Fieschertal 5 by jcv2
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After yesterday's vertigo the track did not become easier and Wim had a real hard time to carry on even more unsure tracks that seemed to disappear (we could not find markings to continue). Assessing the situation I proposed to get back as soon as possible to a safe place, not allowing his fear to grow while taking a rest, it might become even harder to return afterwards. So we went back along the vertical instantly and took a long rest at the Burghütte while enjoying the lunch, we descended back and we took a little (dead end) side track (as little diversion) to look into the valley, where we found this flower, the pyramidal saxifrage (Saxifraga cotyledon) which hung partly in the shadows. It's a tall plant up to even more than 60 cm (2 feet) sticking out of the rock. I should have used a flash to compensate for the dark part, but I do not have one, which I rarely regret as I did here.
If you ever meet fear in the mountains (due to a dangerous landscape, deteriorating weather conditions, disorientation, or exhaustion), try to keep as calm as possible, assess the situation and take the safest decision possible. At these moments it can be good to take a little food or drink (to clear the mind) but never try to ignore you fears. As Wim taught me, the mountain always wins, and learning to face your fears makes you the master in handling your fears! I can only add to that, whenever fear occurs, take it serious!
Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 100 mm)
Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments
Comments (38)
FabioNemo
very fine work
BorisB
A beautiful image with pretty light, well done!
tallpindo
I once went looking for a "London Pride." In studying it's genus I found "Saxifrage." When I found it, I bought it and gave it to a young woman who had been careless and moved into a supervisory position separated from the main telephone bank where corporations were being surveyed about big eight accounting firms.
miladyblu
Hello!WOOOWWWW!!!Superb!I love very much this splendid effect of the games of lights!!Great job!!Well done!My compliments!Thank you for sharing!V!Have a wonderful week end!A big hug!
GiMi53
Very special light here ! It gives an unusual mood to the picture, much more than with a flash ! :~)
meissner
very beautiful indeed!
Coppens
Beautiful piece of work! I really like the foreground/background separation.
oscilis
I like the lighting. It looks as though the plant is groping towards the warm sun. Wise words to go with it.
Buffalo1
Exploration, danger, and pretty flowers at the end of the trail. Jan-Carel has it all.
jocko500
light and shawdow play here is wonderful
froznlife42
I agree with you Jan-Carel. Only a fool ignores fear. We have that instinct inside of us for a reason. To ignore it is to welcome great harm into our world. I think this is a wonderful shot. It's a natural shot of nature. No artifical lighting involved.
egliska
Interesting photo! The lighting ir great!
nathalie06
Oh yes, there's really a superb and very particular light on these flowers. Just a ray on them... You are right for what you say about the mountain, and it's true everywhere we are in the Nature, we must always be conscious about danger and fear. So many persons thought to be stronger than the Nature.... poor little creatures ;o)))) Thank you for this shot Jan-Carel. Hugs...
leifse
Wonderful nature shot Jan-Carel, you can see it and find it everywhere on our wonderful planet! And I absolutely agree, always respect mother nature, because she always win in the end!
soulofharmony
oh love how the natural light hits the foliage/ flowers on the right..and superb. perspective :))) excellent .. (( first night on the new c'puter made it back ))!!!!
erlandpil
Very beautifult picture
Richardphotos
climbing ladders no matter how long does not bother me, but hanging on the side of a mountain is a different story. I salute you and Wim for having the courage to go to these places and share your memories
lafayette
Interesting light, great contrast between the flowers and the rock. Have a great evening
chocoboy
how pretty, i think the shot is great JC ,i hope Wim wil be ok, and same goes for you take care up there.)
tmathise
That is indeed some very rugged terrain, and your advice is excellent regarding acrophobic anxiety. Cool photo, though the lighting conditions appear to have been less than ideal. Any photo taken under such potentially dangerous conditions is a great photo. I'm so happy you both made it back without incident. Have a great Sunday my friend!
redchilicat
What an unusual flower. I think it is a beautiful shot, to me it almost has an Asian look to it.
Punaguy
It always amazes me the nature can do wonderous things with it's plants...who would think it would grow this far up and be this beautiful...Again your words of caution about fear, are instilled in me...I will remember them when the time comes, and it does come now and then! Aloha!
Cosine
Nature will fill every available ecological niche. If a flower can grow there, it will. I love the lighting on this one. Good job of not overcompensating in either direction.
wildgoha
o o o- something magical
iaacf
Yes, I think flash light has to be used as little as possible, but sometimes you need some.. such as in this case.. The Saxifraga cotyledon means a lot to me yes.. It will die after blooming.. but it will only bloom after having lived for about six years.
sharky_
It would have been interesting if you had a flash and compared it with this image (for me that is being a rookie in photography). But the lighting here seems to bring out the best of this flowers as it radiates with beauty. Fear? Yes, fear! Too many times I've been there and once is one to many. Under stress and strain, hunger doesn't help but plays a negative for your thoughts. Excellent advice. Compliments to both you and Wim for your courage and right decisions. Aloha
parb1194
Very pretty and looks splendid caught in the light.
BertDes
Wonderful how flowers can grow there. Nice capture.
hotracer2
Has a strange but delightful sense of composition:):)..V
jinet
Unusual composition, but it works; also nice light here, that produces a dark backgrond. Well done.