On my way to Geneva 17 - for Sheila by jcv2

Photography • Landscape • posted on Nov 28, 2005

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Today it's a special day, the day of birth of Sheila a.k.a. tvernuccio! You've stimulated me to look to this world with the eyes of a child, open-minded and fascinated by discovering this reality little by little! This one is for you!

~ Happy birthday, Sheila! ~

The earth is round as you can see! But it is not that apparent! The telelens warps the straight lines a bit, so the waterline should be more straight (it's bending so little by the earth's spherical shape that it would not be visible here). But... that waterline is very sharp, because the body of water of this lake is covering a part of the spherical earth, and on the height I am standing the horizon is on a distance of about 5 or 6 km (3 or almost 4 miles). When I would lie down on the ground the horizon would be even closer! If I would stand a little higher the horizon would be further away and on a certain height (say 20 meters (70 feet) or so) I would reach a point where I could see the other lakeside. If Galileo had lived here he could have proven his point! :) Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 300 mm) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (45)

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PeeWee05

2:39AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Love the boat!!! Well done on a great image!!! and Excellent dedi, dedi's are always nice!

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DELMUR

2:53AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

A wonderfull sky ! the small boat does all!

tvernuccio

2:57AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Awwww, thank you, Jan-Carel!!!!!! I LOVE it!!!! You chose the most perfect image for me!!! When i'm at the sea, that's what i love more than anything else is to look at the sky and ocean, especially at sunrise and sunset when the colors are the most incredible...like this one you chose for me! I love the golden colors!!! orange and yellow...perfect!! my fav. colors!!! and the sunbeams there on the right are gorgeous, as is the sun peeking thru the clouds! When i see that boat moving toward the sunbeams, well, something about it is so hopeful! Such an incredibly gorgeous capture with those mountains in the background!!! Thank you so much, Jan-Carel!!!! I love it!!! :)

pimbotin

3:00AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Galileo couldn't prove anything at all because he was surrended by barbarians... But you're right... I love the color of that Evian's Lake, dear!

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Loloe

3:05AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Wonderful image and dedi! the sky is superb and I love the boat too! bravo!!!

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JLyons

3:06AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Absolutely gorgeous! This is a wonderful shot!

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sharky_

3:07AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

A very Beautiful capture for Sheila. Happy Birthday Sheila. Aloha

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marybelgium

3:44AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

a beautiful image for Sheila ! Very well captured !

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miladyblu

4:26AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Hello!A amazing scenery!!Wonderful dedication for our dear friend Sheila!I wish to Sheila Happy Birthday!!I love very much this excellent shot!!Thank you for sharing!Well done!V!I wish you a very nice new week and a happy day!Hugs!

BorisB

4:35AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

GORGEOUS mood with really amazing light!

parb1194

5:17AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

A beautiful golden scene for bithday girl Sheila...Happy Birthday. Excellent!!!!!

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tallpindo

5:18AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

You are now ready to enter teh debate on "earth's limb" and what is BVOH. (Beyond Visible Horizon) The OH converts the discussion to an overhead one which is beyond what can be talked about here in this room. Yes, a beauty and worthy of a lady who shares her self as is intended.

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hotracer2

7:36AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Rays of light that Sheila has put into all our lives, great dedi:):)..V

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Vik9740

7:36AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

a lovely sky for Sheila! she'll love it!!

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Stringy

7:42AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Very moody cloudscape with those golden colours. nice present for the birthday girl!

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redchilicat

8:10AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Wow STUNNING! Love the sky that appears to be smoldering and the beautiful silvery pink colors it gives off.

unike

8:19AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Excellent!!! Amazing! Love this one!

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SoulEatar

9:04AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Wonderful mood full of rays of sun as they part the darkest of clouds - Beautiful BD wish ;)

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GiMi53

9:36AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

A jewel image for a lovely artist ! Excellent work and dedi, Jan-Carel ! :~)

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SoulSearcherr

10:20AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

happy bd Sheila..this is a beautiful gift

Tedz

10:24AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

A fine Image and Birthday Gift for Shila...salute

dragonfly2000

11:29AM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Great comp, beautiful sky.

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jgkane

12:27PM | Mon, 28 November 2005

A lovely, golden sky, Jan-Carel. Good dedication for Sheila. Regards, John.

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Valentin

12:29PM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Another beauty, love those clouds and golden light! Excellent work !!

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francinechristophe

1:32PM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Superb shot ! 3 thirds ? Ha, ha ! not always ! Fantastic colours !

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Cosme..D..Churruca

2:44PM | Mon, 28 November 2005

WoW ! Chapeau, my friend... words and pic genial both !

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Lledeline Online Now!

2:46PM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Beautiful sky and nice dedi.

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wildgoha

3:15PM | Mon, 28 November 2005

wow ! cplendid colours -perfect for dedi

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Akinom

4:50PM | Mon, 28 November 2005

A pure delight, Jan! Wonderfully chosen for a b'day gift for our lovely Sheila! HB, hon! group hugz

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escafeld

6:20PM | Mon, 28 November 2005

Did you know that if you had fantastic eyesight and you could stand much higher you would be able to see the back of your head. I think I saw that in a Christmas cracker LOL. Superb dedication, and once again a very happy birthday to Shelia!!!