Photo Of The Day – Mt. Everest & Lhotse

Mt Everest from Gokyo Ri

Title: Mt. Everest & Lhotse

Location: Gokyo Ri, Solokhumbu Region, Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, Asia

Description: The view from 17,000’/5181m up Gokyo Ri is spectacular. You are more than half way up the side of Mt. Everest and the angle provides a unique view few have experienced.


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Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon 28-300mm L
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 120mm
Aperture: f/22
Shutter Speed: 1/20
Altitude: 17,523′

Photograph Copyright 2010 Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email).