Nanga Parbat

© Usman M. Bajwa

Nanga Parbat

Uploaded: April 12, 2015 | Entered: April 23, 2015 00:41:36

Description

Nanga Parbat (Naked Mountain) is the 9th highest mountain in the world at 8,126 metres (26,660 ft) above sea level. It is the western anchor of the Himalayas around which the Indus river skirts into the plains of Pakistan. It is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Nanga Parbat is one of the eight-thousanders. An immense, dramatic peak rising far above its surrounding terrain, Nanga Parbat is also a notoriously difficult climb. Numerous mountaineering deaths in the mid and early 20th century lent it the nickname "killer mountain". Along with K2, it has never been climbed in the winters.

This view is captured from the Miranjani peak (10,000 ft above sea level). The Nanga Parbat is seen here partially covered in snow in the background.

I was lucky to have hiked to the Miranjani peak on a clear and crisp day. Hard to explain the impact of seeing that live even from afar!!


Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7100

Comments

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 22, 2015

The impact of this gorgeous view must have been heavenly, Usman! I love the vertical comp and that you used B&W! Breathtaking! #1615398

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