Since I can remember, I've had a deep love and appreciation of the mountains -- a spiritual connection, I would describe it. Although I've never lived in a mountainous region, they have always been a source of mental regeneration for me whenever I return to them.

During my months in Switzerland over the past two years, I fell in love with the Alps. These pictures were taken in the eastern part of the country near the Rhine Valley. They are not the biggest peaks Switzerland has to offer, but size isn't everything. Mt. Säntis, elevation 2502 meters, offered a spectacular view of six countries. It was a brisk, cold late February day when the photo was taken.

If you're a lover of mountains like myself, I'm sure you'll enjoy these selections. They were taken with a fairly high quality digital cam with just 3.3 MP resolution. Enjoy!

Alpine road on the way down from Mt. Säntis

View from atop Mt. Säntis

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View of misty mountains looking out the backdoor of my girlfriend's home in Sennwald

Looking down into the Rhine Valley; The Austrian Alps in the background

Rural Swiss Village below snow covered peaks

View of San Bernardino Pass