Igloo

February 05th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized

We got a second chance at building our igloo. This time there was enough snow on the Alp Sellamatt (see below for a map of the area), so we set out to meet our guide Paul there.

Grotere kaart weergeven
It was a really great experience. Paul explained how to build the igloo. It took about 4 hours to complete and the result was a really sturdy and frosty house for the night. The weahter started out misty but it cleared up really nicely. Candle light in our igloo under a starry sky… It doesn’t get any more romantic than that.

I didn’t bring my SLR because of its weight, but instead I brought my new compact camera (Canon G11). I must say that when you keep the ISO low, the pictures are great.

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  1. Daghan February 5th, 2010 12:43

    Wow foto 5, 7, en 10 zijn prachtig geworden! Het is alweer duidelijk geworden dat het NIET aan mijn Canon ligt maar aan de gebruiker achter de lens ;-)

    Echt super!

  2. paulo February 5th, 2010 15:59

    Cool! (in lot’s of meaning of the word :) )
    I miss the G9. Nice ‘little’ camera.

  3. Vesna February 6th, 2010 00:09

    Bram this must have been an amazing experience!!! The photos look great!!!
    All best to you both!!!

  4. Evgeniya February 7th, 2010 12:28

    It is so cool!

  5. Bart February 12th, 2010 13:58

    Great pictures Bram, and as Daghan already told: “it’s the user behind the camera that makes the difference” :P

    One question, where’s the door or does the igloo stay open at night?

  6. Bram Platel February 12th, 2010 14:00

    It’s open the whole time. But it keeps the wind out. The sleeping bags had a “comfort temperature” of -35C so it was nice and warm, even without a door.

  7. maatje February 14th, 2010 15:57

    Wauw, wat een prachtige belevenis en ook weer fraaie foto’s. En over de romantiek valt niet te twisten. Inderdaad supercool!!!!!

  8. Ruud February 18th, 2010 15:17

    I see no yellow snow? Did you have a toilet inside? :P

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