On a busy day, whilst trying to find somewhere more peaceful away from crowds, Jerzy Jarczewski took a short break and was drawn to capture this beautiful image looking towards Becco di Mezzodi.

Technical info

Film Used: ILFORD FP4 PLUS 125

Format: 35mm

Camera: Nikon FM2n

Lens: Voigtlander Ultron 40mm/2

Exposure time:   1/125

Other equipment: Irix Edge GND8  filter

Location

Near Rifugio Croda da Lago on southern side of  Lago Federa in Dolomites

How I got this picture - Jerzy Jarczewski

Firstly, tell us the story behind this image. What inspired you to shoot it?

It was really busy day, since morning we were struggling to find a place for a hike, due to high number of tourists we had to pass on another two locations. The trail was crowded and after reaching the hut we sat down for a short rest. In all the buzz my eyes were drawn towards Becco di Mezzodi, calm peak bathed in sun,  empty trail and shallow stream running through a meadow dotted with white flowers. I took out my camera, mounted a GND filter and took a photo for a moment feeling completely alone.

Did you come across any challenges?

Not really, I was afraid that trail would again fill with tourists before I managed to take a photo, but as it turned out I had plenty of time.

What process did you use (Tripod? Set exposure time? Filters? Lighting?)

Handheld, with GND filter to protect highlights a bit. I didn’t set up my tripod as i thought it may take too long.

How did you process it?

The first battle of permission for home darkroom was lost, so for now I’m sending my film to Fotoforma Lab in Warsaw, within a day I get my film developed and scanned accordingly to my preferences. I retouchTIFF file in Lightroom if needed.

What are your website  / social links?

Instagram @/jarczewski_j