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Author Topic: Alpine Walks in Valais  (Read 87067 times)

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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #315 on: February 23, 2010, 11:58:08 AM »
Lovely pics and mood Robin. How easy is it to move around in the mountains at this time of year?

Hi Ian, thanks for your comment  :)

As regards ease of access in the mountain now it is best on the routes and paths used by skiers and walkers (racquettes)but really you can go anywhere if your have the right equipment and desire to do so.  A lot of people do ski de fond and there are those that skin off piste but you have to be avalanche wary/savvy.  In this sort of weather the helicopters drop explosives to start mini avalanches in the hope that it well contain the more serious ones...this time of year as the snow melt is on its way is obviously more tricky.  It's easy to get off the beaten track and away from the crowd and the Telecabine will take you to any stage, if you feel like queueing in the holiday season!

PS Suddenly thought do you mean roads?   
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #316 on: February 23, 2010, 12:52:29 PM »
Another wonderful stroll you took us on Robin !  :D
This is what winter should look like isn't it !  ;)
Pure white snow - clear blue skies - gorgeous mountain landscapes... and some wildlife as a bonus...  8)
Thanks very much for this inermezzo in another dull grey day here !  ;)
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #317 on: February 23, 2010, 12:56:58 PM »
You've picked the best of the winter moods, Luc, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere - the wildlife was a real bonus :)

Maybe you would like a screensaver to keep your spirits up :D
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #318 on: February 23, 2010, 01:48:54 PM »
Not only a photographer artist, but also a writer in disguise, eh?  :)
Tonight will show Your new set to my husband and we will spend a pleasant hour leafing through it. We really enjoy them! Thank You!
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #319 on: February 23, 2010, 02:27:34 PM »
Maybe you would like a screensaver to keep your spirits up :D

51 would be nice Robin...  :D thank you very much  :D
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #320 on: February 23, 2010, 08:58:07 PM »
Robin,
marvelous winter impressions from wildlife and landscape. Thanks.
Best wishes
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #321 on: February 23, 2010, 09:14:46 PM »
Not only a photographer artist, but also a writer in disguise, eh?  :)
Tonight will show Your new set to my husband and we will spend a pleasant hour leafing through it. We really enjoy them! Thank You!
Kata, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the Alpine Winter Moods - I can't wait for the spring to arrive and to see the first new shoots.... meanwhile it's amazing what you can see surviving in the snow and relishing the sunny moments :)
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #322 on: February 23, 2010, 09:17:32 PM »
Maybe you would like a screensaver to keep your spirits up :D

51 would be nice Robin...  :D thank you very much  :D

On its way to you tomorrow, Luc, it's a pleasure  :)

Tonight even  ;D
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #323 on: February 23, 2010, 09:20:56 PM »
Robin,
marvelous winter impressions from wildlife and landscape. Thanks.

Armin, thanks for your support as always and your interest in everything wild and wonderful - you have a great way of imparting knowledge  ;)
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #324 on: February 23, 2010, 09:48:06 PM »
A wonderful photo essay Robin. You do these so well and the commentaries are so apt and supporting. I especially like pic 38 with the animal just in the process of taking off from still. I always try to catch my Teddy as he leaps from a chair and ALWAYS manage to miss him in flight. :(
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #325 on: February 24, 2010, 12:08:22 AM »
Hi Lesley, I'm hearing all about your NZ seasonal moods tonight and am proud to have the chance to nurture whisperings full of promise and hope they enjoy their new home once they have recovered from jet lag - thank you so much  :D

The photo of the Chamois in action was in fact a frame taken from a little video on my camera - maybe you could try this with Teddy? - Jazzy is just the opposite and is in slow motion setting  ;D

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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #326 on: February 24, 2010, 09:10:54 AM »
Magnifique Robin!  I wanted time to look at them all properly so delayed until now.  What a great way to start a dull, cold day.  Some very atmospheric images difficult to call out favorites but 25, 31, 44 hit the spot as moody and original but all are lovely.  Thanks for taking the time to share them.

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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #327 on: February 24, 2010, 09:27:10 AM »
If we are picking our favourites then 04 and 06 do it for me, Robin (but they are all beautiful)!
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #328 on: February 24, 2010, 10:27:25 AM »
Tony, I was hoping you would have time to look at the photos and thought of you on the mountain walks - no flowers showing yet but the wildlife has definitely been colourful and surprising  8)

Cliff, the forest was so moody that day and although it was not the sort of day to walk there I found myself being mysteriously caught up and then things appeared like lace work in the mist.  :)
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Re: Alpine Walks in Valais
« Reply #329 on: February 24, 2010, 07:53:27 PM »
Robin, lovely and beautiful winter pictures!
It's just that I really have seen enough of this cold white stuff here, though never so beautiful.
Today when I came outside in the morning it was at last (first time this year!) + 7C and I could smell SPRING
Even the few snowdrops I have, did not lie down anymore and the first Hamamelis showed some color  :D :D
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