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Chilean Beauty. By Ian Layzell

            Torres del Paine National Park.

Chile’s Spectacular National Park in Southern Patagonia, is a wonderland of Craggy, Granite Peaks, Snow Clad Mountains, Glacier-fed lakes, Waterfalls and Rivers, Pampas and thick Magellanic Forests and Meadow's.

The name, Torres del Paine, applies to a mountain range with heights up to 9000 ft and to the set of three Peaks recognizable the World over.

Torres Del Paine National Park is on the southern edge of the Patagonia Ice Cap on the Paine Massif. This mountainous region dates to at least twelve million years. Sedimentary rock and magma met and was thrust high into the air.

Pictured above is one of the views which can be found at the top of Condor's Nest. An area called this by the local's. Quite a steep climb but well worth it. Hiking up to the top was a day I won't forget. Winds of 65mph followed us as we tried to battle our way through to the top. I was knocked off course many times and the harsh wind's took my breath away literally. Once we reached the top the winds suddenly vanished and we were rewarded with these beautiful views.

Chile

February 2009

Taken on: February 12, 2009

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Sets appears in: • Patagonia - Argentina & Chile. By Ian Layzell

Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ28, f/5.6, 1/400 sec, 4.8mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Panasonic DMC-FZ28
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/400)
Focal Length:	4.8mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Landscape
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
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