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The Andes


The Andes
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Copyright: Selen Ediger (SelenE) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2304 W: 59 N: 3674] (11774)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-30
Categories: Mountain
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6L IS USM, Hoya UV 77mm
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-03 1:28
Viewed: 964
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 72
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
View of the Andes from the mountain road on the way to Volcan Pichincha...

*The Andes is South America's longest mountain range forming a continuous chain of highland along the western coast of South America. It is over 7,000 km (4,400 miles) long, 500 km (300 miles) wide in some parts (widest between 18° to 20°S latitude), and of an average height of about 4,000 m (13,000 ft).
(*from wikipedia)

* Running the length of Ecuador and splitting the country into two from north to south the mountains and valleys of the High Andes form the heart of Ecuador.

In Ecuador the Andes divides into two parallel ranges, the Cordillera Occidental (the western range) and the Cordillera Oriente (the eastern range) of the two ranges the Oriente is higher and wider. Between the ranges are fertile valleys known as the Sierras or the Andean Highlands where civilizations have cultivated the land for thousands of years.

The plateau of Quito (the valley containing Ecuador's capital) is at an altitude of approximately 10000-ft (2900m) on the western slopes of Pichincha volcano. The lofty elevation renders Quito and the rest Andean Highlands a more temperate climate than one would imagine of the equatorial region. During the day a subtropical climate prevails in the valleys and spring like temperatures occur at the higher altitudes, nights are cold.
(*from Galapagosonline.com)


Exposure Time: 1/500
F-Stop: f/13.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 100 mm
Date Taken: 2007-04-30 07:50

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  • Great 
  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1580 W: 242 N: 5278] (18595)
  • [2007-12-03 1:37]

Superb image Selen!
The low-down clouds give a great atmosphere.
You have done well to produce such a great landscape shot with that loooong lens as well.
Pin-sharp, excellent focusing and magnificent lighting.
Well done,
Joe

Hello Selen,
Beautiful view over the mountains, the sky is amazing!
I like the fine feeling of depth in the image, and the low clouds add atmosphere...
A fine composition, great colours and details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 989 W: 23 N: 2761] (10082)
  • [2007-12-03 1:54]

Hi Selen,
a mesmerising view...layers of verdant mountains cloaked in clouds with beautiful, early spring sunshine bathing their slopes...wow! Very well framed and an excellent job on the exposure too...thanks alot for sharing this!
Paul

Hi Selen
Really nice view of this magical place.
TFS
Ralf

Hi Selen . A really attractive picture with wonderful colours and light . Beautiful landscape! TFS. Carme.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2801 W: 75 N: 7845] (26257)
  • [2007-12-03 2:37]

Hi Selen!

Excellent panorama. I'm quite surprised - Andes looks very green! I love composition with many green peaks, mist and white clouds. Stunning shot.

hello sels,
this is a beautiful landscape shot, the natural colours are amazing, well composed shot, lovely pov,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2487 W: 132 N: 7075] (22101)
  • [2007-12-03 3:44]

Hello Selen,
Great mountainscape. I like the wedge shapes in this fine composition, both of the clouds and the mountains and the lighting is superb, as is the prespective.
Well done and TFS!
Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2369 W: 164 N: 7114] (22494)
  • [2007-12-03 3:49]

Hello Selen,
What marvellous panorama across the Andes! I love all the layers of mountains interspersed with the low cloud in the valleys. Great DOF and lovely colours.
Many thanks, Ulla

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 0 N: 163] (2092)
  • [2007-12-03 4:07]

Very impressive picture. Well done!

A well chosen viewpoint, Selen, giving a very good impression of the grandness of these Andes ranges. The depth of view is excellent and the sharp contrasts add special beauty to the landscape.
Thanks and best wishes.
Ram

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 24 N: 4870] (15888)
  • [2007-12-03 4:24]

Hi Selen,
Just marking this wonderful post from you and will return with a proper critique later. Sorry, work pressure.
Regards.
Sumon

Hi Selen,
I like the many different layers of the mountain range. It shows the greatness of the Andes perfectly. Great work on the composition, making it not too crowdy and getting some nice depth lines in the lower part of the photo. The exposure is very well controlled especially considering the thin air and the bright conditions. A small pity that you had some dust spots in the very top of the photo.
TFS,
Niek

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 148 N: 4435] (14369)
  • [2007-12-03 7:23]

Hi Selen.
Very impressive shot of the wonderful place. Lights and shadows, hills and vegetation, sky and clouds create a very nice esthetic impression. Perfect use of telelens. Bravo and TFS.
Alexei.

Hola Selen,
Preciosa imagen con un paisaje de gran belleza con una atmosfera muy limpia, el color, luz y composición son muy bermosos, saludos
José Ramón

Merhaba Selen,
Selam!
This is a absolutely beautiful landscape photo !
perfertly done with best pov, vivid colour and details!
best exposure and focus
my special compliment to this
well done
Tony

  • Great 
  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2240] (8248)
  • [2007-12-03 10:26]

Merhaba Selen hanım, çok güzel bir bakış açısı ve alan derinliği ile nefis bir manzara fotoğrafı olmuş.Elinize sağlık.

Merhaba Selen, what a beautiful landscape. Interesting light excellent pov. Wonderfully composed, a great opportunity to see Ecuador. TFS Rgds, Necip

Hello Selen,
what a splendid moutainscape, great ambiance and wonderfull point of view, excellent lighting and I like the green color in front
cheer and thanks,
friendly,
Pat

  • Great 
  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1998 W: 6 N: 1948] (13031)
  • [2007-12-03 14:43]

Hola Selen,
hermoso panorama,
detalles y buen encuadre...
pov y dof,
saludos

Hi Selen,
A very beautiful landscape scene!
Great quality early light.
Well composed and framed scene.
Superb sense of depth!
Congratulations!
Regards,
José Roberto

merhaba Selen hanım,
Ekvador'un bu harika doğasını ve manzarası yine mükemmel bir şekilde görüntülemişsiniz. renkler, netlik, açı hepsi çok güzel. elinize sağlık. selamlar.

  • Great 
  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1205 W: 0 N: 4610] (13714)
  • [2007-12-03 23:02]

Hi Selen

Great atmosphere perspective here. Great composition and detail too.

James

hello selen
magnifique point de vue, belle luminosité, couleurs parfaitement jolies et nettes, beau dégradé et les nuages parsememés c'est génial
bravo++, amitičs et merci a toi
edith

Una hermosa panorámica, con una genial iluminación.
Colorido muy bien saturado.
Genial nota.
Saludos, JL.

spl

Hi Selen,
This is a wonderful vista, simply breathtaking. I've said it before, but I'll say it again..
I envy your travels, and I'm blessed with your sharing it here :)
Very well done.
Howard

Hi Selen, superb mountain landscape with splendid light and wonderful sky, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Selen,
Majestuosa vista de los Andes ecuatorianos, me encanta como se ven las montańas bajas en primer plano, otras más altas detrás y por último las gigantes al fondo, todo con una luz y nubes entre ellas y que fascina.
Saludos
HT

great POV
nice layers
good depth
regards
jo

Great photography, Selen!
Superb light!
Great depth in the image and well composed!
Congrats
TFS
Annick

Hi Selen,

Loads and loads of Depth in this photo, the mountains are portrayed under beautiful lighting so that its glory can be enjoyed by all. TFS, Regards
Anil

  • Great 
  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 978 W: 64 N: 1189] (4884)
  • [2007-12-06 4:12]

Hi Selen
What a marvellous landscape!! It's so beautiful with all those layers of range-mountains and clouds!
Magnificent job.
Greetings
Maite

  • Great 
  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-12-11 11:48]

Hello Selen

A beautiful image of the Andes.
The layers and levels make for an artistic shot.
The way the clouds are adds to the beauty.
Nicely composed with a super POV.
Looking at this scene makes you feel small in comparison.
TFS

Rob

Hello Selen, this is a lovely picture, thanks for sharing

Hello Selen! Wonderful point of view. Wonderful perspective. Beautiful composition. Amazing clouds. Good picture, very good. Well done!

Hi selen very nice picture, is like you (almost) bye.....a kisses for you


i can see all beauty of de mother nature looking at you

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