The Caretaker's Hut and Funeral Rock

The caretaker's hut overlooks Machu Picchu. Hikers that did the Inca trail (like us!) arrive here first and then go down. Those visitors that took the train will have to walk up here to get the spectacular view we saw first. :-)

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BabyJD [deleted] says:

WOW...magnificent view. Love this. This location must have been really high up.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Vincent Ma says:

Oh yeah, Machu Picchu is reported to be at 2,350 m altitude. That's why a lot of our pictures of this place is full of clouds, like this one:

Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

chany14 says:

great view, been there 3 months ago

and saw lots of clouds too, but never got as high , so glad to know what I missed.
nice picture.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

LukeDaDuke says:

Waaah! 8-0
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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This is right where I would like to live I think! Just beautiful!!!!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

K. W. Sanders says:

Wonderful photo. I love the clouds rising around everything.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

shilallipop says:

Beautiful!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

janh says:

Magnificent!
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

barry_432 says:

Fantastic shot
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Forsdick says:

A humble hut... with an astonishing view! Great pic Vince!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

The guenni says:

Impressive scenery! Wonderful picture!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

oefe [now at ipernity] says:

Magic contrast between the tiny hut and the mighty mountains in the background.

BTW, gratulation to 300 views! Now don't forget to remove your photo from this thread.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

platane31 says:

Great mountain view
I didn't visit Machu Pichu, but trekked on Andes Mountains in Venezuela (Merida). Same ambiance.
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Christmas w/a K says:

So beautiful!!!
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

grooveb says:

Great shot.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

marlenells says:

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Jasmic says:

You walked the Inca trail? I am so hugely jealous! And not only that but when you got there you took this image. Bloody amazing.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Vincent Ma says:

Yes Jasmic, "Visit Machu Picchu" was one of those things that my dearest has on her "10 things to do" list. And we thought that said visit won't be complete without hiking on the Inca Trail :-D
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

sudergal says:

What a paradise!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Jasmic says:

A 10 things to do list? Now that sounds like a good idea...

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Vincent Ma says:

Oh yeah.. well to be specific it is "10 places to visit" list. :-D
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Jasmic says:

I have places that I want to visit, like Cape York in Australia, but I have never made them into a list...

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Karina Bu says:

awe-inspiring :)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

honey.huckabee says:

As Chandler might say it..
"Could this be in any more pools?" ;)

Love it, awesome shot.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

jakerome says:

Too bad you don't photograph as well as you hike.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Husk and Sack says:

Not bad but I wish you stepped back or used a wider angle lens to get the tops of the mountains in the frame. Excessive noise in the background is also not attractive.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Imaxandco says:

Yes, I agree that a wide angle or a step back would have been better, you should have tried to show the contrast between the huge mountains and the tiny lost house. You missed the point here.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

jim.stewart says:

I'm sure the view was awe-inspiring!

However, the photo doesn't quite convey that sense of where you are to the viewer. Like mentioned, it needed a bit wider of a view. I'm sure equipment was a limiting factor, and I'm guessing that a step back would of been a step down! But all the same, this doesn't quite do it for me.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

liber says:

Nice view, but lacks contrast or some other element to add punch

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

omnia says:

despite the pool spamming and description, it's not bad (considering what else is in the pool)

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Spaɔkmen says:

Have you thought of HDR on this one, it would go just great!

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Brad Ross says:

Nice thumbnail...... horrible as it gets larger. Lacking contrast.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

5olly says:

ideal place to jump without a parachute.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Smyl says:

machu pichu + clouds + cottage = paradise

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

stephgum32807 says:

A wonderful picture of an incredibly beautiful place!

Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

sarahlane says:

Tragically missing a few mountaintops...
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B MOR Creeeative says:

wow you guys suck....

save 4 but too late.....yall really suck delete me shit group
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Husk and Sack says:

And yet you're a member...

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'SeraphimC says:

A belated save 5!
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TheRiverDark says:

This is beautiful!

I'm an admin for a group called The Bee's Knees, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Glittergirl77 says:

Nice Shot! I just love all the clouds in the background.

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Jasmic says:

I cannot quite believe those delete me comments! A step back would have probably meant a 2000 feet plummet...

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Vincent Ma says:

Ha ha ha you are right Jasmic.

I do agree that if I had a wider-angle shot it might be more appropriate. The only problem is that we reached that location during the morning and everywhere there were clouds.. even that wide angle shot will only show more clouds. The angle of the sun also meant that the mountains were all a monotonous blue-green.. Oh well. :)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

What a place!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

pardol2006 says:

wonderful composition.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

kees straver says:

The wise Llama approves your shot and so do i
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

msanfel says:

Nice shot
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

andreavera says:

The best picture of the "caretaker's hut" a.k.a. "guardhouse" I have seen!!!

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