Machu Picchu

Every day, early morning clouds had obscured the view of Machu Picchu; today was my last opportunity. I had come well before sunrise to wait for the perfect shot. It seemed quite possible that again, the clouds would be uncooperative. I watched and waited anxiously; about ten minutes before the sun crested the mountains east of the ruins the sky began to clear. Then, magically, as if on queue, below me, in the main ruins, a small cloud formed. In a matter of minutes, I had shot an entire roll. Sometimes a place has the power to move you; Machu Picchu is such a place.

Machu Picchu
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