Festive*

adj. *Festive:
1. Of, relating to, or appropriate for a feast or festival.
2. Merry; joyous: a festive party.

Festive Ambiance, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada.

PixQuote:
"Some photographers take reality...and impose the domination of their own thought and spirit. Others come before reality more tenderly and a photograph to them is an instrument of love and revelation."
-Ansel Adams

PixNote:
This is from my 2005 archives....I took several shot of this scene, here is a vertical shot that I posted last year, it was called Dreamy......That is to explain why I did not crop this one.

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(149 comments)

Heaven`s Gate (John) says:

wow, great image ! almost feel as if i am back in the dark ages !
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Sundance = 放晴  says:

WOW...amazing!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

therese flanagan says:

Fantastic!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Sabinche says:

very striking and well composed.
i am thinking about a crop of just the flags.... but nobody would know where they'd come from...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

pin___up says:

very cool colors and composition
3-2-1
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

plousia says:

Very nice, gorgeous.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Hohman says:

beautiful sky!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

jasperroz says:

Beautiful colors.........
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Gourmand says:

Wonderful light and colors!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

MirrorScope says:

VERY nice!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mocaw says:

Gorgeous. Merveilleux, splendide j'en perd mes mots.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

ugii says:

beautiful striking colours!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Yi-Lin & Kevin @ 4115 Wisconsin Ave says:

Colors, flag and tents. Very eye-catching!

(3:1 Group)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

What wonderful colors, especially where the tents first meet the same-colored blue of the sky, which then gradually turns to pink on top of the frame. The cobalt fence and bright red and yellow flag and umbrella stand out against sharply against the other pastel colors. Just wonderful. Faved.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

cyost says:

very cool, and a very eye catching image.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary* says:

Everyones already stated the obvious, I'll just say.... I agree!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

Beautiful light and colors!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

pierofix says:

Sky, flags and roof are great! The bottom part is a little bit confused. Anyway, the whole is really really nice.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

cjanebuy says:

Crisp! Clear! Another perfect one sent our way from you. Thank you.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

megzie212 says:

yay! I love festivals and tents..all apart of summer in the states! nic eone!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

N. Mexico says:

Great sky, colors and perspective! 123
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

[bridget] says:

so colorful. the flags drew my eye in. been missing your stream lately (editing and craziness of summer with the boys!). Hope all is well, friend.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

And which of Ansel's photographer types are you being here?
I guess you could make a case for both types.
The eye caught the shapes and islolated them: then they were smoothed to your vision.
Fabulous composition of shapes and colours.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

kulkuri says:

Very nice, so colorful!!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

mauroPPP says:

beautiful!
(1-2-3)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

OLD SKOOL Katemina [deleted] says:

soft and magic
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

andrebernardo.com [deleted] says:

very beautiful!

from 3-2-1 and 1-2-3 groups :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

epeigne37 says:

Doubtless reminiscent of the Field of the Cloth of Gold.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

dhania_ says:

lovely
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

redmann says:

The colour of the sky & subtle shading of the tents is simply superb. Excellent work.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravi Vora says:

great perspective 321
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mylens* says:

Speachless ami.
Totally speachless.
Fave of course.
Take care.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

TravelnFotog says:

the colors are amazing!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

oybay © says:

Cirque Du Soleil?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

JRodrigues. says:

Great, great shot!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Renata Diem says:

Great quality, beautiful colors!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

msee says:

stunning!

the colours are sumptuous.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Rita Crane Photography says:

Beautiful juicy image. Love the color of course, and very very nicely framed. Totally Festive!! You chose to shoot this image at a good time of day, when the sky had color too. Lovely !

The World Through My Eyes - 2 per day/ Comment on 1 (Pool)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

mihay says:

nice shot and colors. 1-2-3.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

sidscool says:

very beautiful..simply clean
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Flipped Out says:

Repetition is beautiful here. Colors too. 3-2-1
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

alonsodr says:

Wonderful colours and composition, my friend! That sky tones are simply great!!

Have a good weekend!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

luisa_m_c_m_cruz says:

Great shot...wonderful colors.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

jaki good says:

this is some deicious eye candy - I LOVE this image!
F A V E D !!!!!!
(3:1 Group)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Maxim Veksler says:

Brilliant
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

exhibitj says:

The pinkish sky did it for me!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Desert Wren says:

I agree with all the above quoted praise.
Superbly done...great colors!
It is a favorite....
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Sara Richer says:

This is SUCH a strong image - colours, lighting, composition.
Seen on front page of Explore.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

cobalt123 says:

Oh I love seeing how marvelous the smooth gradiations go in this background for the sweet colors.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

eyes1997 says:

I'm simply speechless!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Tut99 (Roger) says:

Love the fairy tale look to it. Also the colors and sunset are fantastic.

BRAVO!

I've faved it and given it the BRAVO comment.... it is now eligible for The Best: BRAVO group - and it sure deserves to be there.

www.flickr.com/groups/thebestbravo

(Images for the Living Room)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

alien2077 says:

beautiful colors. very tranquil.
3:1
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

gracec says:

Love the vibrant colors! Another fave.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Lette McNamara says:

well donww you made it to EXPLORE Again!! :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Milena T. says:

bello!!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

puss_in_boots says:

brilliant!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

[ angela ] says:

Gorgeous, brilliant - eye catching !!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

ImageInnovation Photography says:

Magical colors. I love the pastel glow. [images for the living room.]
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mc Shutter says:

Beautiful "painterly" quality.
Superb composition with perfect exposure.......

QUALITY

(You already know the rules.......)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Cilest says:

very beautiful details and great combination of colors!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

anbri22 says:

You paint everyday life with the colors of the wonder!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

DanielJames says:

Superb!

Consider adding this to Things in a Row.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Pomasa24 [deleted] says:

Beautiful and great looking!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

oisch says:

Wonderful image. But I agree with angelocesare about the crop.
(3-2-1)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

giorgiopix says:

I like the soft ligthing and color shading.
Beautiful composition.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

bluefam says:

wonderful.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

ESOX LUCIUS says:

Alright the circus has arrived in town! Wonderful feeling his picture is appealling to!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

eye of einstein says:

so very well seen...

the composition is so striking.. and different

the color contrast is what is grabbing my eye

pastel sky-brilliant fluttering flags
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

SC Fiasco says:

This one left me breathless.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

the dreaming tree says:

well seen! wonderful colors
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

A Michael C says:

I like the original and the crop suggestion. The sky is beautiful and matches the flags quite well.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Guillaume! says:

thank you, mr Imapix :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

gastronauten says:

First page in explore. Congratulations (again... :-) )
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Lida Rose says:

Oh I love it!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

nailbender says:

Exquisite!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

jurek d. says:

a real beauty!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

sephia1369 [deleted] says:

Another beautiful shot! :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

soleá says:

you goooooood!!!!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

ello dahling says:

even though the picture is gorgeous as it is, it WOULD be very interesting to crop it like angelocesare pointed out.

=]
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Caligold says:

Awesome..
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Tranchant says:

I add my vote to the cropping movement. I'd extend angelocesare's box as far down as possible without picking up the other red flag. That'd turn a good image into a great one.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

aidan67 says:

Joix de vivre! Quebec sait fair!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark says:

what a lovely lovely image. I rather favour a cropped version as well, but both ways are great.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Foy says:

Wonderful composition!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

IrenaS says:

The colors and the graphic quality are spectacular!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Java Cafe says:

Breathtakingly beautiful!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

dsevilla says:

Clean, ordered, beautiful colors, neat white agains the catchy of the flags... Very very nice. Congrats!

diego.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith 2006 says:

Truly stunning sir.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Donny O'Smokem says:

favorite. On explorer front page - interestingness!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ken Blackwell says:

Festive...YES! Must have been a great party. Of course...excellent image.

3:1
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

*atrium09 says:

Wow wonderfull colors::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

♥Rebecca♥ says:

great shot!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Viddy says:

Dieses ist ein wundervoll erfaßter Schuß.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

pmarella says:

The light and color fantastic!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

bleuet / Anne-Marie says:

Superbe déclinaison de tons pastels
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Lylla Lausanne says:

Belle!
:*)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Berta... says:

Magical !!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

alandot says:

what a shot... fantastic
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

annabellafranc [deleted] says:

wonderful !
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePres [deleted] says:

Very beautiful!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )