One of the most dramatic ice formations on the planet, this massive advancing glacier rises up to 70 meters above the surface of Lago Argentino, offering an almost overwhelming scale to work with photographically. The most popular shooting position is from the network of wooden boardwalks and viewing platforms on the peninsula opposite the glacier face, which give you multiple heights and angles without requiring any technical hiking. A telephoto lens lets you isolate the deep blue crevasses and seracs in the ice wall, while a wide angle captures the full sweep of the face stretching across the water. Overcast days actually work well here, softening harsh reflections and bringing out the intense blues in the ice; bright midday sun can flatten the texture. Arrive early before tour groups fill the platforms, and stay patient as the glacier calves regularly, sending towers of ice crashing into the lake with tremendous force. (El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina)
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