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Photographer's Note

Centuries ago farmers in the sunny, dry Valais created an irrigation system to supply water to meadows and fields- a system which is still amazing today. Wild glacier streams were tapped and the life-giving element was supplied to the cultivated slopes via a skilfully laid network of channels.
In Upper Valais these channels were called «suonen», in Lower Valais «bisses». Dug into the ground, hewn out of the rocks or spectacularly suspended on cliff faces, and as scars, a reminder of earlier times and the population’s battle against drought.

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williewhistler (16606) 2014-10-18 12:20

Hello Serge,
An incredible piece of workmanship and you have portrayed it very well with strong colours and good clear details.
An interesting and informative note,thank you.
Regards Les.

dta (98848) 2014-10-18 12:41

Bonjour Serge ,
une vue impressinnante de ce bisse en йquibre au bord de la falaise . le contraste tes superbe avec la forкt et les chalets sur l'autre versant .
Amicalement

Spyder (4) 2014-10-18 20:45