Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A post card picture perfect capture of this magnificent castle in a panoramic setting of a refreshing pond & lush perennials.
Cool skyline.
Clear reflection.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

many thanks Dick

Comment from PThom726
Great composition, color, DOF and sharp focus. Love the colors. The building seems to bend, which gives it a bit of a surreal feeling. A beautiful image...somewhat haunting.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

many thanks; no bending, just larger from bottom to top, on both corners

Comment from jrconrad
A fairytale castle beautifully captured. The sharp focus and super reflection raise it far above the tourist snap shot level. Great picture. Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks a lot james

Comment from Zilyram
Wow isnt that beautiful the reflection is excellent and the colours and setting for the castle shown perfectly. Good focus and dof.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks a lot again

Comment from soulfeeder
Another sharp image. Love the well defined architectural elements of this magnificent castle, and the majestic landscape. Your composition and framing is superb, and well conceptualized. I like inclusion of the shore and that shrub, in your frame. best angle and technical skills. A pleasure to view and is informative.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks a lot for your kind comments

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of le Château d'Azay-le-rideau & it's perfect reflection & the trees in the surrounding river Indre. It's white stone walls alight in the sunlight certainly catch the eye for a second glance the blue sky above adding to the beauty of this "Gem" of la belle France. Artistic composition, framing & natural lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

merci beaucoup

Comment from Life is but a dream.
HOLY GUACAMOLE...what an eye grabber and full of visual glue that holds us to your well composed shot.

Love the exposure on this with the castle really taking front row center and jumping out at us....and the only thing you did was minor crop.

Has a surreal feel too it with the castle being white and the sky and clouds blue, oversaturated but still it's good because it transports the image from ho hum ordinary into the realm of OH WOW.

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 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks a lot Olga for your lovely comments and high rating

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous amazing ancient Shot.Wonderful artistic building and nature scene.Amazing building,amazing walls,roof and all signs,Amazing reflection, water,trees and nature,blue sky and clouds and all the details are gorgeous and great.I am wondering and respect about this work and scene.Your Talent is unlimited. All the details are gorgeous and great.Focus colour and all are excellent.Great job. Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

many thanks Sam

Comment from pattigirl
Really fine work. This could easily be a postcard to send to the folks back home. Beautiful capture of the water reflection of castle, sky and green. A pleasure to view. That looks to be some kind of residence.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

there are similar post cards;
thanks a lotSarah for your kind comments

Comment from PCrittenden
This is amazing. A perfect photograph. I love the colors and the angle it was taken. It is a true beauty. The reflection in the water is crystal clear, it wasnt taken on a windy day. Very nice.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks a lot for your lovely comments and top rating