Picture of the Day - June 7, 2009

"Olten, Switzerland at night"

Photo courtesy of Michel Mayerle.              (Click on the photo for a larger view) One of the things I enjoy most about publishing the "Picture of the Day" is getting to share views of the many little "corners" of our world with folks who, like myself, would never get to see them were it not for the magic of photography. Take today's picture for example... Before this photograph was brought to my attention I didn't know that the town of Olten, Switzerland even existed. But thanks to photographer Michel Mayerle, you and I not only know of its existence, but we also know that it is a very beautiful place indeed. Thanks to the tireless efforts and generosity of people like Mr. Mayerle, we can travel the world without ever leaving our own little corner of it! Here are the camera and settings used to capture today's picture: Camera: Nikon D700 Focal length: 36mm Shutter speed: 3 seconds Aperture: f/8 ISO: 200   Visitor Comments... Name: Tony Johnson Town: Gaithersburg, MD Mr. Rouse, I have been visiting this website for years, and I come primarily to see pictures just like this one. This is one of the few sites on the web that routinely shares with its visitors photographs of places we have never heard of, yet are strikingly beautiful nonetheless. I can find tons of pictures of Paris, Rome and New York any time I want. To see the "real world" I visit TodaysPhoto.org on a daily basis. Thanks so much for all you do.     Name: Andrea Dixon Town: Casper, Wyoming Lovely picture today. The exposure is right on the money and the colors in the sky are amazing.     Name: Robert Schwarztrauber Town: Buffalo, NY I think we're all grateful to you Rick for taking us on a special trip around the world with photographs like this one from Michel Mayerle. That is an incredible photograph of Olten, Switzerland at night. The brilliant colors, the starbursts of light, the reflections, perfect focus and composition. I'd rank this one of the best photos I've ever seen on this site. Thanks to you both for the opportunity to view such beauty.     Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA I certainly have to agree with the comments already made so far about this photo. This is easily one of the finest photos I have seen on this site!! Mr. Mayerle, you simply did an outstanding job on this one. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. And Rick, I also have to say thanks again for making such a great site available so that we can all enjoy such beautiful photography!!   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"