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Well what can be said about this years trip to the Swiss Alps, trip No 8 for me, over the years cancelled days/shows with never a complete week, but something was afoot this year the forecast was lying, a week of sun, never surely not

Needless to say this would result in something never done before three consecutive hikes over three days, day one 2500ft up over 3.5 miles, day two 3000ft up over approx 3 miles and finally the big one 5000ft up over approx 6 miles from 5-10,000ft, all with very little sleep in-between, to be honest the worst parts coming down.

Still after 8 years finally got the shot I wanted, so came home a happy man.

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

21 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

22 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr

Axalp 2017 by Laurie Hughes, on Flickr


If you made it this far thanks for looking

Laurie

Amazing set of pics. My favourites on the forum so far

Superb, best give Paddy a heads up to have a stiff drink close at hand. Shock wave on the PDS F-5 is amazing.

Absoloutely stunning set.

A Carlsberg set of images to match.

Awesome doesn't seem adequate as a statement.

n.b - other alcoholic beverages are also available.

I've never seen so many photo of the month,no make that year, in one post,they are absolutely bl##dy brilliant.I doff my hat to you sir

WOW

Superb set of images Laurie.
Every one of them .

the term "first class" doesn't do your pictures justice, VIP (VERY impressive pictures) is nearer the mark,
an absolute pleasure to scroll through them time and time again, so much detail and clarity,
you were well rewarded for efforts,
2018 calendar material, thanks for posting them.

Truly,truly stunning images,some of the very best i have seen on the forum or anywhere else.Your efforts have been very much rewarded.Thanks for posting.
Cheers.

Shockwave heaven - all really stunning!
Cheers,
Chris

Terrific shots, absolutely stunning, thanks so much for sharing !

What's so good about Switzerland?
Well, the flag's a big plus!
....anyway... excellent work, those F-18 shots are stunning. Well worth the climbing, thanks so much for posting.

They look incredible - really fine photography

The Hornet shock wave is classic , I like the small shock wave building up on the canopy.

O.M.G

Stunning scenery + stunning 'craft + stunning weather + stunning shots = partial blindness

Those gorgeous little Northrops seal the deal

Can't find my white stick now

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

Absolutely stunning set! I would love a photo session like that!!

Wes...

Insane, probably the best set of shots I've ever seen of the place. Love the inverted shots as they approach the far ridge!

The F5 shots are pretty interesting too, especially the first one with all the light refraction going on and the one banking up with the lake behind where you can see the 2 gun doors that open when the trigger is depressed, not often you see that!

Looks like a jeroboam of Bollinger year to me, absolutely stunning set, everyone jaw droppingly beautiful.

THANK YOU! Stunning set. Well worth the effort of the climbs.

Superb!