These two men look lost: casually dressed as if for a cosy drink on the beach, they hike a very tricky route between the Pico do Areeiro and the Pico Ruivo over the peaks of Madeira's highest awe-inspiring rocky mountains...
Madeira's weather is extremely changeable, especially here. One moment it is cosy under a lovely sun despite the strong wind, within seconds clouds blow around you and it is freezing cold. On the way to the location of this photo in Madeira, I was delighted by the sight of the beautiful and impressive wild landscape. Once I arrived, I was shivering in a white haze and there was little to photograph as I really couldn't see my hand in front of my face.
When the cloud cover briefly blew open again, I saw both men in the distance and quickly took this photo. A few moments later, they had disappeared from view again. Could they have completed their trek?
Either these men are very tough and brave, or quite naive. Either way: it is a landscape photo with a story. Admire the imposing craggy clouds and rocks or let your mind wander about what's going on.
NB: this photo is best shown at a larger size than your screen: then you really experience the depth in the imposing cloudscape between Madeira's jagged rocks.
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