Castle Guards the Memorial

In 1992, there was a flash flood in Vaisson, from a storm in the French alps and before they had a good warning system in place. Over 90 people from around the world lost their lives, having camped in a low-lying campground. This memorial, of stones carved with relevant symbols, lies on the road into town, with the ruins of the castle above.

Internet is terribly slow in the house we are now in, so comments will be spotty. Thank you all for your well wishes (and yes, to those who asked, the wine tasting opportunities are quite amazing!). Looking forward to Junko's @jyokota arriving tomorrow night!

[Kane Arlow]

This is just an amazing shot Taffy, such great colour and composition. It looks like a beautiful place, and a great way to remember the people who lost their lives.

[trishaclancy]

What a fantastic shot. Love the light on the castle

[Tori]

what a superb shot... love the colours and light.

[👑 AnaZad]

Beautiful capture of a very impressive memorial to the tragic events there. Enjoy France.

[Leana Niemand]

Oh wow this is a great shot love the light!!

[Abhijit]

beautiful

[Tony]

Beautiful landscape and awesome light on the hill-top castle.

[Margaret Obey]

Love the lighting on the castle. Congrats on trending page. Fav

[Issi Bannerman]

What a lovely shot. Great light on the castle.

[Dawn Swingle]

Light is perfectly cast on that castle, wonderful.

[Carole Boyles]

I am so enjoying your trip.

[Jocasta]

Me, too - I'm enjoying your trip. Wonderful light on the castle.

[Junko Y]

Oh, that's SO cool. And I'm SO looking forward to my arrival, too!

[Kareen King]

Oh my goodness, Taffy! Stunning composition - fav!

[Andrew S]

Love the light on the castle in the background! Beautiful spot!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

As has been said, the light illuminating the castle in the distance is just perfect. Beautiful, these natural memorials. Gorgeous image, Taffy.

[Krista Marson]

harkins to ancient stone memorials.

[Angie]

A really amazing shot, the lighting is amazing, lovely composition and love the processing. Fav

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Andrew]

wonderful! love the tones and colour here! a fav.

[Amit]

Wow! Fav!

[Joan]

beautiful tribute

[Cathie]

Wonderful lighting, Taffy!

[Richard Hickey]

Incredible picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserve.

[ks]

Fantastic lighting and presentation of the story .

[Penny Price]

I love the light you've captured, and from a great POV.

[Andy Mcculloch]

Great POV.

[Molly]

Fantastic POV and great lighting. Another fav!

[Eric di Bosco]

Great POV and HDR capture again...really shows the close up detail so well!

[carol white]

Beautiful capture and super processing!!

[Graeme Stevens]

Great shot, love the POV

[Sally Ings]

Fantastic lighting, wonderful memorial

[Leon Buijs]

Beautiful shot, lovely composition and PoV, kive the light in the background - fav

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

Great shot! Wonderful dof and light! So great to get the chance to catch up a little and look through your work. Ive loved seeing you so much in the top 20 whenever i get a chance to look!

[Chippy Minton]

Gorgeous lighting, wonderful

[Marina Shemesh]

It is wonderful so you have caught the castle in the light.

[David Briggs]

The lighting on the castle is fantastic

[Sarah Munnings]

this is so beautiful, that light on the castle is amazing! FAV

[Bob Zwolinsky]

I enjoy your image but do hope you got a closer shot of that castle on the hill top in that evening light.

[Islandgirl]

That seems like a beautiful memorial, the castle overlooking the memorial seems very fitting to such a tragic event.
Great composition.

[Kathie]

Such an amazing shot capturing the light on the castle and sky overlooking the memorial. Superb composition. Fav

[Darlene]

What an amazing shot, Taffy. I love the lighting and detail you captured. Such a wonderful tribute to those who lost their lives. FAV

[Sue Wilde]

The lighting is wonderful

[Rachel]

Love how the castle is lit up by the sun. Fav

[Kristen]

Such a serene memorial and fantastic shot. I love how the castle is lit up from the sunset (or sunrise?)

[Lisa Villella]

Beautiful! Great POV, colors and lighting

[Shelley]

Stunning capture.

[Suse♡]

Absolutely love that light on that castle, how the rocks look like they have gathered to watch it, beautiful

[Elizabeth]

Beautiful! I like the low perspective of the giant rocks drawing my eye towards to glowing castle!

[judith deacon]

Beautiful light in this, France is a photography paradise for me, looking forward to following your trip!

[Louise & Ken]

The story and image are truly touching and poignant.

[Pam Knowler]

A beautiful memorial and the castle on the hill is so beautiful with that gorgeous light on it!

[Mara]

Thanks for sharing your French adventure with us...(Taffy's French Journal...)

[Gena Pegg]

SO amazing! Just fantastic. What a wonderful time! fav

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Beautiful light in this and great textures.

[Keri]

Fantastic shot - the light on the castle in the background is wonderful.

[Daryl O'Hare]

A great POV, well done. I'm going through all of these and really wishing I was traveling! I will in my mind, though. Thanks!

[Osia Strasner]

This is a haunting scene! Very well captured! And, you and Junko have such a good buddy system for traveling and photographing.....hope you have a marvelous time!

[Steve Angell]

Lovely shot!