Church of Notre-Dame overlooking the Gartempe river in Montmorillon, France.
This image was captured in Montmorillon, in the department of Vienne which is part of the French region Poitou-Charentes. The old bridge across the Gartempe River, dating in part from the 15th century with the Church of Notre-Dame on the hill behind. The curious tower built on a rocky outcrop is the site of an ancient castle; the tower overlooks the town and has a large statue of the Virgin on top. Montmorillon is now classed as a 'Town of Art and History' to reflect its focus on preserving its historical heritage. This image was captured just after sunrise a couple of days before this spring’s photography workshop in France and is one of the locations we can visit. Full technical details of the image can be found here: <a href="http://www.elmstudio.com/potw/209i.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Elm Studio</a> 


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