Photo Essay: Southern Patagonia and the End of the World
1. The peak of Cerro Fitz Roy looms in the distance — the goal of my hike through the Southern Patagonian Ice Field near the border of Argentina and Chile.
2. The Perito Moreno Glacier as viewed from the observation decks in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares near the town of El Calafate, Argentina.
3. A ferry docks prior to making the journey from Argentina to Chile in Southern Patagonia.
4. Traversing the Perito Moreno Glacier feels non-terrestrial in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Argentina.
5. A photographer captures the fading sunset behind Cerro Fitz Roy near El Chalten, Argentina.
6. Sweeping clouds paint violet strokes across the morning sky — one of the many faces of Patagonia.
7. On the fringes of the hiking season in early and late winter, the ridges of Cerro Fitz Roy are covered with snow, making many trails inaccessible. Though challenging, the harsh conditions yield tourist-less hikes and magnificent views like this one taken during a lunch break.
8. Flat Patagonian plains collide with the towering Andes at Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, Chile.
9. Pondering “el fin del mundo.” A solo climb over the Martial Glacier near Ushuaia leaves a view beyond the southernmost tip of South America.
10. Arriving at the summit of another long hike leads to some “time killing” experiments in camera angles while awaiting the sunset. Matrix anyone?
11. Set at the southernmost point of South America, Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego is as eerie as it is magnificent.
12. Shipwreck in the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia, Argentina.
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I agree! I came face to face with that view at the peak of a long climb up a hill. It stopped me dead in my tracks – hence the photo.
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These pictures are absolutely stunning! Now I have another place to add to my travel list.
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Beautiful pictures! I was there in March and seeing these brings back lots of memories.
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Amazing pictures.. thanks for sharing.
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Stunning photos! I can only imagine the setting in person. Beautiful…
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Beautiful photos! Looks like an amazing trip!
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Great pics! I went to El Calafate and El Chalten in November. The hike to Fitz Roy was amazing. Even great views from the hostel. I need to go back to explore Torres del Paine.
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Gorgeous shots, Allen. I’m currently in BA–hope I’m able to make it down this way before I leave in December.
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Hal,
You absolutely should. It’s an easy flight down there from BA, and a nice break from the hustle of the city.
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Phenomenal!
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I was there last year and it was one of the coolest experiences that I have ever had. Hiking the glacier was awesome. At the end of the trek on the glacier the guide provide scotch and glacier ice. Now that was a trip. One of my must see for life!
Jeff Brandt
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Stunning pics – brought back memories!
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Wow. Photos 1 and 6 are my favorites– 1 is surreal.
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Beautiful pictures Allen! Thanks for sharing.
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These are great, and I’m glad to see them in the winter. You can just sense the stillness. Excellent work!
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Wanna Go! Wanna Go! Great photo essay, thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for the comments! Awesome trip with some of the most spectacular landscapes I’ve ever seen! If you haven’t made it down to Patagonia yet . . . MAKE IT HAPPEN!
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Great pictures. I’ve been wanting to go there, but now I have to!
Could you post camera and lens info, specifically for pictures 3, 5, 7 and 11? If you have exposure info, I’d like that, too!
Good stuff.
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Sick Photo’s babe!! I love the one of you in the air!
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