Don't You Just Love The Mountains

[Clactonian]

Chamonix, France

[Katy Noelle]

Absolutely breathtaking, Mike! They're so clear and the feeling of high mountain air - it's like we can smell it. I'm shy about mentioning it but what do you think about a little bit of a crop on #3? There's a little rock or something down there that's distracting me and, then, it would give more of a feel of (deep National Geographic narrator voice) "the mountain range". Just an idea. The other thought that comes to mind is, "my! That's steep!" Thanks for taking us on your travels!

[rob marshall]

Don't You Just Love The Mountains

Yes, I do, very much. They have been a source of constant inspiration and happiness for me for over 30 years of hill-walking, fell-running, and mountain-biking. I sometimes think I have only ever been happy when in the hills.

Great shots. very crisp, clean and I want to get out there!

[Donald]

They just take the breath away.

Don't think #4 is as strong a composition as the others. But we're really splitting hairs here. Excellent work, Mike

[Clactonian]

Thanks both for your comments.

I'm shy about mentioning it but what do you think about a little bit of a crop on #3? There's a little rock or something down there that's distracting me...

No need to be shy ... frankly I hadn't noticed it in the trees. Good point.

I want to get out there!

Just 75 minutes from Gatwick to Geneva and a glorious drive up the valley to Chamonix. Magic!! I only went for a long weekend.

[Clactonian]

Don't think #4 is as strong a composition as the others.

I agree. I was on the balcony cooking at the BBQ (drying off from a spell in the hot tub whilst enjoying a couple of beers) when I saw the light on the mountains. Took a quick snap before the brochettes burned!!

Thanks for your comments.

[Katy Noelle]

I agree. I was on the balcony cooking at the BBQ (drying off from a spell in the hot tub whilst enjoying a couple of beers) when I saw the light on the mountains. Took a quick snap before the brochettes burned!!

Thanks for your comments.

[Rasbury]

Yes i do love the mountains!Those are beautiful photo's Mike.Will have to plan me a trip to the Blue Ridge mountains in the eastern half of the U.S after seeing these photo's.Thanks for sharing.

[jiro]

#1 and #2 is simply breathtaking for me, Mike. The exposure and sharpness is spot on. Thank you very much for sharing. I'm deeply encouraged by the scenery you showed here.

[rob marshall]

Just 75 minutes from Gatwick to Geneva and a glorious drive up the valley to Chamonix. Magic!! I only went for a long weekend.

Yes. I've been meaning to do the Tour de Mont Blanc, which starts at Chamonix, for years now, but have never got around to it. I have done one of the high-level routes in The Italian Dolomites though, and the memory of sleeping one night on a hard pallet between two stout German ladies is enduring...

Can't recall where my wife was that night.

[Clactonian]

#1 and #2 is simply breathtaking for me, Mike.

Thanks Willie.
I'm going to try some black & white conversions .... it's not like me to post colour!!

[jiro]

Thanks Willie.
I'm going to try some black & white conversions .... it's not like me to post colour!!

I'm already hyped by the colored version and now you'll do a b&w version? I'd probably hallucinate in ecstasy! Hahaha! You do know that I'm a sucker for b&w, Mike. Can't wait to see it, mate. Cheers.

[jamn4ex]

stunning shots

[rwfarnell]

Great Job, Very well done

[wilgk]

aah here I was basking in the glow of these wonderful shots - wishing I could maybe 1 day go there..... and then Rob pops up with his 2 stout ladies put me right off my lunch!
terrific shots Mike

[rob marshall]

aah here I was basking in the glow of these wonderful shots - wishing I could maybe 1 day go there..... and then Rob pops up with his 2 stout ladies put me right off my lunch!
terrific shots Mike

Well, if I were doing it again (temptation looms on the horizon...) I'd obviously have to hope for two slim CiC ladies instead. And before you start, we are not getting into which ones.

[wilgk]

Well, if I were doing it again (temptation looms on the horizon...) I'd obviously have to hope for two slim CiC ladies instead. And before you start, we are not getting into which ones.

I wouldn't do that, no not me....... although was I perhaps thinking why stop at 2?

[rob marshall]

I wouldn't do that, no not me....... although was I perhaps thinking why stop at 2?

No! Stop this, immediately. I am not being drawn into tangentalizing again, and spoiling Mike's thread.

Did I tell you about the lederhosen they were wearing?

[wilgk]

No! Stop this, immediately. I am not being drawn into tangentalizing again, and spoiling Mike's thread.

Did I tell you about the lederhosen they were wearing?

No - but I have a feeling you might!

[rpcrowe]

Great images. I feel cold just looking at them!