Orsono, Chile

Tuesday 27 February 2007.

The stunning Mount Orsono, a perfectly shaped volcano in Chile's Lakes Region. This was the first time I visited. I've been back twice since and seen nothing but rain - just like our own Lake District. I live in hope though.
The picture was taken from the town of Puerto Varas which is a lakeside resort.

I added a graduated filter to darken the sky and upped the contrast to bring out the features on the mountainside.

Fuji, Japan

Mount Fuji rises above a combination of fog & smog - an awe inspiring sight.

I was in a shopping mall in Nara when these three little girls came up and started chatting to me in English, much to the amusement of their mothers. They were utterly charming.