Sunset over the Mont Blanc Massif by Jonathan Griffith

Wednesday, 5th March 2008

Sunset over the Aiguille Du Plan and Verte (13,500ft)

by Jonathan Griffith

Alpinist soaking up a perfect sunset over the Mont Blanc massif. In the distance are the infamous peaks of the Drus and Aiguille Verte. Directly below is a 4000ft drop down the Aiguille du Midi north face.

Equipment: Canon 5d, 24-105L

Jonathan Griffith

My photography work comes almost exclusively from the mountain environment. I am deeply passionate about capturing moments where man and nature interact- if I could encourage just one person to leave their desk job behind and see what there is to experience in the mountains then I would be over the moon.

www.alpineexposures.com

23 Comments

janet Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 4:28 am
I love this photo
Mark Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 5:04 am
breath taking.
Ann Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 5:39 am
Perfect. The colours, the scale, the angle…. Every element to an awesome photograph. Congrats.
Dennis Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 7:27 am
What a place to watch the sunset! It looks like a cold night coming for the climbers. The photo is great as well.
Jonathan Griffith Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Wops seems to have desaturated quite a bit! It was a fantastic evening and a very scenic place for photos. We then headed back down over the RHS to bivouac under the stars…wasnt too cold actually!
Jon
http://www.alpineexposures.com
Reuben Chircop Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Outstanding shot, how effective, it gives a sensation of freedom.
Pauline Jones Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Lovely warm colors.
Terry Everson Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Great lighting and composition, a fantastic photo.
Buffy Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 11:16 am
my french mummy thinks its cool!
Anurag Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Agree with everything thats been said, but I do feel its a bit underexposed. Maybe the camera exposure compensation was set to underexpose because of all the snow around, but here there is much less snow, so the shot may have got over compensated.
Renee Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
I was looking at the photo and didnt even see someone standing there! Well done!
Lori Harvey Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I think that lighting in this shot is perfectly corresponding to the fact that the climber is gazing at the sunset! I have been in this situation and you got the natural look of this shot… Well done! This shot has passion and the lighting contributes to that feeling. Anyone this high up at this time of day can only be passionate about climbing!
Vicente Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Absolutely perfect , the light, the color, very good job.
Ed Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Awesome light and incredible location. Great mood too.
Selrak Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
France is beautiful ! And even more when a good photographer takes a good picture of it. The color of the rocks and the snow in the sunset is absolutely wonderful. Really, a great pciture.
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
I just love mountains and this is a great shot. I like the light and the little man on the lefthandside; it puts it all into perspective. Well done!
a. Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
This photo is amazing. You are inspiring. I would think that too close to the edge of the cliff for me, but the Alpinist must be very brave and lucky to preform such a feet as getting up 4,000 feet in the mountains. Beautiful!
REM Says:
March 6th, 2008 at 6:23 am
Amazing photo!! Love it!
David Doe Says:
March 6th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Wow! Wish I were there! Breathtaking.
Srirama Raja Says:
March 6th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Wonderful shot.
k libby Says:
March 15th, 2008 at 12:53 am
You can almost feel the texture of those jagged rocks. Beautiful light!
Tommy Says:
March 15th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
God’s Country. Hope that guy watches his step.
Manuel Says:
March 17th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Oh my God, all this white is going to disapear?