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Aiguille du Midi bathed in the golden light of sunrise

The first light of dawn illuminates the Aiguille du Midi and the Mont Blanc massif.

The story behind this photo

Up at 4 a.m. to reach the viewpoint before dawn. The wait in the cold of the night is rewarded by this fleeting spectacle, as the mountain catches fire within a few minutes.

Technical data

Camera
Nikon D850
Lens
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL
Focal length
135mm
Aperture
f/8
Shutter speed
1/250s
ISO
200

Sunrise over the Aiguille du Midi

Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France2024-06-21Nikon D850
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