Pristine Valley
by Rob Hemphill
Title
Pristine Valley
Artist
Rob Hemphill
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
After a heavy snowfall, I hiked a few miles out of the ski town of Morzine in France and up into the valleys. While walking away from the roads and up into the slopes, I came across this idyllic view. The area was so pristine and there were no people, or even footprints around.
Morzine is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France. It is a popular ski resort in the French Alps near the border with Switzerland.
This location is a few miles away from the French ski resort of Morzine. After an extremely heavy snowfall, the branches could barely take the weight. Away from the ski crowds the area was quiet and very peaceful apart from the noise of dropping lumps of snow.
A traditional market town in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, Morzine is dominated by chalets spread across a river gorge, bordered by partially wooded slopes allowing skiing in poor weather conditions.
Situated at an altitude of 1000 m, it is one of the most northerly of the French Alpine resorts, and weatherwise benefits from the Mont Blanc microclimate. The locality enjoys panoramic mountain views and modern ski facilities, as well as hotels and restaurants in the town itself. The ski resort of Avoriaz is located on the territory of the commune.
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Featured in the following FAA Groups:
“ABC Group” 07/28/2022
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"Your Very Best Photography" 08/30/2020
"Winter Wonderland" 08/28/2020
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"The Top 50 Features" 08/26/2020
"Fine Art America Professionals" 08/26/2020
"Your Story of Art" 08/25/2020
"Monthly Theme and Artist Promotion Group" 08/25/2020
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August 25th, 2020
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