Christmas tree ... and the controversy, a photo from Aquitaine, West

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Christmas tree ... and the controversy in Bordeaux
A Christmas tree in front of the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux. This year no big tree in the city center of Bordeaux as it was the tradition before indeed, the new ecological mayor of Bordeaux decided otherwise. Too expensive the big tree and especially not very green to cut a big tree and to forward it through the roads of a part of France this decision created a controversy among the population of Bordeaux and even beyond in France.
Here is when a tree that marks this period of celebration and its traditions.

ikeharel, COSTANTINO, NickVu, Fis2, everlasting, jean113, johnjmoe, holmertz, pierrefonds, Royaldevon, ricardomattos, worldcitizen, pajaran, jhm, ChrisJ, mcmtanyel, Energysavingelk, PaulVDV, bona oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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COSTANTINO (105083) 2020-12-22 22:50

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
thanks for sharing with us this
Christmas postcard...
I love Christmas atmosphere
and my mood changed with
you photo...Its a pity that
this year Christmas days
will be so different from
the previous years because
of covid 19
let s hope
regards
Costantino

Silvio1953 (207145) 2020-12-23 0:30

Ciao Jean, fascinating blue hour with beautiful Christmas tree, excellent exposure, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, Merry Christmas, ciao Silvio

ikeharel (106433) 2020-12-23 0:48

It looks you have a wise mayor this time in Bordeaux, Jean, this tree is no-less beautiful for this year humble celebrations of the holidays.
The illuminated building provides a wonderful backdrop to the big lot where people stride and chat around.
Bonjourne'e,
Ike

Fis2 (156870) 2020-12-23 1:03

Witaj Jean!
Outstanding blue hour!
Interesting building, i like it.
Curious scene from daily life.
Good framing, colors and light.
Photo has atmosphere.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

lousat (130709) 2020-12-23 1:20

Salut Jean,des temps difficiles pas seulement pour le Covid mais aussi per le choix du sapin de Noel..ehhee...un peu petit en effect mais la meme chose est tombe' dans mon village. Belle capture dans une qualite' excellente dans l'heure bleue. Belel journee' et merci,Luciano

mkamionka (62372) 2020-12-23 1:40

Bonjour Jean,
Beautiful photo first of all. Magnificent blue hour moment. The theatre is so warmly lit and the sky has the perfect color to balance all the light sources.
People present there animate the scene.
And of course the Christmas tree adds so much beauty and character here.
I am personally not much into traditions but sometimes I have a feeling that in the public space many traditions which have Christian connotation are being neglected in the name of progress while other religions are somehow being treated with more respect in the name of political correctness. Same happens in the Easter season when Easter eggs are more often renamed to simply chocolate eggs etc.
If it is just one tree in the middle of a town, I don't think there is much ecological sense not to do it.
Having said that the tree is pretty much an old German tradition which has not much to do with Christianity actually.
It has a nice decorative touch though for sure especially on the dark short winter days,
M

everlasting (18130) 2020-12-23 3:23

good for the Mayor!
The lighting is excellent here and the moment of people brings life to this Christmas tableau

jean113 (22657) 2020-12-23 3:54

Bonjour Jean, I have mixed feelings about whether to have a Christmas tree or not; it is a reminder of a special time of year, and to see a large tree lit up in a town/city centre is a cheering sight on dark winter days.
I can understand the Mayors point of view but......
Anyway this is a well composed picture with the tree in the foreground and the beautifully lit theatre in the background.
A lovely blue hour picture.
Kind regards, Jean.

holmertz (93664) 2020-12-23 4:12

Hello Jean,
A nice photo of the illuminated building, the Christmas tree in the corner and enough people to satisfy my wish for animated views. I like the warm tones across the square under the colder sky at the blue hour. The photo is perfectly sharp and well exposed.
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (104558) 2020-12-23 4:23

Bonjour Jean,

La distance entre l'arbre de Noël et l'immeuble donne de la profondeur ŕ la composition. La présence des personne anime la scčne. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails du Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux. La lumičre de l'heure bleue a un effet spécial sur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

PS: Ŕ Montréal, la ville a une mairesse qui pense de la męme façon, elle donne la préférence aux pistes cyclables et élimine les places de stationnement pour faire la vie dure aux automobilistes.

jimmyjimmy (5562) 2020-12-23 4:38

Hello Jean

The attack on Christmas is in full swing. The woke and politically correct crowd here in the USA is making a quite a bit of trouble in many public spaces. The good thing is the general population still celebrates with lights and displays in their yards. It must be the reason for the season. Wonderful capture of the building and small tree.

Jimmy

Royaldevon (76832) 2020-12-23 4:53

Hello Jean,

Indeed the cutting down of trees causes a lot of concern to eco-friendly people but Christmas trees are so much part of the tradition of Christmas and maybe needed even more in these grim times. I suppose, the answer to the problem is to plant a tree, in this spot, so that it is growing and ready to be decorated each year.

Back to your photograph, which is a very well composed and executed blue hour scene. The illuminated Christmas tree, in the f/g, both sets the scene and creates an excellent sense of depth to the warmly lit theatre.
There are enough figures to animate the scene and also remind us of rules, at the end of this pandemic hit year!

I wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas, however you spend it, Bev :-)

ricardomattos (15582) 2020-12-23 5:33

Linda foto Jean. Cores e luzes nesta praça bonita e com esta linda arquitetura e luzes.

TFS

Ricardo

worldcitizen (14494) 2020-12-23 8:04

Hello Jean,
This tree might be simple, but it looks very nice next to the beautiful theater. I think the theater itself is the star this year, with its elegant architecture and warm lighting. Merry Christmas!

pajaran (103781) 2020-12-23 9:47

Pozdrav.
Lepa fasada i detalji, lepa stara arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i dobrim tekstom.
Lepa fotografija i mesti sa posetiocima i jelkom, dobro uhvacen trenutak.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.

jhm (204077) 2020-12-23 10:09

Hello Jean,

Christmas tree and the lovely building in Bordeaux.
We see different people during the semi lockdown but with mask.
Also the building with lovely light makes your picture attractive
Nice composition, pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Tue (83106) 2020-12-23 10:43

Hello Jean,
A great view of the theatre, I really like the warm illuminations with look great in front of the deep blue sky. The Christmas tree is well included at left as well.
Lars

Ilonka1974 (9619) 2020-12-23 12:35

Beautiful night shot full of Christmas feeling Jean.
Well done.
Best regards
Janusz

emka (153358) 2020-12-23 22:15

Hello Jean, I have the same opinion as your Mayor. This Christmas is beautiful and no need bigger. Excellent night picture. Merry Christmas
Best regards Malgo

ifege (33729) 2020-12-23 22:41

Hi Jean
At least this tree has a prominent position and perfect for a good blue hour photo.
cheers
Ian

ChrisJ (161262) 2020-12-23 23:45

Bonjour Jean

Call me cynical, but the mayor is probably covering his own back in case big crowds in the city centre cause Covid 19 to spread, in which case the knives will be out and people will be looking to blame somebody. Most likely the mayor! Let's hope things get back to normality next year. Tfs!

jmdias (103992) 2020-12-24 5:46

jean

I understand the reasons of the mayor.
marvelous image with the precious façade in golden and the shapes of the tree at side. excellent image.
Merry Christmas to you !

Jorge

mcmtanyel (58912) 2020-12-24 20:50

Hello Jean,
This is a fine looking tree, as far as I am concerned. However, I can understand the disappointment of the people.
Merry Christmas,
MT

Energysavingelk (6779) 2020-12-25 23:56

Bonjour Jean!

It seems that many of us show dark or even nocturnal captures for this year's Christmas wishing.

Not a Merry Christmas, but a contemplative one for you and all of your family!
Gardons nos bos réflexes!

Sven

PaulVDV (55593) 2020-12-26 9:36

Bonjour Jean,
Une belle photo de Noël avec un beau contraste de couleurs entre le bâtiment illuminé et le ciel pendant l'heure bleue.
La distance entre l'arbre de Noël, les gens et le bâtiment crée beaucoup de profondeur.
Joyeux Noël et bonnes fętes de fin d'année,
Paul

bona (15033) 2021-01-20 11:38

Hi Jean,

It is a hard decisionto cut or not a tree for decoration because or you go agains the enviroment or againts the people culture. What your opnion about this?

Nice photo, I like the building light and the blue sky.

Andre