Two spires, a photo from Rhone Alpes, South

Photographer's Note

This photo was taken in Les Praz, a town next to Chamonix. When I saw this attractive little church, I noticed how the grey wooden spire seemed to mirror the grey rock spire of Les Drus, way up above the clouds in the background. Just left of the rock spire is the ice-covered Aiguille Verte (4121 m), which is actually higher than Les Drus but further away.

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CMJC (5085) 2020-11-20 4:40 [Comment]

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lousat (138541) 2020-11-20 5:12

Salut Vincent,magnifique composition avec la petite eglise de Les Praz mais sourtout un gros spectacle en haut de l'arrier plan,avec Les Drus qui sort parmi les nuages,pas facile le voir si bien,une capture parfaite et de haut niveau! Bon WE et merci,Luciano

jhm (211734) 2020-11-20 5:38

Hello Vincent,

I like your fantastic composition.
Pleasant panorama view too.
The little church in foreground suitable excellent between the green area.
Also the clouds around the mountain peak makes your picture attractive.
Lovely photo work, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Silvio1953 (220465) 2020-11-20 6:24

Ciao Vincent, fascinatimng mountain landscape, lovely composition with nice church in FG, wonderful natural colors, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

dta (98848) 2020-11-20 6:51

Hello Vincent ,
Une merveilleuse composition , avec la jolie chapelle et les superbes pics encapuchonnйs de nuage en fond de dйcor .
MAgnifique!

ktanska (44438) 2020-11-20 9:45

Hi Vincent,
Indeed those two spires are quite impressive, especially presented together like this. Lovely view towards those peaks between forested slopes. This reminds me of Kandersteg in Switzerland.
Kari

Tue (91478) 2020-11-20 10:04

Hello Vincent,
It is such an impressive view to see these pointy and rocky peaks in the background. They stand out so well from the blue sky and the low-hanging clouds are an excellent bonus also. The green slopes and the charming little church make a wonderful foreground as well.
Lars

COSTANTINO (115421) 2020-11-20 10:21

Hello dear friend an have a nice weekend
romantic scenery with the small
chapel in the foreground...
pleasant panorama view
welldone
regards
cOSTANTINO

PaulVDV (62752) 2020-11-20 10:44

Hello Vince,
The church tower points well to the mountain peaks that rise above the long cloud.
This is an excellently composed picture, showing a wonderful scenery. Very good sharpness and clarity.
Best regards, Paul

jemaflor (146190) 2020-11-20 23:11

Hi Vincent,
Beautiful landscape and composition photo with the church as focal point, good effect with the other spire of the peak in the BG. Pleasant vivid colors and perfect sunlight capture, tfs.

emka (157280) 2020-11-20 23:46

Hello Vincent, Good observation. Indeed, the spire of this nice church mirrors the shape of the mountain. Lovely low-lying cloud. Pretty picture.
Have a nice weekend

MAlgo

Royaldevon (85602) 2020-11-21 2:04

Hello Vincent,

I recently posted a photograph of a French church in Pomeleuc, which had a spire remarkably like this one, and quite unlike most churches that I have seen in France.

This is a beautiful photograph, not only for the clarity of the scene but, also from the fine composition, the steps guiding effectively, the angled church well placed in the f/g and, as you note, linking the spire of the church to its lookalike mountain!
Excellent!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

mkamionka (73224) 2020-11-21 3:00

Hi Vincent,
the shape of the mountain reminds me the famous Cerro Torre in Patagonia.
Spectacular scenery and brilliant composition with the title well pointing towards the analogy between the two spires, one man made another natural.
Fantastic colors, so well saturated,pleasant for the eye and natural.
The clouds cut in the view nicely. Enough to raise the interest but without disturbing the actual view.
Excellent work!!
M

clic (76) 2020-11-22 17:00

Hello Vincent
This picture is poetry to my Canadian eyes because the outstanding backdrop of a valley seems to protect the tiny church as a jewel in a green velvet case!
Professional depiction, of course! Many compliments.
Hava g'day

BennyV (34726) 2020-11-24 6:49

Hello Vincent

Lovely mountain view with great light and clarity. Well spotted how the spires of church and mountains echo each other.

Benny

macjake (98260) 2020-11-26 22:25

Hi Vincent
I really need to explore more of France...just a beautiful country with photogenic towns. excellent little scene here too. love the double spire look, and just the overall set up with the trees and mountains in the bg. sweet. cheers
Craig

papagolf21 (152605) 2020-11-26 23:29

Bonjour, cher Vincent,
Une petite йglise de montagne aux toits pentus pour йvacuer la neige en pйriode hivernale.
Une prйsentation de toute beautй.
Amitiйs.
Philippe

ChrisJ (171146) 2020-11-27 22:19

Hello Vincent,

Another fantastic scene from the beautiful Rhone Alps. Good color, sharpness and framing in this perfect picture postcard scene. Tfs!

terez93 (2180) 2020-11-29 21:37

Wow, stunning photo... very interesting composition, featuring two spires, indeed! Great clarity and sharpness, color saturation, but not overly saturated, and very atmospheric and serene. Would love to see this peaceful place someday!

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2020-11-30 6:26

Hi Vicent,
beautiful landscape here, with good colors and contrast. I like of the composition too. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

jmdias (114170) 2020-12-04 7:58

vincent

a special view and a perfect combination of architecture and nature. the shapes of the peaks ahead are marvelous and that strip of clouds added a special mood,

take care

jorge

pierrefonds (113492) 2021-01-02 12:59

Hi Vincent,

The trees are framing well the church. The point of view is showing the details of the church and of the mountains. The quality of the light beautifies the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre