Ambleteuse 1 by jcv2

Photography • Historical • posted on Jul 18, 2005

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After series of the Netherlands, Switzerland and Austria I thought it's time for France. The old fort of Ambleteuse (as known as fort Mahon) has been built from 1680 to 1690 by Louis XIV. Ambleteuse lies south from Calais, and it is situated on a place where ebb and flow cause large differences, up to 6 meters (20 feet). You can see the green parts here that will soon be covered by the water of the Channel and the Northsea. Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia II 100, 70 mm) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (36)

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nathalie06

7:02AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Hey... welcome in France ;-)))) The military architecture is always imposing, and more (I think) when it's near the ocean. I've never been in the north of France, but I know that there is there impressives landscapes and seascapes, and a wild Nature too. Thank you for the informations about this place. Have a good day.

pimbotin

7:08AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Su' Dunkerque, on fait la visscherbende En souv'nir des pheurs en Islande Ribouldingue, teutres et bonnes pintes de bie Potcheroll' rouler sa gamelle par terre. Berguenaere fixen haut d'un stok'che Qui che toute l'ann dans l'noukt'che d'un kot'che Cl'che en fles cause d'avoir fait trop d'beurt'che Mule en spript'chepap qui fiche la trouille aux creut'ches Dans la bande, du pelre au rip'tche-rap'tche I'sont cleut'se, tous ensemble i'font m'che I'saquent n'dans, derrie, devant I'chantent les mes chansons Au premier rang, i' faut avoir un rude peute Pour retenir tous ceux qui poussent leur preute, etc... etc...

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tibet2004uk

7:10AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

France yes!! Just to make me a 'lil more nostalgic than I already am! :(

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LadyLisa

7:25AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Wow! I love how the water stands out in this capture. Beautiful peaceful scene.

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Prinzessin

7:26AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Thats quite cool... Could be interesting to take a shot at night...? Dont know if theres is any illumination... if not, perhaps at full moon... Yes, I think this could be very moody!! Nevertheless a really good shot! Very well done! :-))

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Zacko

8:04AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Wow, what a perfect POV. Really like that it has so much of that "beach" leading up to it. Alot of people might have cropped some of it off, but im sure glad you didnt. Great job!!!!! Have a wonderful day #:O)

deannemart

8:19AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Looks like the old fort has held up pretty well! An interesting contrast to the modern buildings in the background :)

uniquedreamer

8:25AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Beautiful scenic shot.

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tallpindo

8:25AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Must be some shell fish out there. Cockles probably? Then the cleanliness of the waters is paramount. Mushrooms maybe in the castle. We are a long way from boiled dinner.

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diomedes66

8:36AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Magnificent image of great historical importance! I hope these impressive structures will continue to be maintained. Most excellent indeed!

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Gepeto1

9:01AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

je connais bien Ambleteuse je vais souvent sur la ce d'opale @+

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lejimi

9:02AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Tout fait d'accord avec Pimbotin !

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TallPockets

9:14AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Gorgeous work!! (does the Tour De France run anywhere near here?).

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AnnaKirsten

9:32AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

What a lovely scene and capture.

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sharky_

9:51AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

An impressive capture. Seems like the fort is well placed for defense in regards to the tides. Excellent Historical image. Aloha

PhotoSmith

10:09AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

An impressive structure, but it appears smaller than I would have thought. The garrison couldn't have numbered too many. Great POV on the photo, and thanks for sharing this. Things like this I would never get to see otherwise.

parb1194

10:14AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Cool old fort and great histoy on the site. Excellent!!!!

soulofharmony

10:39AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

beautiful historical composition.. l believe l,ve been there as a child.. love the pov :)...))))))

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dlk30341

10:48AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Fabulous capture. The POV is fantastic :)

RNitze

11:18AM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Perfect POV! Excellent!

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marybelgium

1:48PM | Mon, 18 July 2005

beautiful and interesting !

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iaacf

2:19PM | Mon, 18 July 2005

An impressive fort on an even more impressive place. Beautiful captured.

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Valentin

2:44PM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Beautiful image of the past and the present!!

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kimariehere

4:24PM | Mon, 18 July 2005

wonderful shot and piece of history so facinating to view and ready thanks for taking this shot!!

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Punaguy

9:29PM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Nice POV of this old fort at low tide...what a tide differntial here, I have only see this type of tide in Canada at the Bay of Fundy. Great shot! Aloha~

cynlee

10:52PM | Mon, 18 July 2005

wow... so very long ago!!! interesting to look at surrounded by the green... ;]

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nongo

10:57PM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Excellent historical shot and info JC, you always keep us informed!!!!!! Bravo!!!!!*****

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watapki66

11:45PM | Mon, 18 July 2005

Wonderful historical image!

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maggiemai

11:52PM | Mon, 18 July 2005

I agree with PhotoSmith! :-) It is so nice that you are giving me the opportunity to see a place I've never seen. This is so interesting and an excellent shot! :-) Thank you for the information to go along with it!! :-) Excellent

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