Mt Kilimanjaro Photo

Photographer’s Note

A hard 6 hour slog from Barafu camp. I remember that it was pitch black, windy and snowing a blizard. I remember constantly looking up when climbing and only seeing clouds. We finally reached Stella point (where this pic was taken). My hands were frozen and I couldn't feel my feet, I sat down breathing hard, the sun was coming out and the cloud cleared, I took mt gloves off and fumbled around for my camera. My guide informed me that it doesn't always snow up on the top, its usually a barren waste land of rocks and dust. When the sun came up it was one of the most amazing sites I've ever seen, the way the morning sun reflected off the snow and the clouds... it was brilliant... One of those picture perfect moments..

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jovejupiter (224) 2009-04-23 1:29

Wooooooow. What a beautiful picture. I'm glad you decided to get your camera! Truly picture perfect. The colors are so rich, and I like how the clouds seem to be parting for the sun. good job showing the expanse of clouds off into the distance, too. Beautiful, beautiful shot.

raszid62 (3339) 2009-04-23 1:37

I greet
Exquisite sunrise over roof of Africa.
Miraculous colours. Congratulations.
Joseph

roges (1204) 2009-04-23 1:42

Hi Island !

Nice catch!
An excellent photo playback, a great mountain scenery.
The colors are beautiful. A very nice contrast.
Welcome to TE and wish you luck, and many points and many nice comments.
Have a nice day,
Adrian

disturbia73 (373) 2009-04-23 1:49

Amazing blending of warmth and bitter chill mixed up splendidly together.
The footprints in the snow enrich the composition of the photo.
Good work,

Take care

Thomas

Buin (38040) 2009-04-23 2:14

Hallo from Germany!
You show us a really breathtaking view here. This light and these colours create a wonderful, a mystic atmosphere into the scenery. A photo to marvel, to "dream into ..."
By the way - Welcome to TrekEarth!
Greetings!
Frank

sabermonajati (612) 2009-04-23 2:58

hi
nice landscape whit good frame and best colours.
regard

MiguelP (14332) 2009-04-23 5:39

I see you got much more snow than I do when I was there... Quite an experience, isnt it? In your photo I recognize the magic of the place. Astonishing. Welcome to TE, looking forward to see much more.

Miguel

pauloog (6703) 2009-04-23 21:33

Hello Trekker,
A real souvenir for the rest of your life...
Wonderful play of light and shadows under the rosy shine of the first sunrays.
Well done.
Regards,
Paul

federico (406) 2009-04-28 14:50