Lake Leman view from Geneva, a photo from Geneva, West

Photographer's Note

Hi dear TE friends

Again the beautiful Geneva

Picture taken from the Cathedral

I wish you a nice weekend !

Lake Geneva or Lake Léman (French: Lac Léman, Léman, Lac de Genève) is the second largest freshwater lake in Central Europe in terms of surface area (after Lake Balaton). 60% of it comes under the jurisdiction of Switzerland (cantons of Vaud, Geneva, and Valais), and 40% under France (Haute-Savoie).
The crescent-shaped lake, formed by a withdrawing glacier, narrows around Yvoire on the southern shore, the lake can thus be divided into the "Grand Lac" (Large Lake) to the east and the "Petit Lac" (Small Lake) to the west.

View of the Chablais Alps from Montreux
It lies on the course of the Rhône River. The river has its source at the Rhone Glacier near the Grimsel Pass to the east of the lake and flows down through the Canton of Valais, entering the lake between Villeneuve and St. Gingolph, before flowing slowly towards its egress at Geneva. Other tributaries are La Dranse, L'Aubonne, La Morges, Venoge, and Veveyse.
The Lake Geneva has an alpine character. The Chablais Alps border its southern shore, the western Bernese Alps lie over its eastern side. The high summits of Grand Combin and Mont Blanc are even visible from a few places.
Location Switzerland, France

Coordinates 46°26′N 6°33′E46.433°N 6.55°ECoordinates: 46°26′N 6°33′E46.433°N 6.55°E

Primary inflows
Rhone, Venoge, Dranse, Aubonne

Primary outflows
Rhone

Catchment area
7,975 km² (3,079 mi²)
Basin countries
Switzerland, France

Max. length 73 km (45 mi)
Max. width 14 km (8.7 mi)
Surface area 582 km² (225 mi²)
Average depth 154.4 m
Max. depth 310 m
Water volume 89 km³
Residence time (of lake water) 11.4 years
Surface elevation 372 m

Islands
Ile de la Harpe, Ile de Peilz (islets)
Settlements Geneva (CH), Lausanne (CH), Evian (F), Montreux (CH), Thonon (F), Vevey (CH) (see list). From Wikipedia

Budapestman, dip, paura, siamesa, Gerrit, Docarmo, patdeph, trekks, ChrisJ, BelCan75, ruisc_pt, rey316, isabela_sor, Emile ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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jalab_temen (2193) 2009-03-20 1:46

Wow, I love this perfectly composed photo, the clear colors, sharp details in the FG and endless distance in the centre. Thank you for sharing, Jalab

serp2000 (47063) 2009-03-20 1:48

Good morning, Aires,
Fine view! An interesting information, excellent colours. I remember the one problem Leman Brothers Bank, it is connecting with this Lake? ;))
Greetings from Ural,
Serghei

Budapestman (82620) 2009-03-20 1:57

Hi Aires,
Beautiful sunny panorama with splendid composition and depth. The colours and lights are amazing, picturesque view of this city. Have a nice day!
George

roges (1212) 2009-03-20 2:01

Splendid Aires !

Nice and interesting picture.
A superb landscape.
Have a nice day,
Adrian

dip (21408) 2009-03-20 2:05

Hello Aires,
wonderful panorama shot,excellent point of view,amazing colors and light,
very well done,
Dimitris.

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2009-03-20 3:05

Hola Aires.

Bonita foto desde la catedral. Muy bonita si señor.

Yo no pude hacerlas así que llovía.

Un saludo!

lousat (139906) 2009-03-20 3:20

Hi Aries,this is great! No better point of view to take a impressive landscape like that! The details and the sharpness are at the top of quality..and what a fantastics clouds as background!!!My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

paura (25802) 2009-03-20 3:31

Aires,
o controle de exposição aqui está muito bom, amigo. A paisagem é linda e está muito bem tomada.

Abraço

Paulo

stefanocer (10642) 2009-03-20 3:59

Always great the view from geneva's cathedral Aires ,
fantastic view and colours , compliments.
Stefano.

siamesa (28231) 2009-03-20 5:34

Bom dia Aires

Uma vista maravilhosa da cidade . Alguma coisa de fenomenal esse céu com as cores se juntando com o lago. Uma foto fantástica. Parabéns.
Abraços
maria

jasmis (58653) 2009-03-20 5:36

Splendid presentation in deep colours. Fine high POV. Interesting and detailed note.
Regards my dear friend.

mkamionka (75009) 2009-03-20 6:59

Hi Aires,
I was on this tower last year, the view is spectacular.
I just wonder why is the fountain switched off. There should be this Jet d'Eau visible in the lake...
You have fantastic clouds and very good light.
I was not that lucky.
Congratulations,
M

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-03-20 8:33

Olá Aires!
É uma vista clássica, tradicional, mas nem por isso menos bela ou interessante, especialmente, com sua primorosa qualidade técnica! Nitidez muito boa, controle da luminosidade excelente, cores naturais e bonitas! Linda a cidade! Saudades!
Parabéns, abraços e até logo!
Neyvan

Gerrit (62042) 2009-03-20 8:48

Hi Aires,
Excellent view in great tones and with so much to see.
Beautiful work.
Regards,Gerrit

Docarmo (9767) 2009-03-20 10:27

Olá Aires,
Linda vista de Genebra, gosto desta sombra no primeiro plano que realça o que vemos adiante. E, para completar, este céu maravilhoso. Excelente composição!
Obrigada por partilhar,
MCV

patdeph (35750) 2009-03-20 10:58

hello Aires
the good POV shows a splendid panorama,where the blue colours are really superb!The sky is wonderful and makes this picture very attractive!
Regards
Pascale

gilou530 (34) 2009-03-20 13:37

salut aires
un vue d'un POV sur Geneve qui n'est pas souvent montré sur TE une photo avec une grande profondeur,
amitiés
gilbert

emka (158672) 2009-03-20 13:39

Hi Aires,

Again splendid panoramic view. Incredible how much details one can pack in a small photo! Interesting light.

Nice weekend for you

Malgorzata

Disabled_A (0) 2009-03-20 15:16

Hello Aires,
qute an impressive aerial view! I wish I were a bird for a moment - to see it with my own eyes. I have not been to Geneva yet, but after seeing this very beautiful sight I think I should visit this city, too :)
Excellent composition, very good perspective! I like the bright sunny colours. And the sky with its clouds looks so low...!
Have a nice weekend :)
best greetings from Moscow,
Elena

laxpix (686) 2009-03-20 23:47

Beautiful POV , very clear and nice colors.

Nicou (193814) 2009-03-21 2:45

Hello,

Merveilleuse vue de la b^ville du bout du lac comme on dit en valais, superbe,a vec ce majestue ciel bleu et blanc, de toute beauté.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

trekks (14348) 2009-03-21 3:10

hi Aires

Very lovely view of the lake from this POV. I think the perspective really shows a wide view of the scenery from here stretching all the way to the horizon. A good light condition for this shot.

tfs, bill

PixelTerror (0) 2009-03-21 12:00

Ola Aires,
I know this view, been there too during a TE meeting, the sky is superb with the clouds providing 3D effect over the well lit city.
Have a nice day JY

COSTANTINO (117652) 2009-03-21 12:50

Hi Aires,
Beautiful panoramic picture from Geneva
with an imposing sky. Congratulations.
Regards,
Costantino

tober (8797) 2009-03-21 12:57

It doesn't look so boring, as some friends of mine claim. Even if there's nothing to do, the lake is over there. Your perspective is so nice which allows us to see both sides of Lake Geneva. Everything is excellent, the only thing I dislike is the shadowed area below. Well done ! Tolga

ChrisJ (172372) 2009-03-21 19:26

Ola Aires

A superb high pov, with good sharpness, colour & contrast. The sweeping curve of the Lake Geneva shoreline adds good lead in lines. Tfs!

BelCan75 (2201) 2009-03-21 20:56

Hello Aires,

Amazing shot with great light, beautiful colours and details. I love the view over the lake and the amazing clouds above. Great POV...excellent work!

Greetings,
Ann

pablominto (53746) 2009-03-22 0:03

Hello Aires,

A beautiful city situated by a lovely lake!
The point of view gives a fine impression of the place and its location, great colour reproduction...
Sharp fine details, and I notice the attractive cloud formations!

Greetings,
Pablo -

tempocativo (476) 2009-03-23 11:23

Olá Aires, uma paisagem realmente muito bonita. Gostei das silhuetas das sombras dos edifícios, o céu estava impecável. Bela foto.

Abraço amigo

ruisc_pt (11594) 2009-03-24 14:53

Imagem "bela" e muito bem conseguida.
Uma nota 5* como sempre ..."comme il fault"
Ab
R

rey316 (24) 2009-03-25 10:57

Hi Aires
Beautiful photos. I myself would want to be here and see the panoramic view of my eyes. I like it.
Good job
Well done
Andrey

isabela_sor (47748) 2009-03-25 11:40 [Comment]

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anducina (8407) 2009-03-28 12:27

Hi Aires,
Beautiful Geneva view--those clouds over the blue lake, the colorful city, the light-shadows play.
TFS,
Andreea

Emile (20352) 2009-03-30 13:21

Hola Aires.
Magnificent panorama shot taken from a high POV under a beautiful day. Very good colors, sharpness and details. Impressive depth with the disappearance of the lake in the horizon.
very well capture.
TFS.
Best regards.

luki2323 (199) 2009-05-26 19:36

Beautifull!!!Another great shot.
regards Lukasz

Photo Information

Copyright: Aires dos Santos (AiresSantos) (56155)
Genre: Lugares
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-11-24
Categories: Naturaleza, Arquitectura
Camera: Nikon D40X, AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 GII ED, 52mm Hama Cicular Polarizer
Exposición: f/10.0, 1/80 segundos
More Photo Info: view
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Diario de viaje: Between Switzerland and France
Date Submitted: 2009-03-20 1:41