Sunrise at C/L hut

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted August 31, 20054,999 views22 comments

Canon EOS 350D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM, 1/25 f14, iso 100, RAW, Manfrotto tripod.

Another photo taken in my trip in the Alps. This is the Combi - Lanza hut, placed at an altitude of 2400 meters. I slept there and I toke the photo at sunrise.

I blended two exposures, one for the foreground and one for the sky.

Thanks for every comment

PS. you can read the reportage of the trip here: From Devero to Brig : Italy and Switzerland

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Bryce Flory on August 31, 2005 at 2:05 PM

wow, just beautiful. the sun star works well here, and the view is breathtaking

Registered on April 30, 2004, 12 Posts, 57 Comments

Comment posted by Josh Anderson on August 31, 2005 at 2:23 PM

Sweet sunburst Juza. Excellent job on the blending of the two exposures. Did you have to reserve this hut or just show up and hope it wasn't occupied?

Registered on June 2, 2005, 493 Posts, 2996 Comments

Comment posted by Juza on August 31, 2005 at 5:43 PM

Did you have to reserve this hut or just show up and hope it wasn't occupied?

Hi Josh,
there is no need of reservation for the huts like this one...actually, there are very few persons that sleep there.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments

Comment posted by Alice Scoggins on August 31, 2005 at 8:18 PM

Juza, this is just wonderful! The starburst is amazing, and the light on the rocks is perfect. Great job on combining the exposures. Tell us more about the hut...it is there for people like you hiking the area? Who does it belong to? I find your adventures very interesting!

Registered on February 21, 2005, 430 Posts, 5959 Comments

Comment posted by Anne K on August 31, 2005 at 11:44 PM

The detail in this is incredible. You captured the sunrise feel perfectly. I guess that I'll be the odd one, though, and say that I don't really like the star sun, it doesn't look natural to me, but maybe that's how it looked, or was that a filter? Otherwise, absolutely lovely.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 162 Posts, 2385 Comments

Comment posted by Juza on September 1, 2005 at 6:39 AM

Alice wrote:
Tell us more about the hut...it is there for people like you hiking the area? Who does it belong to?

Hi Alice,
the hut belongs to "CAI", i.e. the Alpine Club of Italy.

The main purposes of these hut are:
1) emergency refuge
2) a place to rest for hikers
3) a base for climb and long excursions

Usually they are simple structures, without water and electricity; they can accommodate from 4 to 10 persons and they are always open. Another plus of these huts is that they are free :-)

You can see a inside view of the C/L hut here:

http://www.juzaphoto.com/npn/193.jpg

After spending a night here, I reached the border between Italy and Switzerland and then I followed the narrow path to Binn, Fiesh and finally, after a 12 hours walk, I reached Brig. My only complaint is that when I reached Brig I was too tired to visit the city (but I'm going to come back!), otherwise it has been a fantastic trip

Anne wrote:
I don't really like the star sun, it doesn't look natural to me, but maybe that's how it looked, or was that a filter?

I don't use filters, but the star effect was created by the lens (Canon 17-85).

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments

Comment posted by Josh Anderson on September 1, 2005 at 8:23 AM

That is a remarkable view from your hut! Will you be posting other similar images? Do you usually go backpacking/hiking alone?

Registered on June 2, 2005, 493 Posts, 2996 Comments

Comment posted by Geoff Shapiro on September 1, 2005 at 10:32 AM

I really love the mood in this image, Juza. I don't mind the starry sun at all - I even prefer it that way. Plus, you did a great job on the composition of the exposures.

Registered on July 29, 2004, 73 Posts, 433 Comments

Comment posted by David Trow on September 1, 2005 at 11:36 AM

Juza,
Well done, the hut pic from the window is great too..I live in the Canadian Rockies and we have huts and trappers cabins everywhere, open to everyone.it's nice...great job blending
Dave

Registered on July 10, 2005, 0 Posts, 92 Comments

Comment posted by Ana on September 1, 2005 at 11:38 AM

I'm not religious but a lot of things in this picture give me a church-like feeling --the sun rays, the narrow wood building and even the signpost. Very peaceful. Lovely Juza!

Registered on February 10, 2004, 191 Posts, 1446 Comments

Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on September 1, 2005 at 11:59 AM

Beautiful shot Juza, great light. I'm not so fond of the star shaped sun, but even still I like it a lot. Well done.

Registered on March 9, 2004, 285 Posts, 2277 Comments

Comment posted by Juza on September 1, 2005 at 12:04 PM

Josh wrote:
That is a remarkable view from your hut! Will you be posting other similar images?

I have just begun to convert the RAW files, but probably later I'll post other photos from this trip :-)

Do you usually go backpacking/hiking alone?

Yes, the 99% of times I'm alone...the majority of my friends don't like too much adventurous side of these trips ;-)

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments

Comment posted by David Bostock on September 1, 2005 at 2:36 PM

Incredible. Terrific location and wonderful sunrise. Nice work with the blending too.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 90 Posts, 2778 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 1, 2005 at 5:36 PM

Juza: Not much to add but what a terrific image. I like the sun star and the light on the rocks. WELL DONE! >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Lundh on September 2, 2005 at 1:50 PM

Juza,
I'm just amazed by your travel agenda! I'm definitely jealous of how much you get around...I have one question...does this hut have cable tv?

Seriously though...I'm not used to seeing this effect on the sun...but it does add to the mood of the scene...Nice shot! Can't wait to see more!

Registered on April 28, 2004, 774 Posts, 4351 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on September 2, 2005 at 9:07 PM

This rocks, Juza. What a great view to wake up to.

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Kent Staubus on September 4, 2005 at 11:26 PM

You really nailed a great one here. You keep getting better and better as time goes by.

Kent iN SD

Registered on November 11, 2003, 121 Posts, 2098 Comments

Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on September 6, 2005 at 2:00 PM

Juza,
This is lovely and worth the EP! Excellent work on the blends. The star sun does give this a spiritual feel.

Registered on June 23, 2004, 453 Posts, 5551 Comments

Comment posted by Justin on September 11, 2005 at 12:27 PM

Hi Juza,

A truelly outstanding image.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 106 Posts, 1697 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Cordes on January 5, 2006 at 10:49 AM

Hi Juza. Congratulations on being selected for this honor. I have enjoyed all your images.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 451 Posts, 3366 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 5, 2006 at 1:03 PM

Wow, I must have been in a coma or something to miss this earlier. Fantastic light and wonderful comp. Congrats on your EP award. Certainly well deserved.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Moats on January 5, 2006 at 3:18 PM

Hey Juza, as with all your images this is awesome. Congrats to you on the pick.

Registered on October 20, 2004, 892 Posts, 6324 Comments