~ Switzerland wouldn't be Switzerland without ... by virginiese

Photography • Landscape • posted on Aug 05, 2016

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... the Matterhorn ! The Matterhorn (in german) or Monte Cervino (in italian) or Mont Cervin (in french) is a peak located in Switzerland in a canton named Valais on the borderline between Switzerland and Italy. This 4478m high peak has a very distinctive shape famous all around the world. If you are found of swiss chocolates, you have certainly seen its shape drawn on the package of the famous Toblerone chocolates. The Matterhorn was climbed for the firs time in 1865 by a british expedition led by Edward Whymper but it was a deadly adventure : four out of the seven men died during this journey. Picture taken during my last vacation, from Sunnega. I've noticed that the Matterhorn was very shy : it was hiding behind the clouds :-) I hope you enjoy the view as much as I did Thanks for all your comments on my last image ! Have a great week-end ! Virginie

Comments (17)

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Hendesse

3:13PM | Fri, 05 August 2016

A wonderful and very impressive view, looks fantastic with the flowers in the foreground. Excellent photo!!

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chantal-france

3:31PM | Fri, 05 August 2016

What a marvelous shot ! I had the opportunity to skiing at the feet of the Cervino mountain, from the Italian side and I remember it as if it were yesterday :)

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jpiat

4:29PM | Fri, 05 August 2016

Une photo très réussie, parfaite composition

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Faemike55

5:34PM | Fri, 05 August 2016

Impressive mountain and wonderful capture

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Otto1969

5:41PM | Fri, 05 August 2016

Did you take this photographie? It seems like a postcard. (I am from switzerland)

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Cyve

5:54PM | Fri, 05 August 2016

WOW...La prise de vue/cadrage est absolument génial avec ce premier plan fleuri et le paysage est somptueux... Quelle merveilleuse photo Virginie !!!

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KarmaSong

6:47PM | Fri, 05 August 2016

Une superbe photo qui fait rêver le randonneur que je suis, et le Cervin est bien sûr une montagne mythique pour ceux qui s'y attaquent de front, mais je me contenterais déjà bien volontiers de l'admirer depuis sa base et non son sommet !

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gaius

2:12AM | Sat, 06 August 2016

Que ceux qui n'aiment pas la montagne se dénoncent ! Ils seront condamnés à monter là-haut en courant ! Cela dit, y a-t-il encore des gens qui n'aiment pas ça après avoir vu ta belle photo ? J'en doute !

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rbowen

8:07AM | Sat, 06 August 2016

Very beautiful capture!!!

PhthaloBlue

10:47AM | Sat, 06 August 2016

Magnificent photo and a very impressive mountain! I remember visiting Zermatt and seeing the Matterhorn way back in 1976 - unforgettable scenery!

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flavia49

12:57PM | Sat, 06 August 2016

wonderful

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giulband

1:01AM | Sun, 07 August 2016

I should like to be here now !!!!!!!

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Richardphotos

7:32PM | Sun, 07 August 2016

incredible beauty and equally your capture. I think it is the very best picture I have seen of Switzerland

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Jean_C

10:17AM | Tue, 09 August 2016

Toute la splendeur de la montagne réunie dans ta superbe photo... Magnifique!

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sandra46

11:30AM | Tue, 09 August 2016

VERY BEAUTIFUL

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junge1

5:01PM | Tue, 23 August 2016

Fantastic capture of this beautiful mountain Virginie. One of our neighbors in Berlin died on that mountain while climbing it. What makes this picture really nice is the flowers in the foreground.

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