First Light - Machu Picchu

Peru's Machu Picchu illuminated by sunrise after the sun clears the

Andes. f16, 1/16 sec., Canon 24-105L, 3 stop hard edge grad ND filter.

While not a traditional point of view, I tried to find an unusual perspective

that included the water aqueduct in the foreground. The channels were

used to bring water to the Inca settlement from over 3 miles away. One

of the other great challenges of photographing at such a visited site is

avoiding people in the image. People past by prior to sunrise, rushing

to other areas and seemed to congregate above me or to areas hidden

from view within the ruins, giving me a clear shot.

 

Hopefully a different/refreshing view of one the most photographed sites

in the world. Comments welcome.

Yes, this is a refreshing viewpoint though not as dramatic as the oft-photographed angle. It is fantastic that you managed to get the shot without people in it. Did you use a bullhorn to tell them to hind behind the rock walls? :-) Cheers, J

Thanks J- There are several archeological significant area within the ruins where visitors flock to to watch the morning rays pass through stone windows. These were of significant to the Incas. The closest walls you see are probably 8-10 feet tall, and are great people blinds. By the way, Your Atacoma Images were a real pleasure to view.

 

Harry