The church, no trafic, no people Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Church early mornig without sunshine !

It looks the blue hour, cold, dark weather but fine atmosphere...

The people still are resting at home, no trafic...

I hope you like it !

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc or, more commonly, Chamonix is a town and commune in eastern France, in the Haute-Savoie département, at the foot of Mont Blanc. At the census of 1999 it had a population of 9,830 inhabitants and a land area of 116.53 km² (44.99 sq mi). The town lies at an altitude of 1,035 metres. The 1924 Winter Olympics were held at Chamonix
In the summer months Chamonix is a mecca for alpine mountaineers, drawn to the area by challenges like the north face of the Dru, the Frendo Spur on the Aiguille du Midi, traversing the Alps on the legendary GR 5 footpath or more accessible challenges like summitting Mont Blanc (by a number of possible routes).
Apart from high-mountain summer sports, Chamonix is also a destination for the hardcore mountain biker. As well as the obvious lift-assisted areas for Freeriders there are hundreds of kilometres of challenging hidden singletrack trails - often only found with the help of guides.

The west face of the Petit Dru above the Chamonix valley near the Mer de Glace
Chamonix is also a haven for advanced skiing and snowboarding. The Vallée Blanche glacier runs down from below Mont Blanc du Tacul and the Aiguille du Midi to the valley. This spectacular route can be skied or snowboarded, though care should be exercised due to crevasses. Aside from that, the valley has about six separate ski areas, including Le Brévent (a short but steep walk from the town centre), La Flégère (at Les Praz), Les Planards (ski area for beginners and early intermediates), Les Grands Montets (at Argentière) and Domaine de Balme (at Le Tours). Many of these provide challenging terrain, especially off-piste, with runs down to Switzerland.
Chamonix contains one of the most famous off piste ski runs the pas du chevre. This is one of the most extreme off piste expeditions in the world which offers glacier skiing at the base of the drus. There is also a ski resort at Les Houches. From Wikipedia

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gervaso (5788) 2009-09-26 9:38

Olá, Aires!

Essa realmente passa a sensação de muito frio, pelas cores também bem frias! A arquitetura da igreja também é muito bonita! Belíssima composição! Bom trabalho!

ciakgiak (11602) 2009-09-26 9:41

Ciao Aires,
prima o poi dovrò decidermi ad alzarmi presto la mattina per scattare foto belle come questa tua.
L'atmosfera di calma e di grande pace che si respira è stupenda, molto belli i toni soft di colore e l'architettura della deliziosa chiesetta.
Un carissimo abbraccio e un buon WE.
Giorgio

carper (66132) 2009-09-26 9:43

very nice Aires,
a fine winter shot here,
I like it, good atmosphere, fine balance, very good photo job here. well done.
regard jaap

JanD (15273) 2009-09-26 9:52

Howdy Aires!
Nice church, very nice winter scenery, beautiful sky, superb colors.
Regards.

bracasha75 (22523) 2009-09-26 9:56

Helo Aires
Cold winter day in France alps and beautiful church in place Chamonix-Mont-Blanc!!!
Good picture at evening hours
TFS
Cheers,Braca

mauro61 (16638) 2009-09-26 10:39

ciao Aires,
anticipazione dell'inverno in questo tuo scatto dove il bellissimo cielo blu ben contrasta con il bianco della neve.
Perfetta inquadratura in un ambiente solitario.
buona serata
maurizio

danyy (69929) 2009-09-26 11:17

Bonjour Aires,
en effet, un calme presque absolu et certainement un grans silence autour de cette petite église. Une 'blue hour' très réussie, ce bleu qui se mêle bien aux blancs/
Amicalement.
Daniel.

leonorkuhn (14379) 2009-09-26 11:23

Olá Aires,

Muito bonita esta igrejinha de pedra, coberta por neve fresca, nesta manhã de inverno nos Alpes. A imagem está esplêndida, cores lindas, nitidez impressionante.

Abraços
Leonor

nefretp2 (13) 2009-09-26 12:06

nice photo

ahmetgedikli (22245) 2009-09-26 12:07

A wonderful compo... Beautiful colors, superb light and very good sharpness. Well done.
Have a good weekend.

ahmetgedikli

gilou530 (35984) 2009-09-26 13:11

salut aires
tu es en avance sur la saison, déjà de la neige sous un ciel presque a l'heure bleue, une photo pleine de calme pas ame qui vive dans le cadrage
amitiés
gilbert

siamesa (13415) 2009-09-26 16:47

Olá Aires

O lugar é lindo, a foto é uma maravilha. Eu gosto desses lugares que parecem ter sido momentaneamente abandonados mas que têm uma beleza especial e solitária.
Abraços
maria

pal_claudia (388) 2009-09-26 17:01

Hi :)

Wonderful photo!
I like it very much!
The composition and the light mamagement is great here... I love that magnifique sky !!! :)
Congratulations again ... and again :)
Clau, from Romania

emka (22797) 2009-09-26 23:29

Hi Aires,

again winter photo! probably in winter you will post nice summer memories :) With these leafless trees and and cloudy sky it looks sad.

regards

Malgorzata

Cricri (44115) 2009-09-26 23:45

Hola Aires
En effet on resent bien le calme du petit matin, une heure bien choisie qui donne un beau contraste du bleu et blanc
Good sunday
cricri

jjcordier (25468) 2009-09-27 0:28

Aires
Jolie composition!Cette église a mis sa parure d'hiver et contraste bien avec l'arrière plan nuageux (on croirait une prise à l'heure bleue....mais matinale!
Amicalement
JJ

sandpiper (1635) 2009-09-27 1:35

Hi Aries

A very cold-looking scene, but I guess it was winter when you took it :) Good atmosphere and composition.

Chris

gildasjan (24235) 2009-09-27 2:26

Bonjour Aires
Une dominante bleue qui traduit bien le froid avec cependant un bon rendu de la neige.Les arbres nus apportent la bonne touche à cette image.
Bon dimanche
Amicalement
gildas

jhm (83786) 2009-09-27 3:30

Hello Aires,

A pleasant winter picture, exactly a postcard for Christmas.
Beautiful picture nicely composed with great colors and sharpness.
Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice sunday,
John.

chpp (4025) 2009-09-28 9:18

hi Aires
nice shot, a cold reality that is closer now :)
good colours, light and sharpess
I like the contrast of the gray in the building against the blue sky
TFS
C

COSTANTINO (23477) 2009-09-29 13:32

Hello
I love the snow and the winter is coming.
a snowy shot is always impressive,fresh and nice
The church adds something religious to your photo,thanks for sharing it with us
regards
Costantino

jmdias (20189) 2009-10-03 8:05

aires

linda foto, gosto das formas da igreja e das árvores e o contraste entre o céu azulão e a neva na parte baixa. foto bonita e bem feita

abraços

jorge

Didi (36674) 2009-10-09 15:49

Hello Aires
Nice blue hour picture
The snow gives a compensation of lights.
I went there in 1983, its a very nice place.
Best regards