Lac aux Dames is located in the valley of the Giffre River near Samoëns in Haute-Savoie. Surrounded by the mountains, it is a beautiful place. The two lakes are connected, in one you can fish, at the other there is a beach and you can swim and paddle. At night it is empty and the sunset is always different and often special.
On the evening when I took this photo, sight clouds were forming after a long hot summer day. The cumulonimbus clouds were lit from below during the sunset, making the sky look like a soft blanket. The reflection on the water made it a complete picture. Because the water was virtually ripple-free that evening, you can even see the details of the pine trees reflected in the water.
I have had this photo as my desktop background on my laptop for quite some time now. I'm sure it will also look wonderful on your wall.
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