The Great Tower, a photo from Languedoc-Roussillon, South

Photographer's Note

La Tour Magne (Great Tower), the ruined Roman tower on top of Mont Cavalier, Nimes. The Great Tower, is the only one left standing from the ancient city walls built by Augustus in 15 BC. It dominates the whole plain and is a focal point for lines of communication.
Originally, it was an oval dry stone tower similar to the one in the neighbouring oppidum of Nages at a maximum height of 18m and already part of a rampart. During Roman times its height was nearly doubled to 32 m. Today it is possible to climb to the top of the tower and enjoy the panoramic vista over Nimes and the surrounding plain.
You can see the view HERE.

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pauloog (11751) 2010-02-18 3:17

Hello chris,
A well composed view, brought clear and sharp, of the Roman ruins.
Regards,
Paul

Helisa (330) 2010-02-18 3:30

Hi Chris,

Well composed and well processed. Colours add dynamics!

Regards

Pablo25 (3186) 2010-02-18 3:41

hello Chris,
well seen and well done. Excellent colors and sharpness. Nicely taken, I really like it.
regards
Pawel

Aviller (3866) 2010-02-18 4:46

A really well composed shot. The tree and the tower work well together, providing a nice contrast between the straight lines of the manmade object and the more freeflowing lines of the natural subject.

dta (98848) 2010-02-18 5:01

Hello Chris ,
the best POV , and a superb composition with the beautiful pine tree in the FG , to present us this interesting old tower . Pleasant colors and excellent sharpness , too

csabagaba (7018) 2010-02-18 9:57

Hi Chris!
Superb building photo. Good composition and structure. Maybe a little too much yellow, but it may only be deceived on my monitor in my eyes .. The feeling of space, depth explanations of the good.
Nice building, good work.
Csaba

TOMLEVMB (2395) 2010-02-18 12:44

Hi Chris,
Nice composition. The tower is located on the left of the image, which is probably better than if it was in the center of the image. The tree on the right gives the right picture magic. Even the blue sky and white clouds is excellent.
Tomas

ifege (48135) 2010-02-19 1:50

A great spot, this tower Chris. I hope you climbed to the top for the views. Maybe just a touch over sharpened.
cheers
Ian

jlbrthnn (76043) 2010-02-19 14:10

Hello Chris,
The details of the masonry of the Tour Magne are effectively highlighted by an excellent light. Contrast with the sky is better effect. I like the grassy foreground and his trees. A very beautiful image of the ancient inheritance of Nimes. The photograph is of great quality. congratulations.
Have a good day
Cordially
Joël

andywo (4725) 2010-02-23 1:11

Hello Chris
I like this photo. The composition, lights and colours are very good. Interesting place!
Warm regards,
Andrzej