Decision time
Uploaded: February 13, 2009 22:46:19
This is just after the entrance to Machu Picchu where you have to decide to take the route which climbs up the caretakers hut or enter via the lower entrance. Iconic photo or easy way out! I chose the higher ground!
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Brett Dolsen February 14, 2009
Well Bev You certainly chose the correct route!!Beautifull composition,details,light and colour.Love the drifting cloud!!Gotta see this again!Brett #1083632Michelle Alton February 14, 2009
It's a phenomenal shot, Beverley. You must be the picture of health to manage this climb--and lucky you! #7163649William C. Raco February 14, 2009
Fabulous view, BeverleyDebra R. Harder February 14, 2009
OH MY GOSH, Bev!! This is absolutely STUNNING! What can I say...an instant favorite for me!! Deb #7164208Stephen M. Webb February 14, 2009
A beautiful image and a wonderfully different view of the Machu Picchu area. #7164276ROLAN NARMAN February 14, 2009
Fantastic composition with beautiful colors, lighting and details Beverley! #7164318Patrick Rouzes February 14, 2009
EXCEPTIONAL tones, detail, clairty, lighting, pov & comp here, Bev!!! Outstanding & beautiful work again ,my friend!!! Lovely mood also!!! #7165042Dianna Murphy February 14, 2009
You got to higher ground on TWO levels - height and quality in the image. Great job, its such a beautiful old building, so much character and charm. Happy Valentines Day. #7165061John Connolly February 14, 2009
An incredible capture Beverley! A totally awesome image! Oh, to be fit and young enough to do this trip!Beverley Scott February 15, 2009
Thanks everyone for your comments. MP is a very special place - apart from its historical significance, it's located in a cloud forest so it makes for a breathtaking experience! Bev #7169232Max Aureli February 15, 2009
This is a great scene, Beverly!!! Fantastic captured and details are amaze!! Great work my friend!!Pazzo #7169832
Lynne Morris February 15, 2009
Wow Beverly, this is a stunning image and well worth the hard route, excellent work. #7170048Sirsendu Gayen February 16, 2009
Wonderful composition,light and clarity.Very exciting place to visit and capture. Well done for sure! #7170872Sheila D. Robertson February 16, 2009
Beautiful.....and certainly the right choice. #7173804Renee Doyle February 16, 2009
Don't know that I blame you - lol!! Spectacular capture Bev! #7174048Beverley Scott February 19, 2009
Thanks Sabrina, Max, Lynne, Sirsendu, Sheila and Renee for your comments. Bev #7185404Remi Trepanier February 25, 2009
Awesome capture! #7214908Patti Coblentz February 28, 2009
I chose the same when there! This is an incredibly beautiful, mystical sort of image! Amazing.Beverley Scott March 03, 2009
Thanks Remi and Patti - and yes, it's a truly mystical place! #7239131Beverley Scott March 03, 2009
Thanks Remi and Patti - and yes, it's a truly mystical place! #7239132Beverley Scott March 03, 2009
Thanks Remi and Patti - and yes, it's a truly mystical place! #7239133Stefania Barbier March 25, 2009
huge congrats on your gorgeous finalist!!! #7327790Vladan D. Djordjevic March 25, 2009
Big congratulations on this superb finalist! #7330524Michelle Alton March 25, 2009
Thrilling finalist, Beverley! #7331350Debra R. Harder March 25, 2009
YESSSSSSS!!! So happy to see this image here, Bev!! One of my favorites!! Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist! Deb #7331392Patti Coblentz March 25, 2009
Wow Bev...congratulations again...a well deserved win!Beverley Scott March 25, 2009
Many thanks for the congratulations - my first Finalist so I was pretty excited!!! Bev #7332081Patrick Rouzes March 26, 2009
HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, Beverley, A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist!!! #7335818Beverley Scott March 26, 2009
Thanks, Patrick, now I feel as though my work is improving! Bev #7336088Max Aureli March 27, 2009
:-))) Congratulations my friend on this fantastic Finalist!!!! :-)))) #7338551Brett Dolsen March 27, 2009
Congratulations on your great deserved finalists Bev!Brett #7338553Barbara Waldoch March 27, 2009
Congratulations on all your Finalists, Bev! #7342607Beverley Scott March 31, 2009
Thanks Max, Brett and Barbara for your congratulations! Bev #7357766John Connolly June 06, 2009
Heartiest congratulations on your finalist award, Beverley! A very deserving image! #7603523Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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