Fairy Tale Indeed
by Felicia Tica
Title
Fairy Tale Indeed
Artist
Felicia Tica
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Photograph - Photo
Description
The Alps span some 200 kilometers ( 125 miles) , at at average altitude of 1700 m ( 5576 ft) , and cover nearly two Thirds of Switzerland 's total surface area . The snow line begins at 2.500 to 2.800 meters ( 8.200 to 9186 feet) . There are 48 mountains Which are 4.000 meters ( 13.120 feet) or higher and about 1,800 glaciers .
The highest mountain in Switzerland is the Dufour Peak in Canton Valais , at 4634 m ( 15.203 ft). They Provide a continental watershed, deterministic mining the climate and vegetation. But while they contribute enormously to the Swiss identity, economic activity is concentrated in the plateau.
The valleys of several major rivers - the Rhone, Upper Rhine, the Reuss and Ticino - divide the mountain ranges .
The Swiss Alps seen from Frutigen.
Stockhorn 2190 m
Schifhorn 2970 m
Moench 4107 m
Jungfrau 4158 m
Snowhorn 3402 m
Gletscherhorn 3107 m
Mittagshorn 3892 m
Reedhorn 2,970 m
Doldenhorn 3638 m
Breithorn4164 m
Balmhorn 3698 m
Niesen 2362 m
Nesthorn 3982 m
Bietschhorn 3934 m
Wildstrubel 3248 m
Wildhorn 3248 m
Gross Grünhorn 4043.5 m
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March 12th, 2014
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Comments (15)
Sharon Nelson-Bianco
Hi Felicia, wonderful snow landscape. Such beautiful colors. Best regards, Sharon LF
Elizabeth Winter
Such beautiful lighting in this capture! Each mountain has their own personality and style! v
Felicia Tica replied:
Thank you very much, Elisabeth! Thei are just wonderful! I was very impressed and now I still am after this shoting trip!
Nick Boren
Those are some rugged mountains and I would love to hike in some of them.. :-) Another awesome shot dear Felicia.. ;-)
Felicia Tica replied:
Thank you for visiting and for your kind appreciation, Nick! I am glad you like these mountains!