We visited this UNESCO historical site (more information on it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_du_Gard). It's stood for centuries, and includes not only the aqueduct, but an amazing array of hiking trails on both sides of the river. There were three olive trees, one of 1100 years old. Really a stunning place and one where you could spend a lot of time.
Thank you for your comments and favs for the Castle...Memorial photo posted earlier. It is a moving spot and I appreciated your comments and response to it.
Bon Jour! Staggering, isn't it, to understand the technical & engineering skills it took to build a working aqueduct! I envy you traveling there with your skills; such wonderful photos you'll bring home!
Well we all know about this aqueduct but actually seeing in the flesh (stones) must be so exciting and wondrous! The work and labour put into this edifice is amazing. I think you can walk over the top?
Awesome shot. Must have been fascinating to see. The Romans were so advanced altho there's a argument that the Greeks were more advanced but who's going to quibble.
Such a beautiful shot and so wonderful to see. I bet this is awesome in real life. Amazing detail and history. I did not know a tree could live 1100 years. Wow. FAV
@maggiemae It was pretty surreal to stand on it after hearing about it for years. You can go up on top but need an appointment (and as someone jokingly said, your insurance papers since it's a bit dangerous!).
@frankhymus It does got back to the Roman era, Frank. It was built by slaves so the people could have the luxury of flowing water whenever they needed it, the source of which I think is in Nimes.
@jo13 I have an ND filter -- not graduated though -- and have used it a few times for mid-day shots. My super-wide angle lens cannot handle any filter though, so it's always a bit of a tradeoff of lens quality of ND use. It's so good to see you back the site btw!
@taffy Oh thank you Taffy, it's lovely to be able to drop in when I can, though I wish it were more often. I no nothing about filters but have the use of a 24mm lens and on bright days I can see it's going to be a problem!
@jo13 What I mostly do which is not a great solution is stop it down to the smallest f-stop and lower ISO to 50 so I can use a little slower shutter speed. But with the ND filter lens on my 24-85, it stops it 10 additional ones -- but you have to have it on a tripod, all set and focused, shift to manual, put on the filter, and then use the remote shutter. I find it to be a pain in the neck, frankly, but like the effect when I use it.
@frankhymus It does got back to the Roman era, Frank. It was built by slaves so the people could have the luxury of flowing water whenever they needed it, the source of which I think is in Nimes.