Gemmenalphorn 2 by jcv2

Photography • Landscape • posted on Oct 30, 2004

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We've gained some hundreds of meters height already. How do you feel? The dry air seems to give me strength. I don't feel tired. Do you? Acclimatization is necessary when you come from the lowlands like I do (where I live in the Netherlands it's only 18 meters, 59 feet, above sea-level). The thinner air high in the mountains contains fewer oxygen. The body compensates this making more red blood corpuscles. This takes some time and we call that acclimatization. On this altitude, about 1500 meters (5000 ft), we get a better vista on the landscape. We can see the high snowy mountains of the Bernese Oberland, like Finsteraarhorn (left), Lauteraarhorn, Eiger and Mönch (right). Do you see that little building there on the left hand? That's the Harder Kulm (1322 m, 4337 ft). The weather is great, nothing to worry about. Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 45 mm) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (23)

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suresh_krishna

6:04AM | Sat, 30 October 2004

Marvellous perspective! Spectacular shot!

Nasht

6:32AM | Sat, 30 October 2004

great view! beautiful mountains!

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Gabrielsdream

7:23AM | Sat, 30 October 2004

I'm keeping up, but I want to take a look at the view from the Harder Kulm, it looks a great place to be! So pleased you put the link in, at least I got a peep! I've experienced getting acclimatised, I worked in Vail, Colorado, and remember getting out of breath when I first arrived!

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chantal-france

7:33AM | Sat, 30 October 2004

WWWWOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW!! A breathtaking landscape, Jean-Carel !! Thanks for the pleasure to accompany you in this walk : I don't feel tired, from my seat :)) An excellent shot !

shandybob

7:57AM | Sat, 30 October 2004

What wonderful views you present us with - I love your shots ...

tvernuccio

8:30AM | Sat, 30 October 2004

oh man!!!!! what colors!!!!!! And look at those mountains!!!!!! And the grass so beautiful! I feel great here and am running to that tree!!! I acclimated just fine, and am full of energy!!! Who wants to race me??? Perfect photo! vote! P.S. thanks for that link to see better view of Harder Kulm!

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sossy

9:08AM | Sat, 30 October 2004

wow! wonderful contrast of different shaded and lighted mountains! interesting comment! I remember the first visit of this area and trying to hike on a mountain. In the first 100 m I thought I have to die! LOL fantastic shot, Jan!

b2amphot

9:41AM | Sat, 30 October 2004

Another most beautiful shot... simply breathtaking... thanks for taking us along with you.

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Niutek

10:02AM | Sat, 30 October 2004

I'm not tired either... I've a very comfortable chair :D This is spectacular... A big WOW for me! :)))

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nongo

10:34AM | Sat, 30 October 2004

I've experienced getting acclimatised too, in Montana, when I went crystal digging. We all had to stop and catch our breath many times. Beautiful capture Jan-Carl, I'm happy to be taking this trip with you!! ;)

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Sekadhar

11:07AM | Sat, 30 October 2004

Fantastic nature! Excellent capture!!!

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SNAKEY

12:00PM | Sat, 30 October 2004

Puff Puff..... pant pant.........oh yeah........oxygen........ leme catch my breathe mate................ before i comment on this stunner.;)

cynlee

1:24PM | Sat, 30 October 2004

i'm still acclimating too :] another wonderful series, terrific view from up here

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jgkane

3:23PM | Sat, 30 October 2004

My lungs are not great ( even if I do not smoke ) but I can just draw in a lungfull of the clear, cool air here, Jan-Carel. I do not feel out of breath at all, but I think I will put on my sunglasses. If you do not mind, I will rest here until your next shot is unveiled. Thanks.

Roswita

3:45PM | Sat, 30 October 2004

Ha, zit je nog steeds in de bergen? Mooi hoor

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Corwin13

4:13PM | Sat, 30 October 2004

Fantastic snowy mountains! Great shot!

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aangus

4:46PM | Sat, 30 October 2004

Lucky lucky you, again I've got the urge to run down to the travel agents waving my money shouting take me to where Jan is NOW!!!!

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Enmos

6:11PM | Sat, 30 October 2004

Beautiful work here Jan-Carel !! Love the pov youve chosen with the grassy bit in the foreground !! Excellent work !! Looks like a wonderful day too !! :o)

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