A view of Matterhorn, the photographer's 'happy place'

August 21, 2020 at 12:30PM
I have a couple of favorite photographs from our trip, a year ago, to Switzerland. We spent 3 gloriously sunny days in Zermatt. This was a miracle, to be able to see the Matterhorn with perfectly blue skies. It is an awe inspiring mountain and we were able to see it from many different angles. No cars are allowed in Zermatt, so the quiet and the scenery are absolutely breathtaking. Kay V. Christianson, Minneapolis Where were you when you took this photo? What does it show? Glen and I were travel
Zermatt, Switzerland (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Traveler: Kay V. Christianson of Minneapolis

A sunny day in Zermatt, Switzerland, offers an exceptionally clear view of the Matterhorn, one of the highest peaks of the Alps. A year ago, "we spent three gloriously sunny days in Zermatt. This was a miracle, to be able to see the Matterhorn with perfectly blue skies," wrote Christianson in an e-mail. "No cars are allowed in Zermatt, so the quiet and the scenery are absolutely breathtaking," she added. Christianson traveled with her husband, Glen, and a niece and nephew, who is studying in Geneva and acted as a guide. The group took lots of hikes and viewed the mountain from many angles, with Christianson taking photographs along the way. She shot this one — among her favorite shots — with a Canon PowerShot SX50 HS camera from her hotel window. "What a way to greet each day. Our time there was unforgettable. When I want to bring my mind to a happy place, this is where I go."

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