Eggishorn 1 - for Rita by jcv2

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Oct 27, 2005

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This first posting of a new series I dedicate to Rita a.k.a. sossy. You have been very busy last weeks and I wanted to cheer you up in all the hustle and bustle you have gone thru, with this little bunch of floral gold! Today it is the day of the big hike! I plotted a course on the detailed topographical map (Swisstopo has many kinds of maps, and I'm used to hike using 1:25000 (today) or 1:50000) from Martisberg to the Eggishorn. The road is leading there to 1695 m (5561 ft), but... how disappointing traffic is not allowed from 1343 m (4406 ft) as I find out when a sign tells me to stop! Oops! Hmmm. The top of the Eggishorn is situated on 2927 m (9602 ft) and that means an ascent (and descent) of not the planned 1232 m (4041 ft), but 1584 m (5196 ft)! Uh oh.... Well, I decide to go and see how far I can come. I can always stop and return, there's no obligation at all! So well, there I go, starting to walk on the road. The weather is fine although some clouds cover the Eggishorn. Hmmm, we'll see. While I am walking I see some rare flowers (I don't post that one here, it does not look beautiful, it's just a nice botanical record for me, the field cottonrose or field cudweed (Filago arvensis) that ought the be just rare) and a little further I pass these flowers, italian toadflax or pale toadfloax (Linaria angustissima), blooming in all their beauty! So this one is for you, Rita! Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 100 mm and cropped) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (43)

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joost48

2:07AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

Beautiful image,nice flowers and colors and shot.Nicely done...

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PeeWee05

2:17AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

Lovely flowers, can't say I've seen them before...

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Zacko

2:21AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

What a beautiful capture!!! And such a thoughtful dedi. Rita sure deserves those flowers and then some. Hope youll be back soon Rita, youre missed. Have a great day J-C! #:O)

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Akinom

2:23AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

From this grand start... this golden delight... it seems to be an amazing series again, my friend! A pleasure to view and a sweet dedi! Bravo and v*****

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sharky_

2:23AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

The excitement starts here with a beautiful yellow gold flower Dedi for Rita. You got me on my toes as I always love your hikes and exploration. Excellent capture my friend. Aloha

jared99

2:24AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

Very pretty flowers! So did you make it all the way to the Eggishorn? I guess the story will unfold with the rest of the series :)

ana-maria

2:34AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

What a beautiful image. Fantastic colors and light. Looks goregous. A wonderful dedi indeed!!!

cajolargo

3:17AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

beautiful, like a chorus =)

Magall

3:27AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

It's a treat for me too.. I love the alpine flora (have my own alpine garden as well) and those flowers are of true beauty.

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GiMi53

3:31AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

Great flower image. Jan-Carel, I really enjoy your detailed explanation about this hike. In september I did for the first time an ascent of 1200 m (to the Torre, the highest mountain in Portugal... I will upload some pictures in the coming weeks !) in one day and I can ensure you I was very happy to reach the top... Wonderful dedi for a great artist and friend, unfortunately less present nowadays in the photo gallery... I'm also full of admiration for your botanical knowledge. Have a good day ! :~)

pimbotin

3:31AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

A new color for this new serie? Cool yellow tones!

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miladyblu

4:10AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

Wonderful dedication for Rita!Magnificent wildflowers!I love the brilliant color yellow and the fantastic light!Well done!Excellent capture!VI wish you a happy day!

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sossy

4:46AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

Ohhh Jan, what a perfect surprise and wonderful gift to get power to carry on! natur's beauty kissed by the sun! you captured pure gold in God's warm love! thanks a lot, dear friend! I am overwhelmed by this beautiful image! you are a person one must love! many breathtaking hugs! ;o)))))))

parb1194

5:21AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

A splendid line of pretty lellow flowers.

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drace68

5:27AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

Pure gold in the sunlight. Well done -- Dick

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nathalie06

6:12AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

So beautiful this natural "bouquet" as so many little suns... I love the contrast between this yellow and the dark behind. Very beautiful Jan-Carel ! And a so lovely gift for a more lovely and so kind personn : Rita ! A meritated and sweet dedi for her. Have a nice day. Hugsss

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rayburg

7:10AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

Beautiful pic for a beautiful Lady..Interesting commentary and a wonderful capture..

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nongo

8:06AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

Heartfelt dedi and beautiful capture !!!!!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

8:17AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

This one prommises... go on ! Beautiful capture !

tvernuccio

9:18AM | Thu, 27 October 2005

What a GORGEOUS capture, Jan-Carel!!!!! How sweet you are to cheer Rita up!!! and who couldn't help but be cheered up by these incredibly beautiful flowers??? i luv how the light falls on them, and they look even more stunning as they contrast with the dark background! i can only imagine your joy at finding these and just spending time to sit and soak in their beauty!!!! Excellent shot!!!

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