Gran zebrù ? Koenigsspitze

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Gran zebrù ? Koenigsspitze sent on October 12, 2018 (22:16) by Massimo Schiavi. 65 comments, 1033 views.

at 58mm, 1/100 f/18.0, ISO 100, hand held.

Il Gran Zebrù (Königsspitze in tedesco) è una montagna di 3857 m s.l.m. nel gruppo Ortles-Cevedale, di cui è la seconda vetta per altezza dopo l'Ortles, davanti al Cevedale. E' posto al confine tra la Regione Lombardia (Valtellina) e l'Alto Adige. La montagna ha due nomi che si affiancano nella cartografia ufficiale, uno insubre, poi adottato anche in italiano (Gran Zebrù) e uno tedesco (Königsspitze, che significa cima del Re). Il nome italiano è legato ad una leggenda che affonda le sue origini sino al medioevo, che parla appunto di un sovrano, Johannes Zebrusius, chiamato "il Gran Zebrù", feudatario nel XII secolo della Gera d'Adda (territorio realmente esistente, oggi in provincia di Bergamo). Johannes si innamorò, ricambiato, di Armelinda, figlia di un castellano del Lario, il quale però si opponeva alla loro relazione. Al fine di fare colpo agli occhi del padre di lei e convincerlo a dargli la figlia in sposa, Johannes prese parte a una crociata in Terrasanta, rimanendovi per quattro anni. Al suo ritorno però ebbe una sgradita sorpresa: il padre di Armelinda non solo non aveva cambiato parere, ma addirittura aveva concesso in sposa la figlia a un nobile milanese. Costernato e depresso Zebrusius decise di abbandonare il suo feudo e l'arte della guerra e recarsi in montagna, dove avrebbe vissuto da eremita, scegliendo come dimora la val Zebrù, dominata dalla montagna. Lì visse in solitudine per trent'anni e un giorno, cercando di dimenticare il passato con la meditazione e la preghiera, e quando sentì che stava giungendo la sua ora si sdraiò su un tronco collegato a un congegno di sua invenzione, che fece precipitare sul suo corpo un grande masso bianco, sul quale egli aveva precedentemente inciso "Joan(nes) Zebru(sius) a.d. MCCVII". Tale masso è visibile ancora oggi, al limite inferiore del Ghiacciaio della Miniera (Fonte: Wikipedia). Scatto effettuato dai pressi del Rifugio Pizzini Frattola, m. 2.706 (Alta Valle del Cedec), nel mese di Luglio 2018.

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Pietro Bianchi

sent on October 12, 2018 (22:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Spectacular maximum, lights and shadows to give depth, wonderful sky... even if the withdrawal of the glacier in time from a little ' sadness. Congratulations!
Peter

Jeant

sent on October 12, 2018 (22:25)

Wow Massimo....wonderful landscape, place and picture...superb composition and details...great shot and nice job my friend...bye Jean..

Giorgio Occhipinti

sent on October 12, 2018 (22:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Massimo You have made a great shot... for composition, light and colors very naturali...in a few words this shot I like very much and I give you my sincere compliments!
A dear greeting and... good weekend,
Giorgio

Rodema

sent on October 12, 2018 (22:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A spectacular shot and a beautiful tale.. So many compliments Massimo.
A dear greeting and good weekend.
hello, Rod ;-)

Marina Anghileri

sent on October 12, 2018 (22:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Massimo, I did the same photo with the same shot. Gran Zebru is always a wonderful spectacle and surprises you every season! :-)
so many compliments and good evening,
Marina

Orso49

sent on October 12, 2018 (23:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A spectacle in every sense!
Congratulations Dear Massimo!
Hello and B.W.
Bruno

Ronda

sent on October 13, 2018 (9:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Majestic top and shot worthy of so much beauty...
hello, Simone

Massimo Schiavi

sent on October 13, 2018 (13:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

All glaciers in the area (ovens, cevedale, etc.) are, unfortunately, in clear retreat and the phenomenon is extended a little everywhere around the alps. As you say, it really is a sad thing and not just for the landscape, but because the glaciers are one of the main water reserves.
A thousand thanks, Pietro, for the most welcome comment!
Hello and good weekend!
maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on October 13, 2018 (13:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much, Jean! I'm really happy you like the shot!
Enjoy a nice weekend!
Hello!
maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on October 13, 2018 (13:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I'm delighted, Giorgio, that you liked the shot and thank you so much for the good comment!
Hello and good weekend!
maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on October 13, 2018 (14:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A good weekend to you too, Rod, and a huge thank you for the welcome comment and appreciation of the shot!
Hello!
maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on October 13, 2018 (14:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Marina, Thank you very much for the nice comment that I was delighted!
I admired him several times, even from the refuge casati, but always and only in summer, but I guess it must be splendid in all seasons.
Good weekend!
Hello!
maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on October 13, 2018 (14:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Bruno!
Your appreciation of the shot and the nice comment I was very satisfied!
Hello and good weekend!
maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on October 13, 2018 (14:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Delighted with your comment, beautiful and very welcome, thank you very much Simone!
Good weekend!
Hello!
maximum :-)

Albieri Sergio

sent on October 13, 2018 (15:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great photo with a great Composition.
Bravo Massimo, Good WE!
Hello! Sergio ;-) :-P

Micio

sent on October 13, 2018 (15:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I would say a nice composition that has dell-original while taking inspiration from the classic Pyramidal. Bravo Massimo, Bye.

Massimo Schiavi

sent on October 13, 2018 (18:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much, Sergio, for the appreciation of the shot, which gave me great satisfaction!
Good Saturday evening and good sunday!
Hello!
maximum :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on October 13, 2018 (18:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks a lot, kitty, for the nice comment that I was very pleased and I am very glad that you liked the photo!
Good Saturday evening and good sunday!
Hello!
maximum :-)

Paolo P

sent on October 14, 2018 (9:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

nice, very nice Photo.
The caption, very interesting, is a small masterpiece of synthesis and vocabulary.
The whole I like, I appreciate it, congratulations.
Paolo

Massimo Schiavi

sent on October 14, 2018 (10:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Paolo, They are not the "your" dolomites, but they are still beautiful mountains, certainly more austere and majestic.
I'm delighted that you liked the shot and thank you so much for the comment that has very gratified me!
Hello!
maximum :-)

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