Grindelwald Glaciers by jcv2

Photography • Landscape • posted on May 05, 2005

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Returning from the Bachalpsee we can look over the valley on the glaciers of Grindelwald. On the left you see the Oberer Grindelwaldgletscher (Upper Grindelwald Glacier), reaching down from 3740 m (12270 ft) down to 1240 m (4068 ft). It is a relatively short glacier (5.0 km, 3.1 miles) with a surface of 9.5 km2 (3.7 sqm). On the right you see the Unterer Grindelwaldgletscher (Lower Grindelwald Glacier), the glacier west from the Oberer Grindelwaldgletscher. It is reaching down from 4100 m (13451 ft) down to 1260 m (4134 ft). This glacier is somewhat larger (8.3 km, 5.2 miles) and 20.8 km2 (8.0 sqm). Well, I hope you enjoyed the Bachalpsee-series! It's a pity not to reach the target, but the lake is still there, waiting for another visit! The info from the glaciers can be found on the linked websites (German only). Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 50 mm) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (27)

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Zacko

4:52AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Sweet!!!! Like that one, or those two rather. Very beautiful!!!! Hope you get to have a great day #:O)

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GiMi53

4:55AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

I can understand that you could not choose which one of these wonderful pictures to post... so, you did both ! ;-) Snow landscapes are really difficult to capture... you did a good job, Jan-Carel ! Enjoy your holiday ! :~)

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AnnaKirsten

5:00AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Thank you for showing me photos of the places I didn't get to see when we were in that area a few years ago! The weather had completely closed in on us, and a fog obscured EVERYTHING! What a lovely place! Maybe I will take a flight over it one day...

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Saurav

5:04AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Excellent sense of scale in these photos. Would love to be there.

parb1194

5:11AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Wonderful images of this awesome mountain, I think it would take quite an effort to scale it.

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Ikarius

5:15AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Superb series! Thx for sharing!!!

pimbotin

5:26AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

It reminds me Chamonix... Great shots, dear!

donvino

5:36AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Great photo of a great montain. Pperfect once again!!!

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chantal-france

5:47AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Thanks, Jan-Carel, for sharing such beauties with us!!! these glaciers shots offer a breathtaking view!!! wonderful, my friend :)) V

vlaaitje

6:00AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

wow, this is really impressive...such a gorgeous view.....love to look at

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tallpindo

6:13AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Lifestyle even when inset in a business should not be a crime. Today when the police second guess accountants and auditors to fit life to a loutish brutal view one must look at the high bureaucrat whose heart sinks and his steps pause at male aggression because it brings controversy. All these things can be overcome it seems until the escalation throws them back in your face a hundred fold. What a wall of ice. Franz Kafka's "Ice Palace" is upon us!

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MaydaMason

6:49AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

i'm impressed by your serie! i live away from mountains and all this landscape are "new" for me! it's incredible what mother nature can do, and what jcv2 can shoot!

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nongo

7:55AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

I have enjoyed your Bachalpsee-series very much!! Thanks to you I've seen some incredible sights that I'd never had the pleasure to see otherwise!!! Thanks JC!!!!!!

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1pearl

8:07AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Super..wonderful winter landscape ! Vote !!!

deannemart

8:35AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Thanks for sharing these breathtaking Alpine views! I can't wait to see what you post next :)

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TwoPynts

9:04AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

I really did enjoy the Bachalpsee series. Splendid presentations, commentary, and of course, gorgeous photos. Great views today too, at first I thought they might be the same slope viewed from different angles! ;] We'll get to that lake yet....

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erskogly

11:01AM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Magnificent mountains! These two pictures are definitely a worthy ending to your Bachalpsee series. And later, maybe, we'll get a sequel...

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Akinom

2:57PM | Thu, 05 May 2005

Both are fascinating views! A spectacular ending of a fantastic series. Have enjoyed it so much, JC! Thank you!

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WiserAngel

5:18PM | Thu, 05 May 2005

wow, what a few. It's so crisp and clear. It makes me feel refreshed!

cynlee

8:53PM | Thu, 05 May 2005

an impressive glacier!!! & photo :]

tvernuccio

9:19PM | Thu, 05 May 2005

both of these are magnificent, Jan-Carel! i can see the powdery snow in the air and it looks so pretty!!! Both offer fabulous views and i'm glad you have them both here! the one on the left shows more detail of the rock while the one on the right shows a better texture of the snow (maybe?) it's close! both are absolutely gorgeous!!!

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sharky_

10:06PM | Thu, 05 May 2005

An incredible view. A very scenic view. Aloha

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addiek

6:21AM | Fri, 06 May 2005

Wonderful documentation. Top work Jan-Carel

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Enmos

12:49PM | Fri, 06 May 2005

You really go to some impressive places Jan-Carel !!! These views are stunning and impressive, superb work in capturing them !!! :o)

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TheSeekerr

1:11AM | Sat, 07 May 2005

Wow, cool! I don't think we actually have any glaciers here in Aus, so I've never seen anything like this outside your photos. Incredible scenes, an awesome view!

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sossy

7:16AM | Sun, 08 May 2005

outstanding and impressive captures! breathtaking lighted views onto this glaciers! Grindelwald is a dreamy place and I wish I could visit it again! thanks for sharing, Jan! ;o)

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