Peak Perspectives - Giant’s Castle: Jul -Sep 2016

This is the official thread for the third quarter of the Essence of the Dragon 2016 photo competition. We unfortunately do not have a sponsor or prize for this round.

Theme: Peak Perspectives - Giant’s Castle

Criteria:
Giant’s Castle Peak should be the dominant feature in the shot. The feature need not be the commonly known or seen aspects of the peak. Shots of unusual angles or features of the peak are encouraged, even if not readily recognisable as belonging to the peak, provided they are unique to the peak. The shot may be of any part of the Giant’s Castle massif extending from the escarpment, including the long buttresses on either side of the peak, and the classic South Ridge running down from the main summit. Broad panoramas should be avoided unless the peak clearly dominates the view. Views from the summit must include a discernible feature of the peak. No time period restrictions are applicable.

Please take note of the general criteria here

Background info:
According to Bill Barnes, in his authoritative book on Giant's Castle Game Reserve, the peak was named for its likeness to an enormous castle suitable for a giant: “So it is castle-like, without particularly resembling a giant. Many people assume the latter, believing that they see a giant lying on his back, with face, chest and toes pointing upwards.” The name was originally given to the present day “Garden Castle” peak in the 1830s but was reassigned to the current peak in 1865. The old Zulu name is Mbevula.

Album for submissions: www.vertical-endeavour.com/gallery/drakensberg/featured-images/peak-perspectives-giants-castle-jul-sep-2016.html

Start date: 01 July 2016
Last submission date: 30 September 2016
Last voting date: 10 October 2016

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My entry "Giants"