This album shows aerial pictures of Switzerland made during a scenic flight on 22 October with a Rockwell Commander 114 from Moonlight Air. Start and landing site was air field Triengen. Rough flight path was: Napf, Thun, Sion, Matterhorn, Jungfrau, Interlaken, Thun, Belp, Triengen.
Fig. 1: Aerial view on the beautiful Napf area with the green hills and forests. It looks like there are Hobbits dwelling. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 2: Cloud formations with altocumulus. In the background the Jura massif is visible. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 3: Somewhere between Napf and Thun. Someone has lit a fire. Maybe there's a barbecue. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 4: The city of Thun with the river Aare. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 5: Nearby the city of Thun there are Lake Amsolding (on the left) and Lake Übeschi (on the right). The village in the lower part of the image is Amsoldingen. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 6: The mountain named after me, nearby Lake Thun. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 7: Lake Thun and city of Thun. The river Aare exits the lake here and flows through the capital city Bern towards Lake Biel. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 8: That could possibly be Mount Stockhorn with Lake Stocken. Mount Gantrisch is barely visible in the background. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 9: Aerial view across the foothills of the Swiss Alps. In the very back on the right hand side Lake Geneva is barely visible. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 10: I presume that's again Mount Gantrisch. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 11: Scenic view of the Swiss Alps with mountains in the mist. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 12: Summit of a small mountain, of which I don't know its name. Maybe its Mount Turnen and in the background maybe Weissenburg in Simmen valley. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 13: Aerial view of the Bernese Alps. Which mountains do you see? — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 14: That must be the high snow field "Plaine Morte" and Mount Wildstrubel on the left hand side. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 15: This is Mount Wildhorn with the small Lake Iffig. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 16: Formations of erosion near Mount Wildhorn. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 17: Another view of the Bernese Alps. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 18: Again the snow covered high plateau "Plaine Morte". — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 19: The Rhône valley in Valais with the airport of Sion. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 20: Mountains of the Swiss Alps in canton Valais. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 21: Mountains inmidst clouds in canton Valais. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 22: This reservoir is called "Lac de Moiry" and lies nearby the village Grimentz (Val d'Anniviers). — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 23: These five mountains are Grand Cornier (right hand side), Dent Blanche (behind), Matterhorn (in the middle), Gabelhorn (in front of Matterhorn), in the center of the image is the Zinal glacier and on the left side Obergabelhorn (4063m). — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 24: The white pyramid on the left hand side is Mount Obergabelhorn and on the right hand side Mount Matterhorn. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 25: Flying over the ridge of Mount Zinalrothorn. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 26: This is the Gorner glacier with the many crevasses. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 27: The famous Mount Matterhorn. We had luck and it was not covered in clouds. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 28: Mount Matterhorn with some clouds on the edge. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 29: Looking towards Italy. The city Aosta lies under the thick fog sea. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 30: The top station of a ski lift. There's nobody on the ski slope. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 31: Wow, this small crystal clear lake must be great for diving. But the water might be a bit cold. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 32: This is the summit of Mount Matterhorn. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 33: Flying around the summit of Mount Matterhorn. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 34: The cable car middle station at Lake Schwarzsee. The water doesn't look very clear. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 35: The Findeln glacier with moraines. On top from the center of the image, left to right: Rimpfischhorn (4199m) and Strahlhorn (4190m). — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 36: Mount Difourspitze nearby Zermatt. Left of it in the sunlight you see the Northend. On the right hand side: Lyskamm, Vincentpyramid, Schwarzhorn, Ludwigshöhe and Parrotspitze. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 37: Mount Matterhorn in back light with clouds. Looks a bit like a giant lemon squeezer. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 38: Mountain summit with a cloud. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 39: Another mountain summit with a cloud glued to it. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 40: Clouds above the mountains of the Swiss Alps. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 41: The village Stalden in canton Valais. The bridge on the front is the Merju Bridge, behind is the Illas Bridge. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 42: A mountain summit peeps out of a cloud cover. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 43: Another mountain with clouds. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 44: Looking towards Lake Thun. On the left is my mountain: Mount Niesen. On the right is Mount Morgenberghorn. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 45: Some mountain in Swiss Alps looking out of the clouds. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 46: The summit of Mount Virgin (Jungfrau) — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 47: The summit of Mount Weather (Wetterhorn) — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 48: The summit of Mount Virgin (Jungfrau) — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 49: Another mountain of the Swiss Alps. Do you know its name? — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 50: Interlaken with air field and the Mystery Park of Erich von Däniken, which is now called Jungfrau Park which is more a playground than all about mysteries of the ancient world. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 51: Approaching airport Bern-Belp for a stopover. View across Lake Thun with Thun. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 52: The mountain ridge Sigriswilgrat nearby Lake Thun. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 53: This is Lake Gerzen in the pretty light of the setting sun. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 54: Flying over an autumn forest with pretty colorful leaves. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 55: Our airplane, the Rockwell Commander 114B of Moonlight Air at stopover in airport Bern-Belp. The pilot is writing the logbook. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 56: The pilot and founder of Moonlight Air. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 57: The pilot and founder of Moonlight Air. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 58: Takeoff from airport Bern-Belp with the Swiss Alps in the background with the prominent mountains Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 59: The Swiss Alps in the light of the setting sun. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 60: A pretty sunset while flying. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 61: The light is fading and shines on the mist on the ground. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
Fig. 62: A pretty sunset while flying. — Nikon D70, AF-S 28-70mm, polarized filter, 22 October 2005
