Posts about Thunersee
Lake Thun (German: Thunersee) is an Alpine lake in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. It takes its name from the city of Thun, on its north western shore.
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A pleasant and warm walk last weekend, with forest sections and huge panoramic views across the lake to the mountains.
Below the water line (again)
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Exceptionally low water levels at Lake Thun, as part of a four-year routine.
Second attempt
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The single arrival of the day from Merligen on the BLS winter cruise schedule. The captain had to reverse and re-dock at the ship jetty in Faulensee because he buggered up the approach.
Random things in September
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A familiar array of “adventures” which I feel fortunate to regularly enjoy.
Random things in August
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An unfestive 1st August, barbecuing in a mountain valley, and walking around a lovely lake near Gstaad.
Mineral blue
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The colour of the lake today was enough to draw me away from my work mid-afternoon.
Random things in September
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The gradual arrival of autumn; clouds clinging to the mountains, fresher air and a wider variety of colours in the landscape. My favourite time of the year is coming.
Random things in May
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May is a funny month for me. The countryside is green and lush, with lots of flowers in the meadows and a pleasant mix of cooling rain and warming sunshine, but I often feel a little frustration because the higher mountains are often still covered with slushy snow. This year, I’ve been spending a lot…
Random things in January
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It seems to stick in my mind that by the time we get to January, we’re well into winter. But the snow and ice often doesn’t arrive where I live until January or February, although that doesn’t preclude it being pretty damned cold from time to time. January this year marked the arrival of my…
Dampfschiff Spiez passing Faulensee
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The steamship “Spiez” – known colloquially and diminutively as “Das Spiezerli” thanks to its small size – en route from Thun to Interlaken for the first time after nearly five years of restoration work.
The memory moon
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When the full (-ish) moon rises above Interlaken at this time of year, it always reminds me of a photo my Dad took in south Wales many years ago, where the reflection wasn’t on a lake but on the smooth surface of the sea off the coast of Freshwater East.
Biking along the lake
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I bought a bike because it’s fun, it will improve my fitness rapidly – thereby helping me to get ready for hiking season – and because it means that I don’t have to rely on public transport or on my car for my daily trip to work and back. It also allows me to enjoy…
A score out of five
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Because I take so many photos, and because I like sharing photos online, I have to be critical of my results and only share the best. Mainly, so that people don’t get bored of seeing so much of my stuff.
A new perspective – Faulensee
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Short sequence of aerial views of Faulensee in Switzerland.
Improving low-light drone photographs
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A quick tip on how to get better image results from your Mavic drone in low-light conditions.
Using a drone subtly
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Using a drone isn’t all about “aerial photography”, but, for me, about the ability to get better angles for photos which are otherwise out of reach.
Aerial photography with the Mavic Air
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After a lot of deliberation, a few months’ saving, and a lot of review videos and articles, I decided to buy a drone.
