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May 29, 2008
While on assignment in Bolivia, photographer George Steinmetz made this image of hielo penitente, or penitent ice, at approximately 19,000 feet on the east side of Volcán Pomerape. The ice formation "gets its name from the spiky form resembling hands held together in the form of prayer," notes Steinmetz. In the background is the glacier-capped Volcán Parinacota.
Photograph by George Steinmetz
Photo Date: August 18, 2007
Click here to see more of George Steinmetz's aerial images from Bolivia's Altiplano.
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May 30, 2008 9AM #
what a wonderful picture.
I realy like the glow of the sun on the mountain top.
realy great
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