My dreamed shot :)

El Chaltén, and specifically the Fitz Roy mountain has been photographed a million times (at least) by every hiker or photographer visiting Patagonia. The sunrise there it's amazing during certain time of the year, you can see the light hitting the mountain for a few minutes. This lagoon is located 10 kms away from the town, you have to trek there, and the last km has a 400 mt altitude ascent. I camped and started walking 2 hrs before sunrise, and I barely made it, as all the way was fully frozen and I couldn't see a thing! But the effort payed off, and got the shot I wanted :) hope you like! comments welcomed :)

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Superb shot, lovely composition and colour! It takes a lot of dedication and effort to take a photo like this one but it's worth it. The personal satisfaction that it provides is immense.

Fantastic shot, great capture. Good luck!

Excellent shot Andrea!!! you have done a wonderful job!

Gorgeous location. I like the reflection of the light on the water. Another picture that makes me want to venture to Patagonia some day.

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