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Morning view to the Valais Alps

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Morning view from the Aiguille du Midi in E direction. Some of the main summits of the Valais Alps (Switzerland and Swiss-Italian border) can be seen in the background of the picture. They are from left to right: Weisshorn (4505 m), Dent Blanche (4357 m), Dom (4545 m), Alphubel (4206 m), Grand Combin (appearing prominently in the left centre, 4314 m), Matterhorn (4478 m), and Monte Rosa (4634 m).