Alps vicinity
by Felicia Tica
Title
Alps vicinity
Artist
Felicia Tica
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
The Alps seen from Frutigen.
The air is cold and the vicinity of the Alps is an overwhelming beauty!
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 .
Frutigen is a municipality and the capital of the administrative district Frutigen-Niedersimmental of the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
Population: 6,682 (December 31, 2008)
Height: 800 m
Area: 71.8 km �
The municipality is located in the Kandertal and Engstligental and extends from the Niesen chain to the Gehrihorn mountains.
History
A Lappenaxt from the Bronze Age is the first track of residents in Frutigen. Coins and an iron plowshare occupy a Roman colonization of the Kander Valley. In the 8th Century was built the first church in Frutigen, the present church was rebuilt after a fire in 1727. 1228 is the first documentary mention of Frutigen.
(Wikipedia)
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Comments (25)
Doug Kreuger
Awesome scenic capture Felicia! Terrific composition, lots of interesting elements! L&F
Kris Hiemstra
This is a wonderful photo of a landscape I will have to come and visit so I can photograph it myself someday!
Felicia Tica replied:
That it would be wonderful to come here, dear Kris! The mountains are captivating and inspiring! Thank you very much for your comment! !
James Lanigan Thompson MFA
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Felicia Tica replied:
Thank you very much James for featuring my work on the homepage in Beauty Group!
Cheryl Baxter
What a lovely landscape! You are so blessed to be there! L/F
Felicia Tica replied:
Thank you very much Cheryl! I count my blessing in being with my family and friends, found here, where I live! I think that really matters! :) Greets!
Mary Carol Story
You draw me right in and make me feel like I am there! (I wish) Great job! L/F
Felicia Tica replied:
I thing you just expressed the right feeling toward this scene! I was absolutely catched from the atmosphere, like the time it doesn`t mattered anymore!
Music of the Heart
This is a special beautiful view Felicia. I love the alps and you bring it so attractive. Excellent work!! L/F
Deb Halloran
Hi Felicia, What a gorgeous capture. Wonderful composition with beautiful contrasts, clarity and depth..nicely done. v/l
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