The Everest, a photo from Sagarmatha, East

Photographer's Note

This photo is from our trekking to Everest Base Camp some two years ago. After reaching Gorak Shep little late, we decided to climb up the Kalapatthar in the evening. So we gear up to climb to reach the altitude of 5545 meters, and after about two-three hours of climb, we reached the top of kalapatthar. We took some shots while sun was there. But as the sun is on the way down, the red light it spread on the Everest was really amazing. Per the local guides, we are fortunate that we were able to see this view, because this do often happens. At that point, I said.. "woah... this is what I am here for... the altitude, the pain, the triedness is nothing in compare to this. "...

Thanks for looking

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bema (26591) 2010-12-03 10:10

Hi Ashish,

really an fascinating moment you have captured here, the golden color looks magnificent..

thanks for sharing this beautiful moment with all of us..

have a nice weekend, see you, Bernd

jemaflor (147104) 2010-12-03 10:45

Hi A,
Great mountain landscape and so lovely result with this wonderful warm light on the peak, well presented, bravo and tfs.

annjackman (23019) 2010-12-03 10:47

Hello,
Magnificent golden cap on the mountain. The detail and sharpness is very good. I can understand your very special moment here.
Regards,
Ann

Matthew-Watt (5934) 2010-12-03 20:57

Hi Ashish,

A wonderful moment on the most famous peak on the planet. I saw this sight in person about 2 weeks ago and will never forget it. Your image is of a slightly higher perspective on Kala Patthar. To see it at both dawn and dusk was a real treat. I like the contrast between the illuminated rock and the subtle snow under it. Beautiful work.

Matt

Hellas (7123) 2010-12-05 23:59

Hi Ashish!

What a great picture!
Very good balance of light and shadow and terrific colors! Extra sharp image and very good framing!

Thank you very, veeeeery much for sharing!

Greetings from Greece,
Athanasios.

tpstrek (2168) 2011-03-02 4:19

Hello Ashish,

Amazing start of the sunset on "the roof of the world".
Good sharpness and beautiful contrast between the grey and golden colours.

Thanks for sharing,
Henri

batalay (41261) 2011-10-13 13:42

Hello Ashish,

What an extraordinary photo of the "Top of the World." I would have guessed the actual colors to be a little more subdued, but your description, based on actually seeing the site has to be the best source. So you are at 5545 m, gazing up at 8850 meters (this is the new height accepted by National Geographic).

Warm regards

Bulent

fabianoleite (13575) 2011-11-08 17:40

Excellent contrast betweem the two parts of the mountains, showing the huge difference the sun makes. The part on the top seems fiery, just wonderful. Congratulations!

siudzi (34141) 2012-05-16 14:12

Hi Ashish,

Wow! What an amazing picture of this unique view! Absolutely well taken with superb liming, light control and saturation. Well done.

Regards,
Malgorzata

Photo Information

Copyright: Ashish Shrestha (ashres) (1055)
Genre: Miejsca
Medium: Kolorowe
Date Taken: 2008-11-09
Categories: Natura
Naświetlenie: f/3.5, 1/60 sekund
More Photo Info: view
Wersja zdjęcia: Oryginalna wersja
Dzienniki z podróży: Everest Base Camp trekking
Temat(y): Mountaineering in Nepal, Himalayan Peaks, The trek to the foot of Everest, Everest Memorial [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2010-12-03 8:13
Ulubione: 1 [Widok]