Early evening light on the southwest face of Alpamayo, in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru. Photo taken from camp on the col between Alpamayo and Quitaraju, July 16, 2007. By Howie Silleck.
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[ Post a Comment ] | | hhsilleck | Re: Awesome! | | 
Hasn't voted | Thank you Jessicajane for the kind words!
Cheers,
Howie | | Posted Aug 4, 2007 9:19 pm |
| Dan Dalton | More like photo of the... | | 
Voted 10/10 | week. This picture is breath taking and embodies everything that comes to my mind when I hear 'mountaineering'. Just amazing, thanks for the awesome post.
Dan | | Posted Aug 1, 2007 6:32 pm |
| | hhsilleck | Re: More like photo of the... | |
Hasn't voted | Thanks MMD - I really appreciate it!
Howie | | Posted Aug 4, 2007 9:20 pm |
| Jay Ewing | Great Shot | | 
Hasn't voted | I spent some time a number of years ago in the Cordillera Blanca; what an incredible place. This shot is wonderful, thank you for sharing
| | Posted Aug 1, 2007 6:52 pm |
| | hhsilleck | Re: Great Shot | |
Hasn't voted | Thank you Jay - I agree, the Cordillera Blanca is a fabulous place.
Cheers,
Howie | | Posted Aug 4, 2007 9:21 pm |
| mad maximus | Wood | | 
Voted 10/10 | Thats what it gives me. | | Posted Aug 1, 2007 9:32 pm |
| | hhsilleck | Re: Wood | |
Hasn't voted | Ummmmm ... thanks?!? Now I feel uncomfortable.
:) | | Posted Aug 4, 2007 9:21 pm |
| Turbo | Awesome shot | | 
Voted 10/10 | Do I see a future photo of the week? I think maybe so. | | Posted Aug 1, 2007 11:48 pm |
| | hhsilleck | Re: Awesome shot | |
Hasn't voted | Thanks OM for the kind words!
Cheers,
Howie | | Posted Aug 4, 2007 9:22 pm |
| Goldie_Oz | howie... | | 
Voted 10/10 | ...mate you really know how to make me jealous. The Cordillera Blanca is amazing - can't wait to get to the Andes this December, although think we're going central Chile/Argentina... G | | Posted Aug 2, 2007 11:30 am |
| | hhsilleck | Re: howie... | |
Hasn't voted | Thanks Goldie - have an awesome trip - what are your plans?
Cheers,
Howie | | Posted Aug 4, 2007 9:22 pm |
| theronmoon | Most beautiful! | | 
Voted 10/10 | This just might be the most beautiful picture on summitpost! | | Posted Aug 4, 2007 10:21 pm |
| | hhsilleck | Re: Most beautiful! | |
Hasn't voted | Wow - thanks theronmoon!
Cheers,
Howie | | Posted Aug 4, 2007 11:19 pm |
| vvujisic | Hut down! | | 
Voted 10/10 | Stunning! | | Posted Sep 2, 2007 6:33 am |
| Airone | Stupenda! | | 
Hasn't voted | Great, impressive shot! | | Posted Sep 26, 2007 8:36 am |
| rogergr | Nice Tent! | | Hasn't voted | I remember talking with you as you were taking these shots...it was great night for photos, no? Coming back this year?
graham | | Posted Mar 9, 2008 12:54 pm |
| | hhsilleck | Re: Nice Tent! | |
Hasn't voted | Hey Graham - good to hear from you! It was a pretty spectacular night, no doubt. We unfortunately won't be heading back to Peru again this summer - we're taking a year off - but we are heading to the Dolomites which I'm super excited about. How about you - are you going back this summer?
Cheers,
Howie | | Posted Mar 9, 2008 8:33 pm |
| TyeDyeTwins | Right on dude | | 
Voted 10/10 | WOW! Absolutely amazing! Picture of a life time. | | Posted Apr 20, 2009 11:18 pm |
| | hhsilleck | Re: Right on dude | |
Hasn't voted | Thanks! It is one of the most beautiful spots imaginable, for sure.
Cheers,
Howie | | Posted Apr 22, 2009 11:47 pm |
| jennygrimm | Breathtaking shot | | 
Hasn't voted | This is just stunning | | Posted Jul 31, 2009 2:17 pm |
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