Vallée de la Bienne

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 22, 2011161 views13 comments

The Valée de la Bienne is a deep river valley cutting through the French Jura between St. Claude and Morbier. About midway along its length, below the vlllage of La Rixouse, can be found the Cascade de la Pissevieille. This image is from the bottom of the limestone cliff which forms the topmost tier of the cascade - or it would if the fall was in spate.

(The large version has less compression)

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Ebony 45SU, 300mm, 4" @ f32, Velvia 50

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13 comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on May 22, 2011 at 5:30 AM

This is gorgeous. The composition works for me with the trunks forming a nice framework. The soft lighting on the foliage gives it a delicate beauty.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 22, 2011 at 9:10 AM

Beautiful foliage colors against the rock wall. Wonderful color palette of spring.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on May 22, 2011 at 9:32 AM

Beautiful work Julian. The fresh greens of spring juxtaposed against the colorful rock works very well.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on May 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM

This is lovely. The different shades of green really compliment the warm tones in the limestone. Excellent composition. Leaves me with a feeling of awe.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM

Beautiful! The colors in this are fantastic.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 22, 2011 at 11:29 AM

Wonderfully delicate spring colors Julian. The red and gray rock serves as a beautiful backdrop.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on May 22, 2011 at 11:41 AM

Love the underlying colors of the bg. What a showcase for the new growth leaves.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on May 22, 2011 at 11:46 AM

Julian, this is such a soothing scene!

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on May 22, 2011 at 3:43 PM

Julian, this is an excellent image. Beautiful soft light and i like the lush greens in contrast to the escarpment.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on May 23, 2011 at 2:39 AM

superb light in those leaves offset by the warm walls. well done.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on May 23, 2011 at 11:12 AM

Wonderful soft light and detail Julian,

Gary.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on May 23, 2011 at 3:49 PM

I love the spring greens against the colorful rock, Julian. The tree on the right isn't working so well for me though, so I prefer a somewhat square crop of the lower left.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 24, 2011 at 8:41 PM

Julian,

This is a real spring beauty. Right up my alley of course. I love the mix of bright spring greens with earth-toned backdrop of the rock wall. The taller tree on the right does a nice job framing the entire scene. Beautiful image Julian.

Lon

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