The northernmost part of the mighty Berchtesgaden Alps, the Untersberg massif is a wonderful work of nature. Straddling the border between Germany and Austria and nudging the Salzburg basin, this sprawling mountain range has found far-reaching fame for its beauty and was even used to film scenes in the 1965 Sound of Music movie. Naturally, the mountains here radiate a special kind of allure and are a beacon for everyone from climbers to photographers. That said, it was the peak of the Untersberg mountain summit that became my muse for the photograph; Break of Dawn at Untersberg Summit
The very last picture I took during my trip to Austria, Break of Dawn at Untersberg Summit was taken early on a clear morning, just as the sun began to crest over the horizon. With a cloudless sky allowing for a gorgeous golden glow, the warm sunshine slowly poured over the mountain face, beautifully contrasting the cool blues of the mountain and sky with the golden wash of the morning light. A rare moment of calm in the often-tempestuous conditions of the mountain range, this image captures a softer side to the face – all the while its jagged lines and the miniscule cross atop the summit serve to remind the viewer of the power, energy and scale of the mountain.
The northernmost part of the mighty Berchtesgaden Alps, the Untersberg massif is a wonderful work of nature. Straddling the border between Germany and Austria and nudging the Salzburg basin, this sprawling mountain range has found far-reaching fame for its beauty and was even used to film scenes in the 1965 Sound of Music movie. Naturally, the mountains here radiate a special kind of allure and are a beacon for everyone from climbers to photographers. That said, it was the peak of the Untersberg mountain summit that became my muse for the photograph; Break of Dawn at Untersberg Summit
The very last picture I took during my trip to Austria, Break of Dawn at Untersberg Summit was taken early on a clear morning, just as the sun began to crest over the horizon. With a cloudless sky allowing for a gorgeous golden glow, the warm sunshine slowly poured over the mountain face, beautifully contrasting the cool blues of the mountain and sky with the golden wash of the morning light. A rare moment of calm in the often-tempestuous conditions of the mountain range, this image captures a softer side to the face – all the while its jagged lines and the miniscule cross atop the summit serve to remind the viewer of the power, energy and scale of the mountain.
