The Lost City

The warm rays of sunrise begin to burn off the morning fog over the lost

city of Machu Picchu, Peru. This was the first day in nearly 4 months

that the park had received any visitors after disastrous floods in the

winter. This is a fairly standard composition, but the light was pretty

special... Thanks for looking!

Yes, the light was really special. A beautifully composed image with very high quality of color tonality. Best regards.

heh, so what, some times thats just the place you get to stand. Really nice shot. subject matter aside, it is well exposed through out and has a great ethereal quality with the mist. If I were to pick at all it would be to have a little more contrast in the foggy patch - I know it washes out by its nature, but it might be just a bit tooo white. Cheers. Rob.

I agree, the lights and the fog made a real special atmosphere.

I will rate this a 7/7 as soon as the system will let me.  It's sad that someone can create an alias and manipulate the system by giving out 4/4s, but I can't rate this amazing image a 7/7 because you rated one of my photos with a 7 :(

Beautiful picture of a beautiful place.

don't think i ever saw a better picture of this place..

Excelente imagen de gran belleza,. preciosa  luz, color,  Saludos Michael

Hi, Michael, very nice perch, love the contrast of colors, subtle light, magical balance on exposure, crisp details, wonderful rendering!   Best regards

Beautiful, I like very much the fx of filter, I am agree the lighting is very nice.

Absolutely spectacular! I have to go!!

Wonderful light - terrific image.   

Beautiful light and great atmosphere!

Wonderful light, Michael ... you caught a terrific atmosphere in this shot. Congrats & regards.

Wonderful. Its like a dream. Many thanks for sharing.

Mike - Wonderful mood you captured, and great luck to gain access after the nasty slides they had.  Maybe a touch more contrast in the distant right peaks would add a little depth.  A sweet shot indeed.

Regards, Harry

The mystery of Machu Picchu depicted as good as it can be. Karl

Pure magic from your photographery with awesome light, great place and excellent mood! My sincere congrats for this scenery!

Incredible photo of an incredible place.

Oh yes, standard shot, just another portfolio shot. Well not so fast, the light makes the shot and you invested in being in the right place at the right time. That is how magic happens, good planning. Well done. 

great shot, beautiful morning light,  you are very fortunate to be around with so few people

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