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Congratulations to JavierWP for winning Feature Thread of the Week with 3 votes - View Previous Winners


Hello everyone, this time I want to share some photos from our last tour in Patagonia with Trogon Photo Tours.

In mid-November, we began our trip in the city of Punta Arenas, known as the Gateway to Antarctica. From there, we traveled to Torres del Paine to begin our adventure in search of the mountain lion.

For four days, we focused on finding these beautiful felines on the outskirts of the National Park, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, beautiful birds, mammals, and colorful flowers.

Patagonia is a wild land, and anything can happen while observing these cats. It was precisely while we were photographing one of them resting in the bushes that a guanaco decided to walk directly toward it.

Everything happened quickly, and before we knew it, the puma had taken a better position, hiding behind the rocks while it waited for the guanaco. As soon as it saw it nearby, it pounced rapidly. The hunt lasted a couple of seconds, and unfortunately, the puma failed in its attempt. However, it was one of my best moments as a photographer since I started in wildlife photography.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this email and for your comments.


Regards,
Javier






Sony A1 + Sony 600mm F4 I F8 I 1/8000 I ISO 2000







Magellanic Penguin, Sony A1 + Sony 600mm F4 I F4 I 1/5000 I ISO 1600







Sony A1 + Sigma 15mm F2,8 I F7,1 I 1/400 I ISO 1600







This time we had a group of 3 female photographers and a female tracker, so I was surrounded by talented women.







Sony A1 + Sony 600mm F4 I F4 I 1/800 I ISO 800







Gray-Hooded Sierra Finch, Sony A1 + Sony 600mm F4 I F6,3 I 1/640 I ISO 5000







South American gray fox, Sony A1 + Sony 600mm F4 I F4,5 I 1/2500 I ISO 10000







Andean Condor, Sony A1 + Sony 600mm F4 I F7,1 I 1/1600 I ISO 4000







Andean Fox, Sony A1 + Sony 600mm F4 I F5 I 1/5000 I ISO 400







King Penguin, Sony A1 + Sony 600mm F4 I F4 I 1/4000 I ISO 2500







Great Grebe, Sony A1 + Sony 600mm F4 I F5 I 1/10000 I ISO 2000







Chiloe Wigeon, Sony A1 + Sony 600mm F4 I F7,1 I 1/5000 I ISO 1600




Dec 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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You consistently bring it Javier, and that first shot is just plain crazy, a once in a lifetime event for sure. The whole set is beautifully done.

Eric



Dec 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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An excellent set with the first just being off the charts good.


Dec 15, 2025 at 01:00 PM
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A stunning set Javier. The first image is incredible!

Morris



Dec 15, 2025 at 04:50 PM
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Javier.
Fantastic, spectacular, and beautiful sei. The first one a WOW moment
Chris S/



Dec 15, 2025 at 08:06 PM
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Good grief, Javier! These are off the charts. That first image might just be the best wildlife action shot I've ever seen!
Thanks for sharing these amazing images.

Greg



Dec 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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damn dude - outstanding work. Voted.



Dec 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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The first one is absolutely sick action, but can benefit from some shading and grading of the light in post. Perhaps I am the exception, but when I look at it my eye tends to wander.

The grebe on the other side is the diametrical opposite. Zero action but the light is perfect - bright where it needs to be, dark elsewhere. Whether this as actual light or the result of skilled PP is immaterial (to me).

The widgeons are amazing too. I typically don't like duck shots because they are either the duck floating or flexing its wings after a bath. This one is very different. There is this tenderness to the scene, and the ruffled feathers on the female just add to that sensation.

Great work, voted. I am guessing we have our thread of the week wrapped up



Dec 16, 2025 at 02:07 AM
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The first is a fantastic capture, Javier, almost enough to overlook the other great shots of this set!
Douglas



Dec 16, 2025 at 06:42 AM
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Javier - Wow Wow Wow - That first image is beyond amazing, my jaw dropped when I saw it. And the rest they are fantastic. What great set, one of the easiest votes I have ever had. Great Job !

Greg



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Thanks for sharing. Image 1 is my favorite.



Dec 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Amazing series Javier. Your photos are always spectacular. Voting for this series was beyond easy.
Alan



Dec 16, 2025 at 02:10 PM
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Thank you so much,
Regards
Javier

Erictator wrote:
You consistently bring it Javier, and that first shot is just plain crazy, a once in a lifetime event for sure. The whole set is beautifully done.

Eric




Dec 18, 2025 at 08:37 PM
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Thank you so much, regards
Javier


Candor wrote:
An excellent set with the first just being off the charts good.




Dec 19, 2025 at 01:04 PM
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Thank you so much, regards
Javier

morris wrote:
A stunning set Javier. The first image is incredible!

Morris




Dec 20, 2025 at 06:50 PM
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simply marvelous, Javier


Dec 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Just awesome photography, Javier.... that first shot is killer!
Voted!

Pius



Dec 21, 2025 at 06:48 AM
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p.1 #18 · Wild Patagonia, Pumas, Penguins and more.


Agree with all the comments here - amazing. And that first image is the shot of a lifetime.


Dec 21, 2025 at 01:20 PM
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Thank you so much, regards
Javier

csinseattle wrote:
Javier.
Fantastic, spectacular, and beautiful sei. The first one a WOW moment
Chris S/




Dec 25, 2025 at 03:48 PM
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Wow, Javier!

Another impressive series of yours. They’re all great, but the first one certainly takes the crown. I guess that’s exactly what they mean when they say “being at the right place at the right time” (and being prepared!). Congrats and thanks for sharing,

Samureye



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