Last Light - Machu Picchu

© Harry Lichtman

Last Light - Machu Picchu

Uploaded: July 12, 2009 17:52:10

Description

Late afternoon rays spill over the Peruvian Andes, illuminating the Inca fortress of Machu Picchu. I was blessed with some wonderful light and relatively few tourist from this vantage point. While not the classic view of the site, I really liked the way the terraced walls help frame the image and direct the view toward the illuminated peak. 3 stop grad. ND filter, ISO 100, Gitzo tripod.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/13 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

A P July 12, 2009

awesome light on this outstanding capture, Harry #1153385

Michelle Alton July 13, 2009

Magnificent! #7733427

Rolando Rosito July 13, 2009

Wonderful capture Harry, beautiful and magic light. #7734861

Harry Lichtman July 13, 2009

Thanks Ann, Michelle, and Rolando. I was very fortunate to pick a day that was clouded in. I just sat in approximately the same spot for 22-3 hours and jsut watched the light change across the scene. Magical.

Thanks for the input, Harry #7736305

Michael G. Marshall August 17, 2009

Beautiful finalist, Harry! Congratulations! Michael #7859432

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 17, 2009

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Harry! #7859842

Nick Lagos August 18, 2009

A lovely and different perspective with the rays really topping it off Harry...congrats #7862133

Rolando Rosito August 18, 2009

Congratulations!!! Fantastic finalist!!! #7862261

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