Alpamayo Sunburst - Cordillera Blanca

A magical moment in Peru's Cordillera Blanca. Alpamayo is often

considered the most beautiful mountains in the world and it is hard to

disagree. Alpamayo moved in and out of the clouds for a short period

near sunrise, revealing it's classic angular profile. Any comments,

suggestions welcome.

Magnificent!...

Hi, Harry,

From 3 versions of this mountain I chose this one because I prefer those images that hide something from others that show too much. Hiding is the beginning of mistery and secrecy, and you are opening other people´s imagination to "see" the photo.

I think it is something lack in all 3 images and that´s dimension or size comparison. Because of clouds, I think this is a big mountain, but it could also be a small peak with some smog clouds passing quickly impulsed by wind. What is the dimension of the Alpamayo ?

Thanks for sharing. See you. Josemi Gondra.

Josemi - Thank you for your impressions.  I agree, the mystery with the clouds makes it more interesting.  The peak is indeed big - about  19,500 feet.  What you see here is about 3,000 vertical feet of glacier that cling to the summit.  In this part of Peru, scale is a very difficult concept to convey.

my Regards, Harry

I prefer the color versions - I think they better `mark' the mountain as S. American/Peruvian.  I also love the glacial breakaway, and the mystery and magic of the clouds and plume.  Makes me want to be there.