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Chambord
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Uploaded: 09/16/06 6:32 PM GMT
Chambord
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Chambord comes from Camboritos, which in Gallic means " the ford on the curve ". A few miles away from Blois, in a landscape of forests, ponds and brooks, amongst the thick brushwood where animals hide, the château of young king François 1er was built at the beginning of the sixteenth century.
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09/16/06 7:06 PM GMT
Erg mooi geworden Paul, heb je de lucht er in gezet of alleen wat verzwaard ? hoe dan ook, bedankt voor deze posting.
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What a magnificant post Paul. Everything is perfection -- the color, clarity, composition, and lighting. It's truly amazing full screen and makes a wonderful desktop. I'm so glad you shared this with us.
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Can't always give individual thanks but I am so appreciative of everyone's comments and input. I truly enjoy seeing all of your posts and am always happy to see you at My Gallery. Thanks, Anita
Thanks! Here come a little more info:
Though it has been famous ever since construction began, little is known about this vast project. The fragmentory information which has come down to us hardly accounts for the myriad complicated aspects of the design and construction of this extraordinary edifice. 1800 workmen are said to have contributed, during over thirty years, to the construction of this paradoxal and unlikely palace : designed as a reflection of the prince's magnificence, it nevertheless stood on the fringes of political life, and the reception of the emperor Charles V in 1539 remains as an exception.
The plan of the château is based around a square residence flanked with round towers, a traditional form of keep and a symbol of feudal power. The axis of the keep is the splendid double helix staircase, whose two bricked spiral flights rise independently around a central hollow column, and allow two persons to climb together to the terrasse without meeting each other. Since the early twentieth century, the clarity and geometrical power of the palace has been interpreted as evidence of the involvement of Leonardo da Vinci, working for François 1er in the Loire Valley since 1516.
Although rarely lived in, the château preserved a symbolic function, representing what absolute power could do in terms of useless construction, arisen from the fantasy and whim of the sovereign. It became the prestigious "gift" and residence enjoyed in different ways by the dukes of Orleans in the seventeenth century, the exiled king of Poland (Stanislas Leczcinski, Louis XV's father in low) and the Marshal of France Maurice de Saxony in the eighteenth century, the Marshal of France Berthier and the duke of Bordeaux who became the count of Chambord in the nineteenth century.
Today, one is struck by the surprising relationship established almost without transition with the natural world and this exceptional architectural complex made up of the universally known northern façade, the terraces with the roofs and their incomparable upper sections and the organisation, so new at the time, of the apartments around the prodigious double-spiral staircases beneath the great lantern.
Though it has been famous ever since construction began, little is known about this vast project. The fragmentory information which has come down to us hardly accounts for the myriad complicated aspects of the design and construction of this extraordinary edifice. 1800 workmen are said to have contributed, during over thirty years, to the construction of this paradoxal and unlikely palace : designed as a reflection of the prince's magnificence, it nevertheless stood on the fringes of political life, and the reception of the emperor Charles V in 1539 remains as an exception.
The plan of the château is based around a square residence flanked with round towers, a traditional form of keep and a symbol of feudal power. The axis of the keep is the splendid double helix staircase, whose two bricked spiral flights rise independently around a central hollow column, and allow two persons to climb together to the terrasse without meeting each other. Since the early twentieth century, the clarity and geometrical power of the palace has been interpreted as evidence of the involvement of Leonardo da Vinci, working for François 1er in the Loire Valley since 1516.
Although rarely lived in, the château preserved a symbolic function, representing what absolute power could do in terms of useless construction, arisen from the fantasy and whim of the sovereign. It became the prestigious "gift" and residence enjoyed in different ways by the dukes of Orleans in the seventeenth century, the exiled king of Poland (Stanislas Leczcinski, Louis XV's father in low) and the Marshal of France Maurice de Saxony in the eighteenth century, the Marshal of France Berthier and the duke of Bordeaux who became the count of Chambord in the nineteenth century.
Today, one is struck by the surprising relationship established almost without transition with the natural world and this exceptional architectural complex made up of the universally known northern façade, the terraces with the roofs and their incomparable upper sections and the organisation, so new at the time, of the apartments around the prodigious double-spiral staircases beneath the great lantern.
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If you can't find the words, you may as well shoot it...
Very nice photo. It would be an interesting castle to examine. Thanks for the history.
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Amazing architecture and the day shot is just as wonderful as the night shot, but more detail can be seen. The people in the boat really add so much for color and relative sizing. I like this immensely!
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Thou workest Thine own work; men only call it theirs.
- Bengali Song
What incredible architecture yet how fascinating that is has largely been used only for a showy display of power. I guess it just goes to illustrate that our modern tribulations are not unique or new; ancestors have already done this also. Amazing history; can't wait for the gkids to see this and read about it. Thanks very much! I almost forgot to mention how wonderfully you photographed it as well, Paul.
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It's all about perspective and perception.
You got a really good shot of that awesome castle. It is beautiful. I can only imagine the man hours that went into building such an enormous and elaborate building. A good use of tax payers money eh?
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
Paul, not only a great picture but thanks for all the information as well.
Vic
Vic
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Wonderful history which I find so interesting and an unbelievalby perfect photograph! Your work is amazing Paul!
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If you can't be a good example -- then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.
A magnificent image of a majestic appearing chateau. The architecture is mesmerizing. Gorgeous with all those spirals and towers - almost looks unreal. Splendid composition and clarity. Even the boaters add a plus to the shot. The water is calm and lovely. Super shot Paul! And many thanks for all the history you gave. The marks should be high for this beautiful view :*>
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I'm going to be just browsing for images for awhile..I guess I'll be lurking. I need this break-to catch up on things.
Really really nice. And thanks for sharing all of the info too, it's very interesting!
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Beautiful!
Russ
Russ
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Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual.
Edward Weston
Stunning clarity and detail with superior DOF. This is a winner, Paul. Kudos
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More does not always equal better.
Amazing! Would love to be able to tour the inside as well.
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How lovely it is when unexpected blessings come into my life to cheer me up and put a smile into my heart. Help me to pass them on, dear Lord. Fay Angus
Mooi Paul een immens groot kasteel zeg. Ik begin lessen te volgen in photoshop, ik had er beter genomen in fotografie. Afin we zien daarna wel. Hoe dan ook fijne foto's van jou.
En de uitleg is telkens leerrijk, dank U.
En de uitleg is telkens leerrijk, dank U.
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