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Knowing that we might hit another "tourist spot", we went on a hike to Trulltunga, Norway(Troll's Tongue) thinking that this bad weather wouldn't give us a grea...
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Knowing that we might hit another "tourist spot", we went on a hike to Trulltunga, Norway(Troll's Tongue) thinking that this bad weather wouldn't give us a great view. However, once we arrived on top, the clouds moved away for 10 minutes, giving us a terrific view just like someone drawed the curtain. We were able to take 2,3 quick pictures before all the clouds and heavy rain came back in no time. It was just amazing!
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cameraDSLR-A900

settings Aperture f/8.0 ISO 640 Shutter 1/80 

upload_dateOct, 2014

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25 Comments | Report
MikeHiggins Platinum
 
MikeHiggins October 28, 2014
Excellent shot. Great capture and fabulous clarity.
Reina35 PRO+
 
Reina35 October 29, 2014
Jealous! We were completely submerged in clouds when we hiked Preikestolen. Great shot!
CharlieBurgioPh
 
CharlieBurgioPh October 29, 2014
I can't even imagine the feeling!
amuschik Platinum
 
amuschik October 29, 2014
Great shot. Makes me feel a bit unnerved.
debrarote PRO+
 
debrarote October 30, 2014
nice shot
debrarote PRO+
 
debrarote October 30, 2014
makes you feel like your there
KarenRoberts
 
KarenRoberts November 11, 2014
Unless that is the only safe place to get away from the zombies you would never ever get me up there! Love the shot! Scared of heights.
renesphotography
 
renesphotography November 14, 2014
awesome shot!
albadigennaro
 
albadigennaro November 15, 2014
I love the sun hits the water and let us see the mist rising. It gives dynamism to the photograph which is not at all obvious. Excellent catture!
gondmagdi Premium
 
gondmagdi December 02, 2014
OMG, awesome !
IsabellaD Premium
 
IsabellaD December 03, 2014
Congrats on award, your work is outstanding !!
p_eileenbaltz Platinum
 
p_eileenbaltz December 15, 2014
GORGEOUS! Congratulations on your well-deserved awards.:)
rmr731 Platinum
 
rmr731 December 16, 2014
Wow! Awesome capture! Congrats!
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots December 23, 2014
Brave and beautiful! Congrats.
marrieladurandegui
 
marrieladurandegui February 02, 2015
Incredible !!!!
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tinekeziemer February 02, 2015
phenominal!
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BrunoHeeb February 03, 2015
amazing shot ,love it
itsnickelwell
 
itsnickelwell February 24, 2015
this is amazing!!!! I actually said WOW out loud when I saw it. Absolutely breath taking. Congrats on your 'finalist' award in the Awesome Destinations Contest (I think this should have won :)
farmchick57
 
farmchick57 February 24, 2015
Wonderful photo, but I would be too scared to stand out there. Excellent
nicofurious
 
nicofurious February 24, 2015
Stunning shot !!!
dareco
 
dareco March 04, 2015
Beautiful!
Dammad
 
Dammad April 09, 2016
A real Bird's Eye View Great skill too, Well Done
nina050
 
nina050 April 27, 2016
Wow!
mzwilliams23
 
mzwilliams23 May 05, 2016
this shot is just amazing and clarity is just as amazing
paulbrian PRO+
 
paulbrian January 19, 2017
lacks sharpness, be carefll.

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Behind The Lens

Location
The picture was taken on top of Trolltunga in Norway.
Time
It was about 4 to 5 p.m. in the afternoon.
Lighting
We had only about 5 minutes to take the shot before the heavy clouds from behind the mountain rolled in and covered the whole area making it almost impossible to see our own feet.
Equipment
Sony A900 and a Zeiss 16-35 f/2.8 . No tripod, no Flash.
Inspiration
It was actuallz just a spontanous idea once we have reached the Top.
Editing
Yes, I shot the picture in RAW mode and developed it in Photoshop
In my camera bag
Sony A900 Sony A99 Zeiss 16-35 f/2.8 Sony 70-200 SSMII Sony HVL-58
Feedback
Start the tour to Trolltunga bevore noon since it is a very hard tour especially in the first part and after rain. Bring good, high-top shoes.

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