Augstbordhorn 12 by jcv2

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Sep 29, 2005

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After enjoying the vista's on the Augstbordhorn it's time to go down and return to the valley. Unfortunately I choose an unmarked track that soon was no track anymore. After descending over large boulders I was glad to follow some locals who apparently knew the way here. When I found these flowers I had to shoot them fast - wrong! wrong! wrong! The composition was bad, so I cropped it. I did not determine it well (I did not want to lose those guys in front of me), and at home I had a hard time finding out what species this might be. Without leaves it is difficult, but I think it is the alpine rock-jasmine (Androsace alpina), a tough flower that can live on heights of more than 4000 meters (12000 ft)! This capture is the last shot of the Augstbordhorn-series. I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for your wonderful comments, additions to favorites, rankings and votes; they told me some shots had something special and it encourages me to post more of shots of Switzerland! Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 80 mm and cropped) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (41)

jared99

1:25AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

4000 meters?! That's a hardy flower indeed. Great shot of them!

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PeeWee05

1:30AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

The flowers are simple yet pretty and I'm sure that their colours do their job...

cricounette

1:34AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Jolies petites fleurettes de montagne, bravo !

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Zacko

1:47AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

And they seem hidden between rocks and bushes dont they. But what a beautiful bunch they are. Gorgeous capture!!! Hope youll have a great day...and thanks for all the kind words. #:O)

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tibet2004uk

1:49AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

I have no idea what they are but they surely are beautiful!!

meissner

1:57AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Augstbord, from macro to micro it is fascinating! Thank you for sharing! Have a nice day J.C.!

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joost48

2:03AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Marvellous flower and capture.Nice and well done.

vlaaitje

2:21AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

lucky you.....nice flower...always a joy to read your stories haha

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valere16

2:26AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Great shoot and magnific flowers !

cygne

4:01AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

une tr belle photo les couleurs sont tr beles!!!

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sharky_

4:03AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

I know that feeling of losing that trail and trying to find it again. Even with a compass it can be difficult. I'm glad some locals was there to follow. Whew! What a feeling. Pretty flowers to reward you of your hike. Excellent hike series. Aloha

parb1194

5:21AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

A very pretty alpine flower and a great commentary. Excellent!!!! ;o)

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hotracer2

7:45AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Beautiful cluster of flowers, gooe saturation and compo:):):)...V

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Maori

8:25AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Great capture and the flowers are beautiful!!! Excellent!!!

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rayburg

10:19AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Thanks so much for taking us with you on your journey..the pics were breath-taking..it amazed me that you were actually up ther in that rugged country..beautiful work..THANKS AGAIN

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Gepeto1

10:41AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

jolie fleur des mntagne, tres belle foto :+)

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marybelgium

11:43AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

very nicely captured !

Tedz

12:28PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Bloomin' splendid :]

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iaacf

2:14PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

I am interested in the alpine flora. Think what whe've got here is some kind of Androsace.. Despite the speed you had to work with a fine shot.

donvino

2:23PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Wonderfully seen on the way and fantastic capture!!!

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kimariehere

2:31PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

it looked to me almost like pink forget me nots but i think Iaacf is right ..beautiful !!

RNitze

3:12PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Simply beautiful!

PhotoSmith

3:50PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

A soft, serene mood image. The effect is perfect - the flowers and photography are beautiful.

ovag

3:52PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Beautiful flowers. Very nice picture.

cynlee

3:59PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

a sweet peek at these mountain valley blooms.. your photos are splendid!1 :]

captainparsa

4:26PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

nice flower and thanks for you nice shots of mountain and mountain`s pan

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morin3000

4:27PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Correction! Nature makes its roots, even at the impossible places! Excel work!(+++)

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Onslow

5:06PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Beautiful capture of these flowers - great pastel colour :)

tvernuccio

5:16PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

they're very pretty, jan-carel!! pity you couldn't take your time to shoot them the way you wanted, but then again...at least you had someone to follow down the mountain! i really love the sparkling purple rocks too!!! i think you cropped it great! it's a very pleasing composition!

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