Author Topic: Alpine Walks in Valais (Read 87669 times)

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #300 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:27:21 AM »

Birds call to one another across the treetops, close by and far away, enjoying the warm sunny rays.

They perch and preen and glide from tree to tree on a social call or gather for a twitter amongst themselves then altogether dart like a shoal of silvery fish across the clear blue sky as a buzzard soars overhead!

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #301 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:31:22 AM »

Far below it the snow is soft and melts away as water and on the downhill slope a Chamois searches for mosses and lichens…they hang in temptation from rock and tree…and bring hungry creatures out of hiding; though still they are alert and ready to bolt.

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #302 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:41:30 AM »

A trail on the sheer-side shows that even an Ibex is less circumspect, leaving mountain peaks to browse for a mouthful and settle down in the sun for a well earned rest when foraging is done….

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #303 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:44:37 AM »

A sense of well-being, of warm contentment, spreads along the back of midday hours…

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #304 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:47:30 AM »

Deer browse on the forest edge and dare to nibble where no deer should and paw with cloven hoof then, antlers aloof, a sudden sound startles their feasting and they leap for woodland cover.

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #305 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:52:54 AM »

Undercover everyone is safe.

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #306 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:54:15 AM »

The day is almost over, shadows lengthen and the cold returns as the sun descends over the mountain.

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #307 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:56:13 AM »

No colour now just black silhouettes of trees and bushes against the mountain backdrop where a white cloud hangs, gathering grey and heavy, in brooding mood

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #308 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:57:58 AM »

More snow on the way, then falling, as birds cling like leaves to twigs; riding the changing weather and taking whatever happens in their stride.

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #309 on:** February 23, 2010, 09:58:25 AM »

Soon the Alpine winter will soften…..and make way for the Spring!

Gail · « **Reply #310 on:** February 23, 2010, 10:09:17 AM »

Such wonderful pictures to look at on what is a dull and soggy day here - thank you so much Robin!

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #311 on:** February 23, 2010, 10:16:15 AM »

Thanks Gail, I'm glad you enjoyed them - snowing as I write!

ranunculus · « **Reply #312 on:** February 23, 2010, 11:37:18 AM »

Mood captured ... mood conveyed ... mood perceived ... mood enjoyed. Our thanks once again.

ian mcenery · « **Reply #313 on:** February 23, 2010, 11:42:20 AM »

Lovely pics and mood Robin. How easy is it to move around in the mountains at this time of year?

Ragged Robin · « **Reply #314 on:** February 23, 2010, 11:42:56 AM »

Oh Cliff, you always make me smile

and therefore in a good mood

even if I was in no mood to be chalet girl

Thanks

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