Who will need to transit for the first time along the highway 203 Agordina that connects the Agordino to the lower part of the province of Belluno, certainly will notice the vertical walls of gray rock overlooking the road along almost the whole route. At a hasty step the mountain looks like a single unit, winding to the sides of the valley that makes the landscape quite monotonous. But if we slow down our run, mile after mile, we realize that there are some valleys that interrupt the continuity of the rock. Obscure, and often narrow vertical slits that hide the real gems. It's the case for example of the “Val di Piero”, near La Stanga village. A dark vertical opening between two high walls, few meters wide and entirely occupied by a riverbed. Wear high boots and won the first chills of the cold water, the path goes into the heart of the mountain. The landscape becomes surreal and only the water flowing accompanied our steps. After about a half hour of walk, with many dangerous jumps between the large boulders, the dark and the dull sound of falling water foretells the show dedicated to the most daring explorers. The final waterfall! A waterfall high about 20 meters. Crystal clear waters that fall from the roof of a cave to a small lake, and then begin their run toward the outside.
This is a vertorama of 6 HDR images processed with Photomatix Pro, and merged in vertically with Photoshop Photomerge. I use Nik Color Efex Pro to adjust contrast and colors.
Camera: Canon Eos 60D
Lens: SIGMA 10-20mm F/3.5 AF EX DC HSM
Tripod: Manfrotto 190 Xprob
Head: Manfrotto 498 RC2
Backpack: Vanguard UP-RISE 45
Comments:
pecoreproduction
Magic story...magic picture !!!
On April 09, 2011 15:30
archetipo
Perfect Vertorama!
On April 09, 2011 17:37
serebofini
This is a perfect shot with great detail and processing!!
On April 09, 2011 18:35
serebofini
This is a perfect shot with great detail and processing!!
On April 09, 2011 18:35
sergio
Se provi la testa manfrotto 410,nonostante il peso maggiore, non la abbandoni più. Perfect&suggestive picture.
On April 10, 2011 00:45
tigress
Love it, of course ;o)
On April 10, 2011 02:41
akira
That´s a very good work and process
On April 10, 2011 16:56
prabsterr
Awesome capture!
On April 12, 2011 17:15
maxart
Wee Moreno, ma qua ti sei proprio superato !!!! sei grande veramente!
On April 30, 2011 14:48
junglejennifer
Stunning! One of your best. The sigma is a great lens. You use it well. This picture should win an award! I would give it an 11 if I could.
On May 02, 2011 12:52
czciciel
thank you for this photo - it's a real beauty
On June 20, 2011 18:09