The Sun Sets on Château de Chillon

It's raining here... interesting :)

rays of sunlight coming through the clouds. fantastic!

Que foto perfeita...
Linda de mais!!!!

This is what makes it such a beautiful picture: the composition. Awesomeness!

I've been to this castle and it's wonderfully preserved, inside and out. This is a beautiful picture of it. Nice work!

I like sunlight coming out of clouds

Nice waves

so beautiful...looks like something out of a story

Makes a great desktop photo!

Brilliancy.

beautiful

a new note is here!

Dark reflections.. Nice!!

great

Love the colour here.

The Sun Sets on Château de Chillon by Pear Biter.

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woodmanlroc says:

Amazing shot .......

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mjp3000 says:

It's like something out of a fairy tale. This is a stunning shot! The colors and shafts of light are wonderful.
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Jeanie's Pics says:

beautiful!
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storyseeds says:

fairy tale indeed, it really is magical, what a moment to have caught!!!
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blogmulo says:

When is the dragon going to appear? :-)
Congratulations!
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This is excellent! Beautiful shot.
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psweeney03 says:

nicely done.
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Paul Pagano says:

Gorgeous....
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Windydear says:

Fantastic capture!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Yep, fairy tale stuff. The light on the water in the forground and the sunrays are icing on a magnificent cake. Outstanding photograph - Faved!

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jessplayen says:

Wow! this is excellent.
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innusa says:

Top shot!!
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SarahMidg says:

beautiful capture! I love the movement in the water
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Devin Kho says:

Such an amazing shot. Looks like a scene in Harry Potter. Well done.
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PhotoToasty says:

Awesome!

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Valpopando says:

georgeous view !! fantastic like HDR picture !!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Sami T says:

Amazing!
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low_glider says:

Great shot!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

T1855 says:

Glorious!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

More Altitude says:

That's a wicked piece of artwork right there. Gorgeous location- but you've managed a really unique twist on an oft-photo'd landmark. Nice processing, the colours in the water, the beams of light , the even exposure across the shot- really dramatic and really fun. Well done!

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Natasha L [a bit busy] says:

wowwwwww!!! Great shot!! I love it!!
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Ms Ladyred says:

Fantastic beauty!
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mcdphoto says:

Exellent !!!
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Sandmania says:

A stunning shot...WOW...the colours, sunrays, everything..just stunning.

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. SantiMB . (inspiring) says:

Superb composition!

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PadburyPhoto says:

Stunning image

This is far and away the best!

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alebedenko says:

Great shot! Congratulations!

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mm.adrenalina says:

Well done!!! Bravo!!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

nailbender says:

Amazing work!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

pamramsey says:

Wow, guess the water has risen over the years. Hopefully they can keep it from flooding.
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ranko rajovic says:

Excellent. Dramatic. Poetic

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sarah b says:

This is a brilliant shot, I love the way the shafts of light are coming through the clouds and the movement on the surface of the water...excellent!
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Barb46 says:

Awesome image- just gorgeous!!!
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Mefanol says:

I love the blue on the water!!

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wow this is so stunning

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duskie78 says:

What a gorgeous shot!!!! Awesome!

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wonderful composition, colors & treatment....well done !!!
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José X says:

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Edgar González says:

Beautiful!!! Just Awesome!!!
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Street_Spirit says:

Dreamy

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Robbie G1 says:

Has this had a 'WOW' yet?

WOW!

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Steel Steve (part timer) says:

This is a quality piece of work, the sky the sea, the composition. Fantastic

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Dan & Lory (anglia24) says:

The water is quite superb!!!

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Marjolein K. says:

I love the sunrays!

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abhijeetv says:

Stunning shot!! Brilliant composition!

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innoxiuss says:

Beautiful Beautiful
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mgratzer says:

Genius shot. I'm totally flashed.

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victor_nuno says:

Beatiful HDR!!! As it is, it looks more like it is a sunlight storm!

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natalia martinez says:

una toma fantastica,tanto en procesado como en composicion,ahora tambien tengo que decir que el sitio es de fabula
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·fil· says:

Just beautiful.
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vratsab says:

Wow! This is georgeous! Thanks!
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phoenix_photography says:

Stunning

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Pamela B says:

This is an Amazing Shot!!
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girlmonkey says:

Truly remarkable.
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elliotjameslove [deleted] says:

this is so wondeful
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Capture2007 says:

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mediatoaster says:

stunning
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Daiane Santos says:

this image is wonderful!!!UAU!!!
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TheRedDragon says:

Great Shot
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johann Smari says:

wow..........great

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mike.irwin says:

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Jason's Travel Photography says:

Incredible photo!!
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Slowtypist says:

What more can be said? Great work!

I saw this in The EYE
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.: sandman says:

Instant fave. This is magical.

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EugeniusD80 says:

Faved!! Amazing capture!

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inanutshell says:

super stunning!

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Y. Peter Li says:

Wonderful shot!
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miadolphins013 says:

Wonderful picture. Great color and contrast

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Jerri Johnson (AWAY) says:

THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE COMPOSITION! Please consider posting this on an invite-only pool dedicated to MAGICAL imagery. This photo is pure magic!
This capture is truly Magical

Show its magic to us!
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ScarletFaerie says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Wonder*, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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C.Bry@nt says:

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silviaON says:

wow - fantastic !!
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ËÇHØÊS says:

Simply wonderful!
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Steffiz says:

NIceeee
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suesue2 says:

This is so beautiful !

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pasma says:

wonderful!!

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mik5156 says:

Stunning.

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Great shot!
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Beautiful

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