Layers of infinite freedom, a photo from Tamanghasset, Inland

Photographer's Note

I woke up at 6,10am that morning, it was very cold but the sky was so red that I can't wait and I had to climb up following the path towards the Eremitage of Pére Foucauld. Walking up the scenery opened widely and I started to shoot around trying to catch that fantastic light that changes over that unique and wild scenery. It was like flying and not only with the wings...

The Assekrem Circuit represents what most people get to see from the spectacular Hoggar Mountains. You set out from the "capital of Sahara", Tamanrasset, and can travel the area in a 4WD car, but expect to use the entire day. The main reason for slow travelling comes from the bad roads, but there are many places that invites you to a stop. In addition to the mountains, of which you will be passing the largest mountain of the Hoggars, Jabal Tahat, there is the nice guelta of Afilal on the way from Tamanrasset. Half way through the trip, you will be passing the Eremitage de Père Foucauld. This was built around the hermit Charles de Foucauld in 1910, and is at an altitude of 2,730 metres a fantastic attraction. It can only be reached on foot with a walk from the refuge where the road ends.

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It's time to fly away again...

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giorgimer (35017) 2010-10-15 14:30

Ciao Luca,

straordinaria, mi piace molto l'effetto della luce. Belle anche le sagome scure

Bravissimo!

G

chawax (20764) 2010-10-15 14:36

Hi Lucas,
Wow ! Spectacular view and a great feeling of immensity with all these mountains driving our look to the horizon. The light is fantastic. It was worth it to wake up early :)
Regards,
Olivier

quillo (11858) 2010-10-15 15:01

Hola Luca:

Una gran foto .... artística y muy elaborada,
me gusta.

Felicidades por el buen trabajo, saludos.

kuzzy (99) 2010-10-15 15:22

Really a beautiful shot Luca. The strong dark silhouette in the foreground really makes the image work for me.

rbassin (27472) 2010-10-16 0:21

Bonjour Luca,
Voici un superbe paysage avec une succession de montagnes et vallées qui donne effectivement ce sentiment de liberté.
Bravo pour cette composition
Bon W-E
Roland

yquem46 (38752) 2010-10-16 0:24

Ciao Luca
Always attracted by these shots of mountains at sunset or sunrise light with fog and showing the various layers
This one is beautiful and is no exception
Have a nice WE
Best regards
patrick

julia74 (954) 2010-10-16 1:01

Superbe succession de plan de montagnes, avec juste quelques rayons de soleil pour éclairer les crêtes !
Magnifique

Bournazel (0) 2010-10-16 1:04

Hello Lucas
surely a great and magic moment for you in this place, symbol of peace and serenity
You've catched the layers so fine !
Well done gratulations
Vincent

CLODO (45116) 2010-10-16 2:01

hi Luca

Splendid color b&W shot, with the many layers of moutains well cut with the haze!
Cheers
CLODO

Bartleby (13552) 2010-10-16 2:12

Hi Luca,
well what can I say? I'm a sucker for this kind of images and yours is truly a success: beautiful light shining down on the mountain range....great!

Philippe

siudzi (34141) 2010-10-16 3:07

Hello Luca,
this is outstanding composition with excellent light management. Love your post very much! TFS.
Best, M

macondo (20449) 2010-10-16 3:54

Hello Luca.
A very well taken photo, and nicely presented for us to enjoy those lovely rows of mountains in the haze. The warm colour tones invite one into this breathtaking scene. Thanks for the wonderful note, which takes us on the journey with you into the mountains.
Regards,
Andrew

ercanakkaya (2) 2010-10-16 4:08

This is a very beautiful image, everything about it is beautiful, the colours, the DOF, lighting, congratulations.

timecapturer (49288) 2010-10-16 6:40

Greetings Luca
a magnificent shot, so full of drama and amazing light and shade. Terrific stuff!
Regards
Brian D.

paninho (3025) 2010-10-16 6:47

J'ai adoré le sentiment de spiritualité transmit par cette photo! Bravo!

Antonio

eversmile (11636) 2010-10-16 7:48

Hi Lucas

That's a somptuous picture, with a mesmerizing light. I love the halo that enshrouds the mountains. I can understand very well your sensation of flying, the picture conveys so much beauty and serenity, a feeling of devotion coupled with the excitement of living a unic moment. That's magical and so ephemerial... A fantastic moment you had, lucky guy!
The light is surely fabulous but it is also your choice of contrast that makes the different layers so eye-catching.
Congratulations
Regards
Marine

Merou (4726) 2010-10-16 9:15

Hello

This is a very beautiful landscape. I like the light

TFS

javierphoto (168) 2010-10-17 3:14

Hi Luca,
amazing landscape.
The light is perfect.
TFS

Javier

fotka (8995) 2010-12-18 9:37

Hello Luca,
It's a very interesting shot with the silhouette FG and each next mountain range had different colors. The combination of the early sunrise and morning fog added beauty to your photo.
It was worth to get up early for this gorgeous shot.
Tfs and kind regards,
Zbigniew

Beaumonde (48) 2012-04-03 2:34

Hi Lucas,

Unbelievable!!!

I really don't have words to express my feelings for this particular composition. The best part is...you added the frame so well!!!

Truly the best shot is when it is only for lifetime and no one else can think of it!!!

This is yours!!!

Regards from India,
Navneet