Posted by Jack Brauer on January 2, 2008 at 2:00 AM
I thought I'd share with you some of my photos from my recent one-month backpacking trip down in Patagonia. I finally finished sorting, scanning, processing, and posting my favorite images out of about 200 4x5 shots.
The trip was great; the mountains down there are just incredible. I must admit that by the end of the month I had had enough camping, and enough WIND. The wind was starting to grind away at my soul. I was very happy to return to Colorado and the heaps of new snow that fell in December!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 2, 2008 at 2:31 AM
Stunning! You're the master at hauling LF into remote locations!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on January 2, 2008 at 8:31 AM
Jack, you've got some GREAT photos. What a stunning place. The fact that you did it while hauling LF gear and camping makes it that much more impressive.
Posted by Scott Bacon on January 2, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Wow - beautiful! I've been waiting to see these! Nice work, dude.
Posted by Don Grall on January 2, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Hi Jack, Awesome pics, and to spend all that time backpacking in one of the windiest places on earth must have been grueling at times, despite the scenery.
I emailed you a couple of questions in case you have the time to respond in time, as my wife and I are leaving for our FAlklands,S Georgia,and Antarctica plus Torres del Paine trip tomorrow morning at 3AM.
Some of the best Patagonia landscape work I've seen. The first reflection shot has it all. Nice work and welcome back!
Posted by Guy Schmickle on January 2, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Really, really gorgeous images Jack. I couldn't even begin to fathom the monumental effort that went into getting these with the trip logistics, weather conditions and just hauling around all that gear. From what I see, it was all worth it though. Well done.
Posted by Brett Deacon on January 2, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Jack, these are simply stunning! As usual. Kudos to you for undertaking such an adventure and congratulations on the best collection of Patagonia images I've ever seen!
Posted by Rick Dunn on January 2, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Wow - now that's how you kick off a new year! Phenomenal images throughout the gallery. Chaltén Towers and Valle Frances are extraordinarily beautiful. Los Cuernos and the Lenga Forest images are equally remarkable.
Looks like quite the epic adventure. No doubt that the wind gets to be demoralizing when it's relentless like that, but you landed some fantastic images even with the wind - I think the Valle Frances shot is my favorite.
Welcome home!
Posted by Todd Caudle on January 2, 2008 at 12:17 PM
That is an impressive portfolio, Jack! But I've learned to expect nothing less from you.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on January 2, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Wow. Great collection. Welcome back!
Posted by Robert Helms on January 2, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Excellent images, Jack!
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on January 2, 2008 at 1:32 PM
The first one is my favorite, although they are all great. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on January 2, 2008 at 3:41 PM
I saw on your site some time ago that you were going to have some new Patagonia pics coming soon. The first, third and fourth are sweet, and you had alot of other nice shots on your site as well. The falloff looks pretty strong on the first one though.
Amazing Jack!!! That second shot reminds me of the view from Lake Louise up in Banff - with a much more impressive backdrop that is!!!
Great stuff as always!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on January 2, 2008 at 4:21 PM
Way to brave the wind and collect a bunch of incredible images. A fantastic collection as always and a great way to end 2007 and start the new year with these posts.
Posted by Jesse Speer on January 2, 2008 at 5:02 PM
Like I said elsewhere, pretty awesome! The first image above is my favorite. Great depth and quality of light. Welcome back!
Posted by David A Bliss on January 2, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Wow. I looked through your website, and I have to say you are on my list for inspirations!
Excellent shots all around Jack. I'm about as green as the water in your last shot with jealousy!!! Someday I will get there, I just wish it wasn't already on my list for so long!!
John
Posted by Art Escobado on January 2, 2008 at 7:04 PM
Wow, great pics they're all nice, but the first image is incredible!
Great colloection, Jack! Thge ESS post is a clear winner. If you can pull more details out of the Torres de Paine shot, it would be killer too--but there's something funky with the exposure (snow looks too bright in the center). I also love the 2d reflection shot (3d post)
Beautiful collection, Jack! I really love your work. Tough to pick a favorite. Wonderful color in both the first one and the Torres del Paine image as well. Welcome back and thanks for sharing these.
Posted by Bert Fukuda on January 2, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Incredible collection Jack!! I think I like Glaciar Perito Moreno the best.
Posted by Steve Bunn on January 2, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Stunning work Jack. Thanks so much for sharing. I definitely hope I get a chance to go there myself some day.
Posted by Grant Collier on January 2, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Very nice collection! You're making me jealous. I was in Torres for five days a few years ago. It was completely socked in with clouds half that time, so now you're making me want to head back and visit Fitz Roy as well. Those are about the most spectacular mountains in the world.
Posted by Jack Brauer on January 3, 2008 at 1:02 AM
Thanks everybody for your comments!!!
For those of you who want to travel down there, I should say that it really is a pretty easy place to travel (at least after the full day and night of airplane travel to get down there). The towns are small and simple to navigate, the people are friendly, there's plenty of busses to go to whatever destination, and there's lots of affordable lodging in the towns. The weather, though, can be frustrating, so it really is best to spend a good chunk of time there. Patience is a must!
Posted by Nat Coalson on January 3, 2008 at 1:48 AM
Very nice work, I like Torres del Paine the best.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on January 3, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Beautiful images, including the ones on your site. Just another place on the long list of places I want to go. Nice work!
Posted by Dan Walters on January 3, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Great shots! The color and light is incredible!
Posted by Rene Pirolt on January 4, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Jack, those pictures are killing me! I am dying to go there….I just wouldn’t know what to pack - camera gear, climbing gear, fly rods??!
That is a sweet collection of photographs.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 7, 2008 at 10:53 AM
After seeing another Patagonia gallery on the FM forum, I was motivated to do some research on the trip logistics. Something that has been on my long term todo list.
Geez, there certainly are extremes!
Backpack and camp, as you have done, or the Explora hotel @ ~ $1,000/night (2 people).
The Explora does provide meals and unlimited wine - but I don't think I could drink that much!
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38 repliesThe trip was great; the mountains down there are just incredible. I must admit that by the end of the month I had had enough camping, and enough WIND. The wind was starting to grind away at my soul. I was very happy to return to Colorado and the heaps of new snow that fell in December!
Please check out all my photos from the trip here: http://www.widerange.org/gallery.php?gallery=patagonia
Happy New Years!
RichieV
I emailed you a couple of questions in case you have the time to respond in time, as my wife and I are leaving for our FAlklands,S Georgia,and Antarctica plus Torres del Paine trip tomorrow morning at 3AM.
Looks like quite the epic adventure. No doubt that the wind gets to be demoralizing when it's relentless like that, but you landed some fantastic images even with the wind - I think the Valle Frances shot is my favorite.
Welcome home!
Mel-
Great stuff as always!
John
For those of you who want to travel down there, I should say that it really is a pretty easy place to travel (at least after the full day and night of airplane travel to get down there). The towns are small and simple to navigate, the people are friendly, there's plenty of busses to go to whatever destination, and there's lots of affordable lodging in the towns. The weather, though, can be frustrating, so it really is best to spend a good chunk of time there. Patience is a must!
That is a sweet collection of photographs.
Geez, there certainly are extremes!
Backpack and camp, as you have done, or the Explora hotel @ ~ $1,000/night (2 people).
The Explora does provide meals and unlimited wine - but I don't think I could drink that much!