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worth every step


worth every step
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Copyright: Paul Andrews (Pandrews) Silver Note Writer [C: 1 W: 0 N: 16] (71)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-17
Categories: Architecture, Ruins
Camera: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H2
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-13 11:33
Viewed: 2373
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The reward for 3 days of trekking through the Andes is this view early on day 4 of the classic Inca trail.
An hour or so after leaving the Winaywayna campsite you reach the Sun Gate (Intipunku) for your first sight of Machu Picchu in the valley below.
We sat here for around 20 minutes watching the view change from Machu Picchu shrouded in low clouds and the shadow of the mountains to blue skies and glorious sunshine. Of the numerous photos I took this is my favourite, the ruins only partly visible and the lone tree of the central plaza just breaking through the clouds.
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Hi Paul,
one of the most beautiful pics I´ve seen of Macchu Picchu. Great !
Not the usual perspective.
Cheers Christian

Hey Paul,
Fantastic view of this amazing place. This view is only for who deserve it: Tha inca trailers!
Cheers
Alonso

A very good picture of this famous place. Here the clouds really play with the lndscape.
Maybe you could slightly enhance the contrast, just a little bit.
Regards Stefano

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  • adelune Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 201 W: 11 N: 152] (2)
  • [2008-01-13 12:48]

A really very impressive picture of this extraordinary city! I like it a lot! Very successful! Thanks Paul for this trully great shot! Admiration x3! alain

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  • chawax Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 281 W: 0 N: 389] (1907)
  • [2008-01-13 12:52]

Hi Paul,
Very nice shot, with a good framing, a beautiful light and a wonderful atmosphere indeed.
Regards
Olivier

great view here :D

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