View of the fish locks, a photo from Poitou-Charentes, West

Photographer's Note

From the top of the Chassiron lighthouse, at the end of the Ile d'Oléron, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean ... and at low tide you can also see fish locks. Explanation.
It is a fishing technique used since the Middle Ages. Low walls of stones and corals are arranged, we see them here, it is these lines and these curves and in these basins the fish that come to get lost during high tide remain trapped there at low tide. The water is then emptied through locks that the fishermen open.
In WS, see a fish lock but on the ground.

COSTANTINO, pajaran, ikeharel, Fis2, holmertz, pierrefonds, lucasgalodoido, Royaldevon, PaulVDV, jean113, mcmtanyel ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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ChrisJ (171366) 2021-06-22 23:00

Bonjour Jean

The cottage with its rust red roof in the bottom right corner provides a strong focal point and contrasts well with the blue sea and sky. A good elevated vantage point with impeccable sharpness. Tfs!

COSTANTINO (115645) 2021-06-22 23:05

hello dear friend and have a nice day
the titleof your photo could be as...
the loneliness....I like the timing
and the presentation...
well done
regards
costantino

pajaran (115047) 2021-06-22 23:30

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Lepa obala sa kucom i plavo more, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija i uhvaceni trenutak sa talasima.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

Fis2 (169877) 2021-06-23 1:35

Witaj Jean!
A very interesting place, view is impressive.
Good framing, colors and light.
The house add flavor to this composition.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

Silvio1953 (220759) 2021-06-23 3:10

Ciao Jean, great POV from lighthouse, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

mkamionka (73532) 2021-06-23 4:02

Bonjour Jean,
we were guessing that this lighthouse offers a stunning view but in addition to being beautiful it seems so interesting as well. I have never heard about this type of fishing but now hearing it -of course it makes a perfect sense.
Great multi layered composition here.
Excellent work,
M

holmertz (102096) 2021-06-23 4:26

Hello Jean,
You give us an interesting explanation of this old fishing technique. Furthermore those low walls and the ponds of remaining water at low tide create a very nice abstract pattern. In the foreground we get a fine view of the white cottage and surrounding small fields. The photo is well balanced and there are fine contrasts between blue and brown tone.
Regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (113700) 2021-06-23 6:02

Bonjour Jean,

La distance entre la maison et l'horizon donne de la profondeur à la composition. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des écluses à poissons. La qualité de la lumière embellit les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

lousat (138695) 2021-06-23 9:57

Salut Jean,sans doutes une tres belle vue, parfaite pour nous montrer cette ancienne maniere de capturer les poissons pendant la baisse,tres util aussi le WS qui montre les murs mais sur une surface seche. Belle soiree' et merci,Luciano

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-06-23 19:55

Hi Jean
Your narratives help one's appreciation of this capture. We can clearly view the separation of elements and texture, so much vivid detail and contrasting colour to distinguish this. Great too that you have included the building to hook the eye in. Contrast of golden sand to blue water and sky is awesome. Congrats
Best regards

ifege (47103) 2021-06-24 0:26

Hi Jean
A good photo of a very interesting fishing technique. Great water colour and trap details.
cheers
Ian

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2021-06-24 7:02

Olá Jean,
bonita paisagem na praia com a maré baixa, as cores e o forte contraste ficaram excelentes. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

Royaldevon (85678) 2021-06-24 8:52

Hello Jean,

This is a very clever way of safely catching fish! I was fascinated to see in the w/s, how it is constructed!
It reminded me of the salt pans that I saw in Guerande Salt Marshes.
You have composed your photograph well, the focal building strongly placed with natural guides to the sea.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

PaulVDV (62810) 2021-06-24 10:55

Bonjour Jean,
Une technique très intéressante et à première vue assez simple pour la pêche.
Cependant, beaucoup de travail devra être fait au préalable.
Franchement, je ne savais pas que ces techniques étaient utilisées en Europe.
Les deux photos réunies nous donnent une bonne idée du fonctionnement.
La maison sur votre photo principale est bien placée et clarifie beaucoup les dimensions.
Amitiés, Paul

Tue (91692) 2021-06-24 11:31

Hello Jean,
A beautiful view of this coastline. I like the yellowish land in the foreground and the blue sea in the distance with the mixed part in the middle. The house is well included as well and the light was great.
Lars

jean113 (27661) 2021-06-24 12:45

Bonjour Jean, I had never heard about this form of catching fish before, very interesting.
The w/s picture is a good addition to aid our understanding.
The point of view here enables us to see the various areas where the fish will be trapped. The cottage and the lane complete the composition.
Kind regards, Jean.

GyurMaster (24682) 2021-06-25 1:09

Hello Jean!

Its a stunning view. I like the contrast between the yellow of the fg. and the deep blue of the bg. The house and the tiny route is placed just in the right place.

Best Wishes
Gy.

jmdias (114384) 2021-06-25 8:48

jean

a curious way to get fishes I never had seen before. I saw some traps made with branches, but never this way. the texture of the sea in the central part of the compo is very beautiful. excellent image.

take care

jorge

ikeharel (112549) 2021-07-02 23:39

Bonjour Jean,
Low tide beautiful sight from above.
Fishing ancient technique "employed" this natural phenomenon for livelihood back in time's.
Wonderful contrasting colors from land to the ocean.
Bon weekend,
Ike

mcmtanyel (67789) 2021-07-10 19:57

Hello Jean,
Today I learned about a new technique of fishing along with this pleasant view.
Regards,
MT