!
poster boy Says:
July 1st, 2008 at 9:51 am
Glorious shot!
O cohen Says:
March 20th, 2009 at 3:24 am
It is out of a fairy-tale, simply amazing!
su Says:
June 25th, 2009 at 7:35 am
This is wonderful, imagination can certainly run amok with a setting like that. Is there a sleeping beauty locked in that tower?