In the Cloister of Abbaye Fontfroide Metal Print
by W Chris Fooshee
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In the Cloister of Abbaye Fontfroide metal print by W Chris Fooshee. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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The beautiful cloister of 11th C Abbaye Fontfroide, located about half-way between Bezier and Carcassonne, near Narbonne, France. The oldest part is... more
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The beautiful cloister of 11th C Abbaye Fontfroide, located about half-way between Bezier and Carcassonne, near Narbonne, France. The oldest part is along the church and dates to the 13th C. The section opposite that was restored or rebuilt in the 17th C. The galleries of the cloisters are supported by pairs of marble colonnettes, and have ribbed vaulting. They are in different colors and each with capitals with ornate plant motifs.
The Abbaye Fontfroide is situated in a quiet, secluded wooded valley within the Corbieres mountains, adding to the contemplative atmosphere of the beautiful structures. The ancient stone walls and arches glow in the morning, and footsteps softly echo on the worn stone steps. The columned arches of the cloister elegantly enclose the small garden within, while gentle breezes quietly weave through the leaves of the large wisteria vines growing in the corner. This is again a peaceful place.
The Abbaye Fontfroide was founded in 1093 as a Cistercian monast...
About W Chris Fooshee
'The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.' ~ Marcel Proust, writer, Paris, 1871-1922. My photographs are not merely a record of what was before my camera, but rather my visualization of the place and time as I remember discovering it, be it a particular mood, impression, or ambiance. These images may bring back memories of your own travels or they might inspire, you in some small way to venture off and maybe discover exciting, new landscapes of your own. But in the meantime, consider placing one of these photographs on your wall as a window to foreign lands. A note to those who purchase one of my images, you have my deepest thanks. I am honored that you have chosen one of my photographs...
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