Gemmenalphorn 9 - for Chantal by jcv2

Photography • Animals • posted on Nov 06, 2004

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This shot I dedicate to Chantal a.k.a. chantal-france who enjoys the beauty of the mountains like I do, the vista's, the flowers, the animals. This one is for you, Chantal! OK, we reach the ridge and it's only a little way up to the Gemmenalphorn (2061 m, 6762 ft). Did it cost you much energy? I felt almost nothing, just excitement! Now we can look down on his majesty looking over his kingdom. In 1809 this species was extinct in Switzerland (in the entire Alps). Rifles enabled hunters to shoot them and only in Italy (Gran Paradiso) they remained alive due to king Viktor Emanuell II who liked to hunt them for himself. In 1911 they were re-introduced in Switzerland and nowadays there are many thousands of animals in the Alps. Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 200 mm) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (27)

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oscilis

4:40AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

I'm sitting in Spain but spend my weekends here in Renderosity going up and down the Alps, through France and Switzerland and popping into Italy or over to Burma. Great photo. Are you really that close to the animal?

pimbotin

4:53AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Splendid!! You must have been really careful and patient to get so close to him/her. Great work!

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suresh_krishna

4:54AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Spectacular view! The DOF is crystal clear. There is an obliging ibex!!! Very well composed JC!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

4:59AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Splendid ! Love it.

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nongo

5:31AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Excellent capture of this beautiful animal!!! What a view he has!!! DOF is breathtaking!!

ambra2000

6:15AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Ciao!Amazing shot!Superb and exceptional photo!The landscape is sublime! I adore many the natural landscapes! Laudable the skill and the patience to photograph an exemplary marvellous things! sincere Compliments! you Are a big artist!Really well done!V!! Ciao!I wish you a great week end!:-))

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SNAKEY

7:10AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Thank god for their ability to multiply fast and a shame on the mankind to have reached it to such scarcity just for the sake of killing. how can killing be a game and fun??

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chantal-france

7:19AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Thanks very much, Jan-Carel! I am very pleased and honoured by your somptuous gift!! You could not have made a better choice : this photo represents all what I love : nature, mountains, wild life! And BTW, it's a dreamful shot!!!! Thanks and big hugs! Chantal V

Pierre59

7:58AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Belle dicace pour Chantal....

tvernuccio

8:06AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Impressive close-up Jan-Carel! Really, i can hardly get past looking at this guy's eyes which feel so warm and gentle. sigh. the lighting and shadows here are perfect. i'm at a loss to explain why. I leave you with a passage from a book I cherish..."The Souls of Animals" by Unitarian Universalitst minister, Gary Kowalski; "And as you look into those eyes, reflect that this being is a never-to-be-duplicated expression of the universe. Pay attention to what you see: the years of living present within those eyes, and the vitality that shines through their color and transparency. Contemplate their shape. Notice the angles and curves of individuality that make the face of the this creature a unique work of art, crafted by time and desire. And as you look into this being's eyes, pay attention also to what you cannot see, the inwardness, the selfhood, the 'I' that is as singular as its outward expression. What you look upon is a living spirit. Greet and respect it. Appreciate it for what it is. Ask yourself, what does it feel like to be this creature? What does the world look like through its eyes?...Sense a solitude you can never fully enter into or understand. Be aware that this is a being who has known hardships and hurts you can never imagine. This is a being who has known moments of wildness and innocence that you can never share..." Page 91. This is an extraordinary shot...very special.vote

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Lary

9:07AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Amazing capture..as allways...so close and what a panorama! superb dedi! :)

b2amphot

9:57AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Either that fella is fearless or you had one heck of a telephoto lense on him. Really great capture of nature in all its splendor.

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jgkane

9:59AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

This sends a 'frisson' down my spine, Jan-Carel. To be so close, in the ibex's own natural habitat, is amazing. I envy your skill, and, at the same time, thank God for his creation, John.

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MoppelundWilli

10:14AM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Tolle Aufnahme, vielen Dank. v. Wie ich sehe hast du einen neuen Gefrten bekommen... (vielleicht kann er ja deine Ausrtung tragen);D

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Enmos

12:35PM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Awesome shot my friend !! Excellent work and lovely dedi !! v

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SoulSearcherr

1:31PM | Sat, 06 November 2004

wow..superb shot..should be in a magazine

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Akinom

4:00PM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Superb! To get that close is simply amazing! Love the ibex looks almost the same direction as the beholder! Masterly done, JC! v

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Blacklilia

4:07PM | Sat, 06 November 2004

Amazing capture!

cynlee

4:46PM | Sat, 06 November 2004

surveying his vast domain, wonderful ibex shot within a view! :]

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sossy

5:16PM | Sat, 06 November 2004

amazing view!!!! and wonderful composed shot! love the POV you captured this animal! cannot understand that someone is able to shoot on these majestic animals!

logiloglu

7:23PM | Sat, 06 November 2004

wow, its a fantastic shot. excellent done. !!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!

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