Rakaposhi is a beautiful mountain
in the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan. It is located in the Nagar Valley about
100 km north of the city of Gilgit in the Gilgit–Baltistan province of
Pakistan. In the local language Rakaposhi means "Snow Covered” and also recognized
as Dumani ("Mother of Mist"). Rakaposhi ranked is 27th highest in the
world and 12th highest in Pakistan, but it is more famous for its true nature beauty
than its rank might suggest. In a colloquial sense, i.e. measured from base to
summit, Rakaposhi with its uninterrupted 6000 m vertical rise is the tallest
mountain on Earth. Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom
Patey, members of a British-Pakistani expedition, through the Southwest Spur-Ridge
route, but both of them suffered slight frostbite during the ascent. Moreover another
climber unfortunately slipped and fell on the descent and died during the
night.
Tuesday 1 April 2014
Monday 31 March 2014
Tiny Owlet Hiding in His Mother's Feathers
Marina Scarr is a Wildlife photographer and she thought of snapping
a solitary owl. She captures this stunning bird in her nest. But when you have
a closer look you would reveal there was a tiny owlet hiding in his mother’s
feathers in Desoto Park, Florida. Their matching plumage meant the 10-day-old
chick was almost unseen. Maybe he was playing a game of beak-a-boo.
Bridalveil Fall from Rainbow Point
The staff show in Yosemite is
doing so great we needed extra work to hang! Photographer put in this more
"grand" Yosemite view in the show several days ago and it sold this
morning to a very nice couple in the park for the annual Yosemite Conservancy
Spring Forum. Soon the water will be at its peak. Hopefully we can get
something akin this year.
Sunday 30 March 2014
Leopardus Wild Cat Genus
The ocelot ranges from 68 to 100 centimeters
(27 to 39 in) in length, plus 26 to 45 centimeters (10-18 in) in tail length,
and classically weighs 8 to 18 kilograms (18-40 lb), though much bigger
individuals have occasionally been recorded, making it the largest of the normally
dainty Leopardus wild cat genus. It has sleek, smooth fur, rounded ears and
relatively large front paws. Although alike in appearance to the oncilla and
margay, which inhabit the similar region, the ocelot is larger.
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