Ama Dablam Dawn, a photo from Sagarmatha, Est

Photographer's Note

Since attempting to climb Ama Dablam in 2004 I have developed a bit of an obsession with her.

I hadn't been back to the Khumbu region of Nepal since that expedition and as the climb nearly ate me alive, I still feel like there is alot of unfinished business there.

I wasn't quite sure how I would react to seeing the mountain again. I'd hoped that the sight would scare me to death so that I wouldn't be tempted to have another go, but unfortunately I was once again in awe as the mountain beguiled me with her beauty and precipitous ridges and faces.

Whenever she was in sight I was transfixed and I couldn't take my eyes off of her.

One morning I woke and looked out of the window to see this view, with streams of light coming from behind Ama Dablam. I immediately grabbed my tripod and camera and dashed outside, still half asleep, to steal some shots before the light changed. I only got 5 minutes to take pictures before the light did change. It just made me wonder what the light was like before I got up and was still asleep.

To the left of Ama Dablam in cloud is the massive Lhotse/Nuptse wall, with Mount Everest just poking over the top.

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piotrkweclich (792) 2006-04-19 12:13

Great shot, clarity of air and sun. Really nice:) Regards Piotr

DrorAngkor (164) 2006-04-19 12:27

Beautifull photo. Very clear and sharp,
and the beautifull light .

Very Well done Richard !

kebek (5438) 2006-04-19 12:29

Serwus Richard !
Such a contribution should be most appreciated here on TE. Your photographic skills are extraordinary and I knew it earlier ;) But i see now, You are also fascinating person with a gret passion and absolutely unique story teller. Thank You for Your presence here.
And Your Work is fabullous, seems the discotheque is in the valley ;) Great timing, wonderful exposure. Awesome.

highman (1185) 2006-04-19 12:33

Hello,

Amazing play of light and shadow. Fantastic moment you have captured!

Kind regards,

Wojtek

fijiphil (1355) 2006-04-19 13:13

Very nice sun effect. Is this photo taken from Mong? When you say Ama Dablam ate you alive, do you mean you suffered some frostbite???

ramthakur (1559) 2006-04-19 13:24

Hi Richard!
I can understand your obsession with this beautiful mountain in the Khumbu region.
You are a climber and you have every reason to look at Ama Dablam wistfully.
I also love this mountain and Khumbu region generally. Have been there thrice, but as a trekker.
This image of the mountain you have captured here is truly beautiful with that heavenly light behind her.
Regards.
Ram

SamB (1948) 2006-04-19 17:18

Nice work--this is very crisp and well composed, and the lighting was well seen and captured. It might have been a little bit better if the Lhotse/Nuptse massif was more visible, as that would have added a little bit more depth and scale, but this is already a nice piece.

Thanks!
sam

izmirli (3989) 2006-04-19 17:26

merhaba richard sg
wonderful picture.beautiful landscape,sky and mountains.regards.
gürkan akçakır.

aurora_borealis (333) 2008-03-04 5:38

Hi Richard,
What a fantastic light situation!
Gladly you got up in time to capture it.
You really took a wonderful, idyllic shot of Ama Dablam.
cheers,
Laura