Hiking in the Alps

***Steve*** · 03-10-2007, 15:49

I have not posted any photos for a while so I guess its about time I put my head in the firing line

These photos were shot at the weekend while we were hiking in the German Alps. We eventually made it to the top of the 'Fockenstein' standing 1564 meters tall. The total hike was just over 20k and took us the best part of 12 hours to complete.

All comments welcome as always

P-E · 03-10-2007, 18:27

Looks cold and impressive........certainly a place I would like to go with a camera

Difficult for me to pick a fav

either #1 or #3.

RichW · 03-10-2007, 18:43

Great set

. Possibly the most amazing place I've ever been. Stopped in Grindlewald in the Swiss alps, right at the foot of the Eiger, a couple of years ago. Its hard to know where to point the camera, everywhere you turn is screaming out to be photographed!

**stepheno** · 03-10-2007, 18:43

No 3 definitely

I'm tempted to say what processing but knowing you I doubt there is much.

**stepheno** · 03-10-2007, 18:44

[quote=RichW;157588 Stopped in Grindlewald in the Swiss alps[/quote]
I thought they went on a National Lampoon European Vacation

RichW · 03-10-2007, 18:46

**Markulous** · 03-10-2007, 22:24

Nice bit of an ascent and the pics convey it all well!

Nikaroo22 · 04-10-2007, 06:46

Gorgeous! I'm just a tad jealous of the view from this side of the screen. Can only imagine what it looks like in person.

***Steve*** · 04-10-2007, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-E

Looks cold and impressive........certainly a place I would like to go with a camera

Difficult for me to pick a fav

either #1 or #3.

Thanks, it was actually quite warm as there was only a slight breeze on the day. Definitely T-shirt weather for most of the day

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepheno

No 3 definitely

I'm tempted to say what processing but knowing you I doubt there is much.

Processed in Lightroom, colour temperatures altered slightly to compensate for the 'blue haze' on the day. In Photoshop I also applied selective unsharp mask at large settings to scrub the haze some more and bring out the detail in the distant mountains. I also applied the obvious crops.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikaroo22

Gorgeous! I'm just a tad jealous of the view from this side of the screen. Can only imagine what it looks like in person.

All these shots where captured using the 70-200L with a 1.4x teleconvertor on a 1.6 crop body...so the mountain scenes were actually less detailed to the naked eye but were mighty impressive in their vastness.

Thanks to everyone who has passed comment

KenCo · 07-10-2007, 09:09

Magnificent scenes and would love to photograph something like this myself....although I wouldn't manage the 12 hour hike, on top of the fact I hate heights with a passion. The first is probably my favourite although they are all spectacular, though both 1&2 show signs of halo's here, with 2 more so.
Breathtaking views....and hike.
Ken.

simpbow · 08-10-2007, 11:11

Could look at these all day.

03-10-2007, 15:49	#1 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 15,969	Hiking in the Alps I have not posted any photos for a while so I guess its about time I put my head in the firing line These photos were shot at the weekend while we were hiking in the German Alps. We eventually made it to the top of the 'Fockenstein' standing 1564 meters tall. The total hike was just over 20k and took us the best part of 12 hours to complete. All comments welcome as always __________________ .......__o .......\<, ....( )/ ( )

03-10-2007, 18:27	#2 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,414	Re: Hiking in the Alps Looks cold and impressive........certainly a place I would like to go with a camera Difficult for me to pick a fav either #1 or #3.

03-10-2007, 18:43	#3 (permalink)
RichW Getting Comfy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 170	Re: Hiking in the Alps Great set . Possibly the most amazing place I've ever been. Stopped in Grindlewald in the Swiss alps, right at the foot of the Eiger, a couple of years ago. Its hard to know where to point the camera, everywhere you turn is screaming out to be photographed!

03-10-2007, 18:43	#4 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,439	Re: Hiking in the Alps No 3 definitely I'm tempted to say what processing but knowing you I doubt there is much.

03-10-2007, 18:44	#5 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,439	Re: Hiking in the Alps [quote=RichW;157588 Stopped in Grindlewald in the Swiss alps[/quote] I thought they went on a National Lampoon European Vacation

03-10-2007, 18:46	#6 (permalink)
RichW Getting Comfy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 170	Re: Hiking in the Alps lol

03-10-2007, 22:24	#7 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,598	Re: Hiking in the Alps Nice bit of an ascent and the pics convey it all well!

04-10-2007, 06:46	#8 (permalink)
Nikaroo22 New here Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Down South, US Posts: 32	Re: Hiking in the Alps Gorgeous! I'm just a tad jealous of the view from this side of the screen. Can only imagine what it looks like in person.

07-10-2007, 09:09	#10 (permalink)
KenCo Been here a while Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 301	Re: Hiking in the Alps Magnificent scenes and would love to photograph something like this myself....although I wouldn't manage the 12 hour hike, on top of the fact I hate heights with a passion. The first is probably my favourite although they are all spectacular, though both 1&2 show signs of halo's here, with 2 more so. Breathtaking views....and hike. Ken.

08-10-2007, 11:11	#11 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,395	Re: Hiking in the Alps Could look at these all day.

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