Friday, June 3, 2011

Reflections from a train in the Swiss Alps

Posted for the Weekend Reflections meme, hosted each week
by James, wherever he may be. Thanks for keeping it going while you travel, James!

To see what other photobloggers found to reflect upon, please click

These photos were taken in April, 2011, during a jaunt through Switzerland
as part of our March/April European holiday. © Photos by Richard Schear








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29 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJune 3, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Marvelous reflections and terrific captures as always, Kay! It does look cold!! Hope you have a lovely weekend! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  2. Simon June 3, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Oooh Kay, such beautiful scenes. I've not been to Switzerland, thanks for the little sneak peek. happy weekend.

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  3. ClytieJune 3, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    What majesty and beauty! Excellent shots!

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  4. Maude LynnJune 3, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Pretty shots!

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  5. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    OMG how beautiful these photos are. I've always wanted to go there and when I see pictures it makes me want to go there even more. Love love love that thrid one :) Fantastic. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  6. 'TsukiJune 3, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Snap shots well done ! Thanks for the lovely sharing, my dear...

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  7. FranciscaJune 3, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Skies, trees, mountains, bridges, lakes... and reflections. What a gorgeous ride.

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  8. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Just majestic views and cold too I bet.

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  9. jabblogJune 3, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Wow!Wonderful - but Switzerland is just so beautiful - a treat at every turn!

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  10. RedPatJune 3, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Great shots and super reflections - the scenery looks wonderful!

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  11. Tina´s PicStoryJune 3, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Beautiful swizerland. LG Tina

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  12. S K DittaJune 3, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Pristine, untouched beauty! These pictures speak for themselves. Thank you for capturing these memories and sharing them.

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  13. DianneJune 3, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Oh! that beautiful ethereal blue - green of the river is just gorgeous!

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  14. Ms. BeckyJune 3, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    there's a beautiful vintage quality to these photos and I'm loving it. the 4th one caught my eye from your thumbnail. it's so dreamy and the color is magic. great shots.

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  15. jennyfrecklesJune 3, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    The colour of the water is so pretty, milky like an opal.

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  16. Lynette KillamJune 3, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Yay...more Alps pictures! The travel bug is definitely nipping at my heels as I check out Dick's latest shots. Clearly, I'm overdue for a trip to Europe...LOL!

    Have an absolutely wonderful weekend, Kay....:)

    Lynette

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  17. VagabondeJune 3, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Truly beautiful photos. I know how hard it is to take photos from a moving train – certainly not easy.

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  18. Powell River BooksJune 3, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Lovely stream. Makes me think of some that I fished with my father when I was a little girl. - Margy

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  19. dianasfaria.comJune 3, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Wow! these shots are even more amazing!
    It's hard to believe places like this really do exist in our world.

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  20. KarenJune 3, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Lovely Kay!

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  21. SJerZGirlJune 3, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I would love to see the Alps. The closest I got was going to Salzburg. The train ride from Frankfurt was gorgeous!!

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  22. IngridJune 4, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Looks quiet wild !

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  23. SquirrelQueenJune 4, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    The scenery is absolutely gorgeous, I love your close ups of the mountain. Great reflections, I really like the the bridge.

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  24. diane bJune 4, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Great shots and not always easy from a train. Mmmm brings back memories.

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  25. AnonymousJune 4, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    I love these photos. Thanks for sharing.

    All the best, Boonie

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  26. Hootin AnniJune 4, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Outstanding beauty!!!

    Baby Herons and a Tern Chick is my Saturday post.

    Thanks for visiting with me ....much appreciated!!!

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  27. DianneJune 4, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    although all the shots are amazing scenes of beauty I really love the first one
    the lines of the bridge appear in the middle of the water like magic :)

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  28. cieldequimperJune 4, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    You did pretty well from the train!

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  29. UnknownJune 4, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Beautiful! Are these all pics from the Alps?

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