Aqueduc de Balouviere
This 19th-century stone aqueduct, built in 1872 as a deliberate homage to the nearby Pont du Gard, rises in three tiers of arches across a lush green valley and is remarkably convincing as an ancient Roman structure. You can photograph it straight-on from the valley floor to emphasize the symmetry of the arches, or move to the sides to capture the way the tiers stack and recede. A wide-angle lens works well for showing the full structure in context with the surrounding vegetation, while a longer focal length lets you isolate individual arches and the fine stonework. Golden hour light, especially in the morning when the sun comes in from the east, gives the pale stone a warm glow and adds depth to the shadows inside the arches. The valley stays green and lush through much of the year, keeping the foreground interesting. Access is easy from Laudun-l'Ardoise and the area around the structure gives you plenty of room to explore compositions. (Laudun-l'Ardoise, Gard, France)
