The Breathtaking Beauty of The Swiss Alps


The Breathtaking Beauty of The Swiss Alps

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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



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Swiss Alps!

Submitted by LadyKenai on Tue, 2008-08-19 14:25.

Absolutely beautiful! Makes me miss Alaska :) Thanks for the awesome photos :)

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Gotta visit Alaska

Submitted by kjhack on Tue, 2008-08-19 14:33.

Definitely on my list of places to visit in the future. I really loved Northern Exposure. :)

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Purty Mountains :)

Submitted by LadyKenai on Tue, 2008-08-19 15:01.



photo by LadyKenai

I can guarantee you won't regret your visit to Alaska :)
It speaks for itself :)

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Swiss Alps / kjhack

Submitted by Mia Northwest on Tue, 2008-08-19 21:54.

What a beautiful place on earth. I love the mountains and try to get to Mt. Hood as much as possible. I think I'm gonna live in the rural Swiss village below snow covered peaks and have a Heidi-lifestyle. Do you get to Switzerland often??

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Mt. Hood

Submitted by kjhack on Tue, 2008-08-19 22:14.

I've heard that's a beautiful peak.

Unfortunately, I'll not make it over this year. I've been four times since early 2006.

The people are great, there. However, unless you really go for the rural life, you might want to reconsider relocating to that little village in the pic. :)

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Whoa, awesome pic!

Submitted by kjhack on Tue, 2008-08-19 22:16.

I'll get there one day for sure. :)

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And Illinois?

Submitted by Mia Northwest on Tue, 2008-08-19 22:36.

How can you resist the Swiss and remain in Illinois? Just kidding, so not my business...just wanted to give you a hard time :)

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Well...

Submitted by kjhack on Wed, 2008-08-20 00:02.

I love the mountains, but cornfields have a certain charm, also. :)