Over my ten days spent in Switzerland, I had a difficult time comprehending the jaw-dropping, eye-popping, awe-inspiring immensity of the Swiss Alps. From iconic peaks like the Matterhorn, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, to the sleepy, quaint, frozen-in-time villages that dot the hillsides in their shadow, the landscapes of Switzerland were magic to the eye. Here are a few of my favorite shots during my stay:

Featured: The high alpine lake Stellisee reflects the image of the Matterhorn on a clear sunny morning.

1. The sun sets over Zermatt as the Matterhorn looms above.

2. Jungfrau, one of the main summits of the Bernese Alps, and the highest peak of the massif that includes Mönch and Eiger.

3. Mönch sits adjacent to Jungfrau, towering over Grindelwald below.

4. A paraglider prepares to land after soaring over the Lauterbrunnen valley.

5. The village of Mürren exemplifies the best in traditional Swiss architecture with amazing mountain views.

6. A small farmhouse sits on the slopes above Grindelwald with a view of the valley.