High Altitude Collection (#23)

Helicopter, Diamond Lake, Paradise, near Glenorchy, Queenstown Region, South Island, New Zealand

Paramotor, Diamond Lake, Paradise, near Glenorchy, Queenstown Region, South Island, New Zealand

Mt Elie de Beaumont, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand - aerial

Centennial Hut, above Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand - aerial

Salisbury Snowfield and Newton Rocks, above Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand - aerial

Franz Josef Glacier Neve, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand - aerial

Kayakers, Lake Mapourika, and Southern Alps, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand - aerial

Alpenglow on Fox Glacier Neve, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Alpenglow on Mt Tasman, seen from West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Tasman Glacier, Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, South Island, New Zealand - aerial

Ski Plane on Tasman Glacier and Aoraki / Mt Cook, Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, South Island, New Zealand

Pakistan, N-W Frontier Province, Pir Panjal Mts. An aerial view reveals the jagged peaks of Pir Panjal Mountains, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan

Pakistan, N-W Frontier Province, Naltar Valley. Clouds rise above the jagged flank of Rakaposhi above the Naltar Valley, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan

Pakistan, N-W Frontier Province, Hindu Kush Mts. These jagged peaks are typical of the Hindu Kush, part of the Karakoram Himalaya, North-West Frontier Province in Pakistan

Asia, Nepal, Sagarmatha NP. Snow covers Tamserku Peak in Sagarmatha National Park, a World Heritage Site, in the Khumbu Himalaya in Nepal

Asia, Nepal, Sagarmatha NP. Clouds loft above Kwangde Peak in Sagarmatha NP, a World Heritage Site, in the Khumbu Himalaya in Nepal

Asia, Nepal, Sagarmatha NP. Last light catches Kwangde Peak in Sagarmatha NP, a World Heritage Site, Nepal

Asia, Nepal, Sagarmatha NP. Daybreak greets Mt. Everest, along with Lotse and Nuptse, in Sagarmatha National Park, a World Heritage Site, in Nepal

Asia, Nepal, Gorkha. Gorkha Palace is perched on a hill beneath massive Manaslu and Himalchuli Peaks in Nepal

Sela Pass, Arunachal Pradesh, northeast India, Bangajung Gonpa Buddhist cultural center buildings with prayer flags in the snow at the 13, 700 feet high

View of Mount Jichu Drake, Bhutan near Sophu lake, Jhomolari Trek

Mount Jhomolari, Jigme Dorji National Park, Bhutan

Asia, Bhutan
Sophu Lake and Mount Jichu Drake, Bhutan

The Koh-i-Baba spur of the Hindu Kush Mountains rises between Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Bamian Valley. A Kuchi nomad camp in Bamian Valley, a World Heritage Site, in Afghanistan, survives in the shadow of the Hindu Kush

View of the Dzong in Trashigang with hills in the background, Eastern Bhutan, Bhutan, Asia

Orange maples among evergreens, Uinta National Forest, Utah, United States of America, North America

Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) ram during the rut, Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Ancient stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp. ) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat
Ancient stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp.) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat, Black-a-Tor Copse National Nature Reserve, West Okement River Valley, Dartmoor N.P

Jeffrey Pine (Pinus jeffreyi) old tree, habit, growing at high altitude, Sierra Nevada, Cailfornia, U. S. A. july
Jeffrey Pine (Pinus jeffreyi) old tree, habit, growing at high altitude, Sierra Nevada, Cailfornia, U.S.A. july

View of mountain valley with village at dawn, with snow covered peaks in background, Lower Yubeng Village, Miancimu, Meilixueshan, Yunnan, China, may

View of active stratovolcano at sunrise, Sangay, Sangay N. P. Andes, Ecuador
View of active stratovolcano at sunrise, Sangay, Sangay N.P. Andes, Ecuador

Alpine Moon Daisy (Leucanthemopsis alpina) flowering, growing amongst rocks at high altitude, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, june

Walia Ibex (Capra walie) immature male, walking in herd of female with young, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Gelada (Theropithecus gelada) adult male and female, sitting together, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Gelada (Theropithecus gelada) troop, on cliff in mountain habitat, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

View of tree-line habitat of krummholz dwarf shrubs, with Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) and Juniper (Juniperus sp. )
View of tree-line habitat of krummholz dwarf shrubs, with Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) and Juniper (Juniperus sp.), Pirin N.P. Pirin Mountains, Bulgaria, may

One-flowered Cushion Saxifrage (Saxifraga burseria) flowering, growing on limestone rocks at high altitude, Julian Alps, Slovenia, june

View of snow covered mountain peak and glacier at dawn, Mingyong Glacier, Meilixueshan, Yunnan, China, may

View of snow covered mountain peaks at sunrise, Beimaxueshan, Yunnan, China, april

View from Yubeng of snow covered mountain peak, Miancimu, Meilixueshan, Yunnan, China, april

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) ancient dwarfed high altitude habit, growing in mountain habitat, above Lake Shasta, Northern California, U.S.A. july

View of snow covered mountain peak at dawn, Miancimu, Meilixueshan, Yunnan, China, april

Horse, two adults, wearing saddles and hobbled, standing beside lake in mountain landscape, Cordillera Huayhuash, Andes, Peru

Wildlife photographer taking photos of Gelada (Theropithecus gelada) troop and Walia Ibex (Capra walie) herd, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Mountain Nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni) adult male, close-up of head, in drizzle, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Yellow Alpine Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla alpina ssp. apiifolia) flowering mass, growing on mountain slope habitat, Bernina Pass, Upper Engadin, Eastern Swiss Alps, Switzerland, june

View of stormclouds over afro-alpine habitat, Sanetti Plateau, Bale Mountains N. P. Oromia, Ethiopia
View of stormclouds over afro-alpine habitat, Sanetti Plateau, Bale Mountains N.P. Oromia, Ethiopia

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"Reaching New Heights: Exploring the World's High Altitude Wonders" Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird: Pushing the boundaries of speed and altitude, this iconic aircraft soars through the skies like no other. Dunluce Castle, Northern Ireland: Perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this picturesque castle stands tall at high altitude, offering breathtaking views. Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand: Aerial shots capture the stunning beauty of this South Island gem as it sits nestled amidst towering mountains and a glistening lake. Chamonix, France: Jagged spires of Aiguilles du Midi pierce through clouds in Europe's high-altitude playground for mountaineers and adventurers alike. Taktshang Goemba (Tiger's Nest Monastery), Bhutan: Clinging to a cliffside with prayer flags fluttering in the wind, this sacred site is an awe-inspiring testament to human devotion at high altitudes. Ladakh, India: The Chamkhang temple houses an immense gilded Maitreya Buddha that shines brightly against Ladakh's lofty peaks and spiritual atmosphere. Dartmoor Oak Woodland: At higher elevations on Dartmoor National Park in England lies a serene oak woodland where nature thrives amidst fresh mountain air. Machu Picchu, Peru: This ancient Incan city perched atop Andean mountains offers visitors a glimpse into history while being surrounded by majestic peaks at high altitudes. Plaza de Mulas Base Camp - Aconcagua 6962m (South America): An illuminated tent serves as shelter for climbers conquering South America's highest peak while marveling at its grandeur from dizzying heights. Wheeler Peak Bristlecone Pine Trees - Great Basin National Park (USA).