Ah! L'Amour ! (for All of You) by sandra46
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
A Valentine for all of you with this young pair of lovers walking on one of the bridges on the Saone River (the other river crossing the city is the Rhone). In front of them there is Fourvière, the location for Notre-Dame de Fourvière, the Disneyan 19th century neogothic basilica on the top of the hill. On the left you can see the top of the Medieval cathedral and the Old Lyon area at the foot of the hill.
Using the language of the law courts for the rituals of courtly love, a High Court of Love was established in Paris on Valentine's Day in 1400. The court dealt with love contracts, betrayals, and violence against women. Judges were selected by women on the basis of a poetry reading. The earliest surviving Valentine is a 15th-century rondeau written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife, which begins: 'Je suis desja d'amour tanné/
Ma tres doulce Valentinée…'
(I'm already fed up with love, my very sweet Valentinée). At the time, the duke was being held in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt, 1415.
A bit of postwork helped (I hope) to give a special mood to the shot.
Thanks for your kind comments.

Comments (52)
Great image. Fantastic shot!!
Bella scena ! Due ragazzi che vanno incontro all'amore !
beautiful and excellent post work sandra....Happy valentines day..
Very romantic, perfect for Valentine's Day. I did not know that women had any rights in the 15th century. It seems Europe was quite advanced in some areas even then.
Very good capture erland
A lovely romantic scene-well captured Sandra, have a great day
Very sweet capture Sandra! The postwork is great but for me the couple is the focal point. As always you give a great history with your work, thank you! And Happy Valentines Day Sandra!
Excellent! Happy Valentines Day!
A wonderful capture!
Perfect romantic shot! Thank you!
outstanding post work and cityscape
What a wonderful photo ... finding that shot was quite a bit of good luck. Well done.
Excellent image and postwork! Wonderful for Valentine's day!
Thank you for the details of this scene. It is very touching too. Happy Valentine's Day.
Beautiful work.
Sandra this is a very lovely Motiv and the POV so perfect
Stunning capture, idea and an excellent presentation !!!!!! Happy Valentine's Day, dear Sandra (Sorry belated) Hugs Karin :)
excellent postwork ! great picture for Valentine :-)
...non ho capito nulla di ciò che ha voluto dire "claude 19". Io la trovo tenerissima e la storia è interessante.:)5* gea
Love is in the air! Love the skyline. Super DOF. Dana
Ah, to be young and in love! Great shot and fine postwork.
Lovely image, excellent post-work!