On Sunday I went for a walk, intending to go up to the Col du Torrent (@2,926m or 9,567ft). As soon as I’d set off, I realised that the overnight rain had created a series of clouds hanging over the mountain peaks, so I didn’t think I’d get anywhere near. However, after taking my time taking numerous photos, (hence why this post is only part 1!), the clouds gradually dispersed and I arrived there to clear skies and feeling quite fresh. So I took the opportunity to go to the top of Sasseneire. Although this seemed like a good idea at the time, my legs were completely shot by the time that I arrived home (8 hours after setting off). Descents are often as hard as the ascents sometimes!
Now, whenever I’m taking photos of butterflies, I never really know until I study the images later whether they are the same butterfly as a photo taken earlier in the walk. The blues in particular all look pretty much the same to me in the field. Imagine my surprise then when almost all of the pictures turned out to be something different… (assuming my identifications are correct of course!)
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Beautiful fauna and flora. The alpine meadows are so lovely now 🙂 I hope you enjoyed your hike. Have a nice weekend to come.
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Thank you. Yes, it was a great walk, if a little tiring. (I must get into shape!!)
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Wow, fabulous butterflies and flowers, Mike! And the views, just lovely! Wonderful gallery, wonderful adventure!!
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Thanks Donna. Hopefully you will enjoy part 2 just as much, if not even more… 😊
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Wonderful wonderful images! You have such a sharp eye. The butterflies are so well behaved. They always fly away when I try to photograph them 🙂
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Thank you, you’re very kind. There is a sort of technique which involves only a little bit of patience and stealth! 😊
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Stunnnnning photos!!!
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