Cloud Cover
Looking up the mountain side I saw the cloud cover dropping fast. We were still a couple of kilometres from the refuge and if that cloud hits us we’re in trouble. Hastening our pace we treaded the narrow path by the river. Stealing a look over my shoulder I saw this awesome site. Surely I can spare a few seconds to take a photo. Then I heard Nicole’s angry shout, “Alex, drop that bloody camera and move your a**!”
Photo was taken while hiking in the Austrian Alps. I cropped off the top third of this image as it was practically all white.
Technical details:
Camera: Nikon D60
Lens: Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Focal Length: 43mm
Exposure: f/8.0
Shutter Speed 1/100
ISO: 200
Prog: Aperture Priority
Mode: Multi Segment
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Tamara Valjean
Awesome shot, glad you stopped for a sec to capture this! Well done!
Xandru replied
So am I, it was well worth it. Many thanks for your comments, Tamara.
Tom Gomez
Excellent shot …
Xandru replied
Thanks a lot , Tom.
Anthony Vella
Bravu siehbi…..ritratt tal-genn. This is a wonderful capture my friend….I can almost hear the noise of the water splashing against the stones and rocks as it steadily gains momentum and races downhill. Excellent picture and writing.
Xandru replied
Glad you like it, Tony. Grazzi hafna.
Erhan OZBIYIK
My life, my love :MOUNTAINS…
Alps… Covered all around the world..
Australia, Switzerland, France, Austria…
Wanted to be there !!
Great shot, great journey !!!
Hugs buddy ! :))
Xandru replied
Love the mountains too, and as long as I have strength in my legs, I’ll keep going back. Thank you very much for the kind comments, Erhan.
Squealia
Lovely sight
Xandru replied
Many thanks, Squealia, much appreciated.
Béla Török
Fabulous image Xandru! Oh, how much I love the moutains!
Xandru replied
Yes, mountains are very, very beautiful. Thanks a lot for the comments and visit, Bela.
Catherine Davis
Awesome photo, so beautiful! I’d also love to see one with more white to get an idea of the grand scale, if you wanted to put one up! It is so different to here, thanks for sharing!!!
Xandru replied
Hi Catherine. I cropped off the cloud simply because there was nothing to see in it. To give you an idea what it looks like, see this photo. Here you can see the grey cloud (grey because its in the shaded part of the mountain) sliding down the mountain side. The white part of the image is the same cloud, but with the sun shining on it. Due to that white washout, that photo should never have been exhibited. Many thanks for your comments and visit.
M G Pettett
I’m glad you did stop because you’ve managed to get a very atmospheric shot. And i’m glad you didn’t drop the camera and i bet so are you!
Xandru replied
Hi Mike, I am sure she didn’t mean that literally. But she was very concerned about our precarious situation. Yes, I am glad I managed to pull this one off, maybe with a bit of luck too. Thanks a lot for the comments.
Kathy Nairn
Some photos are worth the risk and this is one of them. Glad you and Nicole made it through. :)
Xandru replied
Hi Kathy. There were four of us on that trip. Nicole was the most experienced and familiar with the area. As group leader she was concerned for our safety, but we made it without mishaps. Yes, some photos are worth the risk, hopefully my risk only! Many thanks for your kind comments.
Pamela Jayne S...
beautiful capture well worth the stop indeed!
Xandru replied
Yes I am glad I stopped for this one! Many thanks for your comments, Pamela.
Catherine Davis
Fair enough, Xandru, I can understand your point of view now! Love the photo and glad you didn’t get caught in the weather!
Sensiworld
Great !
Cora Wandel
Your Hosts,
Anne-Marie & Cora
Xandru replied
Many thanks for accepting me in your interesting group.
Margot Komine
Beautiful view, indeed! I enjoyed reading the story. too.
Xandru replied
Thanks a lot for the kind comments, Margot.
John Roshka
Amazing shot…
Xandru replied
Thank you very much, John.
dinghysailor1
fantastic capture in a wild place! and I’ve heard those words somewhere before,.... teehee
;))
Xandru replied
LOL … than you’ve been in the dilemma, walk .. stop .. walk ..
Many thanks for the comments, Maggie.
dinghysailor1
teehee yes certainly! can cart a tripod up any hill or ridge but NEVER get to use it in company!!
Xandru replied
Never heard that before, but it makes sense. I’ll heed your advise :)
dinghysailor1
teehee well not quite advice – more personal experience – there’s always the chorus of hurry ups from the nonphotographers lol..!!
Jan Timmons
Love the way you composed this photo with the stream leading the eye, and the way you captured the mountains through the clouds. Simply beautiful.
Xandru replied
Many thanks for your discerning comments, Jan.
Steven Pearce
Great stuff, I’ll in this part of the world in June and this is the weather that I’m looking for. you’ve done well with the crop
Xandru replied
The weather is unpredictable in these mountains. But you’ll love this place Steve, hope you enjoy it. Thanks a again for the kind comments and fav.
Noelene Davies
Fantastic view and capture.
Xandru replied
Many thanks Noelene.
Albert Sellaman
Xandru replied
Thank you so much for the honour, Albert.