Landscape Mountaineering in the Southern Alps (K-1 Mk II and GR II pictures)

Dan Paris · **8 Likes**

Hi,

here are some shots from my last mountaineering trip. Our objective was to climb the west face of the Sirac (3,441m)

First a night view of the mountain from the south (with the K-1 Mk II + 15-30@22mm, 20*15sec for the sky at ISO800, a single 3min shot at ISO6400 for the ground)

From the same valley after sunrise, still with the K-1

For the rest of the trip I only took the GR II. We first had a long hike around the moutain with 3 passes to cross before reaching the mountain hut.

Closer view of the south face

West face and Vallonpierre Glacier as seen from Col de Vallonpierre (stitched panorama)

A sheep herd drinking in the lake beneath the huge NW face

After a short night, during the climb of the Glacier just before sunrise

In the shadow of the Sirac

Climbing the face above the glacier

Last ridge before the summit

View to the north from the summit (stitched panorama)

View to the south

Time to go down

North face from Valgaudemar valley

Mountain stream

thanks for looking,

Dan

**PJ1** · 09-18-2020, 02:53 PM

Very nice set of images. Thanks for posting them. They tell the story very well. I cannot imagine what it is like to do that. I love bushwalking but I have no head for heights!

nosliwmit · 09-18-2020, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by Dan Paris

Time to go down

All great photos. But this one is spectacular.

**K2 to K50** · 09-19-2020, 03:31 AM

Fantastic scenic series of some amazing country! I envy your being able to do that hike (I am 76, so well and truly beyond me even if I could get there!)

**pichaser** · 09-19-2020, 11:05 AM

The memories of a man in his old age
Are the deeds of a man in his prime - Pink Floyd

What tripod(s) do you use ?

Dan Paris · 09-20-2020, 04:08 AM

Thanks a lot PJ1, nosliwmit, K2 to K50 and pichaser for your kind words

Originally posted by pichaser

What tripod(s) do you use ?

For the Milky Way picture I used a Rollei Compact Traveler Carbon, yes it is a bit flimsy with the K1 + 15-30 mounted on it, however fully retracted it is rigid enough (which is OK for astro)

Meru · 04-19-2021, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by Dan Paris

Hi,

here are some shots from my last mountaineering trip. Our objective was to climb the west face of the Sirac (3,441m)

First a night view of the mountain from the south (with the K-1 Mk II + 15-30@22mm, 20*15sec for the sky at ISO800, a single 3min shot at ISO6400 for the ground)

From the same valley after sunrise, still with the K-1

For the rest of the trip I only took the GR II. We first had a long hike around the moutain with 3 passes to cross before reaching the mountain hut.

Closer view of the south face

West face and Vallonpierre Glacier as seen from Col de Vallonpierre (stitched panorama)

A sheep herd drinking in the lake beneath the huge NW face

After a short night, during the climb of the Glacier just before sunrise

In the shadow of the Sirac

Climbing the face above the glacier

Last ridge before the summit

View to the north from the summit (stitched panorama)

View to the south

Time to go down

North face from Valgaudemar valley

Mountain stream

thanks for looking,

Dan

Nice trekking with nice panorama a nice pictures

fill23ca · 04-19-2021, 10:06 AM

Heck of a trek.

aure45 · 04-19-2021, 11:30 AM

Great series ! Thanks for sharing your story

NoobOnTour · 04-19-2021, 11:42 AM

awesome pictures!

Dan Paris · 04-26-2021, 05:07 PM

thanks for your kind words ! Now I'm longing for going back to the mountains - once the covid travel ban will be lifted...

**carlb** · 04-26-2021, 11:18 PM

What a great expedition and series of photo's.

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Very nice set of images. Thanks for posting them. They tell the story very well. I cannot imagine what it is like to do that. I love bushwalking but I have no head for heights!

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Dan Paris Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 505 Original Poster	Thanks a lot PJ1, nosliwmit, K2 to K50 and pichaser for your kind words Originally posted by pichaser What tripod(s) do you use ? For the Milky Way picture I used a Rollei Compact Traveler Carbon, yes it is a bit flimsy with the K1 + 15-30 mounted on it, however fully retracted it is rigid enough (which is OK for astro)

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Meru Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 61	Originally posted by Dan Paris Hi, here are some shots from my last mountaineering trip. Our objective was to climb the west face of the Sirac (3,441m) First a night view of the mountain from the south (with the K-1 Mk II + 15-30@22mm, 20*15sec for the sky at ISO800, a single 3min shot at ISO6400 for the ground) From the same valley after sunrise, still with the K-1 For the rest of the trip I only took the GR II. We first had a long hike around the moutain with 3 passes to cross before reaching the mountain hut. Closer view of the south face West face and Vallonpierre Glacier as seen from Col de Vallonpierre (stitched panorama) A sheep herd drinking in the lake beneath the huge NW face After a short night, during the climb of the Glacier just before sunrise In the shadow of the Sirac Climbing the face above the glacier Last ridge before the summit View to the north from the summit (stitched panorama) View to the south Time to go down North face from Valgaudemar valley Mountain stream thanks for looking, Dan Nice trekking with nice panorama a nice pictures

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aure45 Forum Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Compiègne, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 93	Great series ! Thanks for sharing your story

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NoobOnTour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Troisdorf Posts: 298	awesome pictures!

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Dan Paris Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 505 Original Poster	thanks for your kind words ! Now I'm longing for going back to the mountains - once the covid travel ban will be lifted...

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carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	What a great expedition and series of photo's.