03 July 2008

Sky Watch Friday - Gate of Paradise Pass

There is no shortage of beautiful vistas in Lesotho. This is the Gate of Paradise Pass looking towards the Thaba Putsuo Mountains on the way to Malealea. The drive to the pass is not that special, but when you get to there the the view is simply breath-taking. ...................


What we found was that 2001 metres above sea level gets pretty cold in winter.
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31 comments:

Anonymous said...

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SandyCarlson said...

Those hills seem as soft as clouds! This is super.

Anonymous said...

Paradise Pass looks like a lonesome spot on earth. Wow. I think this is going to be the best Sky Watch Friday yet. The things I have seen are very encouraging and the photography is spot on.

I really admire your photography skills and your critical eye for composition, lighting and texture.

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This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Max: That is one outstanding view.

Unknown said...

A breathtaking landscape! and nice sky!
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Tom said...

Stunning choice Max... thanks for your comment... I would be lost without the landrover.. I might be getting a Long Wheel Base one soon... I'd spend the odd night out on the hills and moors then.. :O)

bobbie said...

this is pretty darned impressive!

Anne said...

Great landscape :-) but I can see that you need som of my rain !!

Sending it to you, just when it comes here again.

Nice weekend wish to you from Norway.

Carletta said...

Gate of Paradise - looking beyond it sure seems so!
Beautiful!

Petunia said...

Very beautiful shot of a marvelous landscape:)

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Merisi said...

Beautiful view of a seemingly barren landscape!

AnneKa said...

Great sky watch and a beautiful view. Have a nice weekend!!!!!!!!

Michele said...

Yikes... I'm almost getting vertigo from that photo... very impressive!
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Champ Townboy said...

Stunning shot!!

Anonymous said...

Simply beautiful.

EG CameraGirl said...

I'll say it's breathtaking! What a wonderful spot to look out over the world.

Anonymous said...

Stunning.

sonia a. mascaro said...

Wonderful view, Max! Just stunning photo!

Lilli & Nevada said...

What a great view and yes i suppose that it would be cold in the winter

Raven said...

Beautiful blue sky. Not sure it looks like Paradise to me especially if it's cold in winter and hot in summer... Seriously, it must be exquisite to see...

Pat - Arkansas said...

What an absolutely beautiful and awe-inspiring place. Lovely photo!

Pearl Maple said...

Magestic addition to Sky Watch Friday, thanks for sharing your impressive view of the world.

Anonymous said...

Very great location! I love the sight!!!

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Hope you could drop by as well. Happy weekends!

Unknown said...

Wow, what an incredible view!

Andrea said...

Wow, that first photo is outstanding. Love it.

Daryl said...

As always .. beautifully executed .. fascinating subject .. your 'skies' always are so well done!

:-Daryl

Katney said...

I love the view from the top of the world!

Jane Hards Photography said...

That is an mazing view. It is so vast
and gives me a real snese of freedom and calm viewing it. A fabulous image, and just for skywatch.

Bob Johnson said...

Hey, Hey, Hey, it's warmer here then there for a change,lol, just an awesome image.

Kerri Farley said...

Fabulous view! Wow!

Maria said...

Oh my god, it's too beautiful...