STEVE RAZZETTI MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY AND JOURNALISM

SOUTH AMERICA: TORRES DEL PAINE

"O Patagonia! You do not yield your secrets to fools!"

Father Palacios of Comodoro Rivadavia

Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Storm clouds boiling up in the cirque of spectacular peaks at the head of the Valle Frances.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
On of a series of spectacular rock-towers that line the eastern side of the Valle Frances, effectively forming the northern extension of the famous Cuernos del Paine group.Nikon FM2, 105mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
At the head of the Valle FrancesNikon FM2, 105mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Seen from Paso Los Cuernos on the northern shore of Lago NordenskjoldNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Peaks lining the eastern side of the valleyNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
A view west across the lake towards the Andes peaks.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Huge chunks of ice calve off the snout of Glacier Grey and are driven across the lake by the ferocious winds. Once they reach the opposite shore they run aground and slowly decay into these fantastic shapes.Nikon FM2. 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Road sign on the Patagonia HighwayNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
From the Valle Del FrancesNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
A view into the upper Valle del Frances from near Campo. BritanicoNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
The head of the valley from Campamento BritanicoNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
The Cuernos del Paine towering over the lake, from the Paso Los Cuernos trail.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Seen from the mirador in the Valle Ascencio.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
The western side, silhouetted against the morning sunNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
From the upper Valle del FrancesNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia