ManuelaR
1. Partnach Gorge
Posted by ManuelaR (Hainburg (Frankfurt/Main), Germany) on 22 October 2007 in Plant & Nature.
Taken at the Partnach Gorge (Partnachklamm) near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria - Germany
This is a spectacular place! We felt a mix of wonder & fear and a lot of respect for Mother Nature... This gorge is about 1 km long and up to 80 meters deep.
The first challenge was to keep us and our cameras dry (did not dare take my brand new 400D out. My husband was braver) as the caves we went through were showered with waterfalls. Luckily we knew about this and had our hooded rain jackets with us; some people did not and they looked like wet rats.
The second challenge was to deal with the extreme light contrasts.
Should you ever be in the area, we strongly recommend this place, do not miss it! Meanwhile enjoy...
SPunkt visited the same place in deep winter, you must have a look at the very same place invaded by snow and ice!!!
Thanks for your valuable tips and/or constructive input!!
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rainsocks from Singapore
It looks like an amazing place!!!!!!! Your picture makes me wanna walk forward to see what's ahead!!
22 Oct 2007 5:20am
Mandy from South Africa
Wow - looks like an awesome place Manuela. Great capture! :)
22 Oct 2007 5:29am
e. from Washington DC, United States
This looks so beautiful! What a great capture. I will definitely have to try to get there some time.
22 Oct 2007 6:18am
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Manuela, I will enjoy every pixels of photos to come...this is glorious, wow, the curve, the image, the feeling, perspective is excellent. Brave little souls aren't you two LOL
22 Oct 2007 10:52am
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
I can imagine more or less your experiences because you reminded me of ours with the Uina Schlucht in Switzerland. These gorges are really "gorgeous" and unforgettable! Good resolution of the contrast problem in your picture!
BTW the experiences can't be captured in a flat picture, how impressive these might be, one should really visit these places!
22 Oct 2007 5:50pm
Michael from Wuppertal, Germany
Toll! Das erinnert mich an einen Besuch nahe Zirl. Da war ich mal vor -zig Jahren in der Ehnbachklamm..
22 Oct 2007 7:28pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
It looks an amazing place, I love the composition of this! the details and textures of the rocks and water are fantastic!
22 Oct 2007 7:43pm
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
Wow, this does indeed come across as a truly wonder-filled place, Manuela!! We really must try to visit! Your capture here evokes perfectly that sense of awe at its magnificence! Truly impressive!!
22 Oct 2007 10:21pm
pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal
this looks very fast moving waters, what a great place.
22 Oct 2007 11:07pm
Takiyah from Snellville, United States
Great perspective - I'd love to visit there one day:)
23 Oct 2007 4:51am
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Incredible spot. I love how you included the man in this shot.
24 Oct 2007 6:24pm
@Laurie: Hi Laurie! "The man" is is my husband Frank, by the way ;)
Thanks for stopping by.
aggie from Singapore, Singapore
The awesome feeling is perfectly captured by including Frank in the photo. It is as if we are in his shoes admiring the gorge. Thanks for sharing this pic.
26 Oct 2007 3:14pm
Remus from Portugal
Bonito sentido de imponência perante um lugar tão forte e altivo e a pequenez humana. Bonita relação entre os dois elementos.
Parabéns.
28 Oct 2007 1:33pm
@SPunkt: Hello! Wow, this must have been quite an experience it was already quite impressive but now with ice and snow... I am curious to see the rest!
I would like to link back to you but need your help: How to link your name to the exact date of the partnach gorge series? Thanks for your help ;)
SPunkt from -, Germany
Hu, jetzt habe ich bei mir geantwortet und weiß nicht, ob's das richtige war. *wirr* Du tippst meinen Namen, markierst ihn, dann klickst Du unten auf den url-button. Anschließend nimmst Du die url meiner ersten Partnachseite und ersetzt mit ihr das http hinter dem [url=.
spunkt
*wirr*
10 Jan 2008 4:46pm
@SPunkt: Hi there, mission accomplished and vielen dank für die tolle Erklärung ;)
