From Satan, a photo from Presovsky, East

Photographer's Note

Satan is the one of the most outstanding summit in High Tatra and the highest summit in Hreben Bast (“Ridge of Dungeons”) – huge rocky wall ascending between Mengusovska Valley and Mlynicka Valley. It is a part of the longest lateral ridge of High Tatra, which culminates in Kriváň. Except Hrebeň Bašt and Kriváň there are following summits such as Štrbský Štit / Szczyrbski Szczyt, Hrubý Vrch / Hruby Wierch, Soliska / Grań Solisk and Ostrá / Ostra.

Even though there is no marked route leading on the top this summit is much often visited by tourists than by climbers, first of all for a beautiful view which spreads on a whole Mengusovska Valley with its all branches in the north-east direction, Gerlachvsky Stit in the east and Krivan Group in the west.

For me it is one of the most beautiful panoramas in the High Tatras.

Satan has two summits: the north and the south with similar altitude at 2,432 m

The Slovakian and Polish name means “satan” and refers to a legend about devil, which hid gemstones in SatanovZlab / Szatanowy Zleb (Devil’s Couloir) (falling down from Satanovo Sedlo). A shepherd, which pastured sheeps in Mengusovska Valley, prompted a wizard to find this treasure. But when they started to look for in the couloir the devil stoned them. And till today when climbers want to reach the summit by this couloir stones fall down.

pierrefonds, ChrisJ, jemaflor, pajaran, PaulVDV, Fis2, alvaraalto, holmertz, ikeharel, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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drt100 (4028) 2019-08-25 15:10

A very nice majestic photo with an interesting note about it. The photo has great detail, and I like the eye level path of clouds drifting to the left. Looks like a tough climb along that sharp beautiful ridge. You must be standing also on a interesting spot to get this view and photo. My respects - please have a great week ahead - drt100 David

ChrisJ (159862) 2019-08-25 15:36

Witaj Piotr

A majestic mountain scene with good sharpness and the cloud giving some idea of the high altitude. Good colour and saturation and well framed and composed. Tfs!

Nicou (193806) 2019-08-25 21:27

Hello

des nuages traînant qui voile un peu ce sommet quelle image et effet et ce découpage de la roche ces pente super raide quel décor et vue fantastique
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

jemaflor (135252) 2019-08-25 23:10

Hi Piotr,
Beautiful and impressive mountains, photogenic detail with fog, good light contrast with sun and shadows, tfs.

pajaran (102460) 2019-08-25 23:23

Pozdrav.
Lepa planina i trenutak sa oblacima, lepa priroda. Lep Satan.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Beautiful mountain and a moment with clouds, beautiful nature. Beautiful Satan.
I wish you all the best.

emka (152060) 2019-08-25 23:41

cześć Piotrze, Ale skały! Panorama jest fantastyczna i jaka pogoda Ci sie trafiła. Widoczność jest znakomita. I nie ma tam szlaku? super ta przepływajaca chmureczka.
Mam nadzieje, że jeszcze wrócisz do Petersburga (na TE).
Pozdrawiam MAłgorzata

PaulVDV (54735) 2019-08-26 0:06

Hello Piotr,
The thin clouds hanging between you and the mountain slope add good depth on the picture.
Good sharp presentation of the rough rock face.
Best regards, Paul

Fis2 (155425) 2019-08-26 0:42

Czesc Piotr!
Super widok.
Znakomita jakosc, swiatlo i ostrosc znakomite.
Chmurka ozdobila ta kompozycja.
Podoba sie.
Milego nowego tygodnia.
Pozdrawiam.
Krzysztof

alvaraalto (42234) 2019-08-26 1:00

Hello Piotr
A beautiful silhouette of this whimsical mountain top.
The veil of clouds gives extra depth to the scene and makes Satan even more impressive.
Excellent work.
Have a good week, groet Rob

holmertz (92724) 2019-08-26 1:32

Hello Piotr,
It's a perfectly sharp and well exposed photo and again you show us dramatically dangerous looking steep rocks. The light clouds flying below the summit increase the feeling of being very high up. It's a really fascinating view.
Best regards,
Gert

Miguel82 (47106) 2019-08-26 1:59

Piotr, majestic mountain summit located in the high Tatra. That natural spectacle commands respect. Nice view showing the steep rocky crest partly hidden by the clouds. Good light.

Tue (82104) 2019-08-26 7:45

Hello Piotr,
The rocky mountain peaks look fantastic, especially in this bright sunlight. The low hanging clouds in front of them make a great addition as well and add depth. Great shot!
Lars

rychem (72179) 2019-08-26 7:52

Skaly wygladaja na niedostepne, jednak ludzie znajda droge, bardzo malowniczy szczyt z mgielka/chmurka ponizej
pozdrawiam Ryszard

gervaso (28177) 2019-08-26 9:00

Hello, Piotr!

Beautiful view of the imposing mountains captured with excellent light and depth, and the clouds create a very interesting atmosphere here! Wonderful place and composition!

Royaldevon (75240) 2019-08-26 9:37

Hello Piotr,

This photograph has the sort of quality that you would expect from National Geographic!
The sheer, rocky terrain of the mountains is perfectly captured, its height intimated by the presence of swirling clouds!
Amazing!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

jmdias (102710) 2019-08-26 11:53

piotr

liked the beauty of the crest with the strip of clouds adding more beauty and a different element to the landscape. very beautiful image.

take care

jorge

Silvio1953 (205491) 2019-08-26 12:56

Ciao Piotr, Satan is an appropriate name for this fantastic peack, great mountain landscape, wonderful natural colors, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

abmdsudi (88423) 2019-08-27 6:24

Hi Piotr
An appealing shot of rugged rocky peaks with lovely detail on the ridges just drawing all attention there. The visual effect is boosted by blue sky and low clouds. Your light handling is just great. Super snap
Best regards

mcmtanyel (58830) 2019-09-06 22:13

Hello Piotr,
Another lovely view from these rugged mountains. I like the presence of low lying clouds. 👍🏻👍🏻
Regards,
MT