Gornergrat, Switzerland

Gornergrat, Switzerland · 03:47 AM

With the beautiful winter day we had yesterday, I made an extended walk on the Gornergrat (3100m mountain in the Zermatt area, Switzerland). The weather was superb, but the temperatures were very cold (-16°), I was not sure if the K10D will make it, but it did not show any problems. (all photos with K10D and DA*16-50/2.8)

1/500s f/8.0 at 16.0mm

1/800s f/9.0 at 21.0mm

1/800s f/8.0 at 19.0mm

1/640s f/8.0 at 28.0mm

And one photo of myself...
1/800s f/8.0 at 19.0mm

tcom · 12-26-2007, 05:52 AM

Thank you for all your comments.

I have just received another POTD with the 1st picture:

http://photographyvoice.com/pv/potd/ViewPOTD.aspx?c=14359

Syb · 12-26-2007, 06:10 AM

How about the last picture. Your shadow is intruiging. I couldn't tell whether you were using a tripod or taking a leak.

I can tell, actually, because I know that taking a leak at -16C is much too cold...!

tcom · 12-26-2007, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by Syb

How about the last picture. Your shadow is intruiging. I couldn't tell whether you were using a tripod or taking a leak.

I can tell, actually, because I know that taking a leak at -16C is much too cold...!

No tripod, the thin shadow next to me is the shadow of the telescopic poles I was using for the snowshoes walk...

axl · 12-26-2007, 06:58 AM

Great shots. I like them all, but if I had to choose my favourite, it would be no. 3 followed closely by no.2.
Anyway, they are great. Thanx for sharing them with us...

Peter Zack · 12-26-2007, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by tcom

Thank you for all your comments.

I have just received another POTD with the 1st picture:

http://photographyvoice.com/pv/potd/ViewPOTD.aspx?c=14359

Congrats on the POTD! Again a great series and worth braving the -18C

JCSullivan · 12-26-2007, 11:00 AM

Beautiful BLUES. Nice shots and congrats on both POTDs.

These are the type of shots you see on calendars and wallpapers - that's how good they are.

Well done.

button · 12-26-2007, 03:25 PM

I like 'em, especially the composition of #2 and #3, as well as the contrast and saturation of #5.

John

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12-26-2007, 05:52 AM	#16
tcom Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,293 Original Poster	Thank you for all your comments. I have just received another POTD with the 1st picture: http://photographyvoice.com/pv/potd/ViewPOTD.aspx?c=14359

12-26-2007, 06:10 AM	#17
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	How about the last picture. Your shadow is intruiging. I couldn't tell whether you were using a tripod or taking a leak. I can tell, actually, because I know that taking a leak at -16C is much too cold...!

12-26-2007, 06:34 AM	#18
tcom Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,293 Original Poster	Originally posted by Syb How about the last picture. Your shadow is intruiging. I couldn't tell whether you were using a tripod or taking a leak. I can tell, actually, because I know that taking a leak at -16C is much too cold...! No tripod, the thin shadow next to me is the shadow of the telescopic poles I was using for the snowshoes walk...

12-26-2007, 06:58 AM	#19
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Great shots. I like them all, but if I had to choose my favourite, it would be no. 3 followed closely by no.2. Anyway, they are great. Thanx for sharing them with us...

12-26-2007, 06:58 AM	#20
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Originally posted by tcom Thank you for all your comments. I have just received another POTD with the 1st picture: http://photographyvoice.com/pv/potd/ViewPOTD.aspx?c=14359 Congrats on the POTD! Again a great series and worth braving the -18C

12-26-2007, 11:00 AM	#21
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Beautiful BLUES. Nice shots and congrats on both POTDs. These are the type of shots you see on calendars and wallpapers - that's how good they are. Well done.

12-26-2007, 03:25 PM	#22
button Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 241	I like 'em, especially the composition of #2 and #3, as well as the contrast and saturation of #5. John