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Uploaded: July 22, 2012 07:22:54

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f/18.0, 1/160s, 100mm focal length, ISO 100. Created 7:30am at Aiquilla Du Midi, above Chamonix, France.

Edited with Color Efex and Sharpener Pro.

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Arthur Bohlmann July 24, 2012

Every picture should tell story and this one definately does. Very Very nice Howard, I like everything about this one. #1476710

Gary R. Smith July 24, 2012

Outstanding shot, Howard.. Great balance in the composition and I like the contrast between the clouds and the mountainside. Excellent. #10242913

Dennis Behm July 24, 2012

Superb image, Howard! #10243032

Howard Eisenberg July 25, 2012

Thank you Art, Gary, and Dennis. #10243297

David Resnikoff level-classic July 25, 2012

Howard,

I do agree with everybody, specially with Arthur. The photo tells us a story.
Regarding the picture I also like the balance in the composition and the contrast between the elements in it

Well done

David R
#10243435

Susan Williams July 25, 2012

Outstanding presenation and excellent comp. It shows the treacherous endeavor they are embarking upon, and the sky really adds to the drama. Very nice work, Howard. #10243523

Wendy M. Hansen-Penman July 25, 2012

Love the composition and the repeat of the three climbers. #10244204

Howard Eisenberg July 26, 2012

Thank you David, Susan and Wendy. #10244701

Susan Williams August 29, 2012

Congratulations, Howard! A well-deserved award on this magnificent capture. #10295404

Arthur Bohlmann August 29, 2012

Way To Go Howard #10296014

Susan Williams August 31, 2012

Fantastic news! Congratulations on your Gold, Howard! Richly deserved! #10302675

Howard Eisenberg September 01, 2012

Thank you Art and Susan (twice). #10302949

Diane Dupuis September 01, 2012

love it!!! congrats!!!!! #10303612

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 01, 2012

Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd Place Gold Winner Howard!

jo ann c. #10304186

Paul R. Nelson September 02, 2012

Congratulations on your Gold badge on this beautiful image, Howard. Nicely done. #10305818

David Resnikoff level-classic September 02, 2012

Well deserved indeed.

Congratulations

David R #10305902

Dennis Behm September 04, 2012

Congratulations on winning the gold! #10308088

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 31, 2013

Another belated congratulations, Howard; this is a spectacular capture that really says it all, in terms of their story. #10716981

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