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)