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PHOTOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVES<br />
Christelle Anthamatten and Frederik Kalbermatten<br />
explore the Saas Valley with their camera. They<br />
each reveal one of their favourite photo spots.<br />
‘Mountain Layers’ on Ofentalhorn<br />
“This photo was taken on the 3,059 metre high Ofentalhorn.<br />
The Ofental valley is one of my favourite places in the Saas Valley.<br />
There is a path through the valley towards Jazzilücke, Antronapass<br />
and Heidbodmen. On the hike through the Ofental<br />
valley, you could, in some places, even take your shoes off:<br />
you feel like you’re in the Scottish Highlands on the cotton<br />
grass and soft ground. Only a little later, at the Ofen Pass, do<br />
you need sturdy mountain boots: from here, you can see all<br />
the way to Italy. I find these ‘Mountain Layers’ very special.<br />
You look out of the Saas Valley in the opposite direction to<br />
the Mischabel chain. This day trip is worth it for this change<br />
of perspective alone.’<br />
Christelle Anthamatten (30) from Saas-Almagell is a secondary school teacher and<br />
teaches mathematics in Brig.<br />
Beach holidays<br />
‘My father spends the <strong>summer</strong> with the Eringer cows on the<br />
Distel Alp, where he herds the animals. I, too, always enjoy<br />
spending time on the alp. Despite my love for my home country,<br />
I love to travel and enjoy discovering other countries and<br />
cultures. As is well known, this was only possible with restrictions<br />
during the coronavirus pandemic. But it made me all<br />
the more aware of how beautiful we have it here in the Saas<br />
Valley and just how diverse it is. We have mountains, glaciers,<br />
lakes and even beaches. On a glorious <strong>summer</strong>’s day, I decided<br />
to take all the beach stuff with me to the shore of Lake<br />
Mattmark and so spent a wonderful beach day on Distel Alp.<br />
My interest in photography has always been there. Two years<br />
ago, I bought a camera and started to get more involved with<br />
photography. I like to experiment with different perspectives<br />
and subjects, and enjoy discovering new things. Photography<br />
acts as a great balance to my job.’<br />
Frederik Kalbermatten (41) is a professional snowboarder and photographer. He lives with his family in Saas-Fee.<br />
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