Rocks: a tribute to Sir Hillary

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• timtim (7189)
• [2008-01-25 2:48]

Great tribute
nice pic

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• JohnTulip (36194)
• [2008-01-25 2:48]
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Great hommage to a great man Hans
The scenery is stunning!
Top shot!
TFS
John

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• A-lex (2000)
• [2008-01-25 2:54]

He Hans,

Mooi eerbetoon aan deze man!
De grootsheid van de bergen is altijd mooi om vast te leggen.

Alex

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• yanm (6700)
• [2008-01-25 3:08]

Great tribute to a great man

yan

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• pablominto (27428)
• [2008-01-25 3:15]
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Hello Hans,
Excellent details in the summit!
A well composed presentation with most attractive colours...
Sir Edmund Hillary was a name well known to the world, together with Tenzing Norgay!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• juyona (13240)
• [2008-01-25 3:35]

Hola Hans,
excelente vista,
bellas formaciones y pov.
magnífico tibuto al Sr, Hillary. :))
espléndida sensibilidad,
saludos

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• espanek (4812)
• [2008-01-25 3:42]

Hello Hans.
That's a big rock! Very nice composition with excellent light and good contrast. I also like your frame.
TFS
Wojciech

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• Silke (23900)
• [2008-01-25 3:46]

Superb contribution to the theme, but -- more importantly, a splendid capture on its own!
Outstanding PoV and composition, and superb handling of the difficult to capture snow!
TFS
Silke

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• lavan (2250)
• [2008-01-25 4:04]

well managed photo
the dark and light part are balanced
TFS
regards
LavanSJ

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• anjhello (4544)
• [2008-01-25 4:12]

great shot and presentation. nice pov and composition.

tfs!

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• Claudine (0)
• [2008-01-25 4:39]
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Hi Hans,
This picture is special to me because I have a friend who suddenly passed away January 1rst 2008 at the age of 49 years and he used to love climbing mountains too. When I went to this commemoration ceremony, they talk about Sir Edmund Hillary saying that both were probably were discussing together... Life is short and fragile and this notion contrasts with the strength and age of those beautiful mountains that you captured so nicely. Regards,
Claudine

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• PierreFrigon (15457)
• [2008-01-25 4:50]
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You really don't go half way when you want to show a rock, hey???
Excellent capture. Excellent sharpness and details.
And a wonderful homage.
TFS
Piet

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• indraajeet (394)
• [2008-01-25 5:03]

wonderful way to pay tribute to a great soul. spectacular view. nice tone and sharpness in your shot.
indrajit

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• wkshelton (8572)
• [2008-01-25 5:09]

Hello Hans,

I lik ethe composure alot well composed and captured photo. excllent details very crisp well composed and captured photo the pov is awsome the snow on the rock and the sky well presented photo

TFS Kyle

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• milas (23152)
• [2008-01-25 6:20]

Merhaba myfriend Dear HANS...
Ne güzel bir dağ manzarası bu, karların az oluşu, gölgelerin varlığı derinlik ve güzellik katmış...tebrikler..selam ve saygılar...

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• OWO (2335)
• [2008-01-25 6:38]

Ha Hans,

Goed idee om deze twee zaken aan elkaar te koppelen, eigentijds thema krijgt deze mooie foto dan mee. Groot man maar in mijn ogen ook gek; wie gaat er nu een berg beklimmen als je weet dat je ook weer naar beneden moet?

Groeten (zonder pet)

Edwin

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• John_F_Kennedy (8184)
• [2008-01-25 6:54]

These rock formations look fascinating. This is really a wonder of nature.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• shelbeesmom (33674)
• [2008-01-25 7:28]

Nice tribute here Hans! Excellent CRISP shot, a massive piece of ROCK! Works extremely well with the peak just off center! **hick**
Very nice!! now whers my gin...**hick**
Callaammitteeeeeee

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• copadonat (4138)
• [2008-01-25 7:56]

Hans

amigo una gran foto excelente perspectiva te felicito

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• CallMeMaria (13967)
• [2008-01-25 8:11]

Hi Hans,
Spectacular! Wonderful DOF...I feel as though if I took a peak I could see what's behind that mountain!
Beautiful soft delicate colors and detail. Very nice frame.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

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• ttreen (14419)
• [2008-01-25 8:27]

Hello Hans,
What a perfect dedication and also perfect notes.. I can only imagine that feeling "on top of the world" But I think you have captured that here in this photo...
I love that we see ROCK and SNOW.. nothing more needed for a perfect shot

Tricia

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• jitro (510)
• [2008-01-25 8:33]

Wonderful view! I like it.
TFS
Jitka

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• Royaldevon (8231)
• [2008-01-25 9:38]

Hello Hans,

This is a wonderful shot of very mighty rocks! The whole mountainscape is stunnung! I'm sure anyone who views sights like this must have to catch their breath whether they be experts or novices!

A fitting tribute!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• vsinopoulos (13071)
• [2008-01-25 10:09]

Hi Hans,

Excellent tribute to this great explorer, this mountain is impressive and you have done a very good job capturing every detail of the summit and slops. Very good lighting, clarity and composition. Well done my friend, I must add that your note is as impressive as your photo.
TFS,
Greetings from both of us,
Vassilis

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• r021251 (3342)
• [2008-01-25 10:23]

Fabulous this post ,It is majestic and the best for me what a shot , your are a king photographe
I keep this post in my favorite
Réal.

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• korbee (8515)
• [2008-01-25 10:43]

Well Hans the best tribute you can give to a hero!
jan

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• toucan1967 (4527)
• [2008-01-25 11:03]

Hi Hans,
Great shot and perfect for the theme also a great tribute, you have controlled the exposure of the snow well, good notes too.
Wel done
Regards Andy

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• Toba_O (536)
• [2008-01-25 11:04]

hi great shot
very good pov and the fork at this time I like because that plays a tipicall scene in the high.
tfs Toba

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• Ejtaan (9516)
• [2008-01-25 11:13]

Great tribute Hans. Very appropriate too!
A great landscape and well presented as always.

:-) cheers,
Anneke

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• lisapw1 (5418)
• [2008-01-25 12:42]

This is a terrific photo! I love the blues and whites...very calming and peaceful. Nice play of shadows, lighting and the clouds too.

Great tribute to a great man. Your notes are also terrific.

Awesome,

Lisa

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• Fons (11785)
• [2008-01-25 13:42]
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prachtig Niet alleen de foto maar de ook de overwinning van
de Everest die je herdenkt!

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• inaam (1348)
• [2008-01-25 15:24]

Hello Hans,

A wonderful tribute for a great mountain explorer personlity. You have taken an excellent moment of high altitudes where air becomes thin. Marvellous presention my friend, well done.

Thanks for sharing this image.

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• Janice (27355)
• [2008-01-25 15:47]

Thank you Hans for thinking of this special New Zealander. Yes, he and Tenzing Norgay did a great job being the first to conquer Everest together.
They sure did 'knock the b*st*rd off!!"
Super image here - looks quite a dangerous climb here too,
TFS
Janice

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• kickback (8860)
• [2008-01-25 16:42]

hi hans, well the biggest "rock" yet i ahve scene posted, a beautiful image, with nice details, well done, thanks, scott

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• linus (9400)
• [2008-01-25 16:42]

Hi Hans,
Indeed a very welcome tribute to a truely great man. Not just for climbing a mountain, but also for all the work he did for the Sherpas of Nepal. May he rest in peace.

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• Beger (15131)
• [2008-01-25 17:37]

HI Hans,
Great tribute at this great mountaineer and explorer.
Wonderful photo of this mountains with a very good balance with light and shadows. Bravo! Annie

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• yamataraja (5785)
• [2008-01-25 20:34]

Hi Hans
This is a great shot of the landmark. Ecellent definition and composition. Great colors, and spectacular point of view.
A very good photo but your note is way too long, a simple link to Wikipedia would do he same.
Serge

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• Tomek (11884)
• [2008-01-25 22:11]

It is great!!! for theme, and as tribute. Mountains made the best landscapes opportunities - you made very well this one:)
Tom:)

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• Hitbit (5531)
• [2008-01-25 23:35]

Gewoon een prachtige plaat met een prima scherpte in de details en goede kleuren met een prima schaduwwerking van de wolken. Mooie plaat Hans.

Grtz Pim

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• boomcat (11091)
• [2008-01-25 23:42]

hello Hans,

this Jade Dragon Mountain is so breathaking beautiful. a big rock tribute to Sir Hillary. a very good presentation to Helen's theme.. well composed with fine detail.

regards, terry

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• rushfan2112 (695)
• [2008-01-25 23:48]

Hi Hans,

As a kid born in the 1960's my earliest recollection of tales of heroism is of my dad telling me about this hero climbing Everest. I've been fascinated with walking up and climbing mountains ever since. This is an excellent shot of the mountain combined with a great note. A fitting tribute, indeed. Paul.

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• Ash249 (1696)
• [2008-01-26 0:43]

Very well done Hans, a fitting tribute to a legendary man, and also fitting for the theme.
Stunning scene.

Gary

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• sorinabal (5753)
• [2008-01-26 0:49]

Hello Hans,

I like very much this idea, a tribute for a great man! Beautiful composition with this mountain in very pleasant, natural colours and well presented.

Sorina

P.S. I'll be back with ** tomorrow

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• rewshearer (15629)
• [2008-01-26 1:08]
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Hi Hans

I have to wonder if Hillary did feel any sense of glory when he conquered Everest. Relief, probably, and the kind of "gotcha!" satisfaction you get when you swat that bothersome fly, multipled x100.

I had to interview Hillary once when I was studying for my Broadcasting diploma, he was such a down-to-earth, modest man. I was interviewing him about a youth sports programme he was promoting, and one condition of the interview was "no Everest questions."

Good capture, if it were mine I would drop the greens a little to make more of that blue sky.

Rew

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• Helkoryo (21690)
• [2008-01-26 1:55]

Hiya Hansie

Yes thats one very big rock! Amazing view here my friend. A wonderful image with superb detail and your notes are absolutely excellent. A fitting tribute to great man and an excellent idea for the theme

TFS regards Smurfie

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• kokos101 (25164)
• [2008-01-26 2:45]

hello my friend!
wonderful view on this beautiful mountain, i like it.
tfs
zoran

pt

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• WMcK (6446)
• [2008-01-26 3:47]

A super tribute to the late Sir Hillary as well as a great opportunity to have captured such a lovely mountain so close. I am sure any one standing on top of this Mountain would feel as if they were at the top of Everest. Lovley capture of a perfect mountain with super clear sky. Excellent.
Regards
Wanda
BBL

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• Janone (18045)
• [2008-01-26 3:54]

Top shot, Hans.
Rocks all around. Ziet er hoog uit. Mooie omlijsting.
Groeten van Jan

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• vandana2923 (22149)
• [2008-01-26 6:23]
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Hello Hans,
This is perfect and beautiful tribute.
Well composed shot of this peak. TFS
Vandana

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• gunershot (11840)
• [2008-01-26 10:16]

Hi Hans,
Beautiful composition of Himalayas Mountains....
Nice colours and sharpness Everest....Tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

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• puffy (16571)
• [2008-01-26 13:44]
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Hello Hans,

Great shot for a great man, very nice tribute and notes too, excellent sharpness and composition, you have captured it so well...

Cheers,
Sweety

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• Dpbours (2066)
• [2008-01-26 14:07]
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Hoi Hans,

Jezus wat een lap tekst! Ik heb een poging gedaan om er doorheen te lezen, maar toen ik rond de helft zat heb ik de moet maar opgegeven! Beetje editen in je notes de volgende keer! ;-)
Gosh, ik mis de vrijdag themes! Maar deze sluit heel erg mooi aan. En een tribute aan een bijzonder man. Mooi!

Groetjes, Dennis

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• Marylou (12011)
• [2008-01-26 15:10]

Hi Hansie :)

Wow ! It's a gigantesc rock my dear :) Excellent capture, full of light and excellent white.
Did you go on top ????
Bisous my dear friend
Marylou

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• pozaru (16125)
• [2008-01-26 23:59]

Wonderful tribute; superb image !


thanks,
v
ps.I'll be back with points

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• Ananfoto (0)
• [2008-01-27 0:51]

Hello Hans,
Great contribution to the theme my friend,nice shot pleasing to my eyes..beautiful and great composition..Well done and nicely taken my friend..

Regards,
Anan

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• Refugee (24993)
• [2008-01-27 1:46]

Wonderful tribute Hans and a worthy submission to Helen's theme. I was a mere lad of four when he climbed that peak. Excellent PP work and well framed. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Friday Theme - Rocks’

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• norenastramus (21248)
• [2008-01-27 4:32]

Hallo Hans.
Everest view and sky are very beautiful. Best rocks everest :)
Very beautiful photo with perfect sharpness and nice frame.
Goed-gedaan mijn vrienden.
groeten
H.Ayhan
:)

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• joopschotsman (3670)
• [2008-01-27 9:04]

Hoi Hans,
Wat een prachtstukjes zijn er op aarde, nietwaar?
Dat nieuws van Hillary heb ik ook gehoord. Jammer dat dat soort mensen op raakt .... maar goed dat we nieuwe helden terugkrijgen, zoals ikzelf. ;-)
Erg mooie plaat van een prachtlandschap.
groeten,
Joop!

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• Dawn (16109)
• [2008-01-27 14:14]

Hello Hans.. havent forgotten you... Looking back at your photos and noticed this tribute for Sir Ed Hillary, and also excellent choice or the ROCKS theme..

I was watching the funeral on television here in NZ..he was truely a hero here, when I received a tx from my brother who lives in Australia... after a few swapped tx messages he told me he and my father met Ed Hillary here in Auckland, just after he climbed Everest in 1953..my brother shaking his hand looking up at this giant of a man... I didnt know this until the other day... so that was interesting for me.

Excellent choice of photo here Hansie, a lovely image, proffessional presentation.

Hope you enjoyed your weekend.

Kindest regards
Dawn.

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• moli (7065)
• [2008-01-28 13:42]

Hello Hans.
This is amazing picture with great dedication. Mountains we cannot see every day. Here well presented and composed. Great sharpness and light.
My compliments.
Janek Kloss

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• MLINES (6612)
• [2008-01-29 13:42]

Hi Hans, A worthwhile and fitting tribute to a man who was every schoolboy's hero. As a kiwi turned kangaroo i feel a lot for Sir Edmund and think this is a wonderful Eulogy. TFS. Murray.

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• Dingo (11640)
• [2008-01-31 13:37]

We're off to the Alps in July, and I hope I can capture some shots like this one, Hans. A beauty in all aspects. Especially the way the cloud sort of mirrors the shape of the mountain... weird!
TFS

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• romior (2534)
• [2008-02-06 11:35]

What a beautiful escene Hans, really impresive shot. Very crispy and excellent DOF.

Cheers!!


PD: (I'm a bit lazy to write notes, :-P :-)))

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• mortcdz (5736)
• [2008-02-12 11:40]

Superb tribute and a stunning shot with perfect exposure.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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• superaudio (2435)
• [2008-03-13 0:48]

Stunning tribute to a great Kiwi, Thankyou for sharing with the world, Bravo :)