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Photographer’s Note

Well, yes, you’re not mistaken, this is really a photograph taken by Gal, not later than this early morning when Geneva woke up gently to the world. I confess this isn’t the type of photograph I usually take, but the surroundings were so calm and the morning light so appealing, I couldn’t avoid taking a pic.

The building on the left is the BFM (Bâtiment des Forces Motrices). Originally inaugurated in 1886 it was equipped with all the machinery to regulate the level of the lake and furnish water to the city. It is now a place where every sort of exhibitions are held, as well as theatre or danse shows.

On the right is Quai du Seujet and the river is, of course, the Rhône. Enjoy the postcard.

thea0211, ribeiroantonio, riclopes, pgorod, jhm, hgupta, luisafonso has marked this note useful

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carper (64638) 2007-05-19 3:01

Gal the old master,
a very good photo here Gal, the compositionis well taken the quality is nice, the low light is good and the reflection is great, well seen and a good photojob Gal, have a nice day.
gr, jaap

RGatward (19737) 2007-05-19 3:09

I've was just thinking what you were expecting as I read your note. Though I do remember some thing of the sort from your Catalunian trip a few years ago.

Anyway, for a rare excursion, an expert piece.

thea0211 (1355) 2007-05-19 3:11

:) good morning!
you're right about the first question that crossed my mind, glad you answered it right away :).
well ... peace is good and there are a lot of people around the world that would kill (i know, i know but i truly believe that the affirmation contains a lot of truth) to live in such peaceful surroundings.
am glad you had such a beautiful morning and decided to share it with us - beautiful postcard, indeed - thanks!
dora

ps: most of the time, change is refreshing ... even if it's only temporary ... and yes, even you are entitled to be different :) ... probably this shot will gather a lot of points ... just because it proves that you are human too and you know people would rather have someone like themselves around then someone special, different or god forbid even better then their everyday and boring selves

rubisheikh (77) 2007-05-19 3:22

Hi Gal Eota,
Nice shot, Lovely reflection,nice colours and sharpness,Well done TFS
Regards Rubi.

Clementi (43843) 2007-05-19 3:26

Ciao Gal,
ottima composizione scenario stupendo con i riflessi sull'acqua superbi
Giorgio

ribeiroantonio (21891) 2007-05-19 3:58

I really do not know if it is your style or not. What I know is that I clicked on the thumbnail as soon as I saw it. No hesitation what so ever. I was attracted by the composition and the colours, which are superb. After that I noticed the impeccable sharpness of the picture. Well done.
Antonio

riclopes (32971) 2007-05-19 6:52

Nunca pensei ver-te a fazer postais 'bonitinhos', ou pelo menos a postá-los. É uma estranha fase, na tua galeria, Gal!
A verdade é que este está especialmente bonitinho e a hora matinal deu-te um excelente resultado. Nem estou a reconhecer esta cena de Genéve, mas eu tenho péssima memória. Se me dissesses que era Veneza, eu acreditava. Linda.
Bom fim de semana,
ricardo

IgorDeleze (9247) 2007-05-19 6:54

Hello Gal,
Excellent view with a very nice reflexion. Good perspectiv view the "V" in the middle right, that give a strong dof.
Greetings.
Igor

pgorod (1122) 2007-05-19 7:14

A Postcard, indeed...

I feel I can just flip it around and start writing some words in the back...

"The weather is here. Wish you were beautiful" :-)

It might not be your style, but you executed it very professionally...

jhm (82319) 2007-05-19 11:14

Hello Gal,

Sorry my friend I haven't looked at your gallery for a while, today you show us a very great quality picture, contrast between old and new building, reflection and colours are superb. My compliments.

Regards,
John.

Luko (13894) 2007-05-19 13:22

A un moment de sa vie, Doisneau a changé d'appareil, il est passé d'un Rolleiflex à un Leica R... il est passé de la visée avec de la hauteur en se penchant légèrement sur ses sujets pour mettre son nez directement dans le viseur et shooter comme le photographe du coin de la rue.

Ce moment correspondait à une commande de la DATAR (l'aménagement du territoire en France), qui souhaitant effectuer un recensement du territoire en couleur. Doisneau est donc passé de la photo de passants en NB à de la photo d'architecture en couleur... et Doisneau, le grand Doisneau, s'est planté. Les oeuvres de cette période, tout Doisneau fût-il, sont assez rébarbatives, elles oublient les clins d'oeil, les rencontres, etc. bref Doisneau était devenu un rond de cuir, un administratif de la photo... heureusement ce ne fut qu'un temps.

Bref, je pense que tu as vu où je voulais en arriver, penses-tu, Gal, échapper au syndrôme Doisneau? Tu me permettras de ne pas noter cette photo, j'y trouve de l'ennui, non pas genevois mais DATARien.

athos99 (6894) 2007-05-19 15:24

Salut Gal
Je suis impressionné par le bleu profond du Rhône. Faudrais que je me lève tôt le matin pour aller photographier.
Pour ce qui est de la photo, c'est dur pour moi de critiquer, je connais l'endroit et je suis enchanté par cette lumière du matin. Donc elle me plaît, car tu as su mettre en valeur cet endroit. Mais je durais que c'est plus le Rhône et le quartier qui est mis en évidence que le BFM. Peut être que tu aurais du le prendre plus en 3/4 et sans le bâtiment du Seujet qui charge un peu cette vue

hgupta (1320) 2007-05-20 0:40

Some pictures are mnot tpo be rated ...just admired....cause they are more beautiful than any ratings.....this the one.
great

Hemant

Furachan (0) 2007-05-20 3:33

Superior architectural shot with loving attention to detail. Crisp colors, glorious light, and sharp as a tack... What more could one ask for?
Best,
Francis

luisafonso (858) 2007-05-21 5:11

Lembro-me deste edifício das fotos do Jean-Yves. É uma pena ali aquela árvore a "estragar" a entrada que me parece ser um óptimo elemento arquitectónico. A luz está realmente excelente. Nada de realmente espectacular, mas é um bonito postal.

vapours (7913) 2007-05-21 8:02

Well your certainly living up to the teaching part in the TE motto. I appreciate the simplicity of this scene here, as the buildings intergrate with the landscape around it, portraying the calm feeling which you talk about in your note.