Axalp 4 by jcv2

Photography • Landscape • posted on Mar 26, 2005

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Looking up we see the sun shining on the snow-covered edges of the Axalphorn, some 600 m (2000 ft) above us. The overhanging snowsheet makes me aware how dangerous it is to walk close to the edge up there; you might sink through the snow and have the air-ride of your life.... But looking up from here all is safe. I like the play of the sunlight. It's almost as if the snow is a bit translucent, but it's just reflected light. And now, let's go down sledding more than 1000 meters down! Sledges are waiting for you, complete with butt-warmers! Wheeeeeeee! ~~~ Happy Easter to you all! ~~~ Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 70 mm) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (20)

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Lary

3:56AM | Sat, 26 March 2005

Happy Easter to you my friend!!! I lov e your shots very much!!! :)

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aangus

4:02AM | Sat, 26 March 2005

SHHHhhhh no shouting out on the sledges in case the whole lot comes down! Great scene, impressive soaring wall.

tvernuccio

4:41AM | Sat, 26 March 2005

Wow!!! magnificent, jan-carel!!!! love the textures the gorgeous blue which makes me feel even colder!!! What's a sledge? I know what a sled is. a sled is a cross between a sled and a ???? LOL!!! I don't care what it is as long as it goes fast and has those butt-warmers!!!! Yippppeeeee!!! what a cool invention!!! Now let's have some fun!!!! *takes off running & hands first jumps on sled, screaming and squealing as i go!!!! Wheeeeeeeeee!!!! sorry anthony!!! hope there's no avalanche!!!! Fantastic foto, JC!!!!

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rangeriderrichard

4:43AM | Sat, 26 March 2005

This does have a certain "edge" to it. Very univiting place to be, but nice to look at.

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tallpindo

6:01AM | Sat, 26 March 2005

Heat and cold from radiation and convection toss our feets impressions deep below us to the face of the cliff. It takes a moment to release the awe before going down.

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cryptojoe

7:31AM | Sat, 26 March 2005

Stunning!

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sharky_

8:43AM | Sat, 26 March 2005

Very beautiful. I would like to sled down but of a lesser steepness, lol. Thanks for this information about the snow might be loose causing a landslide. I never thought of that on our mountains in Hawaii but it could happen. Something to think about for me. Aloha

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diomedes66

9:15AM | Sat, 26 March 2005

WOW! Seriously impressive mountains; and cooooold too :-); wonderful image and I really like the play of light on the ridge! Very well done!

deannemart

9:54AM | Sat, 26 March 2005

Looks lika an avalanche just waiting to happen! Here in Colorado we've already lost some folks in them this spring. Love your beautiful pictures, but please be careful! Happy Easter!!!

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nongo

10:47AM | Sat, 26 March 2005

Yes, we seem to have avalanches here in Washington State too, sooo much snow and then maybe rain or sudden warm weather, and look out below!!!!!! excellent image Jan-Carel!!! Happy Easter weekend to you too!!!!

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