Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Dolomites - a classic view

[Vieri]

The classic view of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, on the Dolomites, on one spectacular October sunset. 15 minutes after taking this shot, the mountains were completely wrapped in thick fog... 1/20 second with my Hasselblad X1D, Hasselblad XCD 21mm and Formatt-Hitech Firecrest Ultra filters.

Thank you for viewing, best regards

Vieri

 

[Jim Dockery]

Great shot. I just had to climb the north face of the Cima Grande (center of the 3 towers on the right) when I was in Europe. Not perfect rock, but a spectacular steep face in a beautiful setting.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Really incredible Vieri

 

[AlanLichty]

I love the light and colors for this dramatic view. Excellent work Vieri.

 

[MonikaC]

Great shot. I just had to climb the north face of the Cima Grande (center of the 3 towers on the right) when I was in Europe. Not perfect rock, but a spectacular steep face in a beautiful setting.

I really can't remember which one we started to climb (the couple glasses of wine tonight may have something to do with it ......), but we kept thinking that the rock had to get better on the next pitch. After a bit, we realized that the belayer was an integral part of the anchor. We were convinced that Heinz Mariacher had seriously sandbagged us, even though we brought a full rack after he had recommended a few stoppers & mostly slings & quickdraws. But I do remember the hut at the base we stayed at -- the "bathroom" had 2 raised "footprints" to squat on while doings ones business, which would be OK, except that they were beneath the effluent. And we were there in the off season (nobody else there). Even finding the raps was, um, thought provoking.

 

[MonikaC]

The classic view of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, on the Dolomites, on one spectacular October sunset. 15 minutes after taking this shot, the mountains were completely wrapped in thick fog... 1/20 second with my Hasselblad X1D, Hasselblad XCD 21mm and Formatt-Hitech Firecrest Ultra filters.

Thank you for viewing, best regards

Vieri

Spectacular, Vieri! Brings back memories, although fuzzy (not your shot -- my memory)

 

[Vieri]

Great shot. I just had to climb the north face of the Cima Grande (center of the 3 towers on the right) when I was in Europe. Not perfect rock, but a spectacular steep face in a beautiful setting.

Thank you very much Jim, glad you enjoyed it!

Really incredible Vieri

Thank you very much indeed Ben, much appreciated, I am glad you enjoyed it! : )

I love the light and colors for this dramatic view. Excellent work Vieri.

Thank you very much Alan, I am glad you liked the light & colours here - it was a truly magnificent sunset!

I really can't remember which one we started to climb (the couple glasses of wine tonight may have something to do with it ......), but we kept thinking that the rock had to get better on the next pitch. After a bit, we realized that the belayer was an integral part of the anchor. We were convinced that Heinz Mariacher had seriously sandbagged us, even though we brought a full rack after he had recommended a few stoppers & mostly slings & quickdraws. But I do remember the hut at the base we stayed at -- the "bathroom" had 2 raised "footprints" to squat on while doings ones business, which would be OK, except that they were beneath the effluent. And we were there in the off season (nobody else there). Even finding the raps was, um, thought provoking.

About the climb - both you and Jim you are much braver than I am, I'd rather photograph the Cime than try and climb them!

Spectacular, Vieri! Brings back memories, although fuzzy (not your shot -- my memory)

Thank you very much indeed Monika, glad you enjoyed it!

Best regards,

Vieri

 

[JimFox]

Congrats on the Daily Featured Post Vieri!

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[JimFox]

Love the light and the composition in this Vieri. It really sets this apart from many Dolomite views.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Lovely light and a sweeping view. Stunning imagery.

 

[Jeffrey]

Outstanding, Vieri! Is that structure one of the 'Refugios' that are found along the trails there? They are often named after the mountain nearby.

 

[Alisa]

Beautiful! Congrats on the feature!! Well deserved!

 

[Amy Nelson]

Gorgeous!

 

[Ken Rennie]

Another spectacular image Vieri.

 

[Vieri]

Congrats on the Daily Featured Post Vieri!

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Thank you very much indeed Jim, I am honoured!

Love the light and the composition in this Vieri. It really sets this apart from many Dolomite views.

Thank you very much Jim, I am glad you enjoyed it! I find the challenge of portraying the Dolomites, with their iconic and really well-photographed views, really motivating and inspiring, so your comment is truly much appreciated

Lovely light and a sweeping view. Stunning imagery.

Thank you very much indeed Jameel!

Outstanding, Vieri! Is that structure one of the 'Refugios' that are found along the trails there? They are often named after the mountain nearby.

Thank you very much indeed Jeffrey, glad you enjoyed it! Yes, that is the Rifugio Locatelli, named after Antonio Locatelli, an alpinist / aviator / politician and President of the Bergamo Alpine Club at the time of his death, in 1036.

Beautiful! Congrats on the feature!! Well deserved!

Thank you very much Alisa, I am glad you enjoyed the pic!

Gorgeous!

Thank you very much Ami, glad you liked it!

Another spectacular image Vieri.

Thank you very much indeed Ken, glad you enjoyed it!

Best regards,

Vieri

 

[Jeffrey]

Thank you very much indeed Jeffrey, glad you enjoyed it! Yes, that is the Rifugio Locatelli, named after Antonio Locatelli, an alpinist / aviator / politician and President of the Bergamo Alpine Club at the time of his death, in 1036.

Fabulous! I am set to be staying at Locatelli, among others, next year. Inspired.....

 

[Vieri]

Fabulous! I am set to be staying at Locatelli, among others, next year. Inspired.....

Enjoy, Jeffrey! It's a truly inspiring place to be! Best regards,

Vieri