I've only been on the edge of that turf before. Gotta wait til next year before I hit that with Rene. Take good notes. Speaking of which I gotta get you over here for some guidance on SI NZ. I am starting to get things together and have already reserved my space with Ultimate Hikes for Milford Track but have another 15 days I am working to figure out.
RichieV
Posted by Mark Caton on August 10, 2009 at 6:01 AM
I have stayed in Arraba. Subjects to take will include wildlife, mountain scenery and architecture. In June/July there are abundant wildflowers - late October there might be some colour but the trees are mostly pines. Chances of some snow on the tops, which might enhance the images (lots of skiing in the winter). Lots of walking/hiking opportunites, but watch the weather.
There's a circular drive around the Sella Ronda which will take you to some high passes if you have a car.
If you are v. adventurous there are the via ferratas, high walks/climbs, which involve hitching onto steel cables for spectacular views. These were created in WW1, and there's lots of history and battle sites up in the mountains.
Posted by Jody Grigg on August 10, 2009 at 10:16 AM
The only tip I can say is get out and do some hiking! I have driven by the dolomites are a few times and all I can say the mountains look really cool.
Posted by Scott Bacon on August 10, 2009 at 10:29 AM
I believe Mr. Brauer is still in Norway. I know he's spent some time there. I'd drop him a note.
Originally, I am from Germany and the Dolomites were a place I spent quite some time. End of October is perfect. You will have plenty of color since there are the larch trees, the only deciduous conifer, and they turn a wonderful yellow.
Personally, I would recommend to place yourself in the Val Gardena (St. Ulrich, St. Cristina or Wolkenstein). From there, you can drive up the passes around the Gruppo di Sella (nice hiking and Via Ferratas in there) or from Passo di Sella to the west . You are quickly in either Bressanone or Bolzano from where I would recomment to go up Renon. Val di Funes and Val di Tires are great places. The area around Monte Sciliar is worth exploring.
Not to forget, that time of year is also the time of the new wine and the chestnuts, called Törggelen.
There are plenty of hiking / climbing guides for the area available in German and I would assume that at least some of them have been translated. Check out amazon.de if you can’t find anything here.
You can see some more images on my web site: http://www.stoefflphotography.com > International Travel > Europe
Posted by Nat Coalson on August 17, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Thanks for the tips!
Mark and Corinna - beautiful images!
Posted by Pam Colander on August 19, 2009 at 1:09 AM
Wow, another great trip pending Nat Bring the stick 'em for your hands
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All camera gear insured; no worries there!
C'mon, any suggestions from those who have gone before?
RichieV
There's a circular drive around the Sella Ronda which will take you to some high passes if you have a car.
If you are v. adventurous there are the via ferratas, high walks/climbs, which involve hitching onto steel cables for spectacular views. These were created in WW1, and there's lots of history and battle sites up in the mountains.
Personally, I would recommend to place yourself in the Val Gardena (St. Ulrich, St. Cristina or Wolkenstein). From there, you can drive up the passes around the Gruppo di Sella (nice hiking and Via Ferratas in there) or from Passo di Sella to the west . You are quickly in either Bressanone or Bolzano from where I would recomment to go up Renon. Val di Funes and Val di Tires are great places. The area around Monte Sciliar is worth exploring.
Not to forget, that time of year is also the time of the new wine and the chestnuts, called Törggelen.
There are plenty of hiking / climbing guides for the area available in German and I would assume that at least some of them have been translated. Check out amazon.de if you can’t find anything here.
You can see some more images on my web site: http://www.stoefflphotography.com > International Travel > Europe
Mark and Corinna - beautiful images!