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Cold in Chile with Cougars, Condors, Caracaras....

  
 
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Warning - Gore/blood in the some pics

I had dreamt of photographing pumas in the snow ever since I was there last year in their summer. With that in mind, was there in mid July for 6 days hoping for snow. Due to delay in my flight, I lost the first day. One day was non productive due to rain and no sighting. Only 1 day had some snow and another day had partial snow. We did the best we could. Maybe another time, I hope we go there with significant snow. being on the ground with them is a thrill unlike any other that I have experienced in wildlife photography. I must thank my friend Eric from FM who introduced me to this heaven on earth



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1 head on with approaching Petaka





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2 Dania walking down the dune





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3 Crested Caracara in the windswept Chilean grass steppe





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4 Ginger hard at work with guanaco carcass





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5 approaching almost adult cub of Petaka





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6- tandem condor flight over the Patagonian landscape





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7 Black-chested Buzzard eagle





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8 Dania surveying her kingdom,hautily looking down on her subjects





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9 - Ginger fur flying





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10 - wary Ginger





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11- annoyed look





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12 Condor chased by a crested Caracara



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Jul 26, 2025 at 08:57 PM
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Wonderful set of images. Sorry to hear of your setbacks this trip, but you came away with some great images despite of them. Hopefully you will have better luck next time.

John



Jul 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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These are amazing !!! Sorry you had some weather and flight issues . However, you came away with some wonderful shots.

Birdie



Jul 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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What an amazing experience even if cut short. Such beautiful animals and fantastic photography !
Gary



Jul 27, 2025 at 07:21 AM
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Some beautiful images, and the experience being in close proximity must be truly amazing. Your bird images really nice as well. Why is it that in less than perfect weather you seem to get stunning images.

Dave



Jul 27, 2025 at 07:31 AM
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Wonderful photos KD. You want more snow? Then you might want to think what that might mean for delays and problems getting around. Is it worth dealing with, yes!

Morris



Jul 27, 2025 at 07:49 AM
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p.1 #7 · Cold in Chile with Cougars, Condors, Caracaras....


Thanks John
I typically have some issues when flying to South America

johnohio wrote:
Wonderful set of images. Sorry to hear of your setbacks this trip, but you came away with some great images despite of them. Hopefully you will have better luck next time.

John




Jul 27, 2025 at 08:09 AM
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Amazing shots KD! I'd say what time you did have there was well spent.


Jul 27, 2025 at 09:03 AM
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Really nice set! Ginger is beautiful! Thanks for posting these - we don't see very many puma photos.


Jul 27, 2025 at 09:32 AM
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birdied wrote:
These are amazing !!! Sorry you had some weather and flight issues . However, you came away with some wonderful shots.

Birdie


thanks Birdie. hopefully sometime in future.



Jul 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
 


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Hi KD, Even with the setbacks you managed to get some incredible images. The cougars are beautiful, such intense eyes. Great set !

Greg



Jul 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Thanks Gary

sum1sgrampa wrote:
What an amazing experience even if cut short. Such beautiful animals and fantastic photography !
Gary




Jul 27, 2025 at 02:25 PM
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Dave_E wrote:
Some beautiful images, and the experience being in close proximity must be truly amazing. Your bird images really nice as well. Why is it that in less than perfect weather you seem to get stunning images.

Dave


thanks Dave. The local weather was a big factor in the photo results



Jul 27, 2025 at 04:28 PM
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Great photos! Having to deal with South American airlines and South American weather is an ordeal but your photos are well worth the work.


Jul 27, 2025 at 06:49 PM
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morris wrote:
Wonderful photos KD. You want more snow? Then you might want to think what that might mean for delays and problems getting around. Is it worth dealing with, yes!

Morris

thanks Morris. Only wished there was more snow..



Jul 27, 2025 at 08:52 PM
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ctgoldwing wrote:
Amazing shots KD! I'd say what time you did have there was well spent.


thanks so much, we tried to pack in as much as possible during the good days



Jul 28, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Superb set my friend ! Dream shots and trip

Ronny



Jul 28, 2025 at 03:28 AM
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Wonderful set KD!
Douglas



Jul 28, 2025 at 07:33 AM
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p.1 #19 · Cold in Chile with Cougars, Condors, Caracaras....


Just magnificient photography brother!
I would be so excited at seeing all these majestic creatures, I would need a change of undewear!!

Everything is dead on exposure wise and the detail in the creatures is wonderful. Since you had snow, I envy you the cold temps. It has been brutal here!

It is great to see condors again. They were becoming extinct I believe!
Yes travel anywhere is getting to be a real pain!

Was this a group trip?
Again most excellent photography brother!
Dan



Jul 28, 2025 at 09:49 AM
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Abuttolph wrote:
Really nice set! Ginger is beautiful! Thanks for posting these - we don't see very many puma photos.


thanks so much Abuttolph. I love your Africa shots. I'm planning multiple trips to Africa next year fingers crossed



Jul 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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