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A winter day in Valserine forest.
France - Haut Jura Natural Park.

I had to walk a long time in the deep fresh snow to come to the heart of the forest. After all these years spent in Provence, i forgot how difficult and fun it could be. My tripod helped me more than once and not only to make images :)

TECH NOTES :

Nikon D200
Sigma 28-70 EX
Hand held

OTHER IMAGES :

You can find a little more witer scenes from France in my recent gallery dedicated to snow images.

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At the end of 2011, i spent a few days in Valserine valley (France - Haut Jura Natural Park) under some huge snow falls.

I was staying in the left side of the valley and so i was in Ain department. These coniferous trees were standing in their white outfits on the other side of the valley and were so in Jura department.
By the way, they are emblematic of this area.

TECH NOTES :

Nikon D200
Sigma 70-300
Manfrotto tripod
Remote shutter release and mirror lockup

OTHER IMAGES :

I've uploaded yesterday 24 images taken during these days, you can see them from this link.

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First snow on the rural landscape in Haute Savoie department.
Three weeks later than in 2010, the first snows came here during the last week end.
Not huge snowfalls but enough to paint most of the landscape in white.
This image is from monday, i had no other correct photographic opportunities since these days. The rain came back and i couldn't left my office to go to the mountains because the end of year is filled with administratives obligations and clients relationships. So i spent most of the week on the phone and behind the computers.

TECH NOTES :

Nikon D200
Sigma 70-300
Manfrotto tripod
Remote shutter release

OTHER IMAGES :

You can click here to find all my blog posts about this area or check my large gallery dedicated to Haute Savoie department.

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Barbennaz waterfall is on the Fornant river which runs just under my home.
After some weeks of really bad weather i went there for a little visit during the last weekend.

TECH NOTES :

Nikon D200
Sigma 17-35 EX
0.6 soft GND filter
Manfrotto tripod
Remote shutter release
Rubber boots

OTHER IMAGES :

You can see blog posts and other images about this waterfall with this link.
You can also check my waterfalls, rivers and streams for more images of running water.

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Another autumn photo of the Chéran river running through Massif des Bauges Natural Park in France.
I'm now waiting for the cold to return there expecting some nice ice formations in winter.

I've two versions of this image, this first one done with a Hoya ND 400 filter and another one done about one hour later without any filter.
I think this one is my favourite.

TECH NOTES :

Nikon D200
Sigma 28-70 EX
Hoya ND 400 filter
Manfrotto tripod
Remote shutter release

OTHER IMAGES :

You can click here to find all my blog posts about this area or check my large gallery dedicated to Haute Savoie department.