Geneva

Photographer's Note

This series of photographs is offering a short journey around Switzerland, a landlocked country geographically divided between the Alps, the Swiss Plateau and the Jura, bordering with France, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein and Italy.
Switzerland (the Swiss Confederation) consists of following 20 cantons (states) and 6 half-cantons: Aargau, Appenzell Ausserhoden*, Appenzell Innerhoden*, Basel Landschaft*, Basel Stadt*, Bern, Fribourg, Geneva, Glarus, Graubünden, Jura, Lucerne, Neuchatel, Nidwalden*, Obwalden*, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, Solothurn, St. Gallen, Thurgau, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Vaud, Zug and Zurich (*=half-canton).
From each canton I’ll post 2 photos and from each half-canton 1 photo, total 46 photographs.

Geneva

The canton of Geneva is located in the southwestern corner of Switzerland and is considered one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the country. It is surrounded on almost all sides by France and it borders only one Swiss canton, the canton of Vaud, to the northeast.

It is considered one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the country. As a center of the Calvinist Reformation, the city of Geneva has had a great influence on the canton, which essentially consists of the city and its hinterlands. The capital city is Geneva.

The photo shows part Geneva Lake with Geneva Lake Fountain and buildings of Geneva City in the background.

The Geneva Lake Fountain (Water-Jet) is one of the city's most famous landmarks and it is also one of the largest water fountains in the world, situated at the point where Lake Geneva empties into the Rhone River, it is visible throughout the city and from the air.

500 liters of water per second are jetted to an altitude of 140 meters by two 500 kW pumps. The water leaves the nozzle at a speed of 200 km/h. When it is in operation, at any given moment there are about 7,000 liters of water in the air.

The first Water Jet on the Lake Geneva was installed in 1886 at the hydro power plant, a little further downstream from its present location. It was used as a safety valve for a hydraulic power network and could reach a height of about 30 meters.

Geneva is located 280km southwest from Zurich and 550km southeast from Paris.

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adramad (66950) 2012-08-03 11:42

Hello Miro.
Superb composition with the city and the lake, which is a backdrop of spectacular sky, which merges with the high water jet. Magnificent view of this image, which is very attractive, with nice color and luminosity.
Have a nice weekend.
Best regards.
Luis.

eldancer1 (36343) 2012-08-03 14:07

Wow! That's some water jet, good height! Great lighting and dof with sharp details. Wonderful colors. Well done, tfs.

pierrefonds (103446) 2012-08-03 16:33

Hi Miro,

The wideness of the lake is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the fountain and of the buildings in the background. The early evening light is giving soft colors to the scene. Have a nice day.

Pierre

ikeharel (105841) 2012-08-04 0:58

The main attraction in Geneva, Miro, dominating the lakeside view.
Contrast to dark parts is fine, pitty about the clouds aloft, but sometime we have to co-operaste with what we can.
(I have myself some shots taken there, during our recent visit).
Enjoy a nice weekend,
Ike

Nicou (193806) 2012-08-04 1:24

Hello

Fantastique image du jet superbe quel effet et ce ciel qui accompagne le jet on dirait que le jet se jette dans le ciel quel effet et image.

Bravo et maitié
Nciou

Miguel82 (47106) 2012-08-04 4:47

Miro,
Another very interesting reportage of Switzerland cities
good pov
I like the big water jet
Sharp picture, excellent colors and light
Ciao

rmajum (1207) 2012-08-04 9:01

Hello Miro,
Very nice image of the jet in Lac Leman. I have some pics of this area taken in 1995 with a simple film camera, but the prints are not well kept.The place is fantastic and I stayed nearly opposite this Lake.
The clear sky in your picture adds to the beauty.
Ranjan

maria-v1981 (10966) 2012-08-04 9:24

Hello Miro,
what a lovely and spectacular scene. Striking beautiful with fantastic execution. Splendid colors, sharpness, clarity POV and DOF are fabulous.
Enjoy the weekend,
Tfs,
Maria

jacquest (19251) 2012-08-06 5:29

Hello Miro,

This is an excellent composition of this water fountain. I like the way the jet of water seems to blend with the cloud formation and the mist falling back in the water. The action of the jet has been well captured and stopped in space.

Best regards

Jacques

COSTANTINO (104051) 2012-08-06 23:31

Hello
you are right that the series of photographs
is offering a short journey around Switzerland
great lighting with sharp details
fantastic place around this lakes
regards
Costantino

jcpix (14030) 2013-09-19 19:45

Hi Miro,

As summer starts to slowly fade, this is a delight to see, as it brings to mind the simple sights of the season in Genève. If I close my eyes, I can hear the rush of the jet and feel the mist on my face, which is nice and refreshing for this time of year! :) As iconic and well known as the jet d'eau is, it's the clouds that make this shot for me...big, bold, full of abstract shape and contrasting color to the blue sky. I think you were very wise to include so much of them in this particular shot, it really helps set a terrific tone for the scenery. Have a great day ahead. Take good care.

Friendly wishes,

Jason