CATALONIAN VILLAGE

SOUTHERN FRANCE

IMAGE NUMBER 757

The Catalonian independence movement, centred on Barcelona, has a passionate following among Catalan speakers, but possibly less than 40% of the population.  The movement extends into southern France, much to the chagrin of the French Government in Paris.  Along the French/Spanish border in Eastern France, Catalan flags show in most villages with little prospect of success.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and at aperture f5.6. 80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.