This is a sideview of the bridge up to the castle keep. See yesterday's photograph which gave no idea it is actually a bridge and how high we are. It would, therefore, have acted like a moat in preventing invasion. It also gives some idea - along with yesterday's photograph - of the height of the castle which is on four separate levels.
Originally there was a wooden drawbridge to the castle which was winched up with chains.
Originally there was a wooden drawbridge to the castle which was winched up with chains.
Tomorrow you'll have a surprise - something we must see before we actually enter the castle. Do come back.
(Apologies for the not so good photograph - taken, as you see, against the sun)
That is interesting. The idea of a moat and bridge is really clever. I wonder how they built that in those days?
ReplyDeleteI just found your post and every day look forward to seeing France thru your eyes and camera.
ReplyDeleteDo you ever photo Eze? Would love to see that...
A good effort on a tough picture. The sun is needed to shed some light into the dark abyss. You have controlled it well. We can see that intriguing gate at the bottom, tks to the light behind it from the sun on the sea side. We get a hint of blue sea, under difficult conditions where the dark abyss and the brilliant sea have to be balanced. You have brought out some of the green foliage - another tricky task. We can see the details of the old stones in the bridge.
ReplyDeleteThe white sky and the streaky rays give a sense of extreme sunlight, thus setting a context. No apology is needed.
What do you mean "not so good photograph" ? I think it is excellent.
ReplyDeleteAbraham, I'll write tomorrow, if I can, about construction. Much of the Chateau is restored now, of course, although the keep is certainly the oldest part.
ReplyDeleteAnon, thanks for kind comments. Eze is really slightly too far away for Menton but I could cover it for Monte Carlo Daily Photo as it's nearer to MC than Menton and perhaps I will. I did, in fact, post a photo one time taken from Princess Antoinette's house in Eze. I posted it on 25 April on Monte Carlo Daily Photo - it was of Eze bord de Mer.
Chuckeroon, you are a star! You've helped me and continue to help me so much with my questions in trying to understand my camera, etc - and photography terms. Indeed your help with this photo has been enormous. I'm learning, I'm learning. Thankyou.
And redwhiteblue - thankyou for your kind comments but the sun is behind the bridge so we lose the blue sky and definition. When I can I'll come up to the village and try again. Pizza at La Grotte?
Great shot...don't apologize! My favorite part of this photo is looking thru the arch that is to the right. I little bit of palm frond, a little bit of blue water...just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJilly, can you please accept this is a good photograph ? Yes, Pizza at La Grotte, great. For everyone's information they do a great pizza with melted cheese topped with fresh tomatoes, rocket and Parma ham. I'll get Jilly to take a photograph of it (with the right sunlight and definition !).
ReplyDeleteJilly, can you please accept this is a good photograph ? Yes, Pizza at La Grotte, great. For everyone's information they do a great pizza with melted cheese topped with fresh tomatoes, rocket and Parma ham. I'll get Jilly to take a photograph of it (with the right sunlight and definition !).
ReplyDeleteWow, the castle is fantastic. I guess it need a lot of man power to built it and machines are not well invented then. Looking forward to walking into the castle.
ReplyDeleteNow that is really high up there isn't it? The stone walls are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe view from up on that bridge must be truly breathtaking, Jilly.
Jilly dear I think Chuckeroon said it all. The photo is quite breathtaking, not just your skill but the subject matter! What an incredible building. I adore the palm there - looks very medieval. I can't wait to go there with you when we visit Menton. M.B is going to love this one.
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