Rakaposhi, (7788m).

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Rakaposhi, (7788m).

Rakaposhi, (7788m).

Rakaposhi "Snow Covered" in the local language. Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani ("Mother of Mist"). It is ranked 27th highest in the world and 12th highest in Pakistan, but it is more popular for its beauty than its rank might suggest. Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of a British-Pakistani expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route. Both of them suffered minor frostbite during the ascent. Another climber slipped and fell on the descent and died during the night.
Nadeemkhawar
on May 4, 2010 12:33 am
Lat/Lon: 36.33504°N / 74.46671°E
Image ID: 618529

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The Levitator

The Levitator - May 4, 2010 12:48 am - Voted 10/10

Pretty

I think I see the next POTD!
Amazing photo and nicely taken.
Good info too.

Nadeemkhawar

Nadeemkhawar - May 4, 2010 1:51 am - Hasn't voted

Thanks

Thanks pretty,you are very kind.
regards.

Marmaduke

Marmaduke - May 4, 2010 2:15 am - Voted 10/10

Very beautiful photo,

Beautiful Country

Nadeemkhawar

Nadeemkhawar - May 4, 2010 3:23 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Very beautiful photo,

Thanks sir, your words are very kind,
regards.

Karrar Haidri

Karrar Haidri - May 4, 2010 10:48 am - Voted 10/10

Beautiful

capture of splendid yellow autumn.The contrast between leaves and Rakaposhi with blue Sky is breathtaking,Good light management. Well done Nadeem Sahib!Cheeers.

Noondueler

Noondueler - May 4, 2010 12:55 pm - Voted 10/10

Magnificient!

A great photograph!

PAROFES

PAROFES - May 5, 2010 6:04 am - Voted 10/10

Gorgeous

Photo! Really impressive colours!

Nyle Walton

Nyle Walton - May 5, 2010 10:56 am - Hasn't voted

Beautifal mountain.

In 1984 I admired Rakaposhi from Baltit in Hunza for one weekend when I managed to get a flight to Gilgit from Islamabad. On the same flight I saw Nanga Parbat from the air. Great scenery.

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