Schwyz
January 2002 to April 2018, 67 photos.
Ice Crystals: A twig covered by ice crystals, somewhere on the path from Oberiberg to Sternegg. That location is always in the shadow during winter time. Illuminated by a ring flash. Fujichrome Velvia, Minolta X-700, Elicar 2.5/90mm macro lens, December 2001
Fir Twig: Drops on a fir twig somewhere near Lake Wägital. — Minolta X-700, Elicar2.5/90mm macro lens, November 2002
Lake Wägital: Lake Wägi Valley — Fujichrome Astia, November 2002
Lake Wägital: Lake Wägi Valley — Fujichrome Astia, November 2002
Dandelion meadow: A meadow full of dandelion nearby the camping site Oberiberg on Hoch-Ybrig. — Nikon D70, May 2005
Rigi Fogsea and Sunset: The sun is setting above the fog sea below Mount Rigi. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Rigi Kulm, 26 December 2006
Rigi Fogsea and Sunset: The sun is setting above the fog sea below Mount Rigi. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Rigi Kulm, 26 December 2006
Fogsea in Winter: Switzerland lies on the coast of a big ocean, an ocean of fog. During winter time the lowlands of Switzerland sometimes are below a layer of fog for several weeks. According to satellite images, almost whole Europe was below fog that day. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Rigi Kulm, 26 December 2006
Rigi Fogsea and Sunset: The sun is setting above the fog sea below Mount Rigi. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Rigi Kulm, 26 December 2006
Rigi Fogsea and Sunset: The sun is setting above the fog sea below Mount Rigi. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Rigi Kulm, 26 December 2006
Rigi Fogsea and Sunset: The sun is setting above the fog sea below Mount Rigi. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8, Rigi Kulm, 26 December 2006
Great Mythen: Mount Great Mythen with very little snow, seen from the ski hut at Holzegg. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm, Holzegg, 30 December 2006
Fog over Lake Lucerne: Lake Lucerne is covered by a sea of fog. See from the ski ut at Holzegg. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm, Holzegg, 30 December 2006
Bench with Sunset Afterglow: A wooden bench in the snow with glowing red sky. — Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm, Holzegg, 30 December 2006
Oberiberg: It was snowing heavily on good friday 2008 in Oberiberg, canton Schwyz. This is is the brook Minster. Nikon D200, 1/160 s, F/6.3, 24 mm, ISO 200, Friday, March 21, 2008 17:07:32
Oberiberg: A small bridge in forest near Oberiberg, covered with snow. Nikon D200, 1/40 s, F/3.5, 24 mm, ISO 400, Friday, March 21, 2008 17:33:04
Oberiberg: It's snowing on good friday 2008 in Oberiberg: The brook Minster is snaking through the forest. Nikon D200, 1/80 s, F/4.5, 24 mm, ISO 200, Friday, March 21, 2008 17:36:43
Snow covered Trees: Sun came out the saturday after good friday. The trees are covered with thich fresh snow. Nikon D200, 1/250 s, F/8.0, 24 mm, ISO 200, Saturday, March 22, 2008 08:39:54
Oberiberg: The brook Minster nearby camping site Oberiberg. A wonderful winter landscape has been created on the day before easter at spring equinox. Nikon D200, 1/320 s, F/9.0, 24 mm, ISO 200, Saturday, March 22, 2008 08:41:50
Tiny Icycle: A frozen drop on a fir tree twig at Oberiberg. Nikon D200, 1/200 s, F/18.0, 105 mm, ISO 200, Saturday, March 22, 2008 09:24:45
Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. Nikon D200, 1/160 s, F/6.3, 62 mm, ISO 100, Monday, March 24, 2008 07:39:12
Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. Nikon D200, 1/180 s, F/7.1, 38 mm, ISO 100, Monday, March 24, 2008 07:46:11
Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. Nikon D200, 1/180 s, F/7.1, 24 mm, ISO 100, Monday, March 24, 2008 07:48:01
Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. Nikon D200, 1/180 s, F/7.1, 29 mm, ISO 100, Monday, March 24, 2008 07:53:28
Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. The prominent mountain is called "Gross Schijen". Nikon D200, 1/160 s, F/6.3, 55 mm, ISO 100, Monday, March 24, 2008 08:03:46
Snow Crystals: Crystals of freshly fallen snow at Oberiberg. Nikon D200, 1/160 s, F/16.0, 105 mm, ISO 200, Monday, March 24, 2008 08:10:40
Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. Nikon D200, 1/320 s, F/9.0, 38 mm, ISO 200, Monday, March 24, 2008 08:19:12
Wägital Reservoir: The reservoir Lake Wägital. Nikon D200, 1/500 s, F/11.0, 24 mm, ISO 200, Monday, March 24, 2008 12:15:10
Wägital Reservoir: The reservoir Lake Wägital. Nikon D200, 1/500 s, F/11.0, 17 mm, ISO 200, Monday, March 24, 2008 12:17:56
Wägital Dam: The dam of the reservoir Lake Wägital. Nikon D200, 1/500 s, F/11.0, 12 mm, ISO 200, Monday, March 24, 2008 12:19:37
Great Schijen: The shadows are rising up the valley and the big rock "Great Schijen" is glowing in the light of the setting sun. Nikon D3, 1/250 s, F/8.0, 70 mm, ISO 200, Sunday, July 26, 2009 20:25:04
Rotenfluh: View from the foot of Mount Great Mythen towards Rotenfluh and the Muota Valley. Nikon D3, 1/100 s, F/5.0, 22 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 11:59:08
Alptal: View from the foot of Mount Great Mythen towards Alptal and Einsiedeln. Nikon D3, 1/200 s, F/7.1, 17 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 12:00:25
Great Mythen: Walking up the Great Mythen. View towards Holzegg with the restaurant. Nikon D3, 1/160 s, F/6.3, 17 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 12:00:49
Great Mythen: Walking up Mount Great Mythen and enjoying the great view. Nikon D3, 1/125 s, F/5.6, 17 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 12:05:29
Great Mythen: Walking up Mount Great Mythen and enjoying the great view. Nikon D3, 1/160 s, F/6.3, 35 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 12:06:06
Great Mythen: Walking up Mount Great Mythen. View towards Holzegg with the restaurant. Nikon D3, 1/125 s, F/5.6, 17 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 12:06:25
Muota Valley: View towards Muota Valley while walking up Mount Great Mythen. Nikon D3, 1/100 s, F/5.0, 35 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 12:13:14
Great Mythen: The little brother of Mount Great Mythen is called "Little Mythen". Although it has less eight, it's more difficult and only for climbers. Nikon D3, 1/160 s, F/6.3, 17 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 13:08:04
Great Mythen: Walking up Mount Great Mythen. View towards Holzegg with the restaurant. Nikon D3, 1/160 s, F/6.3, 17 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 13:15:52
Great Mythen: The path up to Mount Great Mythen is very easy. But you need at least a good condition and good shoes. The view from the summit is just phenomenal. Nikon D3, 1/160 s, F/6.3, 17 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 13:16:57
Little Mythen: The Little Mythen with some flowers in the foreground. There are many pretty butterflies flying around. I should have take my macro lens with me. I deliberatly paused very often — for taking pictures and hiding my poor condition. Nikon D3, 1/31 s, F/14.0, 19 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 13:21:37
Great Mythen: Almost there. The restaurant is within reach. My well earned Rivella is just a few meters away. Nikon D3, 1/200 s, F/7.1, 17 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 13:26:57
Little Mythen: And again the two rocky summits of Little Mythen. Nikon D3, 1/200 s, F/7.1, 25 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 13:28:03
Summit Cross Great Mythen: Getting closer. The cross on the summit of Mount Great Mythen. But what do mountains have to do with a roman torture instrument? Nikon D3, 1/60 s, F/8.0, 35 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 13:29:59
View from Great Mythen: What a great view from the summit of Mount Great Mythen. Lake Lucerne, Lake Lauerz, Brunnen and Schwyz. Nikon D3, 1/80 s, F/9.0, 28 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 13:36:00
Great Mythen: On the summit of Mount Great Mythen lies the Restaurant Grosser Mythen with a unique 306° panoramic view of the swiss alps. Here's a picture of it while I was flying in an airplane. Nikon D3, 1/100 s, F/10.0, 35 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 13:37:00
Great Mythen: The helicopter landing site on the summit of Mount Great Mythen. The chalet was opened in 1864 after four years building time. Helicopters weren't invented that time. Nikon D3, 1/100 s, F/10.0, 17 mm, ISO 200, Monday, July 27, 2009 13:40:13
Schwyz: Walking around in the capital village of canton Schwyz. Nikon D3, 1/200 s, F/7.1, 24 mm, ISO 200, Friday, July 31, 2009 13:44:09
Schwyz: Walking around in the capital village of canton Schwyz. Nikon D3, 1/160 s, F/7.1, 17 mm, ISO 200, Friday, July 31, 2009 13:49:12
Schwyz: Walking around in the capital village of canton Schwyz. Nikon D3, 1/250 s, F/8.0, 17 mm, ISO 200, Friday, July 31, 2009 13:57:21
Schwyz: Walking around in the capital village of canton Schwyz. Nikon D3, 1/200 s, F/7.1, 35 mm, ISO 200, Friday, July 31, 2009 14:06:35
Schwyz: Walking around in the capital village of canton Schwyz. Nikon D3, 1/160 s, F/6.3, 22 mm, ISO 200, Friday, July 31, 2009 14:10:54
Spider: A spider waiting for bait. Nikon D3, 1/250 s, F/29.0, 105 mm, ISO 200, Saturday, August 1, 2009 12:18:22
Spider: A spider wrapping a fly. If you need a fly for taking a picture, it's hard to find one. Nikon D3, 1/250 s, F/32.0, 105 mm, ISO 200, Saturday, August 1, 2009 13:06:42
Spiders: Two spiders hunting each otehr. Nikon D3, 1/250 s, F/32.0, 105 mm, ISO 200, Saturday, August 1, 2009 13:18:16
Panoramic View: Snowshoe hiking around Roggenstock at Hoch Ybrig. Panorama created with Photosynth on an iPhone 4.
Snowshoe Hiking: Snowshoe hiking around Roggenstock at Hoch Ybrig. Apple iPhone 4, 1/3771 s, F/2.8, 3.85 mm, ISO 80, Sunday, January 15, 2012 10:58:01
Sledding Druesberg Hut: Walking up of two hours the path from Weglooen to Druesberg chalet. After dinner we sledded down. Apple iPhone 4, 1/1168 s, F/2.8, 3.85 mm, ISO 80, Sunday, February 5, 2012 13:09:44
Sledding Druesberg Hut: Walking up of two hours through winterly landscape on path from Weglooen to Druesberg chalet. Apple iPhone 4, 1/1436 s, F/2.8, 3.85 mm, ISO 80, Sunday, February 5, 2012 13:12:58
Sledding Druesberg Hut: Almost there. My sled. Need to take photo and gain breath. I should do more sports! Apple iPhone 4, 1/5027 s, F/2.8, 3.85 mm, ISO 80, Sunday, February 5, 2012 13:34:10
Fogsea from Rigi: View from Mount Rigi, the queen of the mountains above the sea of fog. Apple iPhone 4, 1/6033 s, F/2.8, 3.9 mm, ISO 80, Saturday, March 2, 2013 09:59:09
Fence on Rigi: Just a barbwire fence stops you from falling down a cliff. Apple iPhone 4, 1/7541 s, F/2.8, 3.9 mm, ISO 80, Saturday, March 2, 2013 12:02:37
Rigi Transmission Tower: The prominent transmission tower on the summit of Mount Rigi with a waving swiss flag in the foreground. Apple iPhone 4, 1/3353 s, F/2.8, 3.9 mm, ISO 80, Saturday, March 2, 2013 12:03:19
Gangway Brunnen: On the gangway at Brunnen viewing towards Lake Uri and the Gotthard Massif. Apple iPhone SE, 1/2850 s, F/2.2, 4.2 mm, ISO 25, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 11:06:22
Jetty Brunnen: On the gangway at Brunnen viewing towards Lake Uri and the Gotthard Massif. Apple iPhone SE, 1/3077 s, F/2.2, 4.2 mm, ISO 25, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 11:07:36
Ship: On the ship "Gotthard" from Treib to Gersau. In the background Mount Pilatus covered with snow. Right of it is the Bürgenstock. Apple iPhone SE, 1/2565 s, F/2.2, 4.2 mm, ISO 25, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 14:03:32