Ordinary Joe
Looking down. Give attention to the details. Hiking with a kid is a new way to see the forest. Today we discovered this caterpillar.
Shot in Cronay, Vaud, Switzerland
Coffee Cold
In the heart of the Jura, in a bright day, you can see the Alps. Winter time is the perfect time to visit this part of the Switzerland which deserves to be explored.
Shot from La Petite-Joux, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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Shallow
Winter time on the lake. The nature is frozen in the water. Classic landscape picture.
Shot in Le Pont, Vallée de Joux, Switzerland.
Would You Lay With Me In A Field Of Stone
During this season, in the jura landscape you can have frozen grounds, sunset, long shadows and this unique feeling.
Shot in La Chaux-Du-Milieu, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Alright
“Stones balancing” is part of the land art movement. Finding the right stone and the right balance is a way to relax. In the same time, it adds something quiet and peaceful in the landscape.
Shot in Mirabel-et-Blacons, Drôme, France.
Postcard
When rocks and a path create a pattern.
Shot in Anzeindaz, Vaud, Switzerland
Backstreets
Avoid crowded places, escape in the forest. Shot in Cronay, Vaud, Switzerland
Feel It Still
It’s autumn, walking with family and friend in the leafs, simple pleasure. Shot in Gorges de l’Areuse, near Bôle, Switzerland
Rise Up
Spending some time trying to catch a dragonfly is a kind of meditation. Stay quiet and slowly after a dozens of tries you got something. Shot in Lac des Taillères, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Yesterday’s Gone
Just behind my house on a Sunday evening, I’ve got the visit of this friendly female deer (I think so). Hopefully, I had my DSLR ready near me. Sometimes, you don’t need to go in the woods. Shot In Cronay, Vaud, Switzerland.
Ain’t Nothing Changed
Catching a squirrel in a tree with a 400 mm lens without a tripod was a challenge. Hopefully, when you take the requiring time, you succeed. Shot in Doubs area, near La Chaux-De-Fonds, Switzerland
Another Day of Sun
The fields are yellow, green and brown. The nature is born again and you can feel the heat of the sun during your outdoor activities. Spring feelings
Shot from the St-Martin Tower, Molondin, Vaud, Switzerland.
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
During the cold winter this lake become frozen. You can experience the unique feeling of crossing it on foot or on ice skate during a few days. Shot at Lac of Joux, Vaud, Switzerland
Come
This the kind of mountain you hope to climb one day, it seems hard. I put its name on my bucket list and may be one day. It’s called Aiguille de la Tsa (3668 m), Shot from Satarma, Valais, Switzerland.
Silver Lining
The Crest of Jura is full of Chamois. You need to wake up early, walk slowly and the most important be patient. It’s a kind of adventure to go out and hoping to shoot them. Shot in Vallée de Joux, Switzerland.
You Know My Name
After hours of spotting I finally get this picture of an Heron (Ardeidae) attacking a great Egret. It was a quiet morning, near the Neuchâtel Lake. This spot is very well designed for photographer. If you come in this area don’t hesitate to visit it. Shot in Champ-Pittet, Vaud, Switzerland.
Eye in the Sky
The Arctic stern is an bird who lives in the Northern parts of our planet. I had already met them in Patagonia. This time, I had the opportunity to catch a good picture of this aggressive and speedy bird. Shot in Billefjorden, Spitzberg, Svalbard
Space Oddity
The wake up after New Year’s party is always though. This year, I was in the mountain, when I woke up I see the golden lights between the clouds. I put my trekking clothes on and went into the nature. Totally worth it. This mountain is called the Petit Clocher du Portalet (2823 m). Shot in Praz-De-Fort, Valais, Switzerland.
My Silver Lining
This year the winter is not coming. It’s a pity. So we spend some time hiking in the nature. Shot near La Dôle (1677 m), Vaud, Switzerland.
Guaranteed
This mountain (Matterhorn, 4478 m) is a the subject for a lot of photographers. In this picture, I tried to give my own feeling of this tremendous place. Shot in the area of Sunnega (2228 m), above Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland.
Slow Life
After 3h30 of hiking we reach the top of the Mount Baselgia (2682 m). Just above the summit, we discovered this lakes, a gem hidden the Swiss National Park. Crystal clear water, wild cotton plants and quiet. Shot in Macun Lakes, National Park, Grison, Switzerland.
Heatwave
No hiking, no working, just eating and resting during one week. I had some great moments, like this trip at sunset in a old car. Shot on the road to Les Baux-De-Provence, France.
Desire
Hiking in the country side is really a way of living. Meeting your friends, walking on the top of a mountain, enjoying the view and going back and having a few beers. Maybe that’s the real life ? Shot from the top of the Millets (1886m).
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Should Have Known Better
When I saw the sun going through a window I cannot stop thinking of Hopper’s work especially Rooms by the sea. During a hike, I find this abandoned place with this gorgeous light. Shoot in Punta Mesco, Ligure, Italy.
Nothing Changed
Sometimes I give myself a break during the week. As soon I get out of the job, I take my car and I go straight to the mountains. After a one hour of backcountry skiing and this kind of view your sleep is better. Shot last week, from the top of the Folly (1730m).
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Les Hautes Lumières
In a cold Sunday morning, I catch this unique landscape during a ski hike in the Jura area. During the night, all the tree became frozen. Shot in Prés-d’Orvin, Berne, Switzerland.
Something To Believe In
Over 20 centimeter of snow had fallen this night, we had to plan carefully our itinerary. We choose the safe way and we followed a snowy road just below the Petit Clocher du Portalet (2823 m). Shot in Praz-De-Fort, Valais, Switzerland.
Far From Any Road
Autumn is always a great season for going outside. The nature give us nice colors and light like this tree in a field. A minimalist picture from the beautiful Jura area. Shot near Aiguilles de Baulmes, Vaud, Switzerland
Aerials
On the right side of the picture is the south face of the Haute-Cime (3257m), part of the Dents-Du-Midi. This picture was shoot on the morning before the 4 hours trek to climb this peak. Shoot from the Col de Salanfe, Valais, Switzerland.
Life’s for The Living
There are places on this planet that I want to see once in my life. This beach was on the list. After a few hours of hiking we discovered this place that you can reach only by foot. It is very well-preserved and you can cross the path of others hikers who camps in this area. Shot in Kvalvika beach, Lofoten, Norway.
Kingdom Come
Sunrise at 6 A.M, the atmosphere was special. A cold morning after a short night of sleep. I was above three lakes, lake of Joux, Léman and Neuchâtel to see the first lights of the morning. A great experience that I like to share here. Shot from the top of Mont-Tendre (1679 m).
Stolen Dance
Backcountry skiing (with ski skins) offers you the most beautiful landscapes during the winter season. You leave the city and after less than one hour you can feel yourself in the mountains. On this picture you can see the Dent de Lys (2104 m) and in the background the Vanils, a famous mountains chain that I plan to cross this summer. Shoot from the top of Teysachaux, Switzerland. (1909 m)
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A Quantum of Sun
Starting from Lourtier we decided to climb up the Mont Rogneux (3084 m). On the way up we stopped at the Brunet Hut, to have a look of the surrounding mountains especially the Becca de Sery (2863 m), the sun was low so we have this wonderful shadows. Shot above Lourtier, in Val de Bagnes, Switzerland.
Reflektor
This a view of the Miroir d’Argentine (2422 m). I’m always happy to see it, I climbed his Northwest face this summer, no need to say that I’m very proud. It also a nice place to walk in the nature and you can get around it in a one day hike. I came back here this morning in backcountry ski and have a powder snow experience in this beautiful landscape. Shot in Solalex, above Villars, Switzerland.
Southern Snow
Beginning of the winter season, the first backcountry skiing expedition. The weather is not so snowy and cold here, but we have some wonderful landscapes. We expect more snow to come and we are really looking for it ! Shot near Solalex, above Gryon, Switzerland.
Ho Hey
We start our hike from l’Erié and we climb to the summit of the Grand Chavalard (2899 m). We met some alpine Ibex and this view on the valley of Rhone. Shot above Fully, Valais, Switzerland.
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Steal My Kisses
Sometimes you have a strange feeling when you visit a place. You feel that the place is unique and you want to share it with your friends and relatives. It’s not only this picture that I want to share, I would like to share the entire place. So, If you have a week or two days to spend somewhere, go into this place, hike around, I’m sure you’ll love it and please get back to me to say how much you liked it. Shot in Gran Paradiso National Park, near Aosta, Italy.
Something Biblical
We went on the top of one my favorite spot to have a outdoor dinner. During the meal the rain began. When we turned back we saw this rain clouds coming directly on us. We decided to climb down the mountain and going back home. It was a thrilling Tuesday evening. Shot from the top of the Dent de Jaman (1875 m), Switzerland.
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Heavenfaced
During a sunny walk on the Jura ridgeway, we cross so many landscapes. I stopped here and I tried to compose with the sky, the clouds, the forest and the herbs to create a natural mosaic. I used the work of the master Ansel Adams as a source of inspiration. Shoot between Staffelegg and Hauenstein, Switzerland.
Conquest Of Spaces
The summer is coming slowly in my country. The colza fields add a touch of yellow to the landscape. Shot in Penthalaz, Switzerland.
Winter Winds
Another shot from the Lavaux, a few weeks later (see my previous post). This time, winter is coming. I tried to catch the unique atmosphere of this breathtaking place under the snow. It was a cold afternoon of december when the light went down very early in the day. Shot from the Route de la Corniche, near Epesses Switzerland.
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To Build a Home
During a perfect day of autumn, I went with a couple of friends in the Lavaux region. This area is part of the UNESCO world Heritage Sites since July 2007. You can cross the vineyards and enjoying the view on the Alps. On the left of the picture you can see, the Dent of Jaman (1875 m) , Tours d’Aï (2331 m) and the entry of the valley of Rhone. Shot from Chexbres, Switzerland.
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History book
The Aletsch Glacier, is the biggest glacier in the Alps. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage since 2001. There is an easy walk that you can do along this beautiful place, it is well named “The Glacier trail“. I made it with a friend of mine who have never seen any glacier before, she was so amazed at the end ! Shot from Bettmerhorn, Switzerland.
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Cold Summer
The Vatnajökull is a glacier. It’s one of the largest in area in Europe. It’s located in Skatafell National Park in Iceland. After a hiking trip with my friend we sat and had a meal with this breathtaking view.
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Knights Of Cydonia
I organise an expedition to climb my first 4k (4000), we choose the Wiessmies (4017 m) above Saas-Grund, Switzerland. Five of my friends and I woke up at 4 o’clock in the morning to reach the top. The target was to be back to the hut before 12 o’clock. It was a huge success and everybody were proud of their efforts and glad at the end.
Frozen
Almost abstract image taken on the Perito Moreno in Patagonia, Argentina. The idea is to express the simple beauty of this huge glacier during a blue sky day.
Wild and Wasted Waters
This is the first picture of a serie about my last trip in Patagonia. In the background you can see the Cerro Torre (3128 m). This picture was shooted at Laguna Torres, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Argentina.
Everyday Is Just An Extension Of Yesterday
Same place than the previous post, but at night, I definitely like this place. We climbed up the mountain at the end of day to enjoy a cold sunset and share bottle of white wine. Shot from the top of Dent de Vaulion (1482m), Vaud, Switzerland.
We Own The Sky
It was a cold and grey day, we walked across the forest, not enough snow for ski hiking, we reached the top, opened a bottle of wine and waited a moment. The clouds went away and we enjoyed the view. Shot from the top of Dent de Vaulion (1482 m), Vaud, Switzerland.
Battery Kinizie
Starting from L’Erie then the Col de Fenestral (2453. m), we reached the Lac Supérieur de Fully. Shot above Fully, Valais, Switzerland.
It’s Oh So Quiet
After a few hours of walk across a beautiful forest in the south of Switzerland, we reached this lake. We had the chance to see a blue sky behind the clouds. Shot at Lago di Mognola (2003 m), Ticino, Switzerland.
Green, Green Grass of Home
Shot just after the Col d’Ugeon (2018 m) on a trail on the edge of Crêtes de Charousse, Switzerland. Incredible weather for the first day of October.
Friend of the Night
Enjoying a night in the mountains, taking the time to watch a sunset, a simple pleasure. Shot in the Gastlosen, Fribourg, Switzerland.
Hide and Seek
Small, discreet, you have to be vigilant to find this small fungi called Boletus. Shot in a forest near la Lécherette, Switzerland.
Your Protector
Shot in the Sequoia Park, California, USA. Massive old trees in this beautiful forest. During this walk we also met “General Sherman” the biggest tree on earth, 2200 years old.
Weekday Escape
Shot on the road the between the Death Valley and lake Isabella, California, USA. Joshua Trees and local flora create this unique sunset atmosphere.
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Any Colour You Like
Shot in the incredible Antelope Canyon, Najavo Park, Utah, USA. During the day the colors of this rocks changes according to the ambient sunlight.
Jesus Doesn’t Want Me for a Sunbeam
The lights of the morning on the Lake Isabella, California, USA.
Leave Me Breathless
One of the wonder of mother nature, the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA.
All Along the Watchtower
Shot from the top of Mont-Tendre, near Mollendruz, Switzerland. This mountain is the highest in the Jura Vaudois area. On the right side, in the fog, the City on Lausanne. In the background, the Alps.
Sunday Sunny Sunday
After a walk between the forest and the fields on a foggy day. Shot near Anet (Ins), Switzerland.
What Goes Around Comes Around
It’s always hard to wake up early in the sunday morning but it’s often worth the effort.
Starting from Les Paccots, we went to Pralet then we reached the Col de Lys in Switzerland. At the top we enjoyed the view, the ambience, the effort… I try to recreate this feelings on this 360° panorama.
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Last Rays of The Day
Shot in Châtel-Sur-Montsalvens near Bulle, Switzerland. On a relax moment, taking fresh air after a Christmas meal. From this point of view surrounding the lake of Gruyère, you can see on the left : Le Moléson, on the right : Le Bifé and in between : Gibloux.
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Morning has broken
It was 6h30 in a cold morning of autumn. I was with my uncle in the forest, hoping to see and take pictures of wild animals. Nothing happens except this great sunrise. Shot in a forest near Mauraz, Switzerland.
The Calm Blue Lake
After 2h30 of walking instead of 1h because I had the great idea to take a custom path, I discovered this breathtaking view. This is the lake of Joux shot from the Dent De Vaulion, Switzerland.
Dock of the Bay
A Heron, may be a Great Blue Heron watching the beach of Vidy, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Sunset on a ferry
The day was grey but when the sun goes down, the colours of the sky appears. Shot in the port of Helsinski, Finlandia.
Bird on a pole
On a cold afternoon of december, quiet animal taken in the port of Helsinski, Finlandia.
Autumn feelings
It’s autumn, the leafs turns to red, brown and yellow. Spider webs play with the morning light. Shot in a forest near Puidoux, Switzerland
Band of brothers
Gulls looks funny and disorganised, I like to watch them. Final shot of the serie taken in Dorigny, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Mister Swan
Swan seems to smile when you look, isn’t it ? Shot in Dorigny, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Landing area
Crowded landing area on the Dorigny shore near Lausanne, Switzerland.
Family Affair
Animals have family relations too. The grey one is a child swan. He seems to be malicious in this picture, and his father (or mother) looks serious. Shot in Dorigny, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Agitated gulls
This week-end I went back to the Lake Leman shore, near Dorigny, Lausanne, Switzerland. I focused on the animals and tried to “avoid” the beautifuls landscapes. I saw a few animals and I will share it with you during the next few days.
Relax swan
Thanks to Jay to lend me his 300mm. I can shot this swan from the bay of St-Sulpice near Lausanne, Switzerland.
Touch the clouds from the top
Imagine a place where the only reason to go is the food. I was there, it’s call Chiboz and it’s in Switzerland after 20 minutes driving one a tight road in the mountains you arrive in a cosy place to eat. In front of the restaurant I shot this landscape and for the first time I use my polarizator filter. No saturation added in the HDR processing. The food was great.
Happy Sunshiny peoples
If you turn yourself back 180° from the last picture, that what’s you can see. A lot of people shot images, my friend Jay too ! Check out his shot this night. Shot on Temple Prasat, Cambodgia.
Sunshine from the temple
Take from the Prasat temple near Siem Reap, Cambodgia. It’s quite popular to watch the sunshine on the temple. It’s totally worth it, a peaceful moment after a hot day visiting temples.
Dead leafs on sunlight
It was the end of the day. I come back to work and decide to try to catch the sun on the dead leafs in the Cemetery of Lausanne, Switzerland.
Another shadowed green pond
In the same serie than a few of my recents pictures, I continue to work on water, shadow and green scenery. This time with this nice weather, I’ve got a cool reflect that I doesn’t except. Shoot in Saint-Blaise, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Green plant in a shadowed pond
Believe it or not, this picture has been taken in the Lausanne cemetery not very far from the place where the picture called End of a summer day has been shot.
At first, I planned to shot an HDR based on 3 RAW. Afer a few minutes on the spot I noticed that the water is moving, so 3 RAW can’t make it. So I use the one RAW technic. In this picture, I concentrate my attention on the green plant which is in the shadow. I’m pretty happy with the result.
Lake and Vineyards
It’s not hard to believe you can expect great wines from this region. Take in the Lavaux area, near Lausanne, Switzerland.
Green grass and blue sky
When you start climbing from Solalex, near Miroir D’Argentine. A place near Villars-Gryon, Switzerland. HDR based on 3 RAW.
The sun goes down on Bremblens
When the sun goes down on the vineyard. Shot after a nice afternoon between BBQ, waterpool and red wine in Bremblens, Switzerland. RAW based.
End of a summer day
Back to the Vallée de la Jeunesse in Lausanne, Switzerland. Like this autumn, but from another point of view. Finally, another HDR experience, this time based on 3 RAW with 3 different exposures.
Red flowers
A macro shot from a red as blood flower in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Mister Mallard
A quiet duck on the Leman shore, near Vidy in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Clouds
Some clouds above St-Blaise, Switzerland in the evening.
Hello Kitty
Blue eyes and pretty face. It’s hard to keep a cat quiet with the right ray of light. Pretty happy with this result.
Red trees
A alley of trees near the port of Vancouver, Canada. The special effect is a built-in function of the IXUS called “color accent”.
First HDR picture
My first try with the HDR technic. This picture is based on three jpgs, I will try in RAW as soon as possible. If you don’t know what HDR is, just read the PDF file available on this page.
Top of the hill
From the top of the Nufenen pass (2478 m) between the canton Of Valais and canton of Ticino.
Sunny autumn afternoon
A sunny autumn afternoon in Vallée de la Jeunesse, Lausanne, Switzerland.