Six-Years Ago (12-March-2015) — Chile

Gone to See Patagonia 2015 Photography Tour with Thom Hogan. Day 11: Traveling from Calafate, Argentina to Lago Grey, Chile

Evening walkabout at Hotel Lago Grey: White-tufted Grebe. My eBird Checklist


Evening walkabout at Hotel Lago Grey. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Nine-Years Ago (08-January-2011) — Chile

Gone to See Patagonia 2010/2011. Photography Workshop with Thom Hogan. Day 13: Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.

This was a travel day. We departed Mirador del Payne Hosteria (Estancia Lazo) and drove to the Lago Grey Hosteria in Torres del Paine National Park. During the drive we stopped many times and I got pictures of a variety of birds. Southern Lapwing, Lesser Rhea (South American version of an Ostrich), Andean Condor, Upland Goose, Coscoroba, and Chilean Flamingo.

Southern Lapwing while leaving Estancia Lazo. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Southern Lapwing while leaving Estancia Lazo. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)


Lesser Rhea in Torres del Paine National Park. Images taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens. (David J Mathre)


Andean Condor on the ground in Torres del Paine National Park. Images taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens. (David J Mathre)


Andean Condor taking off and flying in Torres del Paine National Park. Images taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens. (David J Mathre)


Andean Condor soaring in Torres del Paine National Park. Images taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens. (David J Mathre)


Upland Goose family feeding and swimming in Torres del Paine National Park. Images taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens. (David J Mathre)

Coscoroba Swan in the water while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Coscoroba Swan in the water while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Chilean Flamingo in the water while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/14, 1/800 sec). (David J Mathre)
Chilean Flamingo in the water while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/14, 1/800 sec). (David J Mathre)
Lesser rhea along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Lesser rhea along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Lesser rhea along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Lesser rhea along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Lesser rhea along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 240 mm, f/13, 1/640 sec). (David J Mathre)
Lesser rhea along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 240 mm, f/13, 1/640 sec). (David J Mathre)
Lesser rhea along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Lesser rhea along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Lesser rhea along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Lesser rhea along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Travel from Lazo Estancia to Hosteria Lago Grey, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile (David J Mathre)
Travel from Lazo Estancia to Hosteria Lago Grey, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor in flight while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/5.6, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor in flight while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/5.6, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor in flight while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor in flight while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor in flight while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor in flight while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor in flight while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor in flight while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/7.1, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/7.1, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/7.1, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor along the road while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/7.1, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor in flight while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/6.3, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor in flight while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/6.3, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/13, 1/640 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/13, 1/640 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/14, 1/800 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/14, 1/800 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/18, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/18, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/13, 1/640 sec). (David J Mathre)
Andean Condor soaring while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/13, 1/640 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/9, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/8, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family in the water while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family in the water while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family in the water while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/14, 1/800 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family in the water while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/14, 1/800 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family in the water while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Upland Goose family in the water while traveling from Estancia Lazo to Hosteria Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 70-300 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 300 mm, f/11, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)

 

Eight-Years Ago (09-January-2011) — Chile

Gone to See Patagonia 2010/2011. Photography Workshop with Thom Hogan. Day 14: Torres del Paine National Park, Hosteria Lago Grey, Chile.

Rob walking a high wire in some pretty strong Patagonia winds at a construction site near Hosteria Lago Grey. Images taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 28-120 mm lens (ISO 200, various, f/4, various).


Three-Years Ago (14-March-2015) — Chile

Gone to See Patagonia 2015 Photography Tour with Thom Hogan. Day 13: Hotel Lago Grey to Hotel Las Torres. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.

It was a long day. I got up early to check out dawn and sunrise before we departed Hotel Lago Grey. We got on the bus and started the drive to Hotel Las Torres. There were many stops to get panorama images — of the mountains, the lakes, the rainbows, the clouds. We stopped for a long time at Mirador Salto Grande (lookout for the grand waterfall). This has to be one of the windiest places on earth. We then hiked to Mirador Cuernos. During the hike we passed a forest of dead trees. The story behind the forest fire that killed the trees was a hiker that was trying to burn his toilet paper. As we got closer to the Cuernos del Pain (granite horns) we can across a group of Guanaco. After that we got back on the bus. We stopped for a bit at the old bridge, where our guide Rob did some wire-walking. We finally ended the day at Hotel Las Torres.

Individual images from the slide-shows can be viewed here.










Three-Years Ago (13-March-2015) — Chile

Gone to See Patagonia 2015 Photography Tour with Thom Hogan. Day 12: Lago Grey, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.

We spent morning in and around Hotel Lago Grey. In the afternoon we took the bus to find views of Torres del Paine. The panorama views were created as composites of multiple images using AutoPano Giga Pro. Best viewed in full screen mode.






Individual images from any of the above slide shows can be viewed here.