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Perito Moreno

Apr 192011

Today was the visit of the gigantic glacier “Perito Moreno”. Here is therefore another rseries of “land-street” photography

We boarded a bus early in the morning and rode through more windy plains where a few lonely cattle were busy finding some food in the arid ground. (click on pictures to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200, ND 0.6 filter

But soon the majestic glacier appeared in the distance, slowly advancing over the lake.

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200, ND 0.6 filter

A short boat ride in rough winds …

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/2000, ISO200, ND 0.6 filter

… and soon we are at the feet of the gigantic blue cliffs.

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F2.8, 1/4000, ISO200, ND 0.6 filter

Leaving some stunned by so much beauty.

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F2.8, 1/4000, ISO200, ND 0.6 filter

Yet, the best was to come. A view on the glacier from the hill facing it. An enormous plain as big as the city of Buenos Aires. Man is so small compared to mother nature.

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F8.0 1/180, ISO160, ND 0.6 filter

The road to Desert Lake

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Apr 182011

About 230 km separate El Calafate from Desert Lake located in the middle of the Andes mountain. A long road where street photography opportunities were few, yet the landscape was stunning. Here is therefore the story of a day on the road to Desert Lake (Lago Desierto).

An endless road where we crossed path with two cars during the three hours trip to Desert Lake…

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F8.0, 1/250, ISO200, ND 0.6 filter

… and a cowboy having a morning horseride with his dog …

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200, ND 0.6 filter.

… and a dozen yellow trees in the desertic windy plains leading to the Andes.

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200, ND 0.6 filter.

The Andes suddenly appear and the concrete roads end …

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F8.0, 1/125, ISO200, ND 0.6 filter.

… and a rocky trail has cars bumping around.

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/3000, ISO200

The sun disappears behind the clouds and rain starts to pour …

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200

… yet the trees suddenly turn colorful.

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/1000, ISO200

We have reached Desert Lake. Which really deserves its name in the off season…

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/1000, ISO200

… making us feel almost lost in the middle of nowhere. Such a great feeling, isn’t it?

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/750, ISO200

Calafate

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Apr 172011

In the middle of nowhere stands Calafate. The cold winds make it impossible for trees to grow in these lonely lands. Yet the town almost looks like a Swiss ski resort, with chalets and streets full of stores. And when I saw this little boy in the back of this 2CV, I thought it was a classic… Paris shot. (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200, ND 0.6 filter

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/60, ISO800.

Heading South to Calafate and Ushuaia

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Apr 162011

Time to head to the cold weather of South Argentina. We will be there for a week visiting some glaciers, lakes and the extreme point of the continent. After 4 months of wonderful and hot weather, I hope I don’t get a flu like that car parker in Rosario. (click on picture to enlarge)

Sigma DP2 at 41mm at F2.8, 1/125, ISO200