Landscape Sunrise at Torres del Paine

Sunrise at Torres del Paine · 03:12 PM

Another one from my Torres del Paine trek. This was the earliest sunrise of the year in the Southern Hemisphere (yes, I'm that smart

), and the temperature was below freezing. The wind was so fierce it was impossible to set up my tripod, so the shot was taken handheld even with the dim light (hence the softness).

All in all, one of the toughest moments in my mountaineering life, and I've had my share of rough conditions!

Adam · 07-26-2010, 01:16 AM

Amazing shot- looks like true 3D!

nickthetasmaniac · 07-26-2010, 01:32 AM

Stunning shot! God I'd love to do a trip to South America...

gfonso · 07-26-2010, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Amazing shot- looks like true 3D!

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

Stunning shot! God I'd love to do a trip to South America...

Thank you very much! These comments are very encouraging for a beginner like me.

Pablom · 07-26-2010, 09:38 AM

Amazing place, but at sunrise you have a few minutes that the sun gradually shines over the torres. THAT is impressive

gfonso · 07-26-2010, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

Amazing place, but at sunrise you have a few minutes that the sun gradually shines over the torres. THAT is impressive

This one was taken a few minutes before that. The moment the rays of the Sun actually touched the spires the light was a bit underwhelming. I got some ok pictures but I like this one better.

A couple of weeks before I had been in the Cerro Torre / Fitz Roy area, and there I did experience some really magical sunrises, I'll try to post some of those images as well...

Cheers

Pablom · 07-27-2010, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by gfonso

This one was taken a few minutes before that. The moment the rays of the Sun actually touched the spires the light was a bit underwhelming. I got some ok pictures but I like this one better.

A couple of weeks before I had been in the Cerro Torre / Fitz Roy area, and there I did experience some really magical sunrises, I'll try to post some of those images as well...

Cheers

I'll be looking forward. My Nikon LSR was stolen shortly after my visit (

) so my memory is the only piece of evidence I have of it, until I turn senile and that'll be gone too.

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07-26-2010, 01:16 AM	#2
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Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by gfonso This one was taken a few minutes before that. The moment the rays of the Sun actually touched the spires the light was a bit underwhelming. I got some ok pictures but I like this one better. A couple of weeks before I had been in the Cerro Torre / Fitz Roy area, and there I did experience some really magical sunrises, I'll try to post some of those images as well... Cheers I'll be looking forward. My Nikon LSR was stolen shortly after my visit () so my memory is the only piece of evidence I have of it, until I turn senile and that'll be gone too.

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Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Amazing place, but at sunrise you have a few minutes that the sun gradually shines over the torres. THAT is impressive

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gfonso Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Barcelona Posts: 128 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pablom Amazing place, but at sunrise you have a few minutes that the sun gradually shines over the torres. THAT is impressive This one was taken a few minutes before that. The moment the rays of the Sun actually touched the spires the light was a bit underwhelming. I got some ok pictures but I like this one better. A couple of weeks before I had been in the Cerro Torre / Fitz Roy area, and there I did experience some really magical sunrises, I'll try to post some of those images as well... Cheers