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Decision time

© Beverley Scott

Decision time

Uploaded: February 13, 2009 22:46:19

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This is just after the entrance to Machu Picchu where you have to decide to take the route which climbs up the caretakers hut or enter via the lower entrance. Iconic photo or easy way out! I chose the higher ground!

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL

Comments

Brett Dolsen February 14, 2009

Well Bev You certainly chose the correct route!!Beautifull composition,details,light and colour.Love the drifting cloud!!Gotta see this again!Brett #1083632

Michelle Alton February 14, 2009

It's a phenomenal shot, Beverley. You must be the picture of health to manage this climb--and lucky you! #7163649

William C. Raco level-classic February 14, 2009

Fabulous view, Beverley
The steep climb makes for a beautiful photo
#7164183

Debra R. Harder February 14, 2009

OH MY GOSH, Bev!! This is absolutely STUNNING! What can I say...an instant favorite for me!! Deb #7164208

Stephen M. Webb level-classic February 14, 2009

A beautiful image and a wonderfully different view of the Machu Picchu area. #7164276

ROLAN NARMAN February 14, 2009

Fantastic composition with beautiful colors, lighting and details Beverley! #7164318

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 14, 2009

EXCEPTIONAL tones, detail, clairty, lighting, pov & comp here, Bev!!! Outstanding & beautiful work again ,my friend!!! Lovely mood also!!! #7165042

Dianna Murphy February 14, 2009

You got to higher ground on TWO levels - height and quality in the image. Great job, its such a beautiful old building, so much character and charm. Happy Valentines Day. #7165061

John Connolly February 14, 2009

An incredible capture Beverley! A totally awesome image! Oh, to be fit and young enough to do this trip!
Happy Valentines Day! #7165742

Beverley Scott February 15, 2009

Thanks everyone for your comments. MP is a very special place - apart from its historical significance, it's located in a cloud forest so it makes for a breathtaking experience! Bev #7169232

Max Aureli February 15, 2009

This is a great scene, Beverly!!! Fantastic captured and details are amaze!! Great work my friend!!

Pazzo #7169832

Lynne Morris February 15, 2009

Wow Beverly, this is a stunning image and well worth the hard route, excellent work. #7170048

Sirsendu Gayen February 16, 2009

Wonderful composition,light and clarity.Very exciting place to visit and capture. Well done for sure! #7170872

Sheila D. Robertson February 16, 2009

Beautiful.....and certainly the right choice. #7173804

Renee Doyle February 16, 2009

Don't know that I blame you - lol!! Spectacular capture Bev! #7174048

Beverley Scott February 19, 2009

Thanks Sabrina, Max, Lynne, Sirsendu, Sheila and Renee for your comments. Bev #7185404

Remi Trepanier February 25, 2009

Awesome capture! #7214908

Patti Coblentz February 28, 2009

I chose the same when there! This is an incredibly beautiful, mystical sort of image! Amazing.
Patti #7227438

Beverley Scott March 03, 2009

Thanks Remi and Patti - and yes, it's a truly mystical place! #7239131

Beverley Scott March 03, 2009

Thanks Remi and Patti - and yes, it's a truly mystical place! #7239132

Beverley Scott March 03, 2009

Thanks Remi and Patti - and yes, it's a truly mystical place! #7239133

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 25, 2009

huge congrats on your gorgeous finalist!!! #7327790

Vladan D. Djordjevic March 25, 2009

Big congratulations on this superb finalist! #7330524

Michelle Alton March 25, 2009

Thrilling finalist, Beverley! #7331350

Debra R. Harder March 25, 2009

YESSSSSSS!!! So happy to see this image here, Bev!! One of my favorites!! Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist! Deb #7331392

Patti Coblentz March 25, 2009

Wow Bev...congratulations again...a well deserved win!
Patti #7331843

Beverley Scott March 25, 2009

Many thanks for the congratulations - my first Finalist so I was pretty excited!!! Bev #7332081

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 26, 2009

HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, Beverley, A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist!!! #7335818

Beverley Scott March 26, 2009

Thanks, Patrick, now I feel as though my work is improving! Bev #7336088

Max Aureli March 27, 2009

:-))) Congratulations my friend on this fantastic Finalist!!!! :-)))) #7338551

Brett Dolsen March 27, 2009

Congratulations on your great deserved finalists Bev!Brett #7338553

Barbara Waldoch March 27, 2009

Congratulations on all your Finalists, Bev! #7342607

Beverley Scott March 31, 2009

Thanks Max, Brett and Barbara for your congratulations! Bev #7357766

John Connolly June 06, 2009

Heartiest congratulations on your finalist award, Beverley! A very deserving image! #7603523

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