Lost Mountain

(1/640, f5.6, iso-200, 179mm)

The first sunrays of the day shining through the clouds on the top of Monte Perdido, with its 3355m the third highest peak in the Spanish Pyrenees.
The name Monte Perdido meaning Lost Mountain comes from the French Mont Perdu, who at times couldn´t see it because it disappeared behind its neighbouring peaks; the Spanish translated it literally, but didn´t understand the name as it was always visible to them…
This was my wake up view when camping out in the mountains a month ago.

Tags: Aragon, Clouds, Mountains, Nature, Pyrenees, Shadows, sky, Snow, Spain

87 thoughts on “Lost Mountain”

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Candace on August 30, 2013 at 05:01 said:

Your work is always excellent! Not much else to say…

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meticulousmick on August 28, 2013 at 14:22 said:

Love the commentary as well as the photo. Thanks for coming over to like my post “Where an Inch is more than a Mile”. Will take a further look around your site. MM 🍀

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themanofletters on August 27, 2013 at 19:26 said:

Fantastic image! Thanks for liking my blog/pics by the way – much appreciated.

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ladyfi on August 27, 2013 at 17:37 said:

Wow wow wow wow WOW!

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Dan on August 17, 2013 at 11:01 said:

Fantastic light! Exciting! The first peak from the right results, it is sunlit, I see a very big fantasy animals with very head.

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Elizabeth Melton Parsons on August 17, 2013 at 02:42 said:

That is the most awesome photo. 🙂

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34gl3no1 on August 16, 2013 at 12:18 said:

What a beautiful view, great shot! Regards Patrick

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elmediat on August 15, 2013 at 16:41 said:

Beautiful composition. A very eye-catching & dramatic image. 🙂

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mflahertyphoto on August 12, 2013 at 23:04 said:

Beautiful dark shades.

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- rondje on August 15, 2013 at 14:41 said:
  
  Thank you, i love the mighty feel these mountains give and hopefully the contrasty b&w gives the viewer some of that feelings!
  Greetings, Ron.
  
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Dave on August 11, 2013 at 05:19 said:

I have to keep coming back to this post, Rondje. It stirs up images of grandeur like few things I have ever seen.

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- rondje on August 15, 2013 at 14:44 said:
  
  Wow, Dave, thats very flattering to hear; when i´m in the lucky spot to view and photograph pieces of nature like this my main goal is to catch something that i felt and saw to make the viewer at least feel a bit like that. I try to keep that feel in postprocessing. Thanks so much, guess mother nature is the biggest artist for starters 😉
  All the best, Ron.
  
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mariayarri on August 10, 2013 at 00:26 said:

This photo goes directly to my heart … // Maria 🙂

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- rondje on August 27, 2013 at 14:16 said:
  
  Oh wow, thats what I´m aiming for 😉
  Thanks so much, Maria, cheers, Ron.
  
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speeddemon2 on August 8, 2013 at 16:15 said:

This is an amazing photograph. I love the way the light plays across the mountains and the way you processed it too.

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Patti Kuche on August 7, 2013 at 02:05 said:

Camping out with this to wake up to??? So envious!

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Steve Gingold on August 6, 2013 at 22:29 said:

This is a wonderful image, rondje. Fabulous light.

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davidshieldphotography on August 6, 2013 at 18:57 said:

Excellent composition, with great mood and light!

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quietsolopursuits on August 6, 2013 at 18:23 said:

Stunning work!

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iseebeautyallaroundbyrobpaine on August 6, 2013 at 17:32 said:

stunning! Love the light in this photo.

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Cardinal Guzman on August 1, 2013 at 11:20 said:

Incredible light.

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Brian Jung Myeng Lee on July 31, 2013 at 00:40 said:

That is beautiful! Instant Like!

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greenmackenzie on July 30, 2013 at 19:02 said:

That’s a stunning shot. You caught the hidden mountain beautifully, and I like the name, it adds mystery which is always good for mountains.
What an amazing sight to wake up to…..I have to confess that I was thinking you were a die hard mountaineer climbing during the night to catch these first muted rays….really wonderful.

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- rondje on August 27, 2013 at 16:46 said:
  
  Thank you, Seonaid! I knew one of these was Monte perdido when I took the photo, always fascinated with its name as well, so was nice to find out that the one that was enlightened on this photo is it. Very easily to spot from the Spanish side, especially with the sun pointing it out!
  I guess my Jeep is the mountaineer and I´m on his back to document wherever he goes, no like to hike as well, mountainclimbing would be great, but havent gone that far yet 😉
  Have a wonderful day and thanks for your interest, greetings, Ron.
  
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George61d on July 30, 2013 at 06:27 said:

I never liked camping, but I could be persuaded for a dawn like this.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:40 said:
  
  Haha, well there wasnt a hotel on top of the hill we camped out on, only an old empty church and sleeping in the back of my Jeep wasnt the best I only remember waking up to such an amazing view, totally forgot everything else.
  Thanks for your comment, George, and greetings from Spain, Ron.
  
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Derrick Birdsall on July 30, 2013 at 03:40 said:

The lighting is spectacular. Nicely captured.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:38 said:
  
  Thanks, Derrick, the main problem with capturing it was the early hour and my eye sight hadnt woken up totally, glad i could review it later 😉
  Greetz, Ron.
  
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Juan Carlos on July 28, 2013 at 15:20 said:

Es una preciosidad. Me encanta el nombre del monte.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:37 said:
  
  Hola Juan, gracias. Fui muy feliz que en esta vez el montaña no ha perdidio 😉
  Saludos, Ron
  
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restlessjo on July 28, 2013 at 06:22 said:

Incredible shot! I never saw a photo with more atmosphere. 🙂

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:34 said:
  
  Oh wow, thank you very much, Jo, thats magnificent to hear. Was so lucky to find the sun pointing out the perfect top 😉
  All the best to you, Ron.
  
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streetpixels on July 27, 2013 at 07:54 said:

that’s quite a marvelous shot you created here. Great mood, great tones. thank you :)(

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:45 said:
  
  Thanks a lot, Philipp, very happy and lucky ot have this view and photo, although i dont think I´ll would forget it without this result 😉
  All the best, Ron.
  
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Bashar A. on July 26, 2013 at 18:42 said:

Nice dramatic landscape

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:27 said:
  
  Thank you, Bashar! A little bit of drama like this never hurt no one 🙂
  Ron
  
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simon0252 on July 26, 2013 at 18:39 said:

Magnificent photo, stunning light.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:24 said:
  
  Thanks, Simon, although it was early i never regret watching a sunset like this…
  Greetings, Ron.
  
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drawandshoot on July 26, 2013 at 16:27 said:

So moody. The light is stunning.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:26 said:
  
  Thanks so much, Karen, i was very fortunate viewing it but also lucky to capture a bit of it. Warm greetings, Ron.
  
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littledogslaughed on July 26, 2013 at 15:15 said:

breath-taking image!

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:22 said:
  
  Hi Meg, thanks for your everlasting enthousiasm, much appreciated! Hope all is great, Ron.
  
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redjim99 on July 26, 2013 at 10:38 said:

I’ve only driven through the Pyrennes, this looks a great place to stop off.

Jim

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:21 said:
  
  Hi Jim, well it was a very rugged 8km uphill 4×4 route to get there but then seeing the sunset and sunrise over the whole of the High Pyrenees was totally worth it.
  Thanks for your comment, greetings, Ron
  
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gabrielediwald on July 26, 2013 at 10:19 said:

Hat dies auf Gabis Fotos rebloggt und kommentierte:
Add your thoughts here… (optional)

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:20 said:
  
  Hi Gabriele, didnt see the reblog, but thanks for the support and all the best to you, Ron.
  
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photographybycalliec on July 26, 2013 at 07:44 said:

wow,rugged and stunning,great shot
cheers Callie

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:18 said:
  
  Hi, Callie, thanks, views like this make me feel so small and good! Have a nice day, Ron.
  
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Cynthia Mackowick on July 26, 2013 at 02:13 said:

Breath taking

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:17 said:
  
  Thank you, Cynthia! Guess at that altitude the chances of going out of breath are even bigger 😉
  Have a great day, Ron.
  
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rutakintome on July 25, 2013 at 23:40 said:

Stunning! Bravo!

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:13 said:
  
  Hello and thanks so much for your enthousiasm, really nice! All the best, Ron.
  
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ae.i on July 25, 2013 at 23:24 said:

Great mood!

Thank you for taking some time today and visiting my blog. I really appreciate it 🙂

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:11 said:
  
  Thank you, Anja, thanks for returning the visit! Glad to hear you enjoy this…
  Warm greetings from Spain, Ron.
  
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Jimi on July 25, 2013 at 21:57 said:

Awesome photo.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:07 said:
  
  Thanks a lot, Jimi! Saludos, Ron.
  
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vera ersilia on July 25, 2013 at 20:27 said:

GOTHIC!! v.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:06 said:
  
  Haha, gracias, Vera, dark and moody was the way this day started but as usually in Spain it became a bright on in the end!
  All the best, Ron.
  
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Mark Simms on July 25, 2013 at 19:07 said:

Great shot Ron…really cool

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:06 said:
  
  Hi Mark, thanks very much, hope all is good with you (and seeing your great photos I suppose it is 🙂
  Greetz, Ron.
  
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  - Mark Simms on July 30, 2013 at 22:07 said:
    
    Yeah good thanks 😊
    
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David A Lockwood on July 25, 2013 at 19:04 said:

Ha – the right time and the right place, well made. That is what camping is all about…….. 🙂

David.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:05 said:
  
  Thank you, David, well there was more to camping than this as I slept in the back of my Jeep and it wasnt too comfortable but waking up to sights like this made me forget all of that for sure. Greetings and all the best to you, Ron.
  
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melanie on July 25, 2013 at 18:06 said:

magnifique… je le connais! 🙂 Me encantan las montañas y siempre he tenido la suerte de vivir cerca de los Pirineos franco-españolas… 🙂
Thanx for droppinng by the new playground y hasta luego! 🙂 Friendly greetings from across the French-Spanish border, olé! 🙂

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 11:59 said:
  
  Hola, Melanie, me encantan tambien. Its a shame I moved from Zaragoza to Madrid and am further away from them, although there is some beautiful naturaleza around here too, it snot as magnificent as the Pyrenees! Youre welcome, enjoyed it, greetings from the middle of Spain!
  
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  - melanie on July 30, 2013 at 13:58 said:
    
    Madrid is O.K. – even though my favourite Spanish city is Valencia… 🙂 I love las Canarias, too… 🙂 As for los Pireneos, I adore them! 🙂 My very best and hasta pronto, amigo! 🙂
    
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Chenias on July 25, 2013 at 17:10 said:

mysterious and menacing… Great job!

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 12:02 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Chenias! Was happy I was able to photograph a bit as it was such a sight to wake up too I almost forgot 😉
  
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lovemorestudio on July 25, 2013 at 15:56 said:

Incredible image– stark, contrasting, dark– symbolic and dreamlike. Stunning ~peace, Jason

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 11:56 said:
  
  Hola Jason, thanks for the compliment! Guess I wasnt totally sure if I was still dreaming or woke up after a very short night and some good wines 😉
  Saludos, Ron.
  
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  - lovemorestudio on July 30, 2013 at 13:23 said:
    
    Those are the best moments. J
    
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Rich Lewis on July 25, 2013 at 15:34 said:

Moody and powerful. I love images like this!

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 11:52 said:
  
  Thanks Rich, very dark and moody, but like my landscapes like this too 🙂
  Greetings, Ron.
  
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Angeline M on July 25, 2013 at 15:32 said:

What a wonderful view to wake up to!

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 11:51 said:
  
  Definitely! Although 4 hours sleep was a bit short there was no way I was not gonna enjoy this view 😉
  Thanks, Angeline, hope all is well
  
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Louis on July 25, 2013 at 12:07 said:

A superb image in all aspects.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 11:50 said:
  
  Thank you, Louis! I know I wear my influences on my sleeve, but I do like it like this 😉
  Warm greetings, Ron.
  
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out10about on July 25, 2013 at 11:51 said:

Wow, I really like the mood of this image.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 11:49 said:
  
  Thank you, Jeff! At first I was a bit disappointed in the cloudy sunrise but then the sun started peaking thru at the right spot and it was an amazing sight!
  Have a great day, Ron.
  
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safi4775 on July 25, 2013 at 11:15 said:

Great photo!!

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 11:47 said:
  
  Thanks a lot! always great to hear, all the best, Ron.
  
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mobius faith on July 25, 2013 at 10:57 said:

You are truly fortunate to have witnessed such a view. Stunning and amazing.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 11:43 said:
  
  So true and totally realized this as this was only part of a 360º view, but had to put in the effort of getting there and waking up at sunset, although sleeping in my Jeep with its back to the mountains the first light woke me up and there was no way I was going back to sleep 😉
  Thanks and have a great day, Ron.
  
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Hanno Phenn on July 25, 2013 at 10:54 said:

Cool Picture.

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- rondje on July 30, 2013 at 11:41 said:
  
  Thanks very much, Hanno. Had to wipe the sleep from my eyes to see if it was true 😉
  Greetings, Ron.
  
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