Timelapse: Helvetia by Night Ticino Mistico Switzerland

Ticino is the Italian flair of Switzerland, its suntrap, a region also known for thunderstorms. The lovely landscape transforms into a mystical scenery and the city of Lugano suddenly looks like Rio de Janeiro. Wind draws bizarre reflections on the water surface of the lakes, while lightnings strike the clouds. After the storm the sky clears up fast, a new day awakes with a splendid sunrise at the Monte Rosa (Pink Mountain). The images have been taken at Serpiano, Sighignola, Ronco sopra Ascona, Monti di M