Photographer’s Note
I have opened my drawer amd scanner lately so as my 400th post I can show Machu Picchu. This is for me the most fascinating place in the world, real wonder (one of the Seven Wonders). I have been dreaming of going there for forty years. It seemed to me that it would be impossible for me to go there, too difficult. And once I read it is quite easy. You can be there in three days. One day - flight to Lima. From Warsaw you can go from the airport in the morning and in the evening you are in Lima. The second lazy day - flight to Cusco. Then third day some hours by train to Aguas Calientes, the bus - and here you are! Maybe too easy and too many tourists. Some years ago there were plans to build the cableway but luckily this Fujimori's project was abandoned.
The problem is that when you are there finally at first you admire speechless the beauty, then you make (a lot of) photos. But what to show? There are more than 300 photos on TE, almost every corner. It is very difficult to find something new. Maybe you'll like this photo with typical South American flowers - Machu Picchu lies in a jungle.
This is an old photo - I was there almost ten years ago. Scanned.
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Booz
(13836) 2009-02-21 1:00
gratulacje i wielkie dzięki za uczczenie tego jubileuszu zdjęciem z takiego miejsca :)
Pozdrawiam i życzę kolejnych 100tek ;)
Tomek
jurek1951
(25880) 2009-02-21 1:07
Witaj Malgorzata,
taki widok kiedy za oknem sypie to sama radosc dla oczu,rajski klimat,pozdrawiam
Jurek
BeBeHooker
(5248) 2009-02-21 1:14
Serwus Malgoska!
400 fotek na TE, no, no, gratulasy. Fajowskie kwiatuchy. Jeszcze lepsza jest ta architekturka w glebi kadru. Ostrosc jak zyleta.
Siemka!
Deepforest
(8813) 2009-02-21 1:34
Witaj Malgosiu,
wyprzedzilas mnie o krok w ilosci zdjec widze :o)) Moje gratulacje z okazji 400-nego posta!! No i zycze nastepnych 400 w tak dobrym stylu. Roslinnosc tropikalna na pierwszym planie w polaczeniu z tonacymi we mgle ruinami Machu Picchu naprawde robia wrazenie. Swietny klimat.
Pozdrawiam,
Andrzej
mumek
(17468) 2009-02-21 1:37
Hi Gosiu!
Orginalne, inne spojrzenie na uroczy zakatek z Ameryki Poludniowej. Wspaniale wyglada ta unoszaca sie mgla, piekny pierwszy plan z sliczna roslinnoscia i kwiatami.Gratulacje z okazji 400 zdjec.
pozdrawiam serdecznie
ziggy
dta
(4786) 2009-02-21 1:40
hello MAlgorzata ,
Congratulations for your 400 post . And for this one : very original . I like a lot the idea . Machu Pichu is partially hidden by the beautiful fore ground , and by mist , too . But it is great .
Best regards
Denis
pauloog
(6354) 2009-02-21 1:56
Hello Malgorzata,
I have never been there and hesitate to do so because I am afraid it has become too much of a tourist disneyland; but most people say it is not the case...
Anyway I really like your view that is original and shows a beautiful local vegetation in sharp details and warm natural colours.
Well done.
Regards,
Paul
npecanhuk
(13567) 2009-02-21 3:00
Hello Malgorzata!
Pretty different and truly wonderful composition in that magical place!
With adequate and very good sharpness and depth of field, you have created such an attractive photograph! I really like all this vegetation in the foreground, hiding mysteriously the mountains in the background, that are also really nice with all those low clouds! Fantastic is the word!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan
Fis2
(45545) 2009-02-21 3:28
Super fota na jubileusz.
Gratulacje z okazji 400-nego zdjecia na TE!!!
Miejsce bajkowe a ta roslinnosc...
Przyjemny kadr.
Milej niedzieli
Krzysztof
holmertz
(9484) 2009-02-21 6:21
Hello Malgorzata,
My double congratulations on you 400th post and your effort to find a new angle for Machu Picchu. It's in the same category as the Pyramids, Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat etc. So many identical pictures, so hard to find something original. By focusing on the tropical vegetation, leaving the ruins almost hidden among the clouds, you have added an original dimension to this place.
The colours and sharpness are very good for a scan. I know how hard it can be to get it right.
Best regards,
Gert
tedesse
(13120) 2009-02-21 7:35
Witaj!
Gratulacje 400-nego zdjecia na TE!
Ladny kadr i kompozycja.
Podobaja mi sie te egzotyczne rosliny.
Piekny kolory i dobra ostrosc.
Pozdrawiam
Tadeusz
saxo042
(15428) 2009-02-21 7:47
Hi Malgorzata,
Congratulations to 400 pictures on TE (and 25 different countries!). This is definitely a different picture from this well-known place. I must agree with my brother here, you have added a dimension here by just indicating the ruins and mountains behind the beautiful flowers in the foreground. An excellent picture to celebrate this milestone!
Kind regards
Gunnar
mauro61
(15112) 2009-02-21 8:14
ciao Malgorzata,
grandissima immagine che celebra bene il tuo traguardo.
Bellissimi i fiori in primo piano e bella tutta l'atmosfera che trasporti a noi da questo incantevole posto, bravissima
un caro saluto
maurizio
jean11-3
(2799) 2009-02-21 8:57
Hello Malgorzata,an original PoV looking through the foreground of these beautiful flowers towards Machu Picchu.
We are able to see the ruins in the mid distance and the mist in the bg adds mystery and a good atmosphere to your picture.
The flowers are very colourful.
Interesting notes.
Tfs, regards Jean.
jasmis
(50044) 2009-02-21 11:02
Zielono mi... Szkoda jakości, ale okoliczności usprawiedliwiają.
Gratuluję 400!
Pozdrawiam.
fulvio52
(8314) 2009-02-21 11:15
Ciao, Malgorzata.
And congratulations for your 400th, a milestone and truly a great one. I realized it was a scanning only after reading your notes... WOW! On top of a stunning view shrouded in wonderful colors, you managed to catch the unique, mysterious atmosphere of Machu Picchu, and that REALLY makes the difference. Just look at that mist in the distance... simply spectacular! TFS, my friend. Have a nice weekend, I'll be seeing you.
Fulvio.
Ber
(7576) 2009-02-21 13:38
okragla okazja - gratuluje! widze ze kwiaty sama sobie dostarczylas i to egoztyczne ;)
pozdrawiam
Bruno40
(6440) 2009-02-21 19:19
Malgorzata,
Congratulations for your new milestone. INteresting POV and ocmposition for this famous site.
Good idea
cheers
Jorge
Graal
(57571) 2009-02-21 22:39
Czesc,
ale fajna fotografie dalas na ten maly jubileusz! Gratulacje. Piekny widok na slynna gore. Bardzo dobra jakosc skanu. Dobra robota.
Pozdr. Al.
cyborg83
(3770) 2009-02-22 2:13
Witaj Malgosiu,
no naprawde niezle zdjecie wybralas na 400-tne,
bardzo ciekawe pod wzgledem kompozycji no i oczywiscie widokow!!
Ciekawe chmury, niczym gesty dym,
podoba sie,
pozdrawiam
Clementi
(43543) 2009-02-22 3:11
Ciao Malgorzata,
complimenti per il traguardo raggiunto, 400 foto bellissime come questa ultima ricca di colori e con una bella atmosfera, anche questa volta la scansione e' ben riuscita.
Brava conitnua cosi'
Giorgio
asajernigan
(14054) 2009-02-22 6:01
Malgorzata,
Congratulations on your 400th posting, keep up the good work!
This is a great shot! The tropical flowers and foliage in the foreground adds nice color to the scene while forming a good border. The mountains and ruins shrouded in mist are fantastic. The mist sets a mysterious mood which is perfect for this scene.
TFS,
Asa
elkab
(3326) 2009-02-22 8:33
Cześć Emka!
Moje gratulacje i życzenia dalszego podbijania świata z aparatem w ręku co byśmy mogli podziwiać takie miejsca jak to... Dziękuje i pozdrawiam :) elka
ciakgiak
(10460) 2009-02-23 1:31
Ciao Malgo,
voglio esserci anch'io all'incredibile spettacolo che ci proponi per la tua 400a foto.
Il posto dev'essere davvero affascinante a giudicare dalla tua bellissima immagine.
Mi congratulo con te per il prestigioso traguardo raggiunto, un percorso pieno di foto meravigliose, ed io mi sento fortunato per averti conosciuta.
Un caro abbraccio, buona settimana.
Giorgio
bracasha75
(21900) 2009-02-23 1:35
Helo Malgorzata
Now my congrats for your lovely No 400 and i belive that you in all Peru could not find beter subject for this work
Excellent picture
TFS
Cheers,Braca
mikeo
(12113) 2009-02-23 2:57
Czolem Malgosiu,
GRATULACJE!!! Ales narzucila tempo z wrzutkami;)
A co do fotki...swietny wybor! Co za miejsce, no i ta roslinnosc jak z bajki...
Swietna fotka,
Pozdrowionka!
Mikeo
feather
(49858) 2009-02-23 3:28
Congratulations for reaching another TE milestone. Well done!
Even pre-TE you were seeking out something different from well known places. This is an excellent shot through the flowers. It adds wonderful colour, while behind the flowers, the citadel is shrounded in mist adding an air of mystery.
Kath
Bluejeans
(31963) 2009-02-23 5:43
Ola Malgorzata ,
Que linda foto de Cusco , ficou magnifico este primeiro plano com estas plantas como se tivessemos a sair da floresta e a encontrar a cidade cheia de neblina , lindos detalhes, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
ilDottore
(3996) 2009-02-24 12:53
Hej Małgorzata!
Oooooo, więc nie tylko Słońce Peru tam było!!! :)))
Podziwiam Twoją pasję podróżniczą - o ile za pieniądze podatnika to nic trudnego, to bardzo szanuję wszystkich obieżyświatów robiących to z pasji i poświęcających się dla zobaczenia tych wszystkich miejsc...
Robię trochę w Travel Medicine. Zalecenia są takie żeby jadącym do Peru dawać środki moczopędne w celu zapobieżenia chorobie wysokościowej - też coś takiego łykałaś?
A zdjęcie... niezwykłe! Jedno z najbardziej urokliwych zdjęć tego niesamowitego miejsca, jakie dane mi było dotąd widzieć.
Gratulacje z powodu zdjęcia i jubileuszu na TE!
Pozdrawiam gorąco!
Krzysiek
Waylim
(10717) 2009-02-25 12:53
Maggie,
While the quality of the image is not perfect, but from a scan this is really fantastic, I like the POV looking through all this beautiful wild flower and vegetation, this is definately one of the very original of Machu Picchu and you're right there are so many on here and most are recently taken with digital and have much better clarity. This only going to show when you have the eyes for beauty, it doesn't matter what camera you use, you come up with a good photo. My complements.
Way
darek1978
(11161) 2009-02-28 11:01
Witaj Gosiu,
No tak...o takich miejscach to ja tylko czytalem lub ogladalem zdjecia w dobrych magazynach fotograficznych. Nic wiecej Ci nie napisze oprocz gratulacji najszczerszych i slow uznania. Jestem naprawde pod wrazeniem Twojej galerii. Well done!!
Pozdrawiam serdecznie,
Darek
nesiaZ
(996) 2009-03-26 14:35
Hej Gosiu,
Rzeczywiscie robi wrazenie. Pieknie go nam pokazalas. Wspaniala ostrosc, kolory i ciekawy pov.
Cudne... Chcialoby sie choc raz tam pojechac.
Pozdrowionka!
Anetka
Photo Information
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Copyright: Malgorzata Kopczynska (emka)
(21177) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 1999-09-00
- Categories: Nature, Architecture, Artwork, Ruins
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Ney's favorite pictures of South America! [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-02-21 0:57
- Favorites: 1 [view]
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