Arief Rahardjo  


Sunrise from Sikunir Summit by Arief Rahardjo

November 2025 - Sunrise from Sikunir Summit

About the Image(s)

When I looked for image for our discussion this month, I remember one moment when I hiked mount Sikunir with my friends. That time I drove from Jakarta to Dieng Plateau (2,100 meter above sea level) area while my thigh was swelling. I guided my friend to Sikunir summit. From bungalow that we rent to ticket counter we walked 600 meters. From ticket counter we hiking 600 meters high to summit. Path was dusty because of dry season. In the summit there are many visitors even though it was 04:30 am.

My pain was worth since we saw beautiful sunrise. This was view 10 minutes before sun appear. Visitor can see 7 mountain summit from my position.

Basic editing using PS 2025 (brightness and contrast).

Technical data :
Date image was taken : June 22, 2019
Camera make and model - Canon 700D
Lens type and focal length - Canon EFS 18-55 F3.5 ??“5.6 IS II ; FL : 55 mm
Aperture : f/11, Shutter : 1/30, ISO : 200, Exposure mode : Manual, Metering : Center Weighted Average.


2 comments posted




Marilyn Peake   Marilyn Peake
That's a gorgeous image, like a painting. That must have been difficult to climb such an elevation with your leg swelling, but the image you captured is beautiful.   Posted: 11/11/2025 23:23:27



Paul Hoffman   Paul Hoffman
This must have one of those moment that just settle you into a moment of peace. The simplicity and beauty of nature at its full. It must have been a joy to stand there and breath.
Well done and thank you for sharing such a moment of peace and beauty. Deep joy. Paul   Posted: 11/15/2025 12:24:38



 

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