Young / Old Redux

Old chateau, new church : Nyon, CH

Nyon's signature chateau as seen from the courtyard of the Columbier Catholic Church.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 6/11

Young / Old

Young and old at the edge of Lac Leman : Nyon, CH

No, it isn't 2 Things Challenge, but it could be. On the left, ancient Roman columns and on the right, a young couple enjoying a picnic with Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) in the background.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 6/11

Kool Kats

Slipper : Nyon, CH

Anyone who knows me knows I'm not a big fan of cats, but the other night, we went to friend Alice's house after photography class for a late dinner. While we were there, we met her two Burmese-mix cats, Slipper and Willow. They're bred to be friendly and attentive, unlike most cat breeds, and I must say that these were two pretty cool cats. My photo of Willow didn't turn out that well, but I'm sure we'll be going back and I'll get a good picture of him yet.

Willow : Nyon, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 1/11

Arrival and Departure: Nyon

Arrival : Nyon, CH

The destination and turnaround point for the CGN Savoie dinner cruise is the Swiss lakeside town of Nyon. You may recall, I took pictures of the Savoie from Nyon a few weeks ago. On Sunday evening, I took pictures of Nyon from the water.

Departure : Nyon, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 9/10

Swiss National Day

In honor of Swiss National Day : Seen from Nyon, CH

One final photo from the sunset series: this is the Savoie with the flag of Switzerland flying off the stern. It sailed right under/through the rainbow. August 1 is Swiss National Day.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 8/10

Encore!

Sunset a la Bierstadt : Seen from Nyon, CH

Just a couple more shots of the sunset over Nyon. The first one is looking across the Lake Geneva to France and reminds me of landscape paintings by Thomas Moran and Albert Bierstadt, two of my favorite landscape artists.

 Inky sunset : Nyon, CH

If you aren't too tired of sunset photos, I've included the slideshow below. Enjoy!



Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 7/10

He Who Shall Not Be Named...

The hand of Voldemort in the sunset? : Nyon, CH

I thought this formation of clouds, with the light and dark contrast of the sunset, looked like the hand of Voldemort coming out of the sky.

The Dark Mark over Nyon? Perish the thought! : Nyon, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 7/10

Sunset over Nyon

Sunset : Nyon, CH

Sunset : Nyon, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 7/10

Sunset on the Saleve

Sunset on the Saleve : Seen from Nyon, CH

Two shots of the sunset on the Saleve.

Sunset on the Saleve : Seen from Nyon, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 7/10

Family Moment

Family Moment : Nyon, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 7/10

Double Rainbow...

Double rainbow : Seen from Nyon, CH

All parts of the evening being taken collectively, the best part was the double rainbow.

Same shot, different cropping and lighting adjustments : Nyon, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 7/10

Lone Tree. Or, Good Light...

 Good Light on a Lone Tree : Nyon, CH

I couldn't decide on a title for this tree. It was out near the jetty all by its lonesome. It was also in some fabulous evening light with stormy clouds behind it.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 7/10

The Savoie

The Savoie : Lake Geneva at Nyon, CH

In Switzerland, if you want to get from one side of Lake Geneva to the other, you aren't limited to driving around or taking a train. There are several boats you can catch from Geneva, Nyon, Lausanne, Montreux, and other ports in Switzerland to ports in France like Yvoire, Evian-les-Bains, and Chens-sur-Léman. This is a photo of the Savoie, arriving at Nyon. Boats that plow this lake bear the flags of both countries. On this boat, the French flag is seen on the bow, while the Swiss flag flies off the stern.



Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 7/10

Sail On...

Sail on : Nyon, CH

Went out for dinner in Nyon. The weather was cool and it was a bit overcast. I kept thinking the clouds would burst and end up drenching us, but the weather held for the most part and the results were spectacular. The next few posts will feature some boats, a double rainbow, seagulls, lakes and mountains, and the hand of Voldemort!

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 7/10