We start our hike from l’EriĂ© and we climb to the summit of the Grand Chavalard (2899 m). We met some alpine Ibex and this view on the valley of Rhone. Shot above Fully, Valais, Switzerland.
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Sometimes you have a strange feeling when you visit a place. You feel that the place is unique and you want to share it with your friends and relatives. It’s not only this picture that I want to share, I would like to share the entire place. So, If you have a week or two days to spend somewhere, go into this place, hike around, I’m sure you’ll love it and please get back to me to say how much you liked it. Shot in Gran Paradiso National Park, near Aosta, Italy.
We went on the top of one my favorite spot to have a outdoor dinner. During the meal the rain began. When we turned back we saw this rain clouds coming directly on us. We decided to climb down the mountain and going back home. It was a thrilling Tuesday evening. Shot from the top of the Dent de Jaman (1875 m), Switzerland.
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During a sunny walk on the Jura ridgeway, we cross so many landscapes. I stopped here and I tried to compose with the sky, the clouds, the forest and the herbs to create a natural mosaic. I used the work of the master Ansel Adams as a source of inspiration. Shoot between Staffelegg and Hauenstein, Switzerland.
The summer is coming slowly in my country. The colza fields add a touch of yellow to the landscape. Shot in Penthalaz, Switzerland.
My city, Lausanne after a snowy night. It was one of this cold day of winter, when the sun is low and the bright light beautify everything. Shot from the Montriond Hill, in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Another shot from the Lavaux, a few weeks later (see my previous post). This time, winter is coming. I tried to catch the unique atmosphere of this breathtaking place under the snow. It was a cold afternoon of december when the light went down very early in the day. Shot from the Route de la Corniche, near Epesses Switzerland.
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During a perfect day of autumn, I went with a couple of friends in the Lavaux region. This area is part of the UNESCO world Heritage Sites since July 2007. You can cross the vineyards and enjoying the view on the Alps. On the left of the picture you can see, the Dent of Jaman (1875 m) , Tours d’AĂŻ (2331 m) and the entry of the valley of Rhone. Shot from Chexbres, Switzerland.
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The Aletsch Glacier, is the biggest glacier in the Alps. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage since 2001. There is an easy walk that you can do along this beautiful place, it is well named “The Glacier trail“. I made it with a friend of mine who have never seen any glacier before, she was so amazed at the end ! Shot from Bettmerhorn, Switzerland.
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The Vatnajökull is a glacier. It’s one of the largest in area in Europe. It’s located in Skatafell National Park in Iceland. After a hiking trip with my friend we sat and had a meal with this breathtaking view.
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On the 24th November 1973, a DC-3 of the United States Navy ran out of fuel and crash-landed. There were no fatalities. After a few researches on the net and with the use of a GPS device my friend and I located this plane wreck. A great adventure. Shoot on SĂłlheimasandur beach (N63 27.547 W19 21.891), South Iceland.
I organise an expedition to climb my first 4k (4000), we choose the Wiessmies (4017 m) above Saas-Grund, Switzerland. Five of my friends and I woke up at 4 o’clock in the morning to reach the top. The target was to be back to the hut before 12 o’clock. It was a huge success and everybody were proud of their efforts and glad at the end.