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by Hugh Smith
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Mont Ste. Michel is on an island just 600 metres from land — made it accessible at low tide to the many pilgrims to its abbey, but defensible as an... more
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Mont Ste. Michel is on an island just 600 metres from land — made it accessible at low tide to the many pilgrims to its abbey, but defensible as an incoming tide stranded, drove off, or drowned, would-be assailants. The Mont remained unconquered during the Hundred Years' War; a small garrison fended off a full attack by the English in 1433. The reverse benefits of its natural defence were not lost on Louis XI, who turned the Mont into a prison. Thereafter the abbey began to be used more regularly as a jail during the Ancien Régime.
A Philadelphia native, I have lived in Baja California for the past 3 years. I make photographs. Since my first Brownie Starflash when I was 6, I have tried to make photographs that make people think and touch an emotional spark in them. That is what motivates me as a photographer. You can follow me at www.jargonart.com I started shooting as a stringer for newspapers and in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. I opened my commercial studio in Center City, Philadelphia in 1972. I shot catalogs for Spencer Gifts and Lenox China among others. I shot fashion, runway and headshots until about 5 years ago as my wife and I started slowing to a merciful crawl and traveling and writing. My work has appeared in magazines from Shutterbug to...
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John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you, John!
Judy Vincent
This image is being featured in the “Photography ONLY – Landscapes and Landmarks” group – one of the most active groups on Fine Art America featuring the best landscape photographers in the world! Congratulations on your excellent work!
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you, Judy!
Yazmin Basa
Formidable masterpiece!
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you, Yazmin!
Mother Nature
F/L I can see it both as fortress and jail - austere, foreboding, unassailable. Terrific write up and most interesting and beautiful image.
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you, Ms. Green Lane!
Portraits By Peggy
Beautiful
Hugh Smith replied:
Thank you Peggy and you should have been here!