Here’s what you oughta know about visiting Rainbow Mountain in Peru.
Somewhere over the rainbow might just be inPeru.
The colors look more natural in person, but they’re not dull either.
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As HuffPost reported, the colors are a result of the ice that once covered the area.
The next thing you have to think about is the time of day you arrive.
Thebest time to visitwill be in the morning or evening hours, either after sunrise or before sunset.
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From there, you will begin a trek that will take approximately three hours.
This can be very dangerous.
“Altitude was no joke!
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Had to stop every half kilometer to catch our breath even though it’s relatively flat.
The last kilometer to the peak is very steep and absolutely brutal,” one hiker wrote.
“The altitude is very tough,” another added.
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“I recommend taking medicine beforehand.
I took the official acetazolamide before going and I still had symptoms.
This is a quick hike but tough because of the altitude.”
For the best photo, start your hike in the early morning hours or around dusk.
Not only will the temperatures be pleasant, but you’ll also have the best light.
These two times of day are known as the “golden hour.”
it’s possible for you to also think of different ways to photograph the mountain.
Make it unique, and make it a special photo just for you without worrying about likes.
That will end up being the best photo of all.
Instead of changing colors completely, enhance the image by increasing the contrast and the exposure.
