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Man versus Nature


Man versus Nature
Photo Information
Copyright: Radu Xplorator (Xplorator) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 57 N: 1500] (7671)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11
Categories: Mountain
Camera: Nikon CP 8800
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-12-01 4:46
Viewed: 1340
Points: 16
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Man versus Nature

Or rather "Man versus his own nature". A few friends from TN convinced me I should post an ice climbing photo and I gave way, here it is... I guess you
imediatelly realise this is not the kind of photo one
you see everyday on TrekNature everyday but yet again
this photo has nothing to do with civilization either.
The one in the picture is me on a self attempt to save
a hero shot reminder of the amazing times I had
crossing the southern Patagonian glacial cap in
Nov 2005. Exploration and explorers was something that
always fascinated me, hence my TN name obviously. There is something magnetically magic about pushing the boundaries and living extreme adventurous and not so common experiences; I am thankful that ice
climbing and mountaineering in general, they provided
me with plenty of that feeling. If a thousand years
ago man was discovering new races, a few hundred years
ago new continents, and less than century ago he
reached all the poles and highest peaks of the planet, now we
are left with sad feeling that there is nothing left
for us to discover virgin teritory but I encourage you to dream; yes the key is to
dream and imagine, the places still exist. I found new climbing routes, never explored, I
found new ways of getting to certain mountains. I am sure new
species and new places are still waiting to be discovered and set
foot upon, regardless they are on space or on Earth...
Audaces fortuna juvat!

touristdidi, Demetrio, petrudamsa, red45, thistle, manyee, Norok, Emmie76 has marked this note useful
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To Norok: Alpinotographe, ... huh, que?Xplorator 1 12-03 05:18
To manyee: NamesakeXplorator 2 12-02 11:04
To thistle: AdventureXplorator 1 12-02 03:55
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I am impressed!

Wow now that looks daring. But i am sure he knows what he is doing. Looks like a great challenge.
Thanks for sharing.

Demetrio

Risky and difficult hobby you choosed!
(Probably is worth it..)

Salut, Petru

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-12-01 11:17]

Hi Radu!
Tricky shot ;-) Did you turned it 90deg CCW ;-))) But seriously - great. Power of ice, colours, mood - superb.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6159] (21044)
  • [2005-12-01 21:11]
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Awesome, Radu!
Talk about an extreme sport. : )
Knowing your penchant for adventures, I have long figured out your TN name of Xplorator. But I am very curious. Where does Radu come from? What does it mean?
TFS this wonderful photo. : )

Impressive note. You could easily be a writer...
As for the photo, it's great to have a passion I just wish yours wasn't so risky... :)

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  • Norok Silver Star Critiquer [C: 17 W: 2 N: 7] (191)
  • [2005-12-03 3:01]
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La photo est extraordinaire. Félicitations pour celui qui a pris cette photo dans ces conditions. Bravo pour ton courage.

This is really impressive! Not only the picture but what you have done. Thanks for sharing!

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