Then came Silence ...

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted July 14, 2010278 views12 comments

A "classic " effect, I admitt, ... with this maelstrom of stars ... with 30 Minutes exposure .

But this far 'glow' and the cross leaning towards the eye of the storm inspired me . we can also notice the milky way .

Chalets de Sales . Sixt . Haute savoie . France .

© Alexandre Deschaumes 2010

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on July 14, 2010 at 6:57 PM

Stunning image. Looking strait into the heavens one might believe, and the cross is no doubt a powerful addition to the story. I'd like to move this to the Man and Nature gallery though, due to the cross. I wouldn't suspect it is a natural feature and it has great significance here. Awesome image as usual!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 14, 2010 at 9:35 PM

The cross makes the image for me. Stunning shot.

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Comment posted by Daniel Cartamil on July 14, 2010 at 11:12 PM

Is that a cross or a telephone pole? Either way, I love the range of light and color throughout, and of course the Star trails.

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Comment posted by Alexandre Deschaum on July 15, 2010 at 3:13 AM

Thank you very much ;
this is an old wooden cross

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Comment posted by David Edwards on July 15, 2010 at 6:07 AM

A beautiful image, Alexandre. The cross is highlighted well silhouetted against the lighter sky and the star trails are wonderful. The blur of color is also quite beautiful in the night sky. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on July 15, 2010 at 1:55 PM

I wouldn't call this classic Alex, rather a unique creation with that bright yellow light and the silhouetted cross!

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Comment posted by Sean Bagshaw on July 16, 2010 at 11:16 AM

Excellent!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on July 16, 2010 at 1:34 PM

Absolutely beautiful Alexandre - very inspirational.

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Comment posted by Cliff Dodge on July 16, 2010 at 3:57 PM

Beautifully done.

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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on July 17, 2010 at 1:12 PM

Very powerful image Alexandre. I'm betting you could sell something like this to one of those religious bands that seems to be coming so popular mainstream these days. Has that feel to it. Nice photo for sure.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on July 18, 2010 at 2:58 PM

Full of mystery, beauty and wonder.

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Comment posted by Michael Dreese on July 21, 2010 at 7:27 PM

Inspiring! I can't stop looking at this image.

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