Chateau Gaillard, in the province of Normandy, is a dream for landscape shots.
As I almost always take close-ups, I have to rely on Al to take the ‘establishing’ shot, which he has done rather nicely here.
The ruins, set high up on a hill, have a spectacular view of the town below.
However, I couldn’t help but take several panorama shots of the surrounding landscape, and all of them are establishing shots, like this one of Al taking a view of the town below…
This one is of the ruin itself.
And this one, of some picnickers enjoying the view, looks like something out of an Impressionist painting.
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Must have been spectacular when not a ruin and looks great as a ruin. I love the panorama function.
janet
Great shots, love the panoramas.
I love panoramas too, but often forget to take a few of each scene – I was glad I was reminded as just after I did this post I head off to see the tulip fields in full bloom just to the south…
I learned something new today! Thanks! Now Chateau Gaillard goes onto my #bucketlist!
At some point I’m going to a post about my favourite ruins and Chateau Gallaird will be at the top of the list. It’s great to take a picnic and pick up some cider at one of the little farms along the way.