Endless Scree Trail
This was taken when riding in Peru last year – we came to this scree slope which we had to cross to continue down to where you see the river in the distance – there was a glacial loch just over the rise. We had already ridden for 4 hours without a rest as the slopes were too steep and the trail too narrow to stop. The slope to the left was very steep – and the scree slope was unstable. One of the horses slipped but the rider held on – we eventually stopped at the top of the next crest ( we couldn’t dismount as there was no turning space!! ) before we descended – only to climb again – this was the day we rode for over 8 hrs and I took the photo of the shadows (in my portfolio) with the setting sun. A quite unforgettable day amid the towering Andes.
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Luann Ryan
Beautiful view !!!
Braedene replied
I think we kept watch that the horses’ hooves were sure footed enough to save us from plunging down that slope!! The spectacular views we took in at stop points!! It was an amazing experience and adrenalin packed. thank you.
Carol Barona
This is stunning. Wow what a horse ride that must have been. Great capture. Amazing dof.
Braedene replied
Thank you Carol, was just viewing this horse ride in Peru and comparing it with Belize when I was renminded of a different adrenalin flow!!
Nathan Walraven
Wonderful shot!
Braedene replied
Thank you Nathan – I love the way the layers of valleys etc came out.
Cora Wandel
Excellent Liz!
Braedene replied
Thank you Cora – when I have time to review my photos it reminds me of the exact place and time. Liz
Al Bourassa
Great shot and I really enjoy your explanatory narratives Liz.
Braedene replied
Hey thank you very much Al – hope it all makes sense – i tend to write as quickly as I talk !! Or so I’ve been told by friends. Liz
sandyibrahim
Superb composition!!!
Braedene replied
Thank you so much Sandy. The ‘end of the day’ was a long way away but the ‘shadows’ shot (in my portfolio)was taken about half an hour before we reached our new campsite.
jacqi
Fantastic scenery and it sounds like a hair-raising and tiring ride. I’ll bet you could hardly walk when you finally got off!
Braedene replied
I did sleep !! We were usually in our tents by 9pm as we were up at 6.30am most mornings . Pumping adrenalin!! Thank you again Jacqui.
Antanas
WOnderful
Braedene replied
Sorry I missed your reply – thank you so much Antanas – awesome riding!
amarica
Excellent capture my friend!!
Braedene replied
Sorry I missed your reply – thank you so much. Was scary!!
PrincessVicki
Gorgeous view Liz! love way there is so much to look at! Must have been an exciting horse ride! x
Braedene replied
Yes, it was , outstanding each day. Thank you very much for taking time to look in. Liz
Terry Everson
Great shot Liz and the information most interesting.
Braedene replied
Thank you Terry – I said it all in reply to Jane’s comment. Was an amazing day’s riding.
Jane Best
Awesome and exciting to see this picture. Can’t even begin to imagine how exciting it was to be on that narrow trail. I can imagine it was a very good lesson in trusting the surefootedness of the horse!!!
Braedene replied
Total trust – there was one time – at about 14000ft – when the horse had to manoeuvre a right angle bend on the foot wide trail and there was a 2000ft drop on the left side !! I did send up a little prayer of trust in my horse. The horse was named after the last Incan chief, Manco Inca, and my prayer was that my horse would not be the last Manco Inca horse !! We got round that bend on a pivot of its 4 hooves!! Thank you Jane.