Rhône-Alpes
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Rhône-Alpes is one of the 26 regions of France, located on the eastern border of the country, towards the south. The region was named after the Rhône River and the Alps mountain range. Its capital, Lyon, is the second-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris. (...)
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Rhône-Alpes is one of the 26 regions of France, located on the eastern border of the country, towards the south. The region was named after the Rhône River and the Alps mountain range. Its capital, Lyon, is the second-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris. (...)
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~~ Stairway to heaven ~~
Made by Julien Ratel ( In Iceland )
Led Zeppelin: Stairway to heaven Theres a lady whos sure All that glitters is gold And shes buying a stairway to heaven. When she gets there she knows If the stores are all closed With a word she can get what she came for. Ooh, ooh, and shes buying a stairway to heaven. Theres a sign on the wall But she wants to be sure cause you know sometimes words have two meanings. In a tree by the brook Theres a songbird who sings, Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven. Ooh, it makes me wonder, Ooh, it makes me wonder. Theres a feeling I get When I look to the west, And my spirit is crying for leaving. In my thoughts I have seen Rings of smoke through the trees, And the voices of those who standing looking. Ooh, it makes me wonder, Ooh, it really makes me wonder. And its whispered that soon If we all call the tune Then the piper will lead us to reason. And a new day will dawn For those who stand long And the forests will echo with laughter. If theres a bustle in your hedgerow Dont be alarmed now, Its just a spring clean for the may queen. Yes, there are two paths you can go by But in the long run Theres still time to change the road youre on. And it makes me wonder. Your head is humming and it wont go In case you dont know, The pipers calling you to join him, Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow, And did you know Your stairway lies on the whispering wind. And as we wind on down the road Our shadows taller than our soul. There walks a lady we all know Who shines white light and wants to show How evrything still turns to gold. And if you listen very hard The tune will come to you at last. When all are one and one is all To be a rock and not to roll. And shes buying a stairway to heaven. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Discover My whole photostream on darckr
Blazing Pink. Prunus campanulata, Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon, France
Made by Rana Pipiens
The Parc de la Tête d'Or north of Croix-Rousse in Lyon, on the left bank of the Rhône is one of the largest public parks in France with a pretty lake, a zoo and tremendous botanical collections. The Lyonnais and the rest of the world have the French Revolution to thank for it. In 1794 the National Convention passed a law requiring all towns with more than 300,000 inhabitants to provide for Public Schools. These schools were to teach the sciences, the arts and the fine arts; moreover, they were to be equipped with cabinets with examples of natural history and also they were to have access to botanical gardens. In Lyon such a garden was established on the slopes of Croix-Rousse, where its flowers could also be used for patterns and illustrations in silk weaving. Soon that garden was transferred to a new public park created on what had once been the property of a wealthy merchant, Antoine Lambert, in the fifteenth century. Today it is a premier botanical garden of France if not the world. A totally fascinating place and entry even into the great glass houses is entirely free of charge. In its grounds Stunning Spring exuberantly lit up this wonderful Prunus campanulata or Taiwan cherry for me. With all the other plants and the beauty of this place, it made my day. (Ah! of course! I almost forgot: whence the name Tête d'Or? Well, legend has it that once in late Roman-early Christian times a golden object with Jeus's head engraved on it was hidden on the present-day park's grounds. That object has not been found... But would it really have been more beautiful than the Book of Nature open to us in this Parc?)
Cordyline Beauty. Cordyline congesta Steud., Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon, France
Made by Rana Pipiens
My imagination could find no more suitable name than its own to describe this marvellous plant, often called Palm Lily, still wet from its morning shower. There's a debate among botanists whether it is properly a member of the Asparagaceae or rather the Agavaceae or even other groups. Things are so complicated that I find it hard to choose. Regardless, these plants and their flowers originating in Australia are quite stunning. This Cordyline congesta looks a lot like Cordyline stricta, but I just follow the label of the very well organised and startlingly clean and efficient Botanical Gardens of Lyon's Parc de la Tête d'Or. Yes, 'Cordyline' is the proper name in English as well, according to the OED; used first in 1866 in that language. Sometimes - as in the German Keulenlilien - a reference is made in the vernacular to the meaning derived from the Greek: namely 'club' or 'cudgel', or 'thick-stemmed' or 'thick-rooted'. The Steud. in the title is for Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856), German botanist, who described this plant on the basis of Robert Sweet's (1783-1835; he was a well-known ornithologist as well!) earlier material. No matter what its name, the flowers emanating from a brown-purplish red stem are particularly colorful and a joy to behold. They are ca. 1 - 1.5 cm in size.
Stained glass of the basilique de Fourvière
Made by B℮n
The term stained glass refers either to the material of coloured glass or to the art and craft of working with it. Throughout its thousand-year history the term stained glass was applied almost exclusively to the windows of churches, cathedrals and other significant buildings. Stained glass of the Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon. Built between 1872 and 1896. De techniek van glas in lood is al zeer oud. Stukken gekleurd of gebrandschilderd glas worden naar het patroon van de gewenste voorstelling gesneden, die op de punten waar zij elkaar kruisen aan elkaar worden gesoldeerd. Om het raam waterdicht te maken wordt tussen de loodlijst en het glas een kit aangebracht. Aangezien gewone loodlijsten niet voor veel stevigheid zorgen, zijn vaak enkele doorgaande loodlijsten voorzien van een stalen kern.
Lyon in the Evening
Made by Stuck in Customs
Hiking to the top of this beast with my camera and tripod was a lot tougher than it looked! I saw this area from the train as I came into Lyon, and I was bound and determined to get to the top before dark. As I began the switchbacks, the darkness was falling, so I had to switch my iPod over to some upbeat music to drive me to the top in time. As soon as I got up there, the ferris wheel lit up and the city came alive with light. Like a marine with his gun, I assembled the tripod, ran through my settings on the camera, and fired away. Trey's Tip: When cropping, don't be afraid to chop off a lot of the top and bottom to give the final work a cinematic feel. from the blog at www.stuckincustoms.com
The darkside of Lyon
Made by B℮n
The Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a basilica in Lyon. Built between 1872 and 1896, its unusual design draws from a variety of architectural influences. It features fine mosaics, superb stained glass, and a crypt of Saint-Joseph. Lyon is a city in east central France. It is the third largest French city. Photo of the main entry to the basilica, protected by a lion. De basiliek Nôtre Dame de Fourvière in Lyon is gebouwd tussen 1872 and 1896. Lyon is een stad in het oosten van Frankrijk, gelegen op de plaats waar de rivieren de Rhône en de Saône samenvloeien. Lyon is de derde grootste stad van Frankrijk.
in Just-spring, don't trust the balloonman
Made by .sashi
in Just- spring when the world is mud- luscious the little lame balloonman whistles far and wee and eddieandbill come running from marbles and piracies and it's spring when the world is puddle-wonderful the queer old balloonman whistles far and wee and bettyanddisbel come dancing from hop-scotch and jump-rope and it's spring and the goat-footed balloonMan whistles far and wee --------------------------------------------------------------------------- e.e. cummings from Tulips and Chimneys, 1923 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
we live as we dream... alone.
Made by looking4poetry
I'll always remember this shot of my own personal Santa ;-). The feeling I had when I pressed the shutter, hoping that the exposure lens was fast enough to avoid hand-shaking blur... I knew deep inside me the shot would be extraordinary ! The wind was amazingly strong, my dad was leading the walk a bit far away from us, I was awaiting for my mother & a friend who was not used to such weather conditions and snowy landscapes... That was just awesome. :-)) this was shot on Christmas 2004, with a film camera :-). the (sad) quotation is from Joseph Conrad
Student demonstration, The street victory, Lyon, France.
Made by xavier .
During the 1994 student demonstration in lyon. the french government of Balladur decidided to vote a form of working contract that depreciate the studies.The first demonstrations against this law exprimed in a violent form the right of working for everyone. In a very rare case , the student demonstration could change the governement decision. multitudes.samizdat.net/25-Mars-1994-une-journee
" Les Sapins... "
Made by jeanmical
Ils vivent. Dans la brume et la neige et le givre, Sous l'assaut coutumier des orageux hivers, Leurs veines sourdement animent leurs bras verts, Et suscitent en eux cette gloire de vivre Dont le charme puissant exalte l'univers. Anatole France . Musique : L ' Hiver - Antonio Vivaldi. . Sur les pentes du Charmant Som (1867m) - Chartreuse - Isère - France .
Bistrot de Lyon
Made by Stuck in Customs
I went out to dinner with a bunch of cool Russians after the conference on Tuesday. We went down one of the most popular streets in Lyon to have some seafood. Afterwards, the founder of this other company and I went out to shoot photos.. I think we walked the streets for about 3 hours until 2 AM. It was a big mistake since my flight left early the next morning! Although, it is better than going out drinking with the Russians...
Vexed
Made by .sashi
I don't know that she was really vexed, it lasted less than 20 seconds, but there it was, that look. That look that I love so much, because I it says I am not agree in her best Frenglish. This was edited using Marina's mellow maitai raw conversion settings. Learn more about them in the Underground group (this photo is posted there) or at Red Heart Photography.
~~ Falls#04 ~~
Made by Julien Ratel ( In Iceland )
A new serie of shots taken in a river next to my city. few shots in the forest with a long exposure (more than 1 min) and a Neutral grey filter (ND8). the place is les cuves de Sassenage near Grenoble. This is the last shot of this serie, thanks for all your beautiful comments!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Discover My whole photostream on darckr
Summer holidays in Annecy
Made by jackfre2
Best to be viewed in large size format Everybody has a summer holiday doin' things they always wanted to, So we're going on a summer holiday to make our dreams come true for me and you. We're all going on a summer holiday, no more working for a week or two. Fun and laughter on our summer holiday, no more worries for me or you, For a week or two (Cliff Richard)
A taste for truth at any cost is a passion which spares nothing. (Quote by Albert Camus)
Made by Sash´s Kitchen-Studio Photography
much better this was seen in Annecy a beautiful village in the french alps go there and enjoy ,.-))) have all a wonderful sunday I am a little bit better, but today the sun is missing so another day in bed listen to this awesome Peter Gabriel www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoPRPXzac5o&feature=related
FêTeS°Du°LaC°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°aNNeCY
Made by Sash´s Kitchen-Studio Photography
amazing firework in annecy my friends go there,.-) one and a half hours fireworks, lights and sound. www.annecy.fr/index.php?id=551 have a great day my friends ,.-) enjoy some german wunderkind barbara morgenstern www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDUicXR9iRQ&feature=related
~~ Rocky houses ~~
Made by Julien Ratel ( In Iceland )
Pont-en-Royans: This is a city near Grenoble where all the buildings are build on high on cliffs at the end of the bourne canyon. this day, the sky was amazing and water calm, all for stunning reflections!! have a good week my friends!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Discover My whole photostream on darckr
~~ Falls#03 ~~
Made by Julien Ratel ( In Iceland )
A new serie of shots taken in a river next to my city. few shots in the forest with a long exposure (more than 1 min) and a Neutral grey filter (ND8). the place is les cuves de Sassenage near Grenoble. Have a good week all flickr friends!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Discover My whole photostream on darckr
~~ B&W Myself ~~
Made by Julien Ratel ( In Iceland )
A self-portrait for this Sunday!! I don't take a lot of shots of myself but sometimes with no ideas, the self-portrait is the perfect idea!! And this is the first shot I have take with my new lens, the 50mm f1.8 (very incredible for portrait and bokeh, I love it!!) Explore My whole photostream on darckr
~~ Elevated city reflections#2 ~~
Made by Julien Ratel ( In Iceland )
this is a city near Grenoble where all the buildings are build on high on cliffs at the end of the bourne canyon. this day, the sky was amazing and water calm, all for stunning reflections!! have a good week my friends!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Discover My whole photostream on darckr
Nearest places of interest:
| The Noviciat Abbey Church of Saint-Antoine Grande Sure Commune de Lans-en-Vercors | Bourget Lake Chambéry Aéroport international de Lyon-St-Exupéry Aéroport de Lyon Saint-Exupéry |
