MARCH 5, 2015

- A rainbow over the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier.

Extensive, flowing glaciers are one the most defining and awe-inspiring characteristics of Patagonia. One of many glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park is 19 miles long and over 3 miles wide at its terminus in Argentino Lake. This amazing field of compressed ice pops and groans as it slowly advances, and occassionally large chunks of ice split from the leading edge and collapse into the the lake. At first I was disappointed by the cold, rainy weather, but for a few moments, the clouds shifted, allowing a beautiful rainbow to appear over the glacier.

- Large chunks of ice break from the glacier and plunge into Argentino Lake.

- A floating piece of highly compressed ice holds a beautiful blue tint.

- Jagged sections of ice create a unique texture across the top of the glacier.

- Overlooking the Perito Moreno Glacier.