Schwyz / Switzerland / Photos

Fig. 1: 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

Fig. 2: Fir Twig: Drops on a fir twig somewhere near Lake Wägital. — Minolta X-700, Elicar2.5/90mm macro lens, November 2002

Fig. 3: Lake Wägital: Lake Wägi Valley — Fujichrome Astia, November 2002

Fig. 4: Lake Wägital: Lake Wägi Valley — Fujichrome Astia, November 2002

Fig. 5: Dandelion meadow: A meadow full of dandelion nearby the camping site Oberiberg on Hoch-Ybrig. — Nikon D70, May 2005

Fig. 6: 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

Fig. 7: 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

Fig. 8: 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

Fig. 9: 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

Fig. 10: 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

Fig. 11: 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

Fig. 12: 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

Fig. 13: 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

Fig. 14: 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

Fig. 15: Oberiberg: It was snowing heavily on good friday 2008 in Oberiberg, canton Schwyz. This is is the brook Minster. Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=24 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 21 March 2008 17:07:32

Fig. 16: Oberiberg: A small bridge in forest near Oberiberg, covered with snow. Nikon D200; Δt=1/40 s; f=24 mm; f/3.5; ISO 400; 21 March 2008 17:33:04

Fig. 17: Oberiberg: It's snowing on good friday 2008 in Oberiberg: The brook Minster is snaking through the forest. Nikon D200; Δt=1/80 s; f=24 mm; f/4.5; ISO 200; 21 March 2008 17:36:43

Fig. 18: Snow covered Trees: Sun came out the saturday after good friday. The trees are covered with thich fresh snow. Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 22 March 2008 08:39:54

Fig. 19: 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; Δt=1/320 s; f=24 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 22 March 2008 08:41:50

Fig. 20: Tiny Icycle: A frozen drop on a fir tree twig at Oberiberg. Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=105 mm; f/18.0; ISO 200; 22 March 2008 09:24:45

Fig. 21: Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=62 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 24 March 2008 07:39:12

Fig. 22: Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=38 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 24 March 2008 07:46:11

Fig. 23: Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 24 March 2008 07:48:01

Fig. 24: Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. Nikon D200; Δt=1/180 s; f=29 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 24 March 2008 07:53:28

Fig. 25: Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. The prominent mountain is called "Gross Schijen". Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=55 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 24 March 2008 08:03:46

Fig. 26: Snow Crystals: Crystals of freshly fallen snow at Oberiberg. Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 24 March 2008 08:10:40

Fig. 27: Oberiberg: Winter landscape on easter monday at Oberiberg. Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=38 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 24 March 2008 08:19:12

Fig. 28: Wägital Reservoir: The reservoir Lake Wägital. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 24 March 2008 12:15:10

Fig. 29: Wägital Reservoir: The reservoir Lake Wägital. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=17 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 24 March 2008 12:17:56

Fig. 30: Wägital Dam: The dam of the reservoir Lake Wägital. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=12 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 24 March 2008 12:19:37

Fig. 31: 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; Δt=1/250 s; f=70 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 26 July 2009 20:25:04

Fig. 32: Rotenfluh: View from the foot of Mount Great Mythen towards Rotenfluh and the Muota Valley. Nikon D3; Δt=1/100 s; f=22 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 11:59:08

Fig. 33: Alptal: View from the foot of Mount Great Mythen towards Alptal and Einsiedeln. Nikon D3; Δt=1/200 s; f=17 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 12:00:25

Fig. 34: Great Mythen: Walking up the Great Mythen. View towards Holzegg with the restaurant. Nikon D3; Δt=1/160 s; f=17 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 12:00:49

Fig. 35: Great Mythen: Walking up Mount Great Mythen and enjoying the great view. Nikon D3; Δt=1/125 s; f=17 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 12:05:29

Fig. 36: Great Mythen: Walking up Mount Great Mythen and enjoying the great view. Nikon D3; Δt=1/160 s; f=35 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 12:06:06

Fig. 37: Great Mythen: Walking up Mount Great Mythen. View towards Holzegg with the restaurant. Nikon D3; Δt=1/125 s; f=17 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 12:06:25

Fig. 38: Muota Valley: View towards Muota Valley while walking up Mount Great Mythen. Nikon D3; Δt=1/100 s; f=35 mm; f/5.0; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 12:13:14

Fig. 39: 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; Δt=1/160 s; f=17 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 13:08:04

Fig. 40: Great Mythen: Walking up Mount Great Mythen. View towards Holzegg with the restaurant. Nikon D3; Δt=1/160 s; f=17 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 13:15:52

Fig. 41: 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; Δt=1/160 s; f=17 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 13:16:57

Fig. 42: 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; Δt=1/31 s; f=19 mm; f/14.0; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 13:21:37

Fig. 43: Great Mythen: Almost there. The restaurant is within reach. My well earned Rivella is just a few meters away. Nikon D3; Δt=1/200 s; f=17 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 13:26:57

Fig. 44: Little Mythen: And again the two rocky summits of Little Mythen. Nikon D3; Δt=1/200 s; f=25 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 13:28:03

Fig. 45: 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; Δt=1/60 s; f=35 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 13:29:59

Fig. 46: View from Great Mythen: What a great view from the summit of Mount Great Mythen. Lake Lucerne, Lake Lauerz, Brunnen and Schwyz. Nikon D3; Δt=1/80 s; f=28 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 13:36:00

Fig. 47: 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; Δt=1/100 s; f=35 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 13:37:00

Fig. 48: 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; Δt=1/100 s; f=17 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 27 July 2009 13:40:13

Fig. 49: Schwyz: Main square in Schwyz with Hotel Wysses Rössli Nikon D3; Δt=1/200 s; f=24 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 31 July 2009 13:44:09

Fig. 50: Schwyz: Impressions from the main town of Schwyz Nikon D3; Δt=1/160 s; f=17 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 31 July 2009 13:49:12

Fig. 51: Schwyz: Kantonsschule Schwyz Nikon D3; Δt=1/250 s; f=17 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 31 July 2009 13:57:21

Fig. 52: Schwyz: Impressions from the main town of Schwyz Nikon D3; Δt=1/200 s; f=35 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 31 July 2009 14:06:35

Fig. 53: Schwyz: Impressions from the main town of Schwyz Nikon D3; Δt=1/160 s; f=22 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 31 July 2009 14:10:54

Fig. 54: spider: A spider spins its web and waits for prey. Oberiberg. Nikon D3; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/29.0; ISO 200; 1 August 2009 12:18:22

Fig. 55: spider: A spider with prey. If you look for the annoying house flies, you won't find any. Nikon D3; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/32.0; ISO 200; 1 August 2009 13:06:42

Fig. 56: spiders: Two spiders Nikon D3; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/32.0; ISO 200; 1 August 2009 13:18:16

Fig. 57: Snowshoe Hiking: Snowshoe hiking around Roggenstock at Hoch Ybrig. iPhone 4; Δt=1/3771 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 15 January 2012 10:58:01

Fig. 58: Panoramic View: Snowshoe hiking around Roggenstock at Hoch Ybrig. Panorama created with Photosynth on an iPhone 4.

Fig. 59: Sledding Druesberg Hut: Walking up of two hours the path from Weglooen to Druesberg chalet. After dinner we sledded down. iPhone 4; Δt=1/1168 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 5 February 2012 13:09:44

Fig. 60: Sledding Druesberg Hut: Walking up of two hours through winterly landscape on path from Weglooen to Druesberg chalet. iPhone 4; Δt=1/1436 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 5 February 2012 13:12:58

Fig. 61: Sledding Druesberg Hut: Almost there. My sled. Need to take photo and gain breath. I should do more sports! iPhone 4; Δt=1/5027 s; f=3.85 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 5 February 2012 13:34:10

Fig. 62: Fogsea from Rigi: View from Mount Rigi, the queen of the mountains above the sea of fog. iPhone 4; Δt=1/6033 s; f=3.9 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2 March 2013 09:59:09

Fig. 63: Fence on Rigi: Just a barbwire fence stops you from falling down a cliff. iPhone 4; Δt=1/7541 s; f=3.9 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2 March 2013 12:02:37

Fig. 64: Rigi Transmission Tower: The prominent transmission tower on the summit of Mount Rigi with a waving swiss flag in the foreground. iPhone 4; Δt=1/3353 s; f=3.9 mm; f/2.8; ISO 80; 2 March 2013 12:03:19

Fig. 65: Gangway Brunnen: On the gangway at Brunnen viewing towards Lake Uri and the Gotthard Massif. iPhone SE; Δt=1/2850 s; f=4.2 mm; f/2.2; ISO 25; 11 April 2018 11:06:22

Fig. 66: Jetty Brunnen: On the gangway at Brunnen viewing towards Lake Uri and the Gotthard Massif. iPhone SE; Δt=1/3077 s; f=4.2 mm; f/2.2; ISO 25; 11 April 2018 11:07:36

Fig. 67: Ship: On the ship "Gotthard" from Treib to Gersau. In the background Mount Pilatus covered with snow. Right of it is the Bürgenstock. iPhone SE; Δt=1/2565 s; f=4.2 mm; f/2.2; ISO 25; 11 April 2018 14:03:32

Fig. 68: Fronalpstock: View fromFronalpstock down to Lake Lucerne. iPhone 8; Δt=1/1334 s; f=3.99 mm; f/1.8; ISO 20; 5 October 2018 11:48:17

Fig. 69: Branch: A branch above Lake Zug at the Baumgärtli dive site on the headland near the village Immensee. iPhone 8; Δt=1/3205 s; f=3.99 mm; f/1.8; ISO 20; 14 July 2019 09:52:53

Fig. 70: Chapel: On the way to the small chapel in Oberiberg. iPhone 8; Δt=1/1846 s; f=3.99 mm; f/1.8; ISO 20; 9 January 2021 12:33:15

Fig. 71: Hoch Ybrig: View from the Spirstock mountain station in Hoch Ybrig to the Großer and Kleiner Mythen and the sea of fog in the background. iPhone 8; Δt=1/4368 s; f=3.99 mm; f/1.8; ISO 20; 17 December 2022 10:27:24