Actually, there is a bright sunshine. But the fierce wind causes this snow storm. The mountain wants to be alone. It is advisable to comply with and leave the mountain.
I really like this image Jerome - I look at this and really feel that the mountain is a living sentient being. This surely is the essence of landscape photography - creating the same emotion in the viewer as the photographer felt when he took the image.
This so greatly emphasises the feeling of bitter cold.. the retreating figures? i feel an air of resignation but better to return than risk life/limb of self and other.. one cannot fight nature on equal terms - we are so insignificant, as this wonderful image illustrates. again i am awestruck by the immensity of the mountains which you traverse and by your wonderful depiction of it..
Jerome, is that a building, top left?
How interesting to me that "Retreat" has two meanings! "A Retreat" is a lovely getaway for a delightfully enjoyable outing"! "Retreat!" means, "Get out of here! Being a person who's unstable on my feet, I think I see the latter choice, but admire you and your friends who enjoy this!
@jorlam Thank you very much, Jorlam, for your kind words - they impress me very much.
You have a very sharp eye: Yes, that is a building, a weather station.
@jerome Your English is excellent! "Retreat" is a fun choice in this instance, because with the two meanings, some might think of this as a holiday and others might be ready go get out of there!
Wow wow wow!!! I absolutely love this Jerome. This is spectacular and an immediate fav, I couldn't even help myself ;) ... I love your interpretation that the mountain wants to be alone. I know that you are one with it, so you would know.
@kerosene Thank you very much, Caroline, for your nice comment!
For me the mountain is a being that breathes, lives and has a soul. It is something special when I feel close to him.
Jerome, is that a building, top left?
You have a very sharp eye: Yes, that is a building, a weather station.
Thank you, Louise, for your kind and patient support in my attempts to find the appropriate words! I am very happy about it.
For me the mountain is a being that breathes, lives and has a soul. It is something special when I feel close to him.