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The storms that battered Britain over the weekend will return with a vengeance this week as heavy rains and gale force winds sweep across the country.
I guess I should be thrilled we have been allowed to move our French lessons to a Normandy chateau...but I'm very anxious...I think we will be flogged if we speak English. I think our location is near this site... Mont St Michel I requested to visit the island castle. Looks pretty amazing. I did a Wikipedia search in English so I know a little bit about the place. We will be in Normandy until noon on Monday. My husband is trying to be encouraging by saying it will only be 48 hours...I think I'll be counting down every one of those hours...in French of course.
“Bijzonder! De Mont Saint-Michel in Normandië is voor het eerst sinds 1879 weer even een eiland door een storm.”
In the rugged landscapes of Normandy, France, I embarked on a hero's journey to capture the majestic Mont Saint-Michel during a sunset right after a lightning storm. My intentions were clear: to immortalize this iconic island in a way it had never been done before. With camera in hand, I set out to create a photograph that would etch itself into the annals of time. As I arrived in Normandy, the air carried a sense of antiquity, and the shores whispered tales of history and valor. The sights were breathtaking—rolling green hills, quaint villages, and the majestic Mont Saint-Michel rising from the horizon like a timeless sentinel. The taste of salt lingered in the air, a reminder of the proximity to the sea. The sounds of seagulls soaring above and waves crashing against the rocks blended with the distant echoes of the island's rich past. I could almost hear the footsteps of pilgrims who had traversed these shores centuries ago. The smell of the salty sea breeze mingled with the earthy fragrance of the surrounding landscape. It was as if the very essence of time was interwoven into the fabric of the air. As I approached Mont Saint-Michel, the sheer grandeur of the medieval architecture left me awe-struck. The island, with its abbey perched atop, stood as a testament to centuries of human ingenuity and resilience. The sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the island. It was the perfect moment to capture the ethereal beauty of Mont Saint-Michel amidst the remnants of a recent lightning storm. With careful precision, I set up my tripod near the edge of the river that embraced the island. The lightning storm had left the water turbulent, creating an extraordinary reflection of Mont Saint-Michel. As I framed the shot, excitement coursed through me, knowing that this photograph would be unlike any other ever taken. Yet, just as the sun dipped below the horizon, disaster almost struck. A sudden gust of wind knocked my tripod, and my camera teetered precariously on the edge. With adrenaline pumping through my veins, I lunged forward, saving my gear from plummeting into the river below. The narrow escape only fueled my determination to seize the perfect shot. I recalibrated the setup and pressed the shutter button, capturing the island as it bathed in the warm embrace of the setting sun. As the colors of the sky intensified, the abbey atop Mont Saint-Michel seemed to glow with an ethereal aura. This photograph was more than just an image; it was a representation of the island's storied history and the serenity of the moment. With the shot secured, I felt an overwhelming sense of fulfillment. I had embarked on a hero's journey, overcoming obstacles and capturing a moment of unparalleled beauty. This photograph of Mont Saint-Michel would forever be etched in my memory, a dream come true that not only impressed my family but also made me feel deeply connected to the history of this storied island.
Dominique Coulon & Associés, led by founding architect Dominique Coulon creatively renovate a highly rational 1960s building for Strasbourg's Saint Jean School...
Canal St Martin, écluse
With the latest evidence of just how much damage one ferocious storm can wreak, many islanders hope political leaders can now see the urgency of the situation and just what it will take to save their foothold in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
“You need a perfect recipe to get a storm like Irma.”
Séjournez à Saint-Malo comme un vrai Malouin. Venez découvrir la cité corsaire
Additional artwork information from The Metropolitan Museum of Art website (© - by The Metropolitan Museum of Art - The Metropolitan Museum of Art) When Cot exhibited this painting at the Salon of 1880, critics speculated about the source of the subject. Some proposed the French novel Paul and Virginie by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (1737–1814), in which the teenage protagonists run for shelter in a rainstorm, using the heroine’s overskirt as an impromptu umbrella; others suggested the romance Daphnis and Chloe by the ancient Greek writer Longus. New York collector and Metropolitan Museum benefactor Catharine Lorillard Wolfe commissioned the work under the guidance of her cousin John Wolfe, one of Cot's principal patrons. Like the artist’s earlier Springtime (2012.575), it was immensely popular and extensively reproduced. (Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art) Background data about the unique work of art Artpiece title: "The Storm" Artwork categorization: painting Generic term: modern art Temporal classification: 19th century Year: 1880 Age of artwork: around 140 years Original medium of artwork: oil on canvas Dimensions of the original artpiece: 92 1/4 x 61 3/4 in (234,3 x 156,8 cm) Museum / location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum location: New York City, New York, United States of America Web page: www.metmuseum.org License type of artwork: public domain Courtesy of: The Metropolitan Museum of Art The artist Name: Pierre Auguste Cot Other artist names: Cot Pierre Auguste, P.A. Cot, Cot Pierre-Auguste, Cot, Pierre Auguste Cot Gender: male Artist nationality: French Professions: painter Country: France Artist category: modern artist Life span: 46 years Year born: 1837 Died: 1883 About the product Article type: fine art print Reproduction method: digital reproduction Manufaturing technique: digital printing Product Origin: German-made Type of stock: on demand Intended usage: home décor, wall décor Alignment of the artwork: portrait alignment Image ratio: length to width 2 : 3 Meaning: the length is 33% shorter than the width Materials you can select: metal print (aluminium dibond), poster print (canvas paper), acrylic glass print (with real glass coating), canvas print Canvas print (canvas on stretcher frame) sizes: 20x30cm - 8x12", 40x60cm - 16x24", 60x90cm - 24x35", 80x120cm - 31x47", 100x150cm - 39x59" Acrylic glass print (with real glass coating): 20x30cm - 8x12", 40x60cm - 16x24", 60x90cm - 24x35", 80x120cm - 31x47", 100x150cm - 39x59" Poster print (canvas paper) size variants: 40x60cm - 16x24", 60x90cm - 24x35", 80x120cm - 31x47" Dibond print (alumnium material) options: 20x30cm - 8x12", 40x60cm - 16x24", 60x90cm - 24x35", 80x120cm - 31x47" Framing of the artprint: unframed reproduction Product materials you can choose from For every product we offer different sizes and materials. You can choose among the following product customization options: Printed poster (canvas material): The poster is a UV printed canvas paper with a slight texture on the surface. Please bear in mind, that depending on the size of the poster print we add a white margin 2-6cm round about the print motif, which facilitates the framing with your custom frame. Metal (aluminium dibond print): These are metal prints on aluminium dibond with an impressive depth. A direct Aluminium Dibond Print is the ideal start to art reproductions produced on aluminum. The bright sections of the artwork shine with a silk gloss, however without the glare. Canvas: The canvas print is a printed canvas stretched on a wood frame. A canvas has the particular effect of three-dimensionality. How can I hang a canvas on the wall? The advantage of canvas prints is that they are relatively low in weight, which implies that it is easy to hang up the Canvas print without any wall-mounts. Because of thatcanvas prints are suited for any kind of wall. Acrylic glass print: A glossy acrylic glass print, often described as a UV print on plexiglass, changes your favorite original work of art into wonderful wall decoration. The great benefit of a plexiglass print is that contrasts and also minor image details will be more exposed thanks to the precise tonal gradation. Our real glass coating protects your chosen fine art print against light and heat for many years to come. In 1880 Pierre Auguste Cot created the masterpiece The Storm. The over 140 year old original has the size of 92 1/4 x 61 3/4 in (234,3 x 156,8 cm). Oil on canvas was applied by the European painter as the technique for the artwork. This artwork is included in the digital art collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. We are happy to mention that the public domain masterpiece is included with courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.Creditline of the artwork: . 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Capturing the dynamic essence of St Monans Harbour, this expressive print brings to life the vivid atmosphere of a coastal storm setting upon a charming Scottish harbour. Bold brush strokes and an intense palette evoke the drama of the sky, while the spectrum of greys and blues artfully conveys the impending tempest. In the foreground, boats are rendered with a meticulous attention to detail that imbues them with character; their reflections shimmer on the water's surface, hinting at a fleeting moment of calm before the storm. The juxtaposition of warm and cool hues creates a striking contrast, as the rich oranges and reds of the boats stand out against the brooding sky and serene waters. The picturesque houses that line the harbour are depicted in a kaleidoscope of colours, from warm yellows to pastel blues, their quaint charm accentuated by the expressionistic style that lends a dreamlike quality to the scene. The irregular, almost abstract patterns in the sky and the reflective water blend with the more realistically rendered buildings and vessels, allowing the viewer to experience the harbour through a lens of heightened emotion and artistic interpretation. This evocative print, part of the 'Scottish Harbours' collection, masterfully conveys the beauty and drama of St Monans Harbour, offering an inviting portal to Scotland's rugged coastline and the timeless allure of its maritime heritage.
