Ayers Rock at dawn. A slightly different image of Uluru or Ayers Rock, Central Australia. Queues of backpackers and tourists flock to the Rock and attempt the climb, some die in the...

Kinopless Loc: Mandurah, Western Australia

A slightly different image of Uluru or Ayers Rock, Central Australia. Queues of backpackers and tourists flock to the Rock and attempt the climb, some die in the attempt. This was taken near dawn using a Nikon 801 and Velvia film, 300mm Nikkor and subsequently scanned. Quite a lot of sharpness was lost but it's quite contrasty and one almost gets away with it.. I liken the photo to ants climbing a stone..
It's a helluva climb and coming down's worse.. A real butt scraper.

macro2009 Loc: Cheshire United Kingdom

I have seen many classic images of Uluru or Ayers Rock, Central Australia. But this really puts the rock into proportion and scale comparing the human form to the elevation and size of the rock.
Fabulous image IMHO.

zneb240 Loc: New South Wales - Australia

Kinopless wrote:

A slightly different image of Uluru or Ayers Rock, Central Australia. Queues of backpackers and tourists flock to the Rock and attempt the climb, some die in the attempt. This was taken near dawn using a Nikon 801 and Velvia film, 300mm Nikkor and subsequently scanned. Quite a lot of sharpness was lost but it's quite contrasty and one almost gets away with it.. I liken the photo to ants climbing a stone..
It's a helluva climb and coming down's worse.. A real butt scraper.

Kinopless - saw your title (Ayers Rock at Dawn) and couldn't resist a peek. We've all seen a million dawn and sunset shots of the rock - bit like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, however with a few noteable exceptions it's the same old same old.

What a welcome surprise to see yours... it's a ripper - just brilliant. In my opinion it's the best 'alternative' image of the rock I've ever seen. Terrific composition....you can almost see the motion as they slog to the top. Thanks for seeing it and posting. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

As an aside - I'm stunned that folks are still allowed to climb on the rock in these politically correct times given the danger, the damage being caused and it's cultural significance to the local indigenous people.

Kinopless Loc: Mandurah, Western Australia

Thanks for the kind remarks guys.. I agree about the demise of the Rock, it's now so commercialised, much the same as the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) just down the road from the Rock. That used to be just a raw wilderness experience, now there's bitumen car parks and steel walkways. makes one sad.

MJL Loc: Wild Rose, Wisconsin

I agree with the others who replied. Your photo shows a completely different perspective of this rock. Great composition. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Very compelling! I read awhile back that when photographing monuments or landmarks, images that have been shown thousands of times, you should try to capture a unique perspective - and you sure did that. Love it!

MagicFad Loc: Clermont, FL

Kinopless wrote:

A slightly different image of Uluru or Ayers Rock, Central Australia. Queues of backpackers and tourists flock to the Rock and attempt the climb, some die in the attempt. This was taken near dawn using a Nikon 801 and Velvia film, 300mm Nikkor and subsequently scanned. Quite a lot of sharpness was lost but it's quite contrasty and one almost gets away with it.. I liken the photo to ants climbing a stone..
It's a helluva climb and coming down's worse.. A real butt scraper.

A very simple picture, very simply composed but I had to stop and study it for quite a while, wondering what all those people were thinking about. You did an outstanding job with this photo.
PS Your dog avatar is a hoot!

NowSayCheese Loc: Wisconsin

cool shot!

Colin Holmes Loc: Luton England

Certainly different than the normal shot, well done.

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

Kinopless wrote:

A slightly different image of Uluru or Ayers Rock, Central Australia. Queues of backpackers and tourists flock to the Rock and attempt the climb, some die in the attempt. This was taken near dawn using a Nikon 801 and Velvia film, 300mm Nikkor and subsequently scanned. Quite a lot of sharpness was lost but it's quite contrasty and one almost gets away with it.. I liken the photo to ants climbing a stone..
It's a helluva climb and coming down's worse.. A real butt scraper.

WOW!

boroboy51 Loc: middle earth

Kinopless wrote:

A slightly different image of Uluru or Ayers Rock, Central Australia. Queues of backpackers and tourists flock to the Rock and attempt the climb, some die in the attempt. This was taken near dawn using a Nikon 801 and Velvia film, 300mm Nikkor and subsequently scanned. Quite a lot of sharpness was lost but it's quite contrasty and one almost gets away with it.. I liken the photo to ants climbing a stone..
It's a helluva climb and coming down's worse.. A real butt scraper.

Love it. Totally unique.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

very very very very good image...well done.

infocus Loc: Australia

zneb240 wrote:

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I was at "the rock" about 4 years ago and tourists were being actively dissuaded from climbing the rock back then.
My wife and I decided not to climb. Me because of lack of fitness anyway, and she due to respect for the indigenous peoples request not to.

I still think this is a great shot though and one that may never be repeated - hang on to it my friend could be worth a lot in years to come. :thumbup:

wuzfuzzab Loc: Red Deer, Alberta

Kinopless wrote:

A slightly different image of Uluru or Ayers Rock, Central Australia. Queues of backpackers and tourists flock to the Rock and attempt the climb, some die in the attempt. This was taken near dawn using a Nikon 801 and Velvia film, 300mm Nikkor and subsequently scanned. Quite a lot of sharpness was lost but it's quite contrasty and one almost gets away with it.. I liken the photo to ants climbing a stone..
It's a helluva climb and coming down's worse.. A real butt scraper.

Very nice. Reminds me of some old shots taken in Winter of gold rushers going over the Chilkoot Pass during Yukon gold rush in Winter.

carlysue Loc: Columbus

Kinopless wrote:

A slightly different image of Uluru or Ayers Rock, Central Australia. Queues of backpackers and tourists flock to the Rock and attempt the climb, some die in the attempt. This was taken near dawn using a Nikon 801 and Velvia film, 300mm Nikkor and subsequently scanned. Quite a lot of sharpness was lost but it's quite contrasty and one almost gets away with it.. I liken the photo to ants climbing a stone..
It's a helluva climb and coming down's worse.. A real butt scraper.

Although I am not familiar with this site, I am drawn to your photograph for its color, its simplicity, its composition, all superbly done. And I thank all for your narratives and education about this Rock.