Switzerland – Winter is approaching @ Spluegen Pass
This little lake was on my to-do list since nearly two years but I had to cancel all the various undertakings due to bad weather conditions. And this time - this was my hope - should be the right moment to visit this place because the weather should clear up after the first winter storm. Well, this was the trend of the weather forecast and my wish ....... Hhhhm - maybe I was to late or maybe to early. Yes, the snowfall stopped for a while but the strong cold wind wasn't definitely on my wish list 
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- ISO 100
- f/32
- 181 sec
- developed in phocus
- black and white conversion in Nik Silver Efex pro
- watermarked
Enjoy it.
Regards,
Gerry
France – Chamonix – Mont Blanc 4810m – Magical Sunset – Black&White
Just the black and white edition of my previous post (France - Chamonix - Mont Blanc 4810m - Magical Sunset)
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90mm @ 35mm
- ISO 100
- f/16
- 2.0 sec
- Pano of two photographs
- Lee filter ND graduated 0.9
- developed in phocus
- watermarked
Regards, Gerry
France – Chamonix – Mont Blanc 4810m – Magical Sunset
Enjoy the beautiful afterglow at Les Chéserys lakes ...
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90mm @ 35mm
- ISO 100
- f/16
- 2.0 sec
- Pano of two photographs
- Lee filter ND graduated 0.9
- developed in phocus
- watermarked
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Gauli – Afterglow
Being in the mountains and enjoying the beauty of our nature gives me always great pleasure. Enjoy the afterglow at a perfect location with a perfect reflection
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- ISO 100
- F/16
- 91sec
- Lee graduated ND filter 0.6
- developed in phocus
- watermarked
Enjoy it!
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Uri – Goescheneralpsee – Overnight Lull – color version
Well, I posted this scenery already (Overnight Lull black&white) but I have thought that the colored version could be interesting as well. Ok - to be honest, there is not much color around but hey, all cats are grey (or even blue) at night . So what do you think? Black & white or color ?
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- ISO 100
- f/8.0
- 256 sec
- developed in phocus
- no color adjustments !
Enjoy the monochromatic night shot.
Regards, Gerry
France – Chamonix – Mont Blanc – Sunset at Lac Blanc
Lac Blanc is always a good place for spending a wonderful night and photographing the reflection of a breathtaking mountain scenery. The clouds disappeared slowly after a cloudy afternoon and gave me the possibility to photograph the last ray of the warm evening sun.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90mm @38mm
- ISO 100
- f/16
- 1.0 sec
- Pano of 2 photographs
- Lee graduated ND filter 0.9
- developed in phocus
- watermarked
Enjoy the reflection.
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Grimsel – After Sunset Scenery
Well, I gave it a try ... once more. You won't believe it how many times I drove up to this location .... and I never had the luck to enjoy a magical hour ... until now. this time, the wind was to strong for a perfect reflection shot that's why I decided (like last weekend) to go for a long exposure photograph.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- Lee ND graduated 0.9 filter
- ISO 100
- f/13
- 256sec
- developed in phocus
- watermarked
Enjoy the after sunset scenery.
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Uri – Goescheneralpsee – Overnight Lull
I photographed this scenery long after sunset and really enjoyed the peaceful silence.
Regards, Gerry
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- ISO 100
- f/8.0
- 256 sec
- developed in phocus
- black&white conversion in Nik Silver Efex Pro
Switzerland – Furka – Windy Sunset
I headed towards Furka Pass after a fully packed business day and thought about a peaceful sunset at "my" reflection lake because we got some snow last night. Well, it was dammed cold and windy. No reflection at all ! But - as always - it is how it is and I mounted a ND filter and created a long exposure photograph.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- ISO 100
- f/16
- 256 sec
- Lee ND graduated filter 0.9
- Lee big stopper
- developed in phocus
- watermarked
Enjoy the sunset !
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Homeland – Sunset at Gauli #2
As already mentioned in my previous post (Sunset at Gauli #1) here is a second photograph of the same location at Gauli. Well, it's just a side note but the way to this location is a little bit strenuous. It's nearly a 2'000m altitude difference each way and as you can imagine, a medium format equipment isn't really a lightweight.... but I love the quality and it's finally worth each kilo. So, enjoy the last ray on sun.
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- ISO 100
- f/19
- 1.4 sec
- Lee graduated ND filter 0.9
- developed in locus
- watermarked
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Uri – Goescheneralpsee – Bergsee – Before Sunrise Scenery
Well, it was time for a visit of my nearby mountain lake at Goeschenen. It's called Bergsee and it's located above the Goescheneralpsee. To be honest, I (or my Mini JCW) love the winding drive up the mountain to the parking ground But let's go back to photography. It was a very mild night and I expected some colors in the morning but I got disappointed this time. The air was to dry and that's why we got a dull sunrise. Anyway, it is how it is and I tried to get the best out of this moment. By the way, i photographed this scenery around 20min before sunrise.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- f/11
- ISO 100
- 91sec
- Lee graduated filter ND 0.9
- developed in phocus
- watermarked
Enjoy the morning silence, the fresh air and the mountain scenery.
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Homeland – Sunset at Gauli #1
Despite the fact that all the fare and foreign destinations are so interesting being in the mountains at home gives me always a deep and great feeling. If I smell the fresh air and see the various shades of colors .... I certainly know, this is my homeland.
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- f/16
- ISO 100
- Lee graduated ND filter 0.9
- developed in phocus
- watermarked
Enjoy the it!
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Murgsee – Winter is still alive
A weather change brought us some fresh snow in the mountains and I guess we have to wait a couple of weeks for kicking-off the mountain lake season this year. Nevertheless, hiking up to the Murgsee (various small mountain lakes) and through fresh snow was ... despite the fact that I got a sunburn on my whole face and neck ...a wonderful and relaxing experience.
Here are some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HC 35-90mm @ 35mm
- ISO 100
- 1/800 sec
- f/11
- Pano of 5 photographs
- final size: 12382 x 7238
- developed with Phocus, PtGui, CS6, Nik Silver Efex
Enjoy the late winter scenery
Regards, Gerry
PS: the photograph is watermarked and protected.
Switzerland – Engadin – Valle di Campo – Lago di Val Viola
I took a rest on my way to the passo di Val Viola ...
Regards,
Gerry
PS - some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90mm @35mm
- ISO 100
- f/19
- 1/90 sec
- Lee NDG filter 0.9
- pano of 6
Switzerland – Engadin – Lago di Saoseo – Serenity
Clear sky - clear water - clear mind and a single thought...
Enjoy the serenity
Regards,
Gerry
PS some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90 @35mm
- ISO 100
- f/19
- 1/15sec
- pano of 2
- Lee NDG 0.9
Switzerland – Engadin – Lago di Saoseo – Picture Postcard Weather
The beautiful weather lets you forget the cold temperature at Lago di Saoseo. Enjoy the scenery
PS - some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HCD 35-90mm (at 60mm)
- ISO 100
- f/19
- 1/15sec
- Lee NDG filter 0.9
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Engadin – Lago di Saoseo – Cat Ice Time
We got some snow in the mountains this week and I guess it was the last opportunity this year, to photograph some nice reflections at Lago di Saoseo. As soon as the sun goes down the temperature is way below freezing level and you can watch how quickly the lake gets covered with cat ice. So, it's cat time ...
PS - some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- ISO 200
- f/16
- 1/45s
- 0.9 Lee NDG filter
Regards,
Gerry
France – Chamonix – Sunrise at Lac Blanc (black and white version)
Despite the wonderful and delicate colors I really like the black and white version of this scenery. The amazing structure of the mountains and the incredible reflections don't get distracted by the colors.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90mm (at 50mm)
- f/11
- 1/20sec
- ISO 200
- Lee 0.9 NDG filter
- Nik silver efex pro
Regards,
Gerry
France – Chamonix – Sunrise at Lac Blanc
A wonderful sunrise followed a very mild night at Lac Blanc.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90mm (at 50mm)
- f/11
- 1/20sec
- ISO 200
- Lee 0.9 NDG filter
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Engadin – Lago di Saoseo – Morning Dream
Sometimes the day starts with a dream ... until you get touched by the delicate morning light ...
Enjoy the delicate morning light.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 35-90 mm (@40mm)
- ISO 200
- f/11
- 4sec
- Lee 0.9 NDG filter
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland, Engadin, Lago di Saoseo – Silent Reward
Well, the weather conditions changed again and this time to my luck. I got rewarded with a clear nearly monochromatic atmosphere.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- Hasselblad HCD 28mm
- ISO 100
- f/11
- 11 sec
- 0.9 Lee NDG filter
Enjoy the silent reward.
Regards, Gerry
France – Chamonix – Full Moon Night at Lac de Chesery
To be exact, it was a 90% full moon night Nevertheless, spending a night at Lac de Chesery is always an amazing experience. The breathtaking scenery of illuminated mountains (Dome du Gouter, Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi, Mont Maudit, Grandes Jorasses, Aiguille de Triolet..) by the full moon and the amazing reflection at Lac de Chesery is every effort worth. I didn't used a tent (only sleeping bag) because the night was mild and the sky was bright with stars. I counted seven falling stars, placed one wish and fell asleep....
Enjoy the Mont-Blanc scenery.
Regards,
Gerry
PS: some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HCD 35-90mm at 35mm)
- ISO 100
- 45 sec
- f/8.0
- Lee 0.9 ND graduated filter
- Pano of 2 exposures
- final size: 10236 x 5611
Switzerland, Grimsel, A Thousand Tears
A thousand tears from my heart ... down deep inside...
Gerry
PS: some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HCD 28mm
- ISO 100
- f/27
- 1/4 sec
- Lee 0.9 ND graduated filter
Switzerland – Graubuenden – Val Maighels – Weather Change
This is the reward of a short afternoon scouting hike in Val Maighels. This valley has a couple of interesting lakes and ponds ... and maybe I'll go back and stay over night - will see. But this time I had to stop my scouting hike due to a significant weather change.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HCD 28mm
- ISO 200
- f/22
- 1/60 sec
- Lee ND graduated filter
- Pano of 5 photographs
- final size: 13089 x 8469
Enjoy the fresh air.
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Etang de la Gruere #3
Enjoy the front row view
some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4d-40
- HC 28mm
- ISO 100
- f11
- 1/28mm
- Lee ND grad 0.9
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Appenzell Innerrhoden – Faelensee b&w
... and a black and white photograph of the same location.
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4d-40
- HC 28mm
- ISO 100
- f22
- 1/4 sec
- Lee ND grad 0.9
Regards
Gerry
Switzerland – Appenzell – Innerrhoden – Faelensee #2
Well, same lake but another place and perspective.
Regards, Gerry
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HC 28mm 2.8
- Lee ND soft grad 0.9
- ISO 100
- f22
- 32 sec
Switzerland – Appenzell Innerrhoden – Faelensee # 1
The Faelensee, sometimes called "Alpstein-Fjord", is a lake in the Alpstein range of the canton Appenzell Innerrhoden and is embedded between the steep rock cliffs on both sides. I stayed over night at Boolenwees (a lovely mountain inn) and caught the first morning light.
Enjoy the beautiful reflection and the delicate morning light.
Regards,
Gerry
Some technical information:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HC 28mm 2.8
- Lee ND soft grad 0.9
- ISO 100
- f22
- 11 sec
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Switzerland – Kleiner Mythen
After a chilly night at the Grosser Mythen a golden sunrise was released behind the Kleiner Mythen
Enjoy the tranquility .....
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Fronalpstock
I photographed the Fronalpstock from the top of Grosser Mythen. Enjoy the delicate morning light.
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Etang de la Gruere B&W
Color or B&W - what do you prefer? I personally tend to the B&W version due to the strong contrast and forms.
Have a great day.
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Etang de la Gruere
I visited the small lake "Etang de la Gruere" today that is located very close to Saignelegier, Canton of Jura / Switzerland. My Hassy did a superb job and captured the difference in brightness very well.
Enjoy the tranquility
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Saentis – Full Moon Night – 20:41
Same location - just a little bit later with a different mood.
Regards
Gerry
Switzerland – Saentis – Full Moon Night – 20:13
Same day, just a couple of hours later and another mountain. This was indeed an easy undertaking. The Saentis is just an one hour drive away and the cable car brings you to the top of the mountain. Well, the sunset wasn't so wonderful because of heavy fog/clouds but to my luck the other side offered some interesting opportunities - photographing the full moon.
Enjoy the view.
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Grosser Mythen – 06:45am
Well, my initial plan was to photograph a sunset scenery from the top of the Grosser Mythen (check the link and you can see the mountain) but the weather was (let's put it that way) not so perfect. So I changed my plans and stayed over night at the top of the mountain. As you can imagine, the mountain cottage was still closed. It was quite windy and chilly but my sleeping bag did a fantastic job. And yes, the morning scenery was significantly better the evening.
Regards,
Gerry
Switzerland – Seenalpersee – Melting Time !
Perfect weather conditions and my new Hassy were the reasons for this early spring hike to the lake "Seenalpersee". Well, the way up to the lake took longer than expected due to deep soft snow fields. Yes, I missed the sunrise but the scenery compensated for it. Despite the bright sun and the strong contrasts the medium format sensor did a fantastic job.
Some additional informations:
- Hasselblad H4D-40
- HC 28mm 2.8
- f16
- 1/250
- ISO 200
- pano of 4 single exposures
... and yes, the files are huge!
Enjoy it.
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Zermatt – Silent Evening at Lake Stellisee
Sometimes the sun sets without spectacular colors. The sun is just gone ....
Regards, Gerry
Switzerland – Goeschenenalpsee – Salmon Pink Morning Scenery
Being in the mountain, smelling the fresh air and enjoying the morning light is worth every effort .... to get there
Enjoy the morning scenery.
Regards, Gerry
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