Hilda Champion - Cold Places

Occasionally, I venture into colder climates. Bundled up to the max and suffering, I will endure it for a few days. However, it is a welcome change for the eye.

The Abode of the Gods

The gods reside on the "Roof of the World" - the Himalayas. Seeing these splendid vistas, one can understand why.

The Abode of the Gods is also a very fragile eco system under constant attack from destructive forces.

When (no if) we lose it, our habitat will be destroyed.

Mustang Highway

From Above

Heavenly Kingdom

Lit Layers

Peaking Through

The Gods are Fuming

2023 Prix de la Photographie Paris - Honorable Mention

Lone Stupa

Kagbeni Mountain Drama

Along the Gandaki

Morning Glow

Mustang Sunsrise

Faroe Islands

From the distance, a tiny speck in the Atlantic Ocean, somewhere between Iceland and Norway. Up close, a visual feast with green mountains, steep cliffs and spectacular waterfalls.

View of Múlafossur

Morning Waves

Drangarnir

Sunset Drangarnir

Lightfall

Tjørnuvík Beach

Mystery Island

A Faroes Morning

Funningur Fjord

Saksun Village

Curves

Road to Funningur

"Power of Nature"🤗

Drangarnir Sunset

"Almost Dark"

2023 Monochrome Awards - Honorable Mention

Bavaria

The images below were taken in the Bavarian National Forest and surrounding areas. Founded in 1970, it was Germany's first national park. Together with the neighboring Czech Bohemian Forest the Bavarian Forest forms the largest contiguous area of forest in Central Europe.

The Way Forward

Dusting

Icy Blue

"Winter Magic"

The Warm Hut

Glamour Dusting

On the first day of winter, a delicate white dusting covers the landscape. The leaves are still showing autumn colors and pleasantly contrast the white of the snow.