Perspective, a photo from Cusco, South

Photographer's Note

Came across this one while revisiting some of my older pictures and retouching them a bit.

Taken early in the morning over Machu Pichu. Hopefuly I will go back to Peru in the end of the year and I will bring back photos of lesser known sites.

robertosalguero, Scharan, aloyho, ChrisJ, rigoletto, bostankorkulugu, thea0211 has marked this note useful

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robertosalguero (292) 2008-06-07 16:50

Hello Daniel,

Interesante como los Incas construyeron este lugar tan alto y sin mucho espacio. Realmente un un lugar que inspira una identidad muy fuerte en este pais. La imagen es muy buena. La luz suave dio buenos resultados con los colores. Los detalles son excellentes y tu punto de vista nos muestra una panoramica dramatica de este lugar. Gracias.

Roberto

Scharan (14144) 2008-06-07 17:05

Olá Daniel

Interessnte e bela atmosfera deste cenário.
Ótimo ponto de vista e cores.
Parabéns
GA
Vera.

daddo (28748) 2008-06-07 17:11

Hi Daniel. great shot that captures the remoteness, mystery and antiquity of this place. It looks more like a vision created by the mind, rather than a real place. The rising fog/mist adds to it a dreamlike quality. Terrific POV with those small figures below us. Regards. Klaudio.

patshoo (952) 2008-06-07 19:32

Attractive ruin,Classic POV,Nice capture of building detail,Background in white help to emphasize subject,Sharpness overall,Well selection of location to shoot(direction of row house had eye leading).Good work,TFS.

aloyho (6798) 2008-06-07 20:35

Hi Daniel,
You have captured a great mood for this famous place. I just wish I can be there. The vantage point allowed me to fully enjoy the ruins while the clouds provided the drama.
I will anxiously be waiting for your future upload of this lovely place. Great shot!!

Regards and good wishes.

jonathan_hart (21276) 2008-06-08 3:26

le fameux Machu Pichu dans une ambiance vraiment intéressante, un très bon cadrage, et la présence de ces gens au premier plan donnent une idée des dimensions
amicalement
jo

delic (6735) 2008-06-08 8:35

Somewhat of a different angle from Macchu Picchu. I like the composition and the clouds add contrast. I wish the tourists were not in the picture but I understand that must be awfully hard to avoid. Regards,
Hakan

MarcT (20964) 2008-06-08 9:55

Salut Daniel,
C'est tout bon. Le site qui sort des nuages... Un grand classique mais il est toujours agréable à redécouvrir.
Amitiés
Marc

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2008-06-08 14:32

Hola fiera.

Esas nubes ahí...qué grandes! Hacen la foto especial claro que si!

Un saludo, Oscar
PD: Estoy preparando una escapadilla a Carcassone...

npecanhuk (79329) 2008-06-08 21:38

Hello Daniel!
I was there on a bright sunny day and I was praying for that to happen... however, if that hadn't happened, by seeing this picture of yours, I think I would have been just as lucky!
That place with those low clouds is also a superb view for a photograph!
TFS - Congratulations!
Greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan Peçanhuk

rigoletto (34279) 2008-06-09 4:55

Hmmmm,
Almost as attractive as Edirne :))
I cannot help, but WoW all the time when i see the remains of your ancestors.
At first gaze, the walls, the fog, your high POV selection and fine retouch make already a very classy Machu Pichu photo, but when you notice the tiny tourists, you realize the size, and begin to WoW.
A visitior-trap photo for sure...
Best,
Deniz

ps: Edirne is of course a must see for every photographer, but your schedule is already too crowded! Let me say, Edirne is a whole day trip from Istanbul. You take the bus at 8 o'clock in the morning, you arrive there at noon, and then turn back with the 6 o'clock bus in the evening. You come back at around 10 in the evening. If you can find a midnight flight to Eastern Turkey, then why not. Phewww, this already sounds crazier than ever...

ElAprendiz (30) 2008-06-09 11:07

Hola Daniel:

Una vista diferente de la que estamos acostumbrados a ver.

Un patrimonio historico y una de las nuevas maravillas, que como latinos nos enorgullesemos de difundir. Me gustan las tonalidades y en encuadre que le has dado, desde un plano inusual.

John

emka (158784) 2008-06-09 11:20

Hi Daniel,

Beautiful photo of Machu Picchu. It is the image I have in my memory. I came early in the morning, with the first bus, after heavy rain. There were no people there. I was sitting in the same place admiring the place that was my dream to visit for thirty years. The town in clouds. And only lamas came through the gate. It was marvellous view, like this photo. To far to see it again. Many thanks for sharing. Regards

Malgorzata

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2008-06-13 9:13

i ve always wanted to see machu pichu... god knows when, man, its sooo far away from here... beautiful shot this one is, the fog around the hill adds a lot to the charm i think... the guy with the red coat is a bit distracting but who cares... good job daniel...

korkut

ChrisJ (172430) 2008-06-14 2:43

Salut daniel

Good to see a new post from you!

The person at left adds scale, & the mist adds mood, mystery & atmosphere, to the famous Inca ruins depicted here. Merci, et bon Lundi!

wautersw (3647) 2008-06-15 12:54

Hi Daniel,

Very impressive (classical) view of this magical site "in the clouds". Natural colours and impressive details. TFS

Wolf

bwiti (402) 2008-06-17 13:34

Je vois que tu fais un véritable retour aux sources...
Sûr que c'est un très beau lieu, difficile d'imaginer ce qu'ont pu ressentir ceux qui ont retrouvé ce lieu en 1911, incroyable découverte... je pense aussi à l'armée entérée de terre cuite à Xian...
En tout cas un chouette cliché mystérieux...
A plus....

thea0211 (1365) 2008-06-19 9:42

hi daniel,
this sight is definitely high on my wishlist - even more lovely here between fog and clouds!
i was always atracted by the stories, by the secrets these walls might hide... and you, you lucky you - you were born in Peru!
ok, tourists ... but only tiny ants ... can't really spoil the magic of the place.
thanks,
dora

Luan (12971) 2008-06-20 2:59

Coucou Daniel,

c'est toujours un plaisir de revoir les photos du Perou vu par un Peruvien ;o) comment vas tu ?

Amities
Luan

Paul57 (2223) 2009-07-01 20:08

Hi Daniel,

The Machu Picchu: What a wonderful archeological site!
I have been there when it was cloudy and also sunny but I think that it creates a better atmosphere when there are beautiful clouds such as in this case.
Very well-done. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Paul