Towers in the Sky, a photo from Magallanes y de la Antartica Chilena, Patagonia

Photographer's Note

Here is a classic view of the Torres del Paine. This translates roughly as "Towers of Blue" from the local Quechua language and refers to the colour of the ice here.

We reached this lake after trekking up from the village at the base of the mountain. We tried to do it as quickly as possible as we only had very limited time and the bus was leaving at midday! The final part of the climb was very difficult and involved scrabbling over a huge rockfall - just what you need to finish your kneecaps off.

We were very lucky with the weather as it stayed dry for the day. A few minutes after this photo was taken, the clouds rolled in and hid the tops of the towers, so we were very happy to get this shot - it almost made all the pain worthwhile!

This mountain is infamous for its strong winds, and on the way back down we were hit by a gust that was so strong it actually knocked 2 grown men to the ground.

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meren (209) 2008-01-03 12:36

Wov so wonderful
I realy like it very much

delic (6735) 2008-01-03 12:56

Hello Dan,
You say it's a classic but I haven't seen the towers from this vantage point. Of course, the peaks look spectacular in alpenglow (remembering Galen Rowell shots). Your photo is great as it gives us the unadulterated, daylight view. The water in the foreground has interesting color. Overall, it's a terrific composition. Regards,
Hakan

Cormac (26565) 2008-01-03 13:14

Good "in close" shot of these towers, showing lots of detail. In a place that is notorious for bad weather I would say you got lucky that day and got to see something. Of course it would be a better shot if the light was more interesting, like at sunrise or sunset, but still a good shot, with a very dramatic rockface. Well done!

holmertz (102774) 2008-01-03 13:26

Hello Dan,
Great view, perfectly captured by you. Every part is correctly exposed and the green water looks fabulous.
Regards,
Gert

erbiloguz (922) 2008-01-03 13:56

wondefullll.
happy NY

Gargouille (160) 2008-01-03 17:49

Wonderfull picture and what an adventure to get to it. I like the green of this mountainous lake which contrasts well with the rest of the picture. Great definition! Beatifull!

Have a happpy new year!

Gen

jjcordier (79299) 2008-01-03 23:29

Classique peut-皻re mais surtout magnifiquement r嶧lis�. Tr鋊 belle maitrise de la lumi鋨e, jolies couleurs et nettet� parfaite.Belle photo, Dan!
Amicalement
JJ

hatti52 (12786) 2008-01-04 2:53

Hi Dan,
great shot with wonderful colours,sharpnes and depth
excellent light management also
it looks like real
compliments

Bruno40 (6662) 2008-01-04 3:04

Nice shot Dan!, I have one from same POV but with clouds over the towers.
Very good sharpness and details.
Well done
Jorge

rminkow (1556) 2008-01-04 8:43

Hi Dan..very nice shot. Great composition, colors and detail.

Roger

emka (158204) 2008-01-04 16:03

Hi,

Fantastic view of the Torres, so sharp and close. You were very lucky to have such a good weather for the photo. The colour of this lake is splendid. Terrific composition.

Thanks for sharing

Malgorzata

parbo (11092) 2008-01-04 16:16

Hello Dan,

You framed an excellent part of nature so differently. This beauty hides nature's anger as you wrote. Incredible.

Regards,

Ertugrul

EOSF1 (1944) 2008-01-13 12:24