Photographer's Note
One year ago, I was in Geneva to a very nice trip.
This picture was taken in the English Garden, the night is falling...
Location: QuaiGustave-Ador
Situated near the Jet Water, the English Garden is home to the flower clock, the largest of its kind in the world and is a symbol of Geneva dedication to integration with nature.
Geneva’s lakefront is one of the city’s greatest assets.
The familiar Jet d’eau spouts a column of lake water as high as 450 feet in the air, and on a clear day you can see the Mont-Blanc.
As you stroll down the lakeside quays you’ll pass by beautiful flowerbeds and other exotic flora as well as elegant old residences. As for what’s on the water - swans, ducks and diving birds cohabit with a multitude of brightly colored sailing boats just waiting for a regatta.
On the right bank, take a look at the Brunswick Monument which contains the tomb of Charles II, Duke of Brunswick. Charles left his fortune to the city of Geneva, with the condition that the city place him in a replica of Verona’s Scaligeri Mausoleum.
Further along the quay is the Pâquis Jetty with its lighthouse and the public baths.
Crossing the Mont-Blanc bridge towards the left bank, don’t miss the Jardin anglais (English Garden). Here you’ll find the famous flower clock, a reflection of Geneva’s preoccupation with watchmaking, and the National Monument which commemorates Geneva’s joining the rest of Switzerland in 1815.
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(21408) 2009-11-24 1:32
Hi Aires,
good capture of the autumn atmosphere,amazing colors and good POV,
well composed and framed,
greetings,
Dimitris.
diomed
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(13926) 2009-11-24 3:16
Hi Aires,
a very interesting scene of daily life in e very nice urban landscape with a magic yellow autumnal carpet. Delicious and fascinating composition.
Nice Day
Antonio
rodgerg
(55767) 2009-11-24 3:20
olà Aires,
A very coloured FG give a great depht to this image rich in various details very well collected. Good balalnce in the composition too. The young girl on the right of the image give an interesting human element of life.
have a nice day,
Roger
Budapestman
(82620) 2009-11-24 3:44
Hi Aires,
a beautiful autumnal photo of this nostalgic garden with peaceful mood, the composition is very nice, the colours and details are picturesque. Superb shot. Tfs!
Have a nice day!
George
siamesa
(28231) 2009-11-24 4:26
Olá Aires
Esse tapete amarelo cobrindo esse canto deu uma beleza enorme à imagem.Uma linda composição com um colorido suave . Parabéns.
Abraços
maria
toto
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(0) 2009-11-24 5:38
Bonjour,
Belle photo de ce jardin, parc Anglais, jolies couleurs, bien bel endroit, tu a du avoir bon labas.
Beau tapis déroulé pour toi.
Amitiés Thomas
swiatopelk777
(0) 2009-11-24 8:57
Hi Aires!
Very funny colors. Very fine Japanese girl in the English Garden in Switzerland. Original dynamic effect.
Greetings from Warszawa!
JT50
(1491) 2009-11-24 10:02
Hi Aires,
Impressive capture.
I like the branches decorating the
sky. Lovely autumn mood.
Have a nice evening.
Janak
Emile
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(20352) 2009-11-24 11:02
Hola Aires.
Una preciosa escena de otoño en este precioso lugar, esta muy bien captada con muy buenos detalles y contrastes de colores, la joven caminando por el parque le da acción a tu magnifica composición. Me gusta mucho tu foto.
Abrazos.
ciakgiak
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(30) 2009-11-24 12:12
Hello Aires,
a very great capture of a daily life scene in a beautiful scenery with a magnificent yellow autumnal floor. Congratulations for this pleasant composition.
Best regards
Giorgio
anokutan
(15097) 2009-11-24 12:22
Hello Aires,
Good capture of the autumn atmosphere.Good balalnce in the composition too.
francio64
(39888) 2009-11-24 13:10
Ciao Aires,
molto bello questo giardino e molto belli sono i colori che hai saputo cogliere.
Il mosso sulla ragazza, dà senso di movimento.
Well done!
Francesco
paura
(25802) 2009-11-24 14:37
Aires,
Essa composição ficou uma beleza. Esse amarelo todo na base propicia um efeito dos mais interessantes. Lindo trabalho, amigo.
Abraço
PAulo
ChrisJ
(171280) 2009-11-25 0:13
Hi Aires,
Good colour contrasts between the blue sky & yellow leaves, with excellent sharpness. Parabens!
serp2000
(47063) 2009-11-25 1:25
Hi, Aires,
I never been in Swiis,but it is very interesting country for me. Excellent autumn shot! Nice colours, good compo.
Serghei
emilbo
(22616) 2009-11-26 15:27
Olà aires,
Très joli ce parc tapissé de feuilles et bien capté dans un bel éclairage. L'arbre géant est magnifique et la sculpture à gauche balance la photo. Le personnage donne l'impression de mouvement et les couleurs automnales sont superbes.
Tous mes compliments,
Amicalement,
Emilius
anducina
(8407) 2009-12-20 10:09
Beautiful urban autumn, nice colors. I visited that garden myself...
Photo Information
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Copyright: Aires dos Santos (AiresSantos)
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(56155) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2008-11-22
- Categories: Vida Diária, Transportes
- Camera: Nikon D40X, AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 GII ED
- Exposição: f/5.6, 1/50 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Map: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Relato de Viagem: Between Switzerland and France
- Tema(s): Praças - Squares, Jardins, Parques e Lagos -Gardens, Parks and lakes [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-11-24 1:24
