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Ranunculus aconitifolius was plentiful and common in the high meadows. Dwarfed by exposure it can be just a few inches high but in lush conditions it luxuriates to make a spectacular display.
In the afternoon of day two I passed through Hahnenmoos and set off up towards a lookout point behind Mechstand. What you cannot see in the 'another view from the room' shot is the thousands of Pulsatilla alpina and Anemone narcissiflora on the green ridges in the foreground.
Crocus vernus ssp albiflorus was found by a couple of late snow patches - leaves from earlier flowering crocus were everywhere.
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Anemone narcissiflora was in photogenic good form. It is difficult to convey the effect of the massed display
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Pulsatilla alpina grows in huge colonies up here. At first they were exclusively white but I soon found the occasional pale yellow one.... more later on this.
The circular walk took me behind Mechstand with fantastic views from a small saddle both back towards Adelboden and down into the upper Simmental.
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Tony, I'm enjoying these immensely. Was it a Dad's 'escape' for a while or did the family go too?
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Another common plant in good form was Trollius europeaus which mingled beautifully with Anemone narcissiflora in one place.
Dryas octopetala put in an appearance between rocks on a precipice - definately a good idea to lie flat to photograph this one. I was accosted by a concerned Swiss couple during this walk, "I was going to ask if you were alright!" she said as I stood up after a particularly awkward shot.
Arrived back at the Berghotel in time for tea at 630 .... by 631 the view had changed
Great timing
Thanks David - its was a Dad's escape. No-one in their right mind does this for a long weekend with the kids!!! We'll take alonger family trip another year I hope
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June 29, 2009, 07:53:34 PM »
Super shots, Tony ... and I think it is worth emphasising that all these images were captured during one three-day stint.
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June 29, 2009, 09:33:57 PM »
Thanks Cliff!
And there is still day three to come
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June 30, 2009, 08:52:27 AM »
The treat continues Tony !!
Wonderful shots !
Look forward to day 3 !
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June 30, 2009, 03:38:28 PM »
Simply wonderful photos, Tony, with Alpine flowers and scenery wrapped in to one breathtaking scene. Looking forward to '...and on the third day' of your photogenic creations
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Day Three dawned grey, the remnants of overnight rain. A slightly delayed start saw me heading South along the pass. Climbing past the massed Pulsatillas and Anemone of the previous day, I rounded the base of Regenboldshorn. As the clouds lifted the light played nicely on the flowers and foliage.
Anemone narcissiflora is beautiful in bud.
Soldanella alpina in two colour forms - they really were growing just a few inches apart, I did not pick the flowers for the comparison picture.
Salix reticulata caught the eye with its softly hairy new growth.
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I headed for the base of Ammertenspitz, initially a grassy ridge but progressing into more challenging terrain. There is a path that goes up and over!
It was very windy here and there was a passing shower to add atmosphere to the occasion. This ridge was perhaps the highlight of the whole trip. Maybe it was enhanced by the less than perfect conditions but the sight of the massed pulsatillas was most exhilerating
Needless to say there were great views from here too.
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The variation in these Pulsatilla alpina was huge. Both pure white and pure yellow were here, ssp alpina and ssp apiifolia and evident hybrids between the two. I have never seen them intermingled like this before, perhaps others have experience of this to share?
Mostly in perfect condition they were infinitely photogenic. Here is a small selection
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June 30, 2009, 09:33:47 PM »
I'm lost for words, your images are outstanding Tony, so exquisitely portrayed - a perfect third day to dream about with views that are endless.
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June 30, 2009, 10:03:11 PM »
Tony, I agree totally with Robin's words. Beautiful and outstanding pictures.
Amazing it must be to see so much variation Pulsatilla in one place.
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The masses are amazing. The Pulsatilla variance is glorious!! Wow!!!!
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