One Day in Switzerland
Aug 5, 2015 21:24:12 #
We were fortunate to have a spectacular morning and a very good afternoon on the first day that my wife and I were in Switzerland. Early in the morning we took the train to the Jungfrau Joch (You can google "top of Europe") The train goes through the north face of the Eiger and Mönch mountains in a tunnel. Then it stops at the Jock (saddle)between the Mönch and the Jungfrau. From here you have a spectacular view; but you can also go out onto the glacier and hike around a bit. In the afternoon we hiked the Panoramaweg which gives you wonderful views from the Wetterhorn to the Jungfrau. It was quite spectacular. I'll post more picture from the trip as they get processed. I've been travelling since four am so this is all I got done today. Comments, of course, are always welcome. The most famous group of mountains in this region are the Eiger (ogre) Mönch (monk) and the Jungfrau (virgin) The Mönch is placed between the Eiger and the Jungfrau so that her honor will be kept in tact.
no. 1 Aletschgletscher black and white
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no. 2 hiking on the glacier
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Eiger (Ogre) and Mönch (monk)
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no. 4 Jungfrau detail
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no. 5 Happy Swiss cows with Schreckhorn in background
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no. 6 Schreckhorn tele lens
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no. 7 Silberhorn with glacier
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no. 8 Grindelwald Panorama from the Panoramaweg
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Aug 5, 2015 21:42:52 #
Aug 5, 2015 21:49:58 #
FrodoBaggins wrote:
Excellent set!
Thank you. I had trouble with one of the panos I made. I resized it and added it to the set. It includes the Eiger Mönch and Jungfrau in one view.
Aug 5, 2015 21:52:16 #
ebrunner wrote:
We were fortunate to have a spectacular morning an... (show quote)
Brings back memories. My wife is Swiss, born in Bern, the capital. We've traveled extensively in Switzerland and especially the high mountains where you were. Her parents presently live in Spitz, looking out over the Lake of Tune, with views to the Eiger, Monch, and the Jungfrau. One of my favorite places is Zermatt where you can see the Matterhorn. We've hiked down from Gornagrat to Zermatt many times and the beauty of the country never ends. Thank you for your pictures. Looking forward to more.
Aug 5, 2015 21:54:38 #
ebrunner wrote:
Thank you. I had trouble with one of the panos I made. I resized it and added it to the set. It includes the Eiger Mönch and Jungfrau in one view.
Glad you added that one... It too is a great pano!
Aug 6, 2015 00:06:40 #
Aug 6, 2015 00:44:02 #
All excellent captures with beautiful scenery Erich, very good work. :thumbup: :D
Aug 6, 2015 03:11:04 #
stumbo wrote:
Brings back memories. My wife is Swiss, born in Be... (show quote)
We drove right past the Thunerrsee. I remember the old road; but now it is an Autobahn. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
Aug 6, 2015 03:12:10 #
datsmar wrote:
beautiful set.
dave
dave
Thanks for taking a look. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
Aug 6, 2015 03:13:21 #
Sylvias wrote:
All excellent captures with beautiful scenery Erich, very good work. :thumbup: :D
I was trying to make them not look like your typical vacation snapshot. With some I might have succeeded. Thanks for taking a look and your positive comment.
Aug 6, 2015 03:46:11 #
Super set eb, the alps never fail to fill you with awe, and you've captured that perfectly,
Geoff
Geoff
ebrunner wrote:
We were fortunate to have a spectacular morning an... (show quote)
Aug 6, 2015 04:20:34 #
Interesting series of photographs all very taken.
The Jungfrau is the last one on my to do Swiss railways.
Thank you for a most interesting post.
Look forward to your other photographs.
The Jungfrau is the last one on my to do Swiss railways.
Thank you for a most interesting post.
Look forward to your other photographs.
Aug 6, 2015 04:21:40 #
GWR100 wrote:
Super set eb, the alps never fail to fill you with awe, and you've captured that perfectly,
Geoff
Geoff
So glad yo enjoyed the photos. Was a great trip Thanks for taking a look and your positive comments.
Aug 6, 2015 04:25:08 #
Leicaflex wrote:
Interesting series of photographs all very taken.
The Jungfrau is the last one on my to do Swiss railways.
Thank you for a most interesting post.
Look forward to your other photographs.
The Jungfrau is the last one on my to do Swiss railways.
Thank you for a most interesting post.
Look forward to your other photographs.
We bought the "VIP" 3 day pass. It included unlimited use of the cog railrays from Interlaken to Grindelwald and also included Wengen, Mürren, Lauterbrunnen, and Kleine Scheidegg. Plus you got a one time only trip to the Jungfraujoch. Amazing. Thanks for taking a look.
Aug 6, 2015 05:45:44 #
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