NF-SOOC-September - Day 15: At the end of a long day...

This image is 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 left Amboise late morning heading for the inland port of La Roche Bernard, some 300+ kilometres north west of Amboise. Just 500 metres from the campsite, whilst crossing one of the two bridges across the River Loire, I put my foot on the accelerator of our RV (Motor Home for Brits, Camping Car for the French) and... nothing! The engine continued to just idle. I will cut to the chase and avoid the long story, but eventually our 8 metre (27 foot) long RV was carted off on a low-loader to the nearest garage capable of diagnosing the problem, which turned out to be the pollution control unit: no replacement available at short notice so pollution control is disabled to enable us to get home - this on a vehicle that has only done 5000 Km.

Instead of arriving at our destination early afternoon, we arrived at nearly 8pm. After dinner, I set out to find a photograph for today and expected to find an image of the large floodlit pleasure port, crammed with expensive yachts... the port was in darkness, not even the access road was lit.

So, at the end of a long day, here is a picture of the bar at the end of the port... and no, I didn't call in for one as I needed to get back and post before midnight... it's tough, sometimes, being a 365er!

View against black if you can.

(Handheld at ISO 3200)

[Shanne]

well done for getting a shot

[Richard Sayer]

@shannejw Thanks Shanne - too late, I thought I ought to get a shot of the RV on the low-loader but the recovery man wouldn't let me go back inside to get a camera!

[Graeme Stevens]

What a day - great shot against the black

[gloria jones]

What a story...this is a great night shot with neat light, details, shapes, lines.

[Islandgirl]

Wow that was quite the day Richard...............glad you were able to get your shots for 365...........I see you have your priorities in order!! Ha Ha!
BTW, your shot looks great against the black.

[Janiskay]

Sounds like a day and a half. But you got your 365 shot and what a great shot is is. Looks fantastic on black. The tavern looks like a nice place to stop in for one or two even.

[Tom]

Great night shot..perfect exposure

[Kate]

Amazing shot in the night. I like all of the shapes. Sorry you had such a rough day!!

[Ukandie!]

Fantastic shot especially against black.

[Rob]

Nice evening shot!

[Joyce]

What a day but a very welcoming shot even if you didn't stay.

[Richard Sayer]

@thistle Thanks Joyce - don't worry - I had a very big whisky while I was posting.

[Joan Robillard]

And your saying there isn't a bottle in the RV? Sorry for your problems. Glad you could get underway. Would have loved to see the port. But this is a nice night shot. Good capture under duress.

[Danny G.]

Sounds like you had a long, difficult day. And still managed to get a great sooc night shot - such dedication to the project!

[Richard Sayer]

@joansmor There are no bottles of wine in the RV... lots of boxes of wine - but no bottles. I never travel without whisky!

[Fisher Family]

Great picture to go with the trials and tribulations of being a 365er. Hope you got back there to sample their wares. Katharine

[Joey]

Fabulous night shot!! What a day and a perfect shot for your project!!

[Joan Robillard]

@vignouse And whisky is what I meant. Wine isn't for a bad day, whisky sooths.

[Sunkist]

Interesting

[Margaret Obey]

This is so lovely; it's fabulous against black. Poor you with engine problems. I'm waiting for my little Yaris to go wrong. I've had her for 11 years and we pound Essex roads daily!