HIMALAYA: DHAULAGIRI: The west face of Dhaulagiri I

Otherwise known as the Puchhar Wall, this is one of the greatest precipices on earth. Puchhar, or Italian Base Camp, is at an altitude of 3500m. The summit of Dhaulagiri I is almost 5000m - three vertical miles - immediately above.Nikon FM2, 105mm, Fuji Velvia
The west face of Dhaulagiri I

Otherwise known as the Puchhar Wall, this is one of the greatest precipices on earth. Puchhar, or Italian Base Camp, is at an altitude of 3500m. The summit of Dhaulagiri I is almost 5000m - three vertical miles - immediately above. 

Nikon FM2, 105mm, Fuji Velvia