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Genève: Lac Léman


Genève: Lac Léman
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Copyright: Lars Zwemmer (Tue) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5114 W: 56 N: 7203] (23065)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-26
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon Powershot A720 IS
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/1500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-14 12:18
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Genève: Lac Léman

Let's go back to Switzerland with just another view from Geneva. The weather was just so lovely that day and a stroll around the lake offered many photo opportunities. The photo was taken from the Quai Gustave-Ador looking north towards the Quai Wilson and the Parc Mon Repos.

Genève (English: Geneva) is the second most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and the most populous city in the country's French speaking part, Romandy (185,000 inhabitants). It is the capital of the Canton of Geneva and is situated on Lac de Genève or Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) and the Rhône River.
Being the home for many international organisations, like the United Nations and the Red Cross, it is an important global city. Also the Geneva Conventions were signed here.

Hope you like this photo and thanks for your visit!

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Hi Lars.
Great perspective. The boest is well placed on the foreground.
Beautiful blue calm water of the Leman lake.
Well done.
Best regards.
Bobo.

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1722 W: 0 N: 829] (8121)
  • [2008-05-14 12:37]

Hi Lars,
a beautiful,clear and sharp photo with great lighting and POV!
excellent captured and composed,
Dimitris.

Hallo Lars,

Prachtig die heldere bergen op de achtergrond. Het verbaast mij alleen dat ze de boeien niet tijdelijk door voetballen hebben vervangen.

groet Rob

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4874 W: 93 N: 3789] (24868)
  • [2008-05-14 13:27]

Classical but typical : the lake, the boat, the palaces, the mountains... I just regret you didn't include some... chocolate !!?
Stéphane

Hi Lars,
Excellent composed wide angle landscape. I like strong and natural colors and perfect sharpness.
Georg

Perhaps more simple, but at least it showns why there have been some great Swiss racing sailors: there are plenty of yachts on the Lac Leman, but I have been told that with the mountains around, the wind direction is changing all the time, which makes sailing on the lake a very hard school for the beginners...

All the best,

Emmanuel

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7173 W: 436 N: 9762] (49816)
  • [2008-05-14 14:15]

Bonjour Lars,
je reconnais mieux l'endroit pris de ce point de vue.
Des bleus très balnéaires qui font déjà penser à l'été.
Une ville très importante qui mérite d'être bien photographiée, pour sa beauté aussi.
Regards.
Daniel.

My friend Lars,
Thank you for sharing another shot from this great city of Switzerland!
very good pov which included the far distance view of the mountains that covered a bit snow!
the shot is sharp with good colour and perfect details
well done always
greeting
from NZ, Tony

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4632 W: 120 N: 429] (40749)
  • [2008-05-14 23:35]

Hi Lars,
an interesting place, good POV and composition. Nice reportage from famous Geneva. Pleasant colours with white & blue dominante. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8647 W: 911 N: 11403] (55282)
  • [2008-05-15 2:26]

Hi Lars

A fantastic lakeside scene, with marvellous colour, & good sharpness & reflections, in the blue waters. I like the 3 pairs here: masts, yachts & circular buoys. Tfs!

It's not "just another view"; it's gorgeous. The clarity and detail is incredible; we can almost see every ripple in the lake. From your chosen POV you have been able to balance the 3 elements in the lake perfectly. The buildings and mountains make an excellent background. Good work
Kath

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12343 W: 246 N: 16228] (64868)
  • [2008-05-15 3:05]

dag lars,

Een aanganame foto om naar te kijken, het geeft wat prijs van Genéve.
Beginnende met het licht gerimpelde water, en de boot als toegevoegde waarde.
Ik vind het altijd mooi dat we de lijn kunnen zien van de bergen in de achtergrond.
Samenstelling en scherpte zijn van hoog kwaliteit.
Bedankt!

groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John.

Hi Lars,

Nice overview of the lake and the city...you get a feel of the place here. Maybe I'll go there for a visit in july!

Cheers, Léonie

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3128 W: 83 N: 4558] (17031)
  • [2008-05-15 4:49]

Hello Lars,
nice this panoramic view of Lac Léman as Genève too.I like the tranquilize and calmly atmosphere that exists as the sailing boats that create depth the picture.The colors and the light are excellent as your note too.

Regards,danos

Lars, cette composition est très équilibrée avec en premier plan les voiliers et les bouées sur la surface du lac, plus loin la ville puis les montagnes et enfin le ciel. Belles couleurs et bonne atmosphère.
Jacques

Hi Lars, splendid view of lovely lake, great light and wonderful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Lars,
Picturesque view with very fine composition. The atmosphere is calm and soothing, colours and lights are beautiful. I like the huge mountains in the background, splendid shot, Very well done! Have a nice day
George

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  • UlfE Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1392 W: 14 N: 1382] (5573)
  • [2008-05-15 11:18]

Hi Lars,

A wonderful shot again from Geneva. I really like your composition with two sailing boats. The Quai Wilson and the snowcovered mountains are a perfect background. Excellent clarity and natural colours that give a feeling of presence. TFS!

Cheers,

Ulf

Hi Lars
I like such places. The laks with boats and mountains in the background. Great light.
Regards

Hi Lars,
fine choice with the water, buildings and mountain line up to the sky, the changes of blue and white and that sailing ship in the foreground. I like the good texture of the surface.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hello Lars,
Lovely spring light renders wonderful colours!
I like the composition with the sailboat and the two buoys in front creating a fine sense of depth in four distinct layers...
Sharp fine details and attractive colour palette!
Greetings,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

This is lovely sport! Great composition, and the sharpness and details are excellent. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4220 W: 226 N: 5696] (27626)
  • [2008-05-16 11:38]

Bonsoir Lars,
Bien présenter le lac, avec les voiliers suivi des bâtiments et en arriére plan les montagnes un jour de grand et beau soleil qui embelli le lac, trés jolie
Have a nice weekend for you
cricri

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  • jjbach Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1960 W: 64 N: 1770] (9083)
  • [2008-05-16 14:22]

Hi Lars,
Very nice composition with super quality and excellent clarity. The colours and the lighting are also perfect. Splendid work!

Regards John

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3823 W: 8 N: 2531] (20343)
  • [2008-05-16 15:34]

Lars,
The composition is great with the sail n the forground and the beautiful city in the background. Colros and lighting are also great.

Well done!

Paulo

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3804 W: 393 N: 6247] (21410)
  • [2008-05-16 21:55]

Hi Lars,
A classic compo with the off centered boat and the nice moutainous backdrop and also wiew on town... The colors and sharpness are flawless.
Greetings
Laurent

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2185 W: 14 N: 4055] (15994)
  • [2008-05-17 4:20]

Hola Lars,
Nunca vi Ginebra y el lago Leman con esta magnífica luz, en las dos ocasiones en las que estuve, siempre estaba el cielo nublado o nevando.
Estupenda prespectiva con muy buena profundidad y colores.
Cordialmente
Charo

Hi Lars
My next to visit will be Geneve !
Excellent POV and colours. I think it's a little bit over-exposed, any way i like it
Have a nice weekend
Aires

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  • Didi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6159 W: 3196 N: 7478] (27852)
  • [2008-05-18 0:36]

Bonjour Lars
J'avais fait une belle excursion en bateau sur le lac Léman il y a quelques années.
Intéressante vue sur la ville agrémentée par les massifs en arrière-plan.
Je tiens à préciser que cette ville est très photogénique au crépuscule à l'heure bleue; ce n'était qu'une suggestion de mapart.
Amitiés.

Hey Lars,

You really had luck with the weather in Switzerland.
A beautiful photo. Sharp, clear and with a wonderful motive (nice architecture and the relaxed atmosphere). Fine depth of field.

Best regards.

Dag Lars,

Een foto zeer vredig en zeer aangenaam om te kijken met een mooi vooruitzicht, mooie witte en blauwe kleuren, een samenstelling in drie plan goed evenwichtig.
Goede avond,
Roger
** morgen

Ciao Lars,
the neatness of this image is absolutely perfect. The sea seems really in relief. Excellent definition of the details of the houses in the background. Good job.
Ciao
Paolo.

Hi Lars. You have indeed caught some wonderful conditions. Nice capture. Good sharpness and detail. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9330 W: 445 N: 14701] (51623)
  • [2008-05-20 3:12]

fraaie foto Lars,
zeer fraai punt genomen, goede kwaliteit, uitstekend fotowerk hier. Proficiat. Prettige avond.
gr. jaap

Hello Lars,
I like the special weather conditions and the nice summer feeling ths gives to me this image.Nicely composed with the blue color rules the whole frame!
Have a nice day,
Thomas

Hi Lars!

Beautiful place, excellent photo! Great composition with the lovely boat in the foreground, beautiful architectonic details in the background. perfect light managment! congratulations!

Hercules

Hi Lars,
Wow. What a view. I just want to be there, and I hope to be some day. Fantastic POV showing the clearly three levels, the lake, the town and the mountains, giving an very good sense of depth. Amazing colors and light.
Take care
Ricardo

Hej Lars, je was in la Suisse en had de weersomstandigheden mee. Een heerlijke plaat zo met dat mooie licht en het zeilschip op de voorgrond. Fijn is ook de scherp getekende stad met de sneeuw getopte berg. Mooi werk!
Fijne dag,
Bert

Dag Lars,
Very nice view on the lake, with the mountains offering a beautiful environment.
The atmosphere seems to be very serene under this nice light. Well done!
Regards,
Marianne

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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1349 W: 68 N: 1269] (6465)
  • [2008-05-22 10:08]

Hi Lars,
A nice peaceful view, a perfect place for a holiday. THe white and the blue go really well together. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Shaeri

Hi Lars,
Wonderful scenery! The light, contrast and POV are excellent. Well done.
Have a good evening.
Ahmet

nice scenery the lake seems very fresh not rainless at all in spring.I am glad you were able to add the marina on the scene makes the view awesome

Hi Lars,
Classical but beautiful view of Geneva, good foreground with the boat, well done.
Regards

Olá Lars, this brings me good memories - I've spent a week bathing in these waters some summers ago...Superb image quality, with great colors and lighting. Interesting to see that this is about white elements in a blue environment. Fine placement of the boat at left FG and floater at right. Let's see what happens in this city with football in the next weeks... ;-)
Groet,
ricardo

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