New moon over Ama Dablam

Laurette Ruys

New moon over Ama Dablam

Evening at Dingboche with new moon and fresh snow on Ama Dablam, Nepal. This was such a magical experience. It started snowing late in the afternoon and then cleared just on dusk as the moon came out.

Nikon D80, Nikkor AF-DX Fisheye 10.5mm at 10.5mm
F 2.8, 1/8, ISO 1600

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New moon over Ama Dablam by Laurette Ruys
New moon over Ama Dablam by Laurette Ruys
  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Gorgeous!

  • Michael Rowley KeepsakesPhotography

    Michael Rowley...

    awsome image !!

  • Gino Iori

    Gino Iori

    Stunning & unique capture – congrats !

  • DavidMark

    DavidMark

    Beautiful shot… those blue tones are fantastic… and the clarity it amazing!

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel

    AMAIZING …. must have been chillo

  • kevin smith skystudiohawaii

    kevin smith sk...

    Love this image…..so much wonderful atmosphere.

  • MKWhite

    MKWhite

    Wow, stunning shot. Nicely done :)

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    It is a magical image. Fantastic. Excellent work.

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful image!! Congratulations on your feature!! :D

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thankyou Evita! It was a nice surprise to wake up to.

  • wdphotografics

    wdphotografics

    An impressive image Laurette….....great atmospheric capture.

  • Joaquin Loyzaga

    Joaquin Loyzaga

    wow. now thats a very special photo youve taken. its beautiful!

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Fabulous shot Laurette! I have the highest respect for photographers who battle the elements and is not afraid of doing “the” legwork. Great job!

  • sunshine0

    sunshine0

    Fantastic image!

  • Jeff Harris

    Jeff Harris

    Very cool shot. Well captured. I noticed you shot it with a high ISO. In this situation if using a pod or rock. Use the timer and shoot with a lower ISO. You’ll get much sharper and clearer images. Just a suggestion. Great shot non the less.

  • Laurette Ruys

    Laurette Ruys

    Thanks for the comment & feedback Jeff. I was pretty lucky to get the shot at all as I was running around with excitement that it had snowed. Also at altitude, you tend to forget even the simplest of things. I didn’t realise until the last minute I had the aperature stopped right down, and just got this shot in before the light was almost but gone.

  • John Shortt-Smith

    John Shortt-Smith

    Nice shot Laurette!

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Beautiul Image
    My eldest son is travelling in the Himalayas at present,
    Looking forward to his return and seeing his photos

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thanks Mike. I was actually with an English couple on this trek who used to hike all through the Lakes district. Your son is sure to have some amazing images when he returns. :)

  • joak

    joak

    what a beauty great shot the light is superb

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Wow. What a stunning shot and it must have been amazing to be there. How lucky you are. Incredible work. Well done. An instant fav.

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thank you Elana. It was an incredible experience that I’ll never forget :)

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    I can only imagine it…

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman

    This is an excellent image Laurette, it really portrays the sense of cold and isolation. Stunning.

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thanks Andrew and for adding it to your faves :)

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin

    Amazing work! Bravo!

  • Keiran Lusk

    Keiran Lusk

    This is simply stunning Laurette. What an incredible capture. I can only imagine what a wonderful experience it was too. You have an amazing portfolio of images. Thanks for sharing your images with the world :-)

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thanks for your kind words Kieran :) Your work is astounding in many ways so I’m honoured to receive the compliment from you!!

  • darrylfowler

    darrylfowler

    this is a superb image well captured..

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    This is amazing in every way mountains, light, tent love that really wide perspective too.

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thanks Travis, your comment means a lot :)

  • Michael Walters

    Michael Walters

    I gotta say looking through your shots has been such a treat, you bringyour own style to photogrpahy so well. This is another one of those gotta pick my jaw up shots! I love that blue light! Also I loved what you said about dreaming you take photo’s as i do the same. your book also sounds like something id love to read so give us a heads up when it’s ready ok
    :)

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Hey Michael. Thanks for your words. The other night in my dream my instamatic film camera was full so I couldn’t get the shots I wanted of this amazing city I was in. I have to remember to get the darn thing processed in my next dream… Still have work to complete on the book, need to get that done soon ;)

  • Michael Walters

    Michael Walters

    Yeah I always seem to have something that is getting in my sway or stopping me from taking my pick in my dreams:) wtf!
    well i hope you get it done soon :)

  • TaGiRoCkS

    TaGiRoCkS

    really beautiful
    the blue light from the tent compliments the surroundings,
    great photo

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thanks TaGi :) everything just came together for this shot. I really wanted it to snow when I was in Nepal and mother nature added another dimension to her already incredible creations with this fall.

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Super shot…..I absolutely love it. I’ve just been sitting here staring at it for ages :)

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Hey Cathy, thank you so much. It mesmerises me also :)

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Pleasure, I’m loving your work, it’s really inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

  • Rosemaree

    Rosemaree

    An amazing image and to have experienced this must have been wonderful

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thanks Rosemaree, i’ll never forget this moment :)

  • AngieBel

    AngieBel

    An amazing shot….brilliantly captured! Incredible work Laurette :)

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thanks Angie so much.

  • Larry  Stewart

    Larry Stewart

    Great looking night shot Laurette! I like the blue tones and the night sky. Well done.

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thankyou Larry!

  • chrisdade

    chrisdade

    Wow, this image is stunning!!!!! It reminds me of happy days in the mountains, its such a magical place!!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thank you Chris. The magic is something we take away with us, a gift from those mighty mountains… i long to go back

  • chrisdade

    chrisdade

    I couldn’t agree more!!!

  • Mojca Savicki

    Mojca Savicki

    WOW gorgeous!!!!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thanks moonlite ;)

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    stunning capture!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thankyou Gerry :)

  • Rick  Todaro

    Rick Todaro

    Beautiful !!! So Dramatic… Wonderful work !

  • Donovan wilson

    Donovan wilson

    the cold blue light the on coming night .just right.

  • Neil Boucher

    Neil Boucher

    Oh wow, this is SO Beautiful! How have I missed you?

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman

    Just back for another look…. I love this.

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Boz that’s cool, look as often as you feel the desire to ;) hope you are well :)

  • Jake  Calella

    Jake Calella

    Quite possibly my favorite picture.
    Fantastic Work, I love it,

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Wow, thanks so much Jake :))

  • STEPHEN GEORGIOU
  • Laurette Ruys replied

    THankyou stephen !

  • morpheus71

    morpheus71

    Beautiful!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thanks morpheus71 :)

  • DJ LeMay

    DJ LeMay

    WOW!!! What a MAGNIFICENT capture!!! I can only imagine how awe-inspiring it must have been to be in such a magical location!!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    THankyou DJ. Yes it was such an inspiring experience. How I long to go back :)

  • ralph arce

    ralph arce

    reminds me of the all the good times i had in the great outdoors. very nice, thanks for reminding me :)

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thanks Raphael Some of the best times are definitely outdoors ;)

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    What a beautiful capture and composition. Love that snow or cloud atop Ama Dablam; the moon to the right just makes this an incredible scene.

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thankyou Jan, it certainly was incredible to be there and I’m glad I captured this memory :))

  • Joe Powell

    Joe Powell

    Excellent capture…!!!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    THankyou Joe.

  • Voltaire Carlos

    Voltaire Carlos

    This is fantastic!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thanks Carlos ;)

  • Blayden Thompson

    Blayden Thompson

    Very Nice. Well done.

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Hey Blayden, thank you so much :)

  • lizalady

    lizalady

    WOW WOW….......What a great capture. The colors are wonderful.

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    htankyou lizalady :))

  • luis ferreiro

    luis ferreiro

    Beautiful image, what an experience it must of been!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thankyou luis, it was truly amazing and I’m so lucky i got this shot to share it :)

  • Sophie Gonin

    Sophie Gonin

    I absolutely love this shot. You are truly talented. How do you capture such amazing water movement on some of your other shots? What time of the day works best for you when shooting water?

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thankyou so much for your comment Sophie. To capture water movement I use a tripod and a grad filter. Waterfalls look good at about 2 to 3 seconds and the ocean I love anything from 3 or 4 seconds. After the sun goes down you can have the most fun with the ocean :))

  • Nerida13

    Nerida13

    Wow, this is a wonderful shot, such a fantastic moment!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thankyou Nerida :))

  • Mark Moskvitch

    Mark Moskvitch

    Stunning!!!! this is an incredible image….love the tones and lighting….almost feel as if I am there…

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thanks so much Mark :)

  • Mark Coward

    Mark Coward

    Striking image.

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thanks Mark :)

  • photosbyflood

    photosbyflood

    Great twilight shot I like the irridecent blue of the tent, It looks very cold!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thankyou photosbyflood (Patrick) :)

  • photosbyflood

    photosbyflood

    You are very welcome! I will come back to your site later. You have a good eye and like color and go cool places. Thank You!

  • Dean Mullin

    Dean Mullin

    Incredible shot there Laurette. Wish I could take such a shot… one day :o)

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thanks Dean, it was just one of those moments, but something i’ll never forget. i’m really glad i got this shot ;)

  • Mark Snelson

    Mark Snelson

    Thanks for your comment on my sunset shot. Wow you have got some impressive stuff in your collection! This one is a stunner – perfect composure and great exposure control. The detail in the moonlit mountains is amazing.

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thanks Mark :) Glad you like this one. I love those mountains ;)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is absolutely gorgeous!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thankyou ourjrny!

  • Carla Jensen

    Carla Jensen

    Oh Wow!!! what a Stunning Image…Laurette!! Outstanding lighting and fantastic blue tones!! Excellent work wtg!!!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thankyou so muhc Carla :)

  • Phineous   Cassidy

    Phineous Cas...

    thats just a fabtastico supa dupa image

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thankyou Phineous :)

  • David Iori

    David Iori

    Stunning Image

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thanks very much David.

  • victoria-plum

    victoria-plum

    this is fantastic!

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Incredible shot Laurette, must have been a magical experience being there!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thanks Simone, sure was amazing to be up there for the snow :)

  • AllshotsImaging

    AllshotsImaging

    Amazing image. The light in the tent and the silhouettes give this seemingly inhospitable landscape a sense of humanity. Fantastic composition and exposure. Great work!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thanks so much Marek :)

  • AnnieSnel

    AnnieSnel

    This is fantastic! It must have been a wonderful experience. Your whole portfolio is a feast for the eyes Laurette! Take care, Annie

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thank you Annie for your great comment. I’m glad you enjoy looking at my pics. You take care too!

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    This is a really special image…..

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    thankyou Rany :)

  • Paul Tupman

    Paul Tupman

    Wow! Incredible shot! You’ve managed to bring so much into this shot, the beauty of the mountains and the feeling of remoteness of thos buildings. You can then almost sense how the people in that tent must be feeling… love that blue light!
    Wonderful shot!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thankyou Paul! Im so glad you like this one and thank you for the fave too. I was in that tent while it was snowing and when it cleared, I was running around like a little kid taking photos, it was an experience I’ll never forget :)

  • Eleni Hadjikiriakou

    Eleni Hadjikir...

    I love blue!

  • Laurette Ruys replied

    Thankyou Eleni!

  • Ben Messina

    Ben Messina

    Great Capture!

  • Matt  Lauder

    Matt Lauder

    Love your work…. this is a stand out for me. Very creative.

  • Rajdev D

    Rajdev D

    Marvelous shot.

  • jskouros

    jskouros 24 days ago

    Wonderful image ;)

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