Journey into Oblivion

Sunset panorama at Pico do Arieiro with mountain trail and dramatic light, Madeira photo expedition 2024 led by Jan Smid, Master QEP.

One of the iconic views captured at Pico do Arieiro during our recent photo expedition (photography tour). This time, it's a stunning panoramic shot with an angle of roughly 180 degrees. I must admit, it wasn’t the easiest shoot. While the weather was perfect, the constant flow of people in front of the lens presented a real challenge. Many visitors were kind enough to step aside or move out of the frame when asked politely, but dealing with some so-called 'Instagram stars' with their few hundred followers proved more difficult. They were determined to take their sunset selfies right in front of my camera. Despite this, a bit of gentle assertiveness paid off, and the shoot was ultimately a success.

Panoramic photography (incl. exposure bracketing).

Equipment: Sony Alpha A1, Zeiss Loxia 25mm f/2.4

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