Napoleon's Boat in Port of Nice, France
by Liesl Walsh
Title
Napoleon's Boat in Port of Nice, France
Artist
Liesl Walsh
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
When I was in the Port of Nice and the light was just right, the water was a gorgeous turquoise. The bright colorful boats, wealthy yachts, and surrounding architecture with old shutters and balconies kept me coming back to the marina to see all the colors. Behind the marina is Castle Hill, a limestone rock 93 meters high overlooking the sea. In medieval times a fortress on Castle Hill protected the city. Now Castle Hill is a park that provides panoramic views of the coastline, city, and the marina below. Nice is a beautiful city on the Mediterranean Sea in the Cote d'Azur region of southeastern France. It is in the French Riviera near Monaco, Eze, and St. Paul de Vence. Nice is nicknamed, "Nice la Belle", which means "Nice the Beautiful". The beauty and mild Mediterranean climate attracted the English upper class in the late 18th century to stay here in the winter. The main walkway along the rocky beach is called the "Promenade des Anglais" ("Walkway of the English"). The clear air and soft light of the region attracted artists like Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Renoir, and others. Nice continues to draw many tourists. Some popular squares and pedestrian areas in the city are Place Messena, Place Garibaldi, Place Rossetti, Cours Saleya, and Place du Palais. You can see the Italian influence in the architecture.
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
This image is so wonderful and fabulous Liesl, i get so much joy just by looking at it!! i love those array of colours on the boats and buildings. the colours of the water and the landscape are sensational. this image will certainly brighten up any room and bring lots of happy energy. i love it!! Sharing!! L/F/FB
Brian Tada
Liesl, the muted sunlight brings out the stunning colors of this beautiful Port of Nice and Castle Hill most magnificently... what a beautifully composed view. Awesome work of excellence! F/L