Part 1

  1. Galleries
  2. New Land Trip Photos
  3. 2023-04 Chile #2
  4. Torres del Paine National Park with Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris
  5. Part 1
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  • Welcome to Chile
    Welcome to Chile
    Driving Photo
    Chilean Border to Cerro Castillo, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8138
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cafeteria, Money Exchange & Souvenirs
    Cafeteria, Money Exchange & Souvenirs
    El Ovejero, Cerro Castillo, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8148
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Manager & Dog
    Manager & Dog
    El Ovejero Shop, Cerro Castillo, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8152
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wine
    Wine
    Nice display.
    Cafeteria El Ovejero, Cerro Castillo, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#2217
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Austral Beer
    Austral Beer
    The lunch was Cazuela, a stew of chicken, potatoes, corn on the cob and more.  Very good.
    Cafeteria El Ovejero, Cerro Castillo, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#2250
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bar
    Bar
    Cafeteria El Ovejero, Cerro Castillo, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#1123
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe - Driving Photo.
    Cerro Castillo to Hosteria Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8160
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Culpeo
    Culpeo
    Lycalopex culpaeus - easy to approach due to being fed at a highway construction site.
    Cerro Castillo to Hosteria Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#9381
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Culpeo
    Culpeo
    Lycalopex culpaeus
    Cerro Castillo to Hosteria Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#9390
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Culpeo
    Culpeo
    Lycalopex culpaeus
    Cerro Castillo to Hosteria Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#9410
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe
    Cerro Castillo to Hosteria Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#9433
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanaco
    Guanaco
    Lama guanicoe
    Cerro Castillo to Hosteria Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#9441
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lago Sarmiento
    Lago Sarmiento
    Driving Photo
    Cerro Castillo to Hosteria Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8170
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Laguna Amarga
    Laguna Amarga
    The first experience with significant wind, but less wind than would come later.
    Cerro Castillo to Hosteria Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8174
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Laguna Amarga
    Laguna Amarga
    Cerro Castillo to Hosteria Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8179
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rio de los Chinas
    Rio de los Chinas
    Park Entrance, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8184
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Park Entrance
    Park Entrance
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8186
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Park Entrance
    Park Entrance
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8187
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe - also the sign warns about forest fires.
    Park Entrance, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#9462
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rio de los Chinas
    Rio de los Chinas
    Park Entrance, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#9464
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Laguna Larga
    Laguna Larga
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8192
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lago Nordenskjol
    Lago Nordenskjol
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8201
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Joan
    Joan
    The wind was gusting in the 50-60 mph range.  It was difficult to stand still to take a photo.
    Lago Nordenskjol, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8202
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hosteria Pehoe
    Hosteria Pehoe
    The hotel is on the small island, Isla Notros, connected to the mainland by a long foot bridge.
    Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8207
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #32,
    Room #32,
    The hotel is a bit old and tired, but in a terrific location.
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#4719
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #32 View
    Room #32 View
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#4749
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #32 Bathroom
    Room #32 Bathroom
    A funny narrow bathroom where your knees are against the wall heater when you sit on the toilet, also a short bathtub/shower with a leaky window letting in the cold wind.
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#4814
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wind
    Wind
    Photo from the window of my room.
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8213
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wind
    Wind
    From the top of Isla Notros behind the hotel, I had a great view of wind on Lake Pehoe.
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8218
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Big Gust
    Big Gust
    I found a little shelter on top of the island to watch the gusts.
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8232
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Big Gust
    Big Gust
    I began to realize that this gust was headed directly for me.
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 22, 2023
    2023-04-22#8239
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mountains & Lago Pehoe
    Mountains & Lago Pehoe
    Slow Shutter
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8247
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Paine Horns
    Paine Horns
    Slow Shutter
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8249
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bridge
    Bridge
    Slow Shutter
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8250
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Paine Horns, Admiral Nieto & Lago Pehoe
    Paine Horns, Admiral Nieto & Lago Pehoe
    Slow Shutter
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8252
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cerro Paine Grande & Lago Pehoe
    Cerro Paine Grande & Lago Pehoe
    Slow Shutter
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8254
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cerro Paine Grande
    Cerro Paine Grande
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8256
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Paine Horns
    Paine Horns
    Hosteria Pehoe, Isla Notros, Lago Pehoe, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8258
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 2011 Fire Damage
    2011 Fire Damage
    Driving Photo
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8271
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Admiral Nieto
    Admiral Nieto
    Driving Photo - Lago Nordenskjol in the foreground.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8291
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rio Paine
    Rio Paine
    Driving Photo
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8294
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Puma
    Puma
    Puma concolor concolor - the Guanaco carcass was near the road, making for good, but crowded photography.  We spent the entire day here, having sandwiches brought to us by the guides.
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9496
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Puma
    Puma
    Puma concolor concolor - one of the three Puma at this location, covering the kill with grass.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9515
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Photographers
    Photographers
    As typical, cats attract a lot of photographers.
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8300
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Puma
    Puma
    Puma concolor concolor -  Another of the three Puma at this location.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9544
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Puma
    Puma
    Puma concolor concolor
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9557
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Puma
    Puma
    Puma concolor concolor
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9559
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pumas
    Pumas
    Puma concolor concolor - the female and one of her large juveniles.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9618
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Photographers
    Photographers
    All members of our group including our leader, Jeff.
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8303
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Antarctic Beech
    Antarctic Beech
    Nothofagus antarctica
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8306
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andean Condor
    Andean Condor
    Vultur gryphus
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9646
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mountains
    Mountains
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8311
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanaco
    Guanaco
    Lama guanicoe - about 100 yards from the kill and the resting Pumas.
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8317
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanaco
    Guanaco
    Lama guanicoe
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9677
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanaco
    Guanaco
    Lama guanicoe
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9689
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pumas
    Pumas
    Puma concolor concolor - two of the three.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#8323
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Puma
    Puma
    Puma concolor concolor - this is the third and youngest of the juveniles.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9735
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Puma
    Puma
    Puma concolor concolor - stretching.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9738
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Puma, 1, 2 & 3
    Puma, 1, 2 & 3
    Puma concolor concolor - The first Puma sighting was this female and her two large juveniles at a kill.
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9750
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pumas
    Pumas
    Puma concolor concolor
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9755
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pumas
    Pumas
    Puma concolor concolor - one juvenile was distinctly gray in coloration.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9765
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pumas
    Pumas
    Puma concolor concolor
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9773
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pumas
    Pumas
    Puma concolor concolor
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9792
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Puma
    Puma
    Puma concolor concolor
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9800
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pumas
    Pumas
    Puma concolor concolor - we spent the entire day with these Puma, having a sandwich brought by our bus drivers.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 23, 2023
    2023-04-23#9804
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cerro Paine Grande & Paine Horns
    Cerro Paine Grande & Paine Horns
    Slow Shutter
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8326
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Paine Horns
    Paine Horns
    Slow Shutter
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8327
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cerro Paine Grande
    Cerro Paine Grande
    Slow Shutter near sunrise.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8337
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cerro Paine Grande & Paine Horns
    Cerro Paine Grande & Paine Horns
    Slow Shutter - sun hitting the peaks.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8340
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanaco
    Guanaco
    Lama guanicoe
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9825
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tour Van
    Tour Van
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8347
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lichens
    Lichens
    The green is likely moss.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9837
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crested Caracaras
    Crested Caracaras
    Caracara plancus
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9838
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crested Caracaras
    Crested Caracaras
    Caracara plancus
    Puma Kill, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9843
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Puma
    Puma
    Puma concolor concolor - the fourth Puma seen, though for a short time.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9847
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crested Caracaras
    Crested Caracaras
    Caracara plancus - seen on the way to Laguna Azul.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9868
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9892
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Paine River
    Paine River
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9896
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Paine River & Lago Sarmiento
    Paine River & Lago Sarmiento
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8351
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andean Condor
    Andean Condor
    Vultur gryphus
    Lguna Azul, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9902
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Plant
    Unknown Plant
    Lguna Azul, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9922
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Laguna Azul
    Laguna Azul
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8355
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Upland Geese
    Upland Geese
    Chloephaga picta
    Lguna Azul, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9928
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Antarctic Beech
    Antarctic Beech
    Nothofagus antarctica
    Lguna Azul, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8362
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Antarctic Beech
    Antarctic Beech
    Nothofagus antarctica
    Lguna Azul, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8368
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8393
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8402
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8412
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanaco Droppings
    Guanaco Droppings
    Lama guanicoe
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8413
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8415
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9956
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9960
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9972
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe - sparring.
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#9978
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guanacos
    Guanacos
    Lama guanicoe
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8425
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Paine Cascade
    Paine Cascade
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8440
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Paine Cascade
    Paine Cascade
    Detail
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8441
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Paine Cascade
    Paine Cascade
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8447
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Paine River
    Paine River
    Driving Photo
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8457
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dry Pond
    Dry Pond
    Driving Photo
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, April 24, 2023
    2023-04-24#8470
    Larry L. Jackson