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Towers in the Sky


Towers in the Sky
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Copyright: Dan Thorpe (whereami) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 326 W: 138 N: 189] (1415)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-17
Categories: Nature
Camera: Fuji FinePix F10
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Torres del Paine [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-03 12:22
Viewed: 1487
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] 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 Silver Star Critiquer [C: 20 W: 1 N: 0] (209)
  • [2008-01-03 12:36]

Wov so wonderful
I realy like it very much

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1353 W: 63 N: 1736] (6029)
  • [2008-01-03 12:56]
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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

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  • Cormac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3198 W: 55 N: 5876] (24523)
  • [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!

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

wondefullll.
happy NY

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

Classique peut-être mais surtout magnifiquement réalisé. Très belle maitrise de la lumière, jolies couleurs et netteté parfaite.Belle photo, Dan!
Amicalement
JJ

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

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

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

Roger

  • Great 
  • emka Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 395 W: 17 N: 936] (6779)
  • [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

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  • parbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1558 W: 15 N: 1714] (6316)
  • [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

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 185 W: 1 N: 47] (1932)
  • [2008-01-13 12:24]

Hello Dan, that's a wonderful shot ! Brilliantly composed, very sharp details and very good exposure. Well done, thanks !

Mario

Are you sure they speak/spoke Quechua in Patagonia? I don't think so...

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