NF-SOOC-2015 Day 15: Dieulefit - pas un chat!

Today we arrived at another of our favourite places - Dieulefit: the name translates as 'God did it' or God made it', which we think is rather wonderful. I took a walk through the quaint little streets this evening just after 9.30pm and, as you can see, the town was completely deserted or - as the French say - there wasn't a cat (to be seen). A month ago this street would have been heaving with holidaymakers but come the end of August, they disappear literally overnight. We like the town like this when its quaint charm can be appreciated.

View on black if you can...

This is my fifteenth image for NF-SOOC-2015 - you can read about it here - http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/26200/back-to-basics-nf-sooc-2015

[Graeme Stevens]

This is a great shot, until viewed on black, and then it becomes something outstanding. Love it.

[Ivan]

It is beautiful, atmospheric on black. Those wet cobbles! fav.

[Lindy]

Terrific

[Leigh Anne Sanderson]

I would love to visit!! Great shot

[Caroline]

Beautiful Richard! I love the feel of this. Also I truly appreciate charming little places when tourists and vacationers have gone away. :)

[Janet B.]

What a lovely name for the town, and what a charming image.

[Gabrielle Snyder]

Beautiful, atmospheric shot.

[Barbara Webb]

Great street shot, so quiet- must have been late at night.

[Rosan]

It looks so quiet and deserted I can almost hear your breath, the click of your camera, and your steps on the cobblestones.

[Susan]

Wonderful shot!

[gloria jones]

Great atmospheric night shot, lighting, perspective

[Rosie Kerr]

Lovely on black... the cobblestones and upright lines are delightful, as is your challenge. Thank you.

[Helene]

What a fabulous b&w. Love it fav

[Debs Stott]

Looks incredible on black!

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Wonderful image Richard, even better on black. very atmospheric

[Dianne]

Really lovely.

[Trinda Love]

wonderful capture

[Margo Sayer]

Just splendid!

[Mek]

Wonderful night shot.

[Richard Sayer]

@btwebb No, as it says in the Data panel, this was taken at 21.35 - 3 weeks earlier and the street would have been heaving with visitors... I prefer he town deserted.

[Richard Sayer]

@ivan Thanks Ivan... and actually, the street is dry - the shine comes from several hundred years of feet passing over those cobblestones!

[Maria Darby]

Brilliant on black, really 'leads' you up the street.

[Jane winfrey]

Great detail and it looks outstanding on the black! I enjoy your commentary too...so interesting! :)

[Ukandie!]

Beautiful capture!

[Ian Charters]

Outstanding, Richard.

[Frank Hymus]

Very evocative Richard.

[Lee]

Great use of the available light here.

[Tremerryn]

Purrr ... behind you ... wonderfully atmospheric and great detail.

[Ali P]

Just gorgeous!

[Je77rey]

Great shot

[Joan Robillard]

Used to be that way in Maine too. But this year they are hanging around and I wish I could snap my fingers and make them disappear.

[Jocasta]

Wonderful night shot - very big FAV

[Gillian]

Gorgeous! I remember this time of year so well when I was living in Paris - all my fav bistros were closed, everyone went en vacance.

[☠northy]

Glorious night shot... Love those alleyways!

[Jamie]

I'm so glad you found me so that I could find you. Your work is wonderful. And it's a delight for me to see a part of the world everyday that is so photogenic. I look forward to seeing you all your photos.