Mount Fitz Roy at Sunrise
14 worksFirst upload: Feb 2019Peak: 2026Last 12 months: 4
📝 Description
These images depict the granite spires of Mount Fitz Roy in Patagonia, Argentina. Photographers are drawn to the mountain's jagged vertical forms and their contrast against the surrounding valleys and rivers. The collection demonstrates various shooting approaches, including long exposures that smooth water flow and different times of day ranging from night skies to sunrise. The landscape is characterized by seasonal changes, specifically the vibrant red foliage of autumn trees visible in several shots. A stream or river serves as a consistent foreground element leading the eye toward the peaks.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
Outdoor shoot in the Escalda Valley, Argentina, with views of the Fitz Roy massif. Best spots are near rivers or streams (e.g., Chorrillo del Salto waterfall) to use water flow in the foreground.
🧭 How to get there
Access to shooting locations is on foot from El Chaltén. Hike upstream along the river trail to Chorrillo del Salto waterfall, taking several hours depending on fitness.
🕐 Time of day
Best time is sunrise and sunset when direct sunlight illuminates peaks, creating bright orange hues on rocks.
🗓️ Season
Optimal season is autumn (April), when foliage turns red and yellow, contrasting with snow-capped peaks.
🎒 Gear
Wide-angle lens (14–24 mm) to capture the scale of mountains and water flow. Tripod essential for long exposures to blur water in the foreground.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (3)
🧳 What to bring
Warm clothing and waterproof hiking boots for Patagonia, spare batteries (cold reduces charge), rain cover for gear, flashlight for pre-dawn ascent.
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/10 (1/25 – 1/3)Aperture f/11 (f/8 – f/20)ISO 100 (80 – 160)Focal length 16 mm (14 – 24)
Based on 8 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
Key parameter is shutter speed: use 0.1–0.3 s or longer (exposures >1s account for 13%) for water blur effect. Aperture f/8–f/20 (median f/11) and ISO 100.
⚠️ Good to know
Patagonia is known for strong wind, which can interfere with tripod stability and expose the lens. Ensure sturdy setup and use a filter cap.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Use a neutral density filter (ND) to blur water during daylight without overexposing the sky.
- Shoot in RAW format to recover details in rock shadows and snow highlights.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Nikon D850, AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, 1/25, f/13, ISO 160, 17 mm
- 🔇 100% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 🥇 3 works reached the finals. Best contest: 8th 35AWARDS 2023
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Anna Politova 4Ignacio Bruno Spinetta 3Oleg Rest 2
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇷🇺 RU 8🇦🇷 AR 3🇨🇿 CZ 2🇨🇭 CH 1
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