Huascaran is the highest mountain in Peru, at 6,768 metres. Wow! That's higher than Denali Peak/ Mt. McKinley in Alaska. I really wanted to see this ice-clad behemoth but sadly, I scheduled my South American adventure during the rainy season in Peru. My visit to the beautiful Lagunas Llanganuco, below the cliffs of Huascaran, was in pouring rain with the clouds just above the lake level (3,900 metres). I had to enjoy my time by photographing the wet, wet forest. But you know what? I still came away with some pleasing photographs. Maybe I'll see the mountains another time. I only caught a glimpse of the mountain from Huaraz one morning when the clouds parted temporarily. See the detail image.
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mc williams 22 Jul 2006
nice workAnita Thompson 04 Mar 2006
Your spiritual attachment with Earth surely DOES come out in your photography..."Rainy Day Forest" is sooo beautiful! I cannot say enough about your talent! Wet or not, it must have been amazing to visit Peru!John Enright 15 Jan 2006
great shots Pete...you rock the house.Emily Reed 10 Jan 2006
Just so pretty!Christina Langman 03 Jan 2006
Amazing detail and color in that photo - wonderful location! :)