Descending Mt Kinabalu, a photo from Sabah, East

Photographer's Note

Once you have made it to the 4095.2m summit of Mt Kinabalu you still have a 8.72km descent ahead of you.

The first part of the descent is down the open granite rockface and it is vital that you stay next to the ever-present white rope. During the pre-dawn ascent you will have needed the rope to literally pull yourself up some of the very steep and potentially treacherous areas. When descending the white rope marks the safe route down the mountain.

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ifege (47069) 2010-10-10 0:41

Magnificent Marlene
How did he who isn't keen on climbs (if I remember correctly) go on the climb - is that his back?
Great composition and great work on the clouds which add to the photo.
cheers
Ian

saxo042 (38078) 2010-10-10 1:25

Hi Marlene,
This really looks like a picture from the top of the world, high above the clouds! You clearly convey the cold and inhospitable surrounding her. The red anorak adds some nice touch to the view as well.
Kind regards
Gunnar

holmertz (102066) 2010-10-10 2:52

Hello Marlene,
This is a very fine composition and a marvellous view. One person in the foreground, the rope and the distant group of people creating depth, and the stunning contrast between the dark rock and the blueish clods. I watch this wondering whether the clouds are above or below you. A remarkable view.
Kind regards,
Gert

jugnutoor (1017) 2010-10-10 3:12

Hi Marlene, The shot sounds like man has found another earth above the clouds and is descending to the edges to a secret path leading to real earth. wonderful shot.

peppe59 (14555) 2010-10-11 9:07

Ciao Marlene,
this is the roof of the world, fantastic the clouds, excellent composition. It compliments
peppe

macjake (98262) 2010-10-30 16:05

Hi Marlene
this one truly makes a visual impact!
there is a great sense of vastness and openess.
its almost like walking off the end of the earth if you go off the edge!
fantastic visual...well seen
cheers
craig

sandpiper (6788) 2010-11-19 12:54

Hi Marlene

I was there last year, but didn't do the climb. Must get back and make the effort one day. Great view of the top of the world.

Chris

beatmen (512) 2010-11-24 5:43

so fabulous! breathtaking!
I hope to climb it on February.
Do you think it is possible to enter alone, without a tour guide or it is compulsory? ;/
best regards, Beata

Matthew-Watt (5934) 2010-12-09 6:14

Hi Marlene,

Wow, you don't stay idle for long, great to see that after the Everest trek you have decided to do this classic climb. It is a peak up on my list of must do walks. This shows a view with granite rock very similar to that which we can see locally at Girraween National Park, it looks a lot like Bald Rock. The inclusion of people at differing distances shows the huge magnitude of the place. The ocean of cloud beyond looks calm and dreamlike. I am sure altitude sickness would strike more so on this steeper climb when compared with the Nepal trek? Great presentation, and liking your frame/title combo a lot. TFS.

Matt

hispic (9658) 2010-12-15 18:46

Hello Marlene,
Beautiful capture, this photo has a little bit strange perspective that we have an illusion of looking up or looking down.
It seems very pleasant to walk above the clouds.
Regards, Hisashi