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Lago del Desierto
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: serban schiau (camis)
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| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2008-02 |
| Categories: Nature |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2009-04-17 1:09 |
| Viewed: 580 |
| Points: 6 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Elongated Lago del Desierto, 37 kilometers north of El Chaltén, is a scenic end-of-the-road destination with hiking trails, boat excursions, and even a challenging border crossing to the remote Chilean settlement of Villa O’Higgins.
From the lake’s south end, a short trail winds west through dense southern beech forest to a vista point and the hanging glacier at Laguna Huemul. A longer route follows the eastern shore to the border, a 20-kilometer trek over relatively gentle terrain; some 200 people per year now cross the border in a place that was once such a bone of contention that, decades ago, a Chilean Carabinero even lost his life in a firefight with Argentine soldiers.
Despite objections by a handful of extreme Chilean nationalists, the matter is resolved, the border is peaceable, and determined hikers or even mountain bikers can readily reach Villa O’Higgins. Before attempting it, though, verify the latest details with the Argentine Gendarmería (Border Patrol) in El Chaltén. |
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- Adri
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Hi Serban,
Wonderful picture of this wonderful place!
Splendid warm colors and a good lighting.
Beautiful atmosphere and composition.
Well done!
TFS and greetings from Netherlands,
Adri
splendid composition
just a little bit tilted to the left
jc
This picture is just amazing.. the only thing is the line at the horizon. (the water seems to be falling to the left)
My recomendation? fix it with any photo editor soft and you will have a superb shot (you already have it by the way)
C ya later!
regards!
HI Serban,
Very appealing colours and hues in this panoramic photo. Beautiful and altogether enchanting scenery. Well metered light and great sharpness. Interesting note! Well done!
Regards and best wishes,
Martyn
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