Ecuador is a country located in South America, known for its diverse landscapes, rich culture, and stunning natural beauty. From the Andes Mountains to the Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador offers a plethora of photography locations for both amateur and professional photographers. The Galapagos Islands, with their unique wildlife and landscapes, are a popular destination for nature photographers. The colonial architecture of Quito and Cuenca provides a great backdrop for street and architectural photography. The Cotopaxi National Park, with its snow-capped volcano and high-altitude landscapes, is a great location for landscape and adventure photography. Overall, Ecuador is a photographer's paradise, offering a wide range of subjects and settings to capture stunning images.
Tras realizar la aclimatación completa: Pasocha 4164 m, Pinchincha 4698m e Illiniza Norte 5116m; por fin toca el reto final, subir la cima del Chimborazo 6310m.
Esta es la tercera vez que me aventuraba por encima de los 6000m de altura. Las dos previas sin éxito (Aconcagua e Island Peak).
En esta ocasión, la aclimatación fue muy bien, sin apenas dolor de cabeza. Llegamos por la tarde al Refugio Hermanos Carrel que está a 4800m (la altura del Mont Blanc). Descansamos unas horas antes de la cena y comenzar la aventura de la ascensión.
Justo por detrás del refugio existe este memorial a los alpinistas que intentaron el ascenso y murieron en el intento. Los sentimientos que experimentas cuando visitas un lugar como este son una mezcla entre respeto y repelús. Entre que ya tienes una tensión por la incógnita de si acabarás consiguiendo subir a la cima, de si todo se pondrá bien para conseguir el reto (meteorología y tu propio físico) y encima ves estos recordatorios de gente que murió intentando hacer lo mismo que tu pretendes; pues no es del todo agradable. Sin embargo, no deja de ser un ritual en la mayoría de las montañas, visitar estos memoriales y tener consciencia de la aventura a la que te enfrentas.
Refugio Hermanos Carrel 4800m de altura Riobamba, Guaranda, Ecuador July 2017
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Quito, Ecuador, Basilica del Voto Nacional, viewed from the grounds.
Quito, Ecuador, interior view of the Basilica del Voto Nacional. Handheld shot.
Another panorama of Quito at dusk, this time without blurry trees in the foreground, taken at Panecillo hill viewpoint after sunset. Old Quito in...
Quito, Ecuador. Plaza de San Francisco, in the distance is the church of La Compañia.
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Quito, Ecuador, morning view from Parque Itchimbia, the Basilica is seen at bottom right, and the departing air pollution at bottom left, the early...
Monestary of San Francisco, on plaza San Francisco. Taken with zoom lens from the belltower of Basilica del Voto Nacional (more about that beast...
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Todo y que no es una gran foto, he querido recuperarla por lo impresionante del lugar.
En este viaje alpinistico con el reto de hacer cima sobre 'El Chimborazo' (6310m); hicimos descanso en esta zona selvática llamada Baños.
Este impactante salto de agua, también conocido como Cascada de Río Verde, es una de las cascadas que se consiguen siguiendo la ruta del río Pastaza en la Provincia de Tungurahua.
Tiene aproximadamente unos 80 metros de altura, y unos 20 metros de profundidad. La localidad más cercana es la conocida como Baños, la localidad turística más importante de Ecuador y se encuentra a unos 20 kilómetros de distancia.
Río Verde, Baños, Ecuador Julio 2017
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Quito, Ecuador. Plaza de San Francisco, in the distance is the church of La Compañia.
These birds are quite bold. They are not afraid to steal stuff right out of your pack.
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After dusk view of the old colonial centre of Quito, Ecuador, zoomed in from Panecillo hill.
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La Virgen de Quito on top of Panecillo hill, visible from everywhere in the old town, up close she appears to be made of majestic soviet concrete...
Monestary of San Francisco, on plaza San Francisco. Taken with zoom lens from the hilltop Itchimbia Park.
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Quito, Ecuador, yet another evening view taken from Panecillo hill, zoomed in at Plaza San Francisco.
Quito, capital of Ecuador, seen from the viewpoint on Panecillo hill, after sunset. The colonial old city in the foreground, the highrises of the...
Panoramic stitch of 3 portrait format images taken from the belltower of Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador. The most comprehensive view of...
The belltowers of Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador. The left one is the one you climb. Getting even to this height is fun enough,...
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Monestary of San Francisco after sunset, taken from Plaza San Francisco, the fountain is surrounded by a metal fence, shot through bars. The...
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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Ecuador!
Most notably David ruiz luna.