Blois at Sunset – Urban Silhouettes and Autumn Reflections
When the city becomes shadow and light. Blois reveals itself in fading daylight, where golden reflections dance on the Loire and urban silhouettes cut into the autumn sky. A cityscape transformed into a natural painting.
Urban Landscape Photography in Autumn
At blue hour, the city of Blois stands out in silhouette against a sky of orange and blue gradients. The outlines of Saint-Louis Cathedral, old rooftops, and church towers define the horizon, while the city lights gradually begin to shine.
The Loire softly reflects the glowing points of the Jacques-Gabriel Bridge and the quays, forming a vibrant line of light across the water’s surface. These animated reflections contrast with the calm stillness of the scene. The light fades, but the city slowly awakens in the shadows.
The shot was taken in autumn, at a time when daylight quickly diminishes, yet the sky still holds onto warm colors. These tones, combined with the gentle flow of the river and the delicate architecture silhouetted against the horizon, give the scene a near-painterly quality.
A simple, silent photograph, aiming to capture the balance between natural and urban light, between human presence and the landscape’s quiet strength.
To learn more about the heritage of the city, visit the official Blois-Chambord Tourist Office website.
About the author: Sebastien Desnoulez is a photographer of urban landscapes and natural atmospheres. He focuses on capturing transitional moments between day and night, when light reaches a balance and places reveal their silent poetry.
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