Climb to the summit of the Bosruck. Spruce forests surround this mountain. In between, these maple leaves shone in the backlight. They brought a bit of cheerfulness and lightheartedness into the stern seriousness of the dark tree stems.
If you want to climb a mountain, you usually start walking through dense forests at its foot. It is this contrast that makes a mountain tour one of its charms: to be first surrounded by the tall trees, which dampen light and do not allow a view into the vastness.
Mostly I leave the car after arriving at dawn, sometimes even in the dark. Environed by trees, the view into the distance then succeeds only upwards - with cloudless sky on the stars, which shine particularly in the mountains, because away from the light pollution of the pulsating cities.
But at some point you will reach the tree line. The closeness of the forests opens up and the view is free to the expanse of the Alps and their white-glaciated peaks. At the top, at the summit, only the sky and the clouds are above you. The midday sun warms the rock and your cheeks. And the head becomes clear, the heart becomes light.
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P.S.: Thank you so much for your nice welcome yesterday after my long absence! It feels great to be received so warmly.
Your narrative is as exquisite as the photo :) Welcome back - it's great to see you posting again as I love to dream I'm in these magnificent places :)
@blueberry1222 "Losing yourself"... Nicely put. It is a special virtue. You can not cultivate enough: to live in the moment and be in the same breath with what surrounds you.
@jernst1779 Thank you, Jean! It feels good to be received so kindly.
My writing... I wish my English would be better. I always come across my narrow linguistic boundaries, when I try to supplement my pictures. Please be lenient.
Massachusetts... Must be a wonderful place. I would like to visit this region at the time of the Indian Summer.
I love your narrative as much as your image. My days of climbing are few and nothing compared to your adventures, but I recognise all that you describe. And the fresh light green leaves bring such a spray of happiness into your forest scene.
@helenhall My narrative - you talk about it very gently. I would like to have a better English. So I could express myself more skillfully. I often miss the words for the nuances that make up the essence of a situation.
Therefore be lenient with me.
I really appreciate your nice accompanying on my picture journeys.
@jyokota Thanks, Junko, for your dear lines! It is a nice feeling for me to be so friendly welcome. This community is unique.
How much time I have left for photography is uncertain. It may be that sometimes I am absent. The times have become more difficult.
@jerome -- I'm sorry to hear your times have become difficult. Mine, too. So I have been dipping in and out as I can. That still keeps you connected to the community, AND we get to see your fantastic mountain photography. Wishing you well . . .
September 7th, 2018
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Thank you all for your nice comments! I am very happy if you like my paths in the mountains. For me it is very special if I can share my impressions and thoughts in this way.
My writing... I wish my English would be better. I always come across my narrow linguistic boundaries, when I try to supplement my pictures. Please be lenient.
Massachusetts... Must be a wonderful place. I would like to visit this region at the time of the Indian Summer.
Best regards to Australia!
Got a new facelift? :)
Therefore be lenient with me.
I really appreciate your nice accompanying on my picture journeys.
How much time I have left for photography is uncertain. It may be that sometimes I am absent. The times have become more difficult.