Sun Rise&Set

Morning at the Taj

When I arrived the day before at Agra, I immediately went near Mehtab Bagh, a garden with a nice view behind the Taj on the other side of the Yamuna river. I was so disappointed to discover scaffolding on the North East minaret. The winter “fog” was also really present, and at 10am, due to sunlights, the Taj was only a grey shadow from the other side of the river, only 100m from there. Ouch, no good news. I tried to convince me that tomorrow would be better, but disappointment was huge. I woke up at 5.30am the next day, to be one of the first to enter the site at sunrise, ticket already bought online before leaving. A couple of minutes past 6, the queue was already 20 meters long, ouch. Finally, the East door opened around 7.00, 15 minutes of adrenaline, discovering the impressive monument and trying to find out framing with no people. Only a few seconds on each spot, then "strategic" move to another one. Even if I deeply checked before coming every potential spot, once inside, this is definitely different. The site was crowded, but most of people went directly inside the mausoleum after the garden and the usual shots with water reflection. Then the mosque area (West) was quite clear, and i had 5 minutes in a foggy atmosphere to take pictures while the sun rising — Canon EOS 5D Mark III + EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @16mm, f/9, 1/60, iso 400 Follow me on: 500px · Facebook

Summer time

End of the day over the beach of Flic en Flac, Mauritius --- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @18mm, f/6.3, 3.2s, ISO400

End of the day at Valensole

Sunset over lavender field, Provence, France. I finally choose this spot to finish my 2017 lavender trip. I search for it last year with no success, then I had to take my revenge this year. I was alone from the golden hour to the night to enjoy all perpective of this amazing place. The sun, the smell, the view, the heat, the noise of the bees.... --- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @20mm, f/9, 1/15, ISO200 (Blending from 4 raws)

The Sound

First sundays over the Milford Sound, New Zealand, the day after finishing the famous 4 days hike, the Milford track. Such a weather in this place is absolutely not common, as it rains approximatively 7 meters a year at Milford Sound, one of the wettest places on earth. I woke up just before the sunrise, and immediately looked at the sky through the window, even if the forecast was, as usual, rain. Eyes still half-closed, I thought it was totally overcast, as the sky seemed like all grey. After a shower to wake me up, I finally realized that the sky was actually all blue without any cloud. I got dressed in a few seconds, and ten minutes later, I was on the shore, tripod in place to start shooting the first rays over the sound. 2 hours later, the rain was back, but I left the place happy, I got what I was looking for. --- Canon EOS 5D Mark III + EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @17mm, f/11, iso 50, 1/6 Manual blending from 5 raws Follow me on: 500px · Facebook Do not hesitate to comment, it's my pleasure to read each of them, but please avoid flashy icons and pre-formatted comment. Thanks !

Sunrise over Mafate

One of the best sunrise spots on the Reunion Island, the incredible cirque of Mafate from the Maido. On our third day at Reunion Island, we had to wake up very early, around 4 o'clock, to reach the summit for the sunrise (a 1 hour drive from Saint Paul). We almost missed the moment, as it is nearly impossible to overtake any car in the tiny mountain road which head to the Maido... An amazing place to have breakfast before hiking to the Grand Bénare ! --- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @16mm, f/10, 1/10s, ISO 100

A morning at Chenonceau

First sunrays over the famous castle of Chenonceau in France, spanning the river Cher (and not the Loire !). This is probably one of the most beautiful castle in France, due to its uncommon situation, and also a witness of french history. I arrived the evening before to scout the place and its surrounding. Hopefully, access to this part of the river is free, and you can easily enjoy amazing view from the castle. I was trying telephoto pictures at 500mm a few hundred meters from the castle when I saw a hot air ballon taking off nearby. I just ran as fast as I could to get closer to the castle, swap the lense in a few seconds, no time to use the tripod. I just has time to get a few shots before the ballon disappeared. Timing is everything ! --- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @27mm, f/5.6, ISO400, 1/500 #Chenonceau #Chateau #Castle #Sunrise #France #Photography #AirBaloon z

Sunrise at Moraine Lake

This is a place I ever wanted to go. When you think about Canada or rockies, this is what we all have in mind: Turquoise lake, pine, snowy summit, rocks, ice... Just google "Canada" and a picture of Moraine Lake should appears in the very first results. This shot has been taken at the first sunrise after the road reopened. I expected to be among a lot of photographers, but I was finally the only one to enjoy this amazing moment, when the first lights of the sun hit the summits of the peaks around the lake. --- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @17mm, f/10, ISO 50, 0,4s + Lee graduated neutral filter

Sunrise over lavenders

Woke up at 5am after a (too) short night to reach this quite famous sunrise spot a few kilometres east from Valensole. I arrived just on time. Two photographers were already there. We had a few minutes to meet and discuss before the rise and this amazing scenery. --- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @20mm, f/8, 1/80, ISO800 Manual blending from 3 raws + a single f/22 exposure for sunrays

Rum at sunset

During an overnight trip in the Wadi Rum desert in the south of Jordan, our bedouin guide bring us on the best spot he knows, far away from anything, to enjoy the sunset while he was starting up a fire to prepare the tea. --- Canon EOS 5D Mark III + EF17-40mm f/4L USM @17mm, f/9, 1/80, ISO 200

Easter Island Sunset

Last evening before leaving this really magic place (an unforgettable memory), a nice sunset over the Moais of Hanga Roa and the Pacific. Canon 550D + EF 24/105 f/4 @ 24mm, f/10, iso100

Roof of Africa

Sunrise from the roof of Africa, the mount Kilimanjaro (Uhuru peak), after climbing all night long, the only way to deserve this awesome moment. Uhuru Peak is the highest summit of the Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters above sea level. Canon EOS 5D Mark III + EF17-40mm f/4L USM @20mm, f/5.6, 1/80, iso 400 Follow me on: 500px · Facebook Do not hesitate to comment, it's my pleasure to read each of them, but please avoid flashy icons and pre-formatted comment. Thanks !

The Water Palace

Jal Mahal, meaning basically the water Palace, located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, was the main reason to come in Jaipur, capital of the Rajasthan. Even if there is a lot of more beautiful places in and around Jaipur, I found that place incredibly photogenic, specially at sunrise. I woke up around 05.30, used TPE to find the right location, and when I arrived, the place was still quite et peaceful, contrasting with the usual noisy mess at daytime. The light was just perfect thanks to a slightly foggy ambiance that morning. Unfortunately, the place is also reflecting one of India's biggest trouble. Face A is amazing, but face B is very different. Edges of lake are used as garbage dump, and I was literally surrounded by rats while taking my pictures in the middle of rubbish. This is hard with our occidental culture to admit that incredible heritage is not better preserved, but this is unfortunately far from people daily life concerns over there. Indian contrast, and mixed feelings while shooting. --- Canon EOS 5D Mark III + EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM @32mm, f/8, 1/8 iso50

Golden rays

Sunrise thought the forest down the Villarrica, one of Chile's most active volcanoes, a few minutes after starting to climb. Snowboard fixed to my backpack, ready for a 5 hours climb till the crater and his smokes. After saying a few minutes at the summit (due to toxical smokes), time to climb down in snowboard, one of the coolest memories in my life. Canon EOS 550D + EF24-105 f/4L IS USM @84mm, f/7.1, iso100, 1/320 500px version: 500px.com/photo/18459559 Follow me on: 500px · Facebook Do not hesitate to comment, it's my pleasure to read each of them, but please avoid flashy icons and pre-formatted comment. Thanks !

Brittany sunset

Sunset over the island of "Du Guesclin", near Cancale, France. This island was used as military outpost against England on the 18th century, by german army during WWII, and owned by the french singer Leo Ferré in the sixties. 3 raws (-1/+1IL) Canon EOS 60D + 10/22mm @ 10mm, f/13, 1/25s, iso 100 Follow me on: 500px · Facebook Do not hesitate to comment, it's my pleasure to read each of them, but please avoid flashy icons and pre-formatted comment. Thanks !

Last whisper before sleeping

Golden Hour

First Day in Mont Tremblant National Park, QC. In Canada, even the sky knows how to take care about his visitors Canon EOS60D + 10/22 @ 10mm, f/8, iso100, 1/100s Follow me on: 500px · Facebook Do not hesitate to comment, it's my pleasure to read each of them, but please avoid flashy icons and pre-formatted comment. Thanks !

Sun is rising

Sunset in La Mauricie National PArk, QC, Canada -- Canon EOS 60D + EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM @12mm, f/11, ISO100, 4s DRI from 3 raws (2s, 4s & 8s) Follow me on: 500px · Facebook Do not hesitate to comment, it's my pleasure to read each of them, but please avoid flashy icons and pre-formatted comment. Thanks !

Last light

Sunset in la Mauricie National Park, QC, Canada. DRI from 3 raws Canon EOS 60D + EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM @10mm, f/11, ISO 100, 0,4s Follow me on: 500px · Facebook Do not hesitate to comment, it's my pleasure to read each of them, but please avoid flashy icons and pre-formatted comment. Thanks !

Financial Sunset

2 days before leaving, finally get my sunset over Manhattan from Brooklyn. I was walking on the 12th Avenue 20 minutes before when I notice a potential gorgeous sunset, then I had to cross Manhattan in a few minutes, not enough time to get my UWA, nor think about the compo (very crowded, we were a lot with the same idea, surprising...), but finally happy with the proceceeded result Exposure fusion from 5 raws (-1/+1IL) Canon EOS 60D + 24/105 f4 IS @ 24mm, f6.3 Follow me on: 500px · Facebook Do not hesitate to comment, it's my pleasure to read each of them, but please avoid flashy icons and pre-formatted comment. Thanks !

Rising Tide

On a beach at the bottom of the cliffs of "La pointe du Grouin" in Cancale, visible and accessible only when the tide is out. Infos: Canon EOS 5D Mark III + EF 17/40 f/4 L @ 29mm, f/10, 1/5 ISO with ND2 Grad Filter + ND8 Follow me on: 500px · Facebook Do not hesitate to comment, it's my pleasure to read each of them, but please avoid flashy icons and pre-formatted comment. Thanks !

Good Morning Africa

During a night in a camp site located very close to Manyara Lake National Park in Tanzania, an amazing point of view over the park and the rift Valley a few minutes before the sunrise, with amazing pastel tones in the sky. Alone to enjoy this moment, a really nice feeling of freedom. Info: Canon 5D Mark III + EF17/40 F/4 L @ 36mm, f/8, 1s, iso200

Maasai at work

A small Maasai Village near Tarangire National Park in Tanzania at sunset, as hundreds others in this region, living in self-sufficiency and traditional lifestyle, a contrast with high voltage lines crossing their land Canon EOS 5D Mark III + EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @400mm, ISO3200, f/7.1, 1/125 500px version: 500px.com/photo/20217391 Follow me on: 500px · Facebook Do not hesitate to comment, it's my pleasure to read each of them, but please avoid flashy icons and pre-formatted comment. Thanks !

Kilimanjaro slopes

Last camp site on Kilimanjaro slopes at 3700m. The day before, we were at Uhuru peak, highest summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro at 5895m, so we deserve to get some rest and waking up with this amazing view Canon 5D Mark III + EF 17-40 f/4L @17mm, 1/200, f/8, iso 800 Do not hesitate to comment, but please avoid flashy icons and pre-formatted comment. Thanks !