Sea Gate - Fortress of Louisbourg

[Manfred M]

This French fortress on Cape Breton Island was constructed between 1720 and 1740 to protect the cod fishery / trade. The fortress was built to withstand attacks from the sea and was the largest (and most expensive) French fortification built in North America.

Unfortunately, it was susceptible to land based attacks, and was captured the British in 1745 and 1758. It was razed by the British. Rebuilt in the 1960s - 1970s, about one quarter of the fortress has been restored.

This is gate in the sea facing wall.

[DanK]

A stark and very interesting composition.

To my eye, it looks better if the white point is dropped a bit and midtones brightened a small amount.

[Geoff F]

Yes, but don't lose the contrast in a good sky.

[Manfred M]

Unfortunately, I'm working on the laptop that is not calibrated or profiled. I will revisit this image when I get back home.

[AntonioCorreia]

This is the kind of image that attracts me, for its simplicity and also for the carefully captured symmetry, which reveals a sensitivity in the way one looks and observes.
Even though one might suggest a small adjustment, such details are minor compared to the value of its content and the message conveyed, so well reinforced by the brief descriptive text that sets the scene and draws us into the atmosphere.
After all, it is yet another magnificent image to which Manfred has already accustomed us.
Cheers !