Lauterbrunnen Valley…
June 11, 2010 by drewbuckley
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Lauterbrunnen is situated in one of the most impressive trough valleys in the Alps, between gigantic rock faces and mountain peaks. With its 72 thundering waterfalls, secluded valleys, colourful alpine meadows and lonely mountain inns, the Lauterbrunnen Valley is one of the biggest nature conservation areas in Switzerland. The very name ‘Lauter Brunnen’ (‘many fountains’) [...]
Jaunpass…
June 11, 2010 by drewbuckley
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The Jaun Pass is a high mountain pass (el. 1509 m.) in the Swiss Alps linking Charmey and Jaun in the canton of Fribourg with Reidenbach (part of the municipality of Boltigen) in the canton of Berne. Some superb views along the way! All photos on this page taken with Canon EOS 7D & 17-40mm [...]
Giessbach Falls and Hotel Giessbach…
June 9, 2010 by drewbuckley
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The Giessbach waterfall’s source is in the high valleys and basins of the Faulhorn-Sägis Valley and feeds the world famous Giessbach Falls, which tumble into Lake Brienz near the landing stage. Since the 19th century, there has been a footpath that leads to and under the waterfall. Since that time the 14 steps of the [...]
Brienzersee, the Emerald Lake…
June 9, 2010 by drewbuckley
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Days 4 & 5 were spent near to Brienz. Deep in the Bernese-Oberland, this spectacular coloured water is a sight to behold. The serene location and the tranquil surroundings of the lake invite all to its midst! To its northern banks, lies the quaint town of Brienz. This is said have lent a name to [...]
Black Kites, Wild & Free…
June 8, 2010 by drewbuckley
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On returning from La Sauge NNR to see the Kingfishers, we saw Black Kites quartering over farmland along the roadside. Parked the car up in a lay-by and snuck out into the field boundaries in the long grass and waited/hoped they’d come closer. After a while they thankfully did and managed to get these shots. [...]
Le centre-nature ASPO de La Sauge…
June 8, 2010 by drewbuckley
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I didn’t think my hunt for a Kingfisher shot would end up in Switzerland! La Sauge NNR is a small nature reserve on the south eastern end of Lake Neuchatel – here we found Kingfishers as the main attraction, as well as frogs, grass snakes and wetland birds. Over two very hot afternoons spent in [...]