In the early morning shortly after we climbed out of the head of Pinnacle Creek and began the long walk along the tops, the low sun grazed the tops behind us and cast our shadows on the mist in the Pourangaki valley — ideal conditions for the phenomenon known as the Spectre of the Brocken. I've only seen it once before (that I remember).
[2 June 2014, Olympus OM-D EM-1, 12–40mm f/2.8 at 40mm, ISO 200, 1/500 at f/8]
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Wow. What an incredible thing to see. And I love the sunshine on those tussocks too. Thank you.
Kia ora Pete,
I would not mind at all being that spectre at some stage. That is truly ethereal. "Long walk" ahead indeed.
EC, it was bitterly cold — but worth it.
Kia ora Robb. Yes, a long walk, but enormously satisfying.
Saintly mists... or something.
Zhoen, I'll go for 'or something'. I doubt I'm saintly enough ;^)
wowzers. thats amazing. i hadnt even heard of the spectre, what a magical occurence.
Leonie, it was certainly a thrill to see it. At times I could even see it moving as I walked — even more eerie and wonderful.
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