NF-SOOC-September - Day 9: Chinon looking west

This is my eleventh image for NF-SOOC-September - you can read more about it here: http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/23475/back-to-basics-who-s-up-for-a-big-challenge-in-september

We're leaving Chinon tomorrow for pastures new although we will probably stay in the Touraine region. I couldn't resist posting one more 'blue hour' image of the town before we leave: this was taken from the bridge over the Vienne looking west.

Yes the dynamic range is limited; yes the shadow areas have no detail and are thrown into silhouette and I'm happy with that... I was looking to catch a mood here, not detail.

(As is often the case, this looks more vibrant viewed against black)

[Lee]

I like this Richard, wonderful colouring and reflections. Fav.

[Danny G.]

Magnificent sooc work, Richard. FAV.

[Rachel Withey]

You've definitely caught the mood, lovely blues in this

[Janiskay]

I too like this. I love the blue hour, the gorgeous sky with a hint of pink and all the reflections in the water.. I love the line of light and their reflections all the way down the river.

[Kane Arlow]

Another stunning shot. A fantastic capture of the blue hour in SOOC. Fave.

[8yearson]

Stunning night photography!

[gloria jones]

Stunning capture, reflections, colors. Fav

[Decima F]

I love this ‘blue hour effect’

[Tom]

Wonderful blue hour mood, I think more detail and dynamic range would not catch the mood of the blue hour. Love the feeling captured. fav

[Frank Hymus]

This is by far the most effective one you have posted Richard.

[Kathleen]

Stunning! Love the blues and the reflection. Well done, Richard!

[Joan Robillard]

I love the blue hour and it does capture a wonderful romantic feel.

[Michael Smith]

Awesome! It's got feeling galore. Fav

[April]

You have the most gorgeous "blue hours". I like the fading pink.

[Graeme Stevens]

Superb. No more to say.

[Debra]

Very pretty Richard. I love the blue tones.

[Cathie]

So beautiful.

[Shanne]

dramatic sky and lights - effective SOOC image

[Fisher Family]

What a cracking reflection! Absolutely lovely - Lucy

[Julia]

Gorgeous!

[Rachel]

Fabulous night shot

[Matt Sayer]

Excellent reflection, although (and I hate myself for saying it) I miss the detail that you have achieved had you taken the shot a different way and applied some post processing.

[Richard Sayer]

@vignousefollower Hah, the worm turns! If my challenge this month has achieved nothing other than to persuade you that post-processing is not an artefact of the devil, the month will have been worthwhile.

[Margaret Obey]

This is stunning Richard, fav

[Pete Roberts]

I think you have certainly captured the mood Richard. Beautiful shot - the mix of the colours the lights and the shadows if excellent. fav

[Debs Stott]

What strikes me are the beautiful colours of the sky and the composition, both conveying a wonderful mood.