Floating Fortress

September 17, 2010

Lake Geneva and stone village castle - Yvoire, Haute-Savoie, France - Daily Travel Photos
(Yvoire, Haute-Savoie, France)
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Yvoire's lakeside castle holds a commanding view over Lake Geneva.

As of lately, I've had a hard time choosing between horizontal and vertical versions of similar photos. I tend to error towards the side of portrait orientation but I've included the landscape version below in order for you to decide.

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Landscape view of Yvoire's lakeside castle on Lake Geneva - Yvoire, Haute-Savoie, France - Daily Travel Photos
(Yvoire, Haute-Savoie, France)
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An ancient castle at Yvoire floats in Lake Geneva.

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