Wind on the Rapids of the Richelieu River by sandra46
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
This one was taken on the Richelieu river, at Chambly, where there were some rapids, even if in general this was considered a 'good' river. The Richelieu River flows from the Canadian shores of Lake Champlain about 171 km (106 miles) north, ending at the confluence with the St. Lawrence River. Formerly also called Iroquois River, its French name comes from Fort Richelieu, which in turn was named in memory of Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642). The French explorer Samuel de Champlain was the first European to reach the mouth of the river in 1609. Already an important pathway for the Iroquois Indians, it soon became one also for the French. who built forts along its length: Fort Richelieu, Fort St. Louis (or Chambly), Fort Ste. Thèrese, Fort St. Jean, and Fort Ste. Anne.The Chambly Canal (9 locks) permits boats to bypass the rapids at St-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Chambly.
The Iroquois used it to raid Lachine and Montreal, as well as to attack the Indians who brought their furs to the French forts in the 17th century. Later, in the 18th century, the pro-British Mohawks from New York used the Richelieu river to trade with the pro-French Mohawks at Caughnawaga,today known as Kahnawake, opposite to Montreal on the St. Lawrence river.
I've made just a little postwork to enhance the 'feeling' of the wind. Thank you for your kind comments.

Comments (42)
Fantastic capture!!
Beautiful capture!!
Excellent view my friend, BEAUTIFUL! 10+FAV
Stunning capture and work!!!
wonderful capture
beautiful!
Beautiful Sandra! Can almost hear it rustleing the grass! Beautiful shot! Thanks for sharing your vacation!!!
Well done Sandra...your postwork has worked so well, I am buttoning up my collar right now:)
Very nice compo and capture!
What a great capture
Like the contrasts....
Good one,the effects work looks great up close
FANTASTICA. ME GUSTA EL PRIMER PLANO CON LA INCLINACION POR EL AIRE..
A most beautiful and exquisite capture! Magnificent reality! 5+++++
I like the oil painted look.you must have enjoyed your vacation a lot
It is a beautiful spot Sandra, and your description as always made it special
Beautiful!!
A very beautiful image!
Beautiful shot! I really like the way you framed your shot. This is a great perspective.
Nice narrative BUT awesome capture. Great combo of water and grass. Dana
special POV and however a interesting story
Wonderful shot!
Love your POV, I can almost hear the waves and rustle of the grass! I have a chilly feeling lol
Wonderful and very creative work
Excellent erland
great movement in this , excellent capture.
OUTSTANDING photo with these designs of a stark wind !!!
Awesome pic! Great!
Beautiful shot !!
nice composition ! It's windy indeed :-)