Climbers on the Alpspitze Photo

Photographer’s Note

Saw some climbers while trekking in the Alpspitze. To see more photos from this trail please go HERE.They are arranged in the order as shot. More will be added. Thanks for looking.

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Budapestman (43344) 2009-03-31 7:36

Hi Latiff,
Very impressive shot with spectacular vertical composition, the tiny people are fearless on the cliff. This sport is not good for me, I do not like the depth. I hope, they enjoy it.:) Have a nice day!
George

alftrek (2985) 2009-03-31 7:49

Hello Latiff,
This looks like a dreadful climb to me anyway, for someone who has fear of height. It is good that you let in a bit of the blue sky to define the upper limit of this cliff, giving a good indication of the height. Almost entire image is in shade but the exposure is good which gives plenty of details. I also appreciate the little touch of green at the bottom left.

tfs
Alfred

trekks (14336) 2009-03-31 8:04

hi Latiff

Good to see your new post again on TE. I hope you have been making good preparations.

I smile when I see this because the Angkor Wat temple steps are really nothing compared to this steep rock face climb. I carried about 10kg weight climbing up and down the steps of Angkor Wat temples for 3 days.

You were at the best spot to capture this POV showing the climbers at far apart to give dimension of scale to this massive rock cliff. Your vertical format is excellent to show the blue sky of good weather and at the same time give depth of this view. In fact, the blue tint gives a good contrast to the greyish tone of the rock and it somehow draws the attention of the eye from below all the way to the climbs and to the top, which is a superb effect. I hope you were not among the climbers for this occasion!

The climbers are too tiny for me. Did they use ropes and hooks?

Superb shot.

tfs, bill

lrw1966 (1632) 2009-04-01 8:46

Latiff, Hi:

Splendid detail and texture with wonderful clarity. Very nicely done.

Larry

batalay (21422) 2009-04-03 19:17

Hello Latiff,

What extraordinarily rugged terrain. Your vantage point makes the climbers into ants. In pre-digital photography days I took a shot in Meteora, somewhat evocative of this, but certainly without the resolution: Ponte Buriano. Can you spot the microscopic climbers in the crevice?

Have a good weekend,

Bulent

Hellas (5131) 2009-05-16 22:45

Interesting terrain usually getting you to nice point of view! Being there identifies you, my friend! Can't ignore the fact that the men wear helmets and that indicates the danger!
Always happy to see something like this!

Have a nice week!