The centerpiece of Torres Del Paine is the grouping of mountains consisting of two massive peaks (Small Paine to the right and Large Paine to the left) the sharp points known as the horns tucked in behind, and the iconic towers that give the park its name (the towers aren’t visible in this photo but they are to the right of frame). More on the unique geology of these mountains in a future post but for now, another puma can be seen down below, as well as an unsuspecting guanaco just above the puma. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 120mm) ISO 800, f/4 At 1/1600th of a second
What a scene! It tells a real tale of the opportunities and the dangers that wildlife faces each day. As for the scenery – it is beyond amazing. It reminds me of places I have seen in Alaska – such vastness.
Exactly Sue. I kept having deja vu moments when I felt I was in Alaska, or even the Rockies. I captured a few of these moments where you see a puma on the prowl and a guanaco elsewhere in the frame either watching or clueless to the stealth of the cat.
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The centerpiece of Torres Del Paine is the grouping of mountains consisting of two massive peaks (Small Paine to the right and Large Paine to the left) the sharp points known as the horns tucked in behind, and the iconic towers that give the park its name (the towers aren’t visible in this photo but they are to the right of frame). More on the unique geology of these mountains in a future post but for now, another puma can be seen down below, as well as an unsuspecting guanaco just above the puma.
Lovely!
Thanks Michael. Looks a bit like your old stomping grounds.
Breathtaking scenary with a puma bonus! Well done!
Thanks Jennifer. I’m always looking for shots like this when I can include the animal in the landscape.
What a scene! It tells a real tale of the opportunities and the dangers that wildlife faces each day. As for the scenery – it is beyond amazing. It reminds me of places I have seen in Alaska – such vastness.
Exactly Sue. I kept having deja vu moments when I felt I was in Alaska, or even the Rockies. I captured a few of these moments where you see a puma on the prowl and a guanaco elsewhere in the frame either watching or clueless to the stealth of the cat.
Insanely beautiful
Thanks Shardae. A good spot for you and Tony to go for a hike someday.
Wow! Now that puts things in perspective! Is that prospective prey just north of the puma?
It is Rachel. The guanacos were always on the lookout for the pumas, which often tipped us off to their whereabouts.
Such Beauty to see you are very fortunate
& we are also to be exposed to the world by you & your pictures
Aunt Sue
Thanks Aunt Sue. It really is one of the most beautiful places that I’ve been.
—– Give me land
—– Lots of land
—– Under sullen skies above
—– This rough country
—– Where even
—– The hills
—– Have teeth.
thanks for allpic. of the different places of the world. ) great pic.s )
Thanks for continuing to check them out every day Michael.