Perito Moreno Glacier

Our Patagonia tour started in El Calafate. On our first day there we visited the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier. The chunks of ice floating in front of the glacier are from the calving that occurs every few minutes.

Lenga Beech Fall Color

In the Patagonian areas we visited a form of beech tree known as lenga was abundant and in prime fall color. It was a particularly good year for color and our timing was perfect! This large lenga was on the hillside facing the glacier.

Salto Argentino Falls

In the El Chaten area of Los Glaciares National Park we visited the Salto Argentino Falls in the middle of a colorful lenga forest. These shots were taken from the top of the falls as the water cascades and swirls over the edge.

Salto Argentino Falls

In the El Chaten area of Los Glaciares National Park we visited the Salto Argentino Falls in the middle of a colorful lenga forest. These shots were taken from the top of the falls as the water cascades and swirls over the edge.

Fitz Roy Reflections

The Fitz Roy Massif is the centerpiece in this area of the park and the best time to photograph it is at sunrise. So, we hiked for two hours in the early morning darkness to arrive at the edge of Laguna Capri in time to catch the morning's first light. Totally worth it!

Fitz Roy Reflections

The Fitz Roy Massif is the centerpiece in this area of the park and the best time to photograph it is at sunrise. So, we hiked for two hours in the early morning darkness to arrive at the edge of Laguna Capri in time to catch the morning's first light. Totally worth it!

Fitz Roy and Fall Color

After the sunrise shoot we stopped in this area with an amazing view of Fitz Roy framed with the stunning lenga fall color.

Fitz Roy Massif Sunrise

Before sunrise it was cloudy and generally gloomily so you can imagine how happy I was to see this beautiful soft light emerging through the clouds lighting the massif with this wonderous glow.

Fitz Roy Massif Sunrise

Before sunrise it was cloudy and generally gloomily so you can imagine how happy I was to see this beautiful soft light emerging through the clouds lighting the massif with this wonderous glow.

Lenga Fall Color

One cloudy afternoon we took advantage of the soft light to capture the stunning lenga trees in full fall glory. The bare limbs on these trees provided great contrast.

Lenga Fall Color

One cloudy afternoon we took advantage of the soft light to capture the stunning lenga trees in full fall glory. The bare limbs on these trees provided great contrast.

Nordenskjold Overlook

We've moved on to Chile - Torres del Paine. These 3 views of the Paine massif were taken in the early morning from an area overlooking Nordenskjold Lake.

Nordenskjold Overlook

We've moved on to Chile - Torres del Paine. These 3 views of the Paine massif were taken in the early morning from an area overlooking Nordenskjold Lake.

Nordenskjold Overlook

We've moved on to Chile - Torres del Paine. These 3 views of the Paine massif were taken in the early morning from an area overlooking Nordenskjold Lake.

Nordenskjold Reflections

Late afternoon view of the Paine massif (Paine Grande on the left, Cuernos del Paine on the right) reflected in Nordenskjold Lake.

Torres del Paine Sunset

Without a doubt the most stunning sunset of the trip. This was shot from the Nordenskjold Lake shoreline.

Salto Grande Cascades

This is a long cascade just above the Salto Grande falls where Nordenskjold Lake flows into Pehoe Lake. Paine Grande in the background.

Salto Grande Cascades

This is a long cascade just above the Salto Grande falls where Nordenskjold Lake flows into Pehoe Lake. Paine Grande in the background.

Burned Out Lenga Trees

In 2011 a massive fire in Torres del Paine razed many of the lenga in the park. They do not have the natural ability to generate new growth so reforestation efforts are under way. I was struck by the beauty of these trees, even in death.

Burned Out Lenga Trees

In 2011 a massive fire in Torres del Paine razed many of the lenga in the park. They do not have the natural ability to generate new growth so reforestation efforts are under way. I was struck by the beauty of these trees, even in death.