Guatemalan Volcanoes
Mar 30, 2023 14:43:09 #
Six months ago my son, 15 now, suggested we travel to Guatemala to visit his friend who moved there a year ago. Hmm…maybe was the answer until I found a photo online by Albert Dros. The photo is a panoramic shot of Volcan de Agua and an erupting Volcan de Fuego with the Milky Way stretched overhead between the two and a light-polluted valley below, taken from approximately 12,000 feet up on the side of Volcan de Acatenango.
The answer quickly became Yes, if we can hike the Volcano. My wife and I started exercising and plans were made.
We hiked up 4,000 feet in 4 miles with our 3 boys, 15,13 and 10, carrying over 30 pounds of camera equipment and plenty of warm clothes.
I’d say it was worth it!
What are your thoughts on this selection of images?
All images shot with Nikon D810.
The answer quickly became Yes, if we can hike the Volcano. My wife and I started exercising and plans were made.
We hiked up 4,000 feet in 4 miles with our 3 boys, 15,13 and 10, carrying over 30 pounds of camera equipment and plenty of warm clothes.
I’d say it was worth it!
What are your thoughts on this selection of images?
All images shot with Nikon D810.
Mar 30, 2023 14:46:58 #
Mar 30, 2023 14:48:45 #
Mar 30, 2023 14:49:06 #
Very cool!! Well worth the exercise and added weight!
Dodie
Dodie
Mar 30, 2023 14:50:56 #
Viningct wrote:
Six months ago my son, 15 now, suggested we travel... (show quote)
Splendid family effort, splendid photos! And yes, well worth it.
Mar 30, 2023 14:54:32 #
A gorgeous set! Thanks for sharing. This trip is something that your children will always remember.
Mar 30, 2023 15:03:08 #
Mar 30, 2023 15:08:17 #
TimmyKnowles
Loc: Gallup, New Mexico
Excellent pics. My family just got back from Guatamala. Wish I was there.
Mar 30, 2023 15:13:12 #
Viningct wrote:
Six months ago my son, 15 now, suggested we travel... (show quote)
Worth every cent you paid for the trip and then some -- fantastic photos!
Mar 30, 2023 15:43:03 #
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Mar 30, 2023 17:29:26 #
Viningct wrote:
Six months ago my son, 15 now, suggested we travel... (show quote)
Wow! Outstanding. I admire your guts getting that close to an active volcano!
Mar 30, 2023 19:13:28 #
Wow again! Did the kids help with carrying the photo gear? If they each carried ten pounds, you wouldn't have to carry anything!! I'm thinking, incredible photos!!
Mar 31, 2023 02:04:18 #
Picture perfect! Thank heaven you didn’t have a Mt. St. Helens experience, or worse. These absolutely add the “class” to classic! Beautiful, and complete.👍👍👍👍👍
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