The Edge of a Lost World Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the summit of Monte Roraima, a remnant of the supercontinent Pangea, and one of the oldest land formations on earth. This 40 square kilometre table mountain towers 7,000 feet over the surrounding Amazon highlands of Venezuela and harbors a completely unique and ancient ecosystem isolated for millions of years from the steamy jungle below. The hot amazon air cools and swirls around the summit creating a cloud forest and some of the tallest waterfalls in the world plunge from the summit to the wilderness world below. The trail to the summit follows a narrow diagonal ledge directly up the sandstone cliff to this point.

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waminda2020 (409) 2008-04-26 16:56

Michael, great photo - i love the clouds whisping around and the lighting/composition are terrific. where is the mcdonalds outlet???? :)

bend1k (910) 2008-04-26 17:50

mountain climbing with a hasselblad. wow

tomszat (1135) 2008-04-26 18:01

Hello Michael,
Very good composition and terrific light, I would like to see more of the scene though, if You have bigger (not cropped) version maybe You could upload it as a workshop? Anyway, great work!
Best regards,
Tomasz

maglex (1554) 2008-04-26 18:05

Another, superb composition Mike! The lighting through the thick jungle mist rising from the plunge and contrasting rough profile of these Permian rocks creates an amazing mood. The man with the yellow jacket stands out just nicely and scales the dimension. Thanks for sharing...Alex

npecanhuk (13655) 2008-04-26 19:19

Hello Michael!
Totally dramatic! A breathtaking scene!
Outstanding job!
TFS
Congratulations!
Greetings from Brazil - Neyvan Peçanhuk

Bojoual (0) 2008-04-26 19:41

Wow! You should be pround of that one!

Atousa (3434) 2008-04-26 20:01

Salam Michael,
A great composition indeed!..lovely mysterious atmosphere..tfs

Regards, Atousa

Mouny (75) 2008-04-26 20:45

wow tres belles photo, la prise de vu est magnifique, les couleurs aussi, il en ressort une tres belle ambiance.
Bravo
Nancy

grantlp (2104) 2008-04-26 20:53

Hi Michael,
Such fantastic lighting, amongst the mist has created an attractive image, which is enhanced by the good compo and POV. The hiker is nicely positioned in the frame, and does not steal the "limelight" because he is facing away from the camera. Very well done.
Cheers Grant

Kenggaroo (805) 2008-04-26 21:03

Very dramatic, Michael
The scene looks great with lighting on forest clouds that add dramatic layers to the background. It looks in a great composition with warm color combination.
Congratulations,
kenggaroo

burGu (4536) 2008-04-26 23:37

Hello Michael!
Clouds under feet, figure standing over rocks and watching the unknown...
Earth becomes upside down and now your figure is above the clouds...
Sepia tones of clouds and rocks are amazing. Yellow wear of figure is bringing a reality feeling to scene. Otherwise I would get lost in that dreamy moment.
Great shot. Compliments.
Burcu

brandstaetter (14026) 2008-04-26 23:55

Hi Michael,
I only have to say : show us more !
Compliments, Chris

Priam1966 (892) 2008-04-26 23:59

Hello Michael
Very well compose and wel done and good comments.
I love the colour and the clouds and the man give some live to your shot.
Chris

giorgimer (21000) 2008-04-27 1:56

Hi Michael,

great! Extraordinary view, with an excellent light. Good composition.

TFS

Gio

Jeppo (11794) 2008-04-27 2:29

title is very suitable.
it looks like an hidden lost place...somewhere in another reality. I like the fog/light effect
ciao
Silvio

Franco_Levita (0) 2008-04-27 3:25

Hola Michael, muy buena foto, parece irreal la escena, como si fuera de ciencia ficción. Excelente trabajo. Felicitaciones. Un saludo.

macondo (13073) 2008-04-27 4:19

Hello Michael.
Amazingly good shot. Few elements, but superbly placed in composition, and very well exposed against the light. The twin formations of rock create a strong sense of depth, and the harsh texture of the surface conveys the extreme age of these features. Is that mist of steam rising up to give the impression of some primeval world, the one suggested by your title? I like the small detail of the one rolled trouser cuff! The yellow jacket provides a touch of colour against the almost sepia tones. Wonderful photography.
Regards,
Andrew

IgorDeleze (9247) 2008-04-27 6:58

Hello Michael,
Nice atmospher you catch here!
The almost square size fit well to the scenery.
Greetings.
Igor

naznaz567 (344) 2008-04-27 9:39

It's quite peculiar that lately when I come across a photo I feel compelled to comment on, it frequently turns out to be one of yours.

A spectacular capture: Man in his humility before the majestic powers of nature. Yet also he is the master, donned in his yellow plastic defense, all relaxed, hands in pockets, savoring the moment of his accomplishment.

I enjoy your work...
NBM

mariandrea (973) 2008-04-27 11:27

Hi Michael, good picture... and fantastic place, from where do you get there? You've got an amazing light, the clouds surrounding everything, and the guy in yellow adds a good contrast. Well done! chau chau,

Maria

PS: been to your gallery, really incredible...Congratulations.

guillaumejm (9036) 2008-04-27 13:11

Hello michael, me again
Not a lot of picture in your gallery, but they are all wonderfull. I made a stop on this one with it's gorgeous light. the composition with the man looking beyond the world is great!.
Best regards
JMarc

smarcell (14273) 2008-04-29 9:14

How could I miss this one !
Really a very special picture. Maybe a wider view (and a smaller person) would have been even better.
Regards Stefano

batalay (20826) 2008-05-06 5:45

Hello Michael,

I'm happy to have discovered your excellent gallery, well stocked with gems, and indeed many of them photographed with the gem of all cameras. This photograph is entirely underrated — with 332 individuals "walked by" and only 22 of them recognizing its power and beauty.

Warm regards from Virginia,

Bulent

Bandit (2064) 2008-05-13 14:16

Bonjour Michael,
En un mot : Superbe !!
La composition, la lumière, l'ambiance , tout est superbe !!!
Bravo !!! Splendide !!!
Fabien

Rodrigues (993) 2008-06-25 14:06

I can't get tired seeing your photos.
You could make the perfect merging between man and nature. The sweaping cliffs, the fog, man (or woman) all embraced by a warm tone.
A breath taking photo.
João.

fariischee (580) 2008-08-18 21:29

man.. u should be selling this..

federico (386) 2009-05-05 14:44