Gemmenalphorn 16 by jcv2

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Nov 13, 2004

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A surprising end of this day! For the first time of my life I see here the mountain-glow called 'Alpenglühen'! We see this in the east, the opposite direction of where the sun has set! This phenomenon is caused by the late light of the sun reflected in the atmosphere and on the glaciers. It's a soft glow but with these weather conditions very well to be seen here in the mountains. It remains here about 30 to more than 60 minutes after sunset, depending on the weather conditions. We're back on the road and it's not too far to the car anymore. I hope you enjoyed this trip to the Gemmenalphorn, with the ibexes on the ridge. A nice warming-up for tomorrow! Enjoy your weekend! Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 70 mm) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (30)

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GiMi53

5:14AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Magic light... sublime instant ! Wonderful capture, bravo ! :~)

ratto

5:59AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Really a magic light! Thank you for sharing it!

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suresh_krishna

7:31AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

What a sky! Really fabulous! A fitting finale for your trip! Marvellous!

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odie

7:37AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

I have never heard of this before but it looks stunning! Lucky you! Thank you for sharing it as I may never get out of Minnesota!! lol :0)

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Cosme..D..Churruca

7:50AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Spectacular ! Totally stunned by this magical glow, lucky you !

tvernuccio

8:02AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

gasp I can't believe this!!!What spectacular colors, and those mountains ARE glowing!!!!!! I've never heard of this phenomenon before; it's just magnificent! Here in Kentucky we have a weather phenomenon called "Moonbow" that occurs only at Cumberland Falls (part of the area where my native American ancestors roamed), just a short drive my parents' homoe. This phenomenon occurs only one other place in the world, Zimbawbwe, Africa...at a waterfall there. Here's a link to learn more: http://www.2geton.net/martin/moonbow/page2.html Anyway, I shall definitely learn more about Alpenglen! This is a VERY special, incredibly beautiful capture! I shall stand under this glow and feel the life and energy of this place!!! It's been an incredible journey...a most special trip! Thanks! :) A+++++++ & vote!

tony_br22

9:43AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

gorgeous image ! color and the sky .. and water are wonderful .. I like it very much jcv2.

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Enmos

10:39AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Wow beautiful capture Jan-Carel !! And thanks for the info !! Excellent work !!

Michelle A.

11:11AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Totally beautiful!

WardXmodem

11:33AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

A most wonderful picture, thank you! Reminds me of a story where I was lost and set my "compass" by the glow of the sunset in the west - drove miles in the wrong direction - it was one of these "brighter in the east" phenomena.

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chantal-france

11:39AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Hello Jan-Carel! Thanks for all this wonderful shots of your hikings in the Alps : a pure delight! This one is very special and I agree one the very special light effect : very surprising!!

PerryMcK

12:38PM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Wonderful photo! AN Artists EYE for sure! The latest work in a long line of superb works. Hats off!

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mps

12:41PM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Excellent shot. The alpen glow adds a nice touch. It can be seen in our western mountains but I've never seen it in person.

cynlee

2:29PM | Sat, 13 November 2004

what a gorgeous glow!!! :D

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tallpindo

4:02PM | Sat, 13 November 2004

I'm glad it is not city glow. The deep purple is magical.

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sossy

6:39PM | Sat, 13 November 2004

awesome impression and a heavenly inspiration! a beautiful colored and glowing sky! you can be very proud to have this experience!!!! and thank you, Jan, for sharing it with us! ;o)

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Apophis906

7:43PM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Wow,thats just, well WOW. I mean have never seen that for sure. Such a very beautiful thing to see here. Excellent capture and job as always.

shandybob

8:43PM | Sat, 13 November 2004

I hadn't heard of this one - but the colours are lovely - a feast of colour for all to behold :D excellent shot!

logiloglu

8:44PM | Sat, 13 November 2004

simply wonderful.!!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!

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WandM

3:19AM | Sun, 14 November 2004

Agree with Tallpindo. Wonderful image!

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SNAKEY

6:55AM | Sun, 14 November 2004

A perfect glow there mate.......... when I saw the thumb, I thought it was a post work........... bravos!!!!!!:O))

laocoon

1:34AM | Mon, 15 November 2004

A great shot of a beautiful atmospheric phenomonon.

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Akinom

5:05AM | Mon, 15 November 2004

Ahhhh... have never seen it before! Amazingly beautiful, Jan-Carel!

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tesla

10:00PM | Mon, 15 November 2004

Xlent purple colors!!!Nice job my friend!!!

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Gabrielsdream

10:22AM | Wed, 17 November 2004

This is very magical! Lovely!

soulofharmony

11:16AM | Wed, 17 November 2004

oh woww l,ve never seen this.. heard of it but never seen thank you for sharing its magical agree.. natures perfect beauty... excellent capture :)

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WiserAngel

11:57AM | Fri, 19 November 2004

the colors are sublime...two of my favorite colors in the sky at the same time. sigh I want to be there right now.

bleachfix

9:56PM | Sat, 20 November 2004

I'm exhausted after all this walking and gawking, and to end this hike with a glorious mountain-glow...I just gotta sit and take in all this Glory! []/;^)

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