INTO THE PYRENEES - PART 2

[Lakelandlass]

INTO THE PYRENEES - PART 2 - starts in the High Pyrenees above Bagneres de Luchon where we stayed 3 nights before moving on to Cauterets, a ski and spa town in south-western France. Pictures taken over this time whilst exploring the area. The area may be familiar to fans of the Tour de France which took place a short while before our visit. There will be a third and final part sometime.

Once again, Bill at Beechbrook is kindly hosting at www.beechbrook.com/pte

Maureen

[rick235]

Hi Maureen,

Great images,Fantastic music, all together beautiful.

[Gilio]

Hallo Maureen, again a very good show but I have some small remarks, the show ends only with the escape button, the mauntains are France/Spanish your 1st part panflute is south american music with some other music I believe much better.

[Lakelandlass]

Hallo Maureen, again a very good show but I have some small remarks, the show ends only with the escape button, the mauntains are France/Spanish your 1st part panflute is south american music with some other music I believe much better.

Hi Gilio

I'm glad you enjoyed the show but note you have reservations about the music. 'The Lonely Shepherd', the first piece I used, is said to be written by James Last who is German and was played by Georges Zamphir on the ROMANIAN pan flute. Whilst we tend to always associate pan flute music with South America I believe this piece has no such connection (I may be wrong) but for me it suits the mood in the mountains I was hoping to create.

Regarding the French/Spanish Pyrenees, I did say when I posted Part 1 that we were going into both the French and Spanish Pyrenees but it so happens that both Bagneres de Luchon and Cauterets are in France.

I took a look at your website today and have downloaded some of your shows which are very enjoyable. You, like me, have obviously had rather a creative week.

Maureen

[David Porter]

Again, great photos Maureen. But again I would just like the photos to be on the screen a bit longer maybe cutting down the transition time a little. I know I can pause the show but that is not the point. Perhaps you do not agree as most of your shows have similar timing. Your view on this would be interesting.

Mickp

[Lakelandlass]

Again, great photos Maureen. But again I would just like the photos to be on the screen a bit longer maybe cutting down the transition time a little. I know I can pause the show but that is not the point. Perhaps you do not agree as most of your shows have similar timing. Your view on this would be interesting.

Mickp

Mick - recently I have tried to keep the majority of slides on for 7 secs with a fade of 5 secs. Of course, to fit in with the music and to ensure the show is not too long I do make some variations, but I am definitely keeping the slides on longer than my earlier shows. However, I do prefer to have a slow transition.

Certainly the first few slides with the clouds over and around the mountains are on for a shorter time. This was intended to prevent the show being too static. I know that I should really get around to trying animation which I feel would be appropriate here. Maybe sometime....

Maureen

[coopernatural]

Maureen,

As I don't get away to these exotic locations,you save me a fortune with your travels and AVs.

I was suprised that there was still plenty of greenery.I was expecting something a bit more sparce.

An excellent 2nd part to your Pyrenean adventure.

Well done.

Davy

[mhwarner]

Maureen,

My connection is horrible at the moment so I will reply here for both Parts 1 & 2 of your Pyrenees shows. I thoroughly enjoyed both of them! The photography was incredible and I very much liked the mix of scenery/landscapes with close-up details. I especially liked the many window/door details in Part 1 as well as the painted frying pans! Part 2 was just amazing. I felt as if I were standing right there on the mountain with you as you took the pictures. (I also liked the purple door image.) While this looks like a place I would really enjoy visiting, I'm not sure I will ever make it in person. But your slideshows have at least given me the opportunity to see the scenery through the eyes of a masterful photographer. Thanks again for sharing these lovely shows. I'm hoping there will be a Part 3.

[trailertrash]

I echo all the sentiments above Mauren. The photography is stunning and the show is so well put together.

Andrew

[Lakelandlass]

I echo all the sentiments above Mauren. The photography is stunning and the show is so well put together.

Andrew

Thanks to all of you for your comments. Very encouraging.

Maureen