23mm | f/9 | 45 seconds | ISO 100

Shortly before taking this photo (on day 16 of our trek), we reached our highest point: the peak of Kala Patthar at 5,634m (18,474ft). Sitting there I was overcome with emotion and recorded a teary-eyed video for my wife in gratitude for her and for her amazing love and support. After more than a year of planning and preparation, and after all of the effort over the last 16 days, I had arrived at the top, at the goal, at the best viewpoint of Mt. Everest. It just all kind of hit me at once.

Realizing the best angle is just below the summit, we made our way down the mountain a bit to be humbled and privileged to witness this scene.

Going in, I wasn't focused on 'getting my Everest shot' as I'm not one particularly drawn to the iconic shots, but once there, once it was so clearly in view, once the sun started going down and gifted us this, it was a different story and I was once again awe struck and emotional. I was standing at 18,500ft watching the sun go down on the highest spot on this planet. I was watching the sun set on Mt. Everest. And I repeat (and repeated to myself) "I am watching the sun set on Mt. Everest". How lucky of me to be in this position. How grateful I was. It was pure magic.

EDITION LIMITS PER SIZE:

• 17” x 30”: 12

• 30” x 53”: 8

• 45” x 80”: 4

Note: sizes may vary by up to 1/4 inch on each dimension.

PRINT AND MOUNT DETAILS:

• PRINT ONLY: Personally printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Metallic 340gsm, 100% cotton, natural white with high gloss metallic finish paper. Print is additionally protected by an invisible, matte film, guarding against UV damage and making it safe for gentle wipe-down cleaning.

• DIBOND MOUNT: Printed on Arches smooth fine art paper, mounted onto a 1/4 inch aluminum plate, which in turn is mounted to a hidden Nielsen frame (provides the illusion the print is floating ~1 inch off the wall). Print is additionally protected by an invisible, matte film, guarding against UV damage and making it safe for gentle wipe-down cleaning.