Monte Leone H by jcv2

Photography • Landscape • posted on Jan 23, 2006

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After all the Switzerland postings of the summer I realise we've reached our last hike! Time flies! After yesterday's Fieschertal hike we've chosen the Simplonpass (1997 m, 6552 ft) as parking place, from where we start our hike to the Monte Leone Hütte (2848 m, 9344 ft) on the border of Switzerland and Italy. We park the car at the Hospiz, where we listen careful to the weather report. It seems to be stable weather this day, so after adding the necessary tanning oil (sun screen) it's time to go. The first vista shows the friendly weather in the morning mood of the mountains. The snow-covered mountains on the background reflect much light and seem overexposed, but underexposing would cause the trees in the valley to become too dark. Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 35 mm) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (42)

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sharky_

2:33AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

A beautiful and spectacular view to start with and the day has just begun. Yes, sunscreen and dark glasses to filter out the sunrays upon you especially at higher altitudes. I got all my snacks ready and I'll be glued to your posting. Excellent. Aloha

meissner

2:34AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

An excellent picture again! I did not notice the beauty of the place. That's because I then had a migraine-attack. Yep, I surely have to get back to the Simplon-pass. Thank you for sharing it now! Have a good day, J.C.!

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marybelgium

2:46AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

another beautiful mountain scene !

vlaaitje

3:47AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

wow, gorgeous !!

chocoboy

3:47AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

all i can say is wow!!!!!!!!

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tallpindo

5:06AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

You need HDRI. A set of contrast filters is a joke of course when enhancing is your goal. It's in the CCD you just need to drive it with something.

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valere16

5:13AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

Hello ! toujours aussi magnifique !!! Very beautiful shot ! gorgeous !

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Coppens

5:15AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

Up above the world: a good place to be! Wonderful shot, JC!

Valerie-Ducom

5:48AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

very good photo in this capture and i like this tono blue and green ;) excellent ;)

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NekhbetSun

5:52AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

What a view ! great shot S

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nathalie06

7:07AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

What an impressive view !!!!! I like this one, first the first plan with the trees. Superb shot as always Jan-Carel, and another impressive Mountain behind. Have a good day. Hugs !

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Margana

7:19AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

Lucky you!What gorgeous scenery!!!!It's beautiful,Jan-Carel.I think if you wanted both exposed perfectly,a possible solution would've been to take several exposures and layer them...but even so,it's wonderful.Thanks as always for sharing.-M :^)

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hotracer2

7:19AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

What a scene!!!!:):):)..V

BorisB

8:02AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

Wonderful panorama!! What a beautiful view with nice depth!

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jgkane

8:15AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

This clears my lungs, Jan-Carel. An inspiring view, not given to the rest of us 'ground huggers'. Thanks for sharing it with your viewers. Regards, John.

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Vik9740

8:31AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

another lovely mountainous vista.. ours look so very different than these!

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wildgoha

10:17AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

it looks (colours) like spring and winter together

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Loloe

11:26AM | Mon, 23 January 2006

Wow! Superb view!!!Bravo!!!

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Ladyhawk

12:28PM | Mon, 23 January 2006

absoluly magical, it's breath taking in everyy way, sublime BRAVO!!!!!(V)!!!!!:0)@-}--

froznlife42

12:32PM | Mon, 23 January 2006

This is so pretty...... and high up too. WOW!! What a view

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DELMUR

2:01PM | Mon, 23 January 2006

i was sure to have written a comment!!!!!!!i forgot to submit!!!!!!!Beautifull panorama!! extra wide veiew! beautifull!

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Chaos911

3:10PM | Mon, 23 January 2006

wow, what a super super work!!!! excellently done!!! :)

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iaacf

3:16PM | Mon, 23 January 2006

Wow, wow, wow, what a superbe view..and great dof.. very nice to look at.

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Nath06

3:27PM | Mon, 23 January 2006

Great capture and superb landscape!!! Bravo :)

soulofharmony

4:12PM | Mon, 23 January 2006

you know its incrediable the beauty of universe so much to see learn and understand.. would love to stand and shout loudly and hear the echos... beautiful shot jan carel.. superb dof.. and clarity... stunning !!!! :)

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fourbanger

4:27PM | Mon, 23 January 2006

fantastic shot of mountain landscape simply breathtaking in its splender.Bravo and a vote

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TwoPynts

4:34PM | Mon, 23 January 2006

Awww, the last hike, really? Well, if this first photo is any indication, it is going to be a great capper for a wonderful season of hikes. Looking forward to in Jan-Carel! =]

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