Arrival at Gnifetti Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Gnifetti hut at altitude 3611m is commonly used as a one to three day pitstop before making an attempt to climb Monte Rosa (4633m). Getting accustomed to the altitude is crucial for a succesful climb, however the sensitivity to high altitude varies from person to person; it is not just a question of being in good shape.

You might recognise the climber from my upload from yesterday 'Walk the Clouds'. This picture is my favourite from this trip, I hope you will enjoy it too.

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asival (4293) 2006-04-09 6:26

Hi Fiona

Amazing view, you framed it well.. need a bit more color though to make it perfect

Assi

macondo (13333) 2006-04-09 10:02

Snow as usual a bit whited out, but this is a terrific pov. I think the colours are probably pretty natural. Great the way the eye is led from the climber to the hut. Very well taken and thanks for the great notes.
Andrew

bibiweb (8) 2006-04-15 5:18

Hello Fiona,
A weel composed photo with the three diagonal areas: snow, rock and background. The climber is well-positionned and adds depth to the composition. Did you make it to Monte Rosa the next day?
Have a nice Easter week-end.
Brigitte

lappino (850) 2006-04-19 10:02

Hi Fiona,
for me, the excessively white snow works very well against the beautiful mountain background, with the hut itself looking almost unrealistic, like something pasted on those rocks...
Maybe it's the "unreal" feeling one gets when seeing this hut after a long climb up...
Anyway, excellent!
Thanks for sharing
Vlad