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Penitentes on Aconcagua, Argentina
11th July 2007
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The meters of snow is being shaped by the brute forces of the sun and pounding wind wind into these Penitentes, aptly named after the Roman Catholics that celebrate their Passion with rites involving fasting and self-flagellation.
Category: 7 summits • Argentina • Landscapes • Mountains • South America • Sun, Moon & Stars
Image URL: http://exposedplanet.com/penitentes-on-aconcagua-argentina/
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The meters of snow is being shaped by the brute forces of the sun and pounding wind wind into these Penitentes, aptly named after the Roman Catholics that celebrate their Passion with rites involving fasting and self-flagellation.
Category: 7 summits • Argentina • Landscapes • Mountains • South America • Sun, Moon & Stars
Image URL: http://exposedplanet.com/penitentes-on-aconcagua-argentina/
Filed in: 7 summits • Argentina • Landscapes • Mountains • South America • Sun, Moon & Stars
That is a gorgeous shot. And an informative comment. Thanks.
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This brings back memories Harry…..
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