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Los montes de Drakensberg ("Montañas del dragón", en africano) componen uno de los paisajes más espectaculares del mundo y uno de los considerados como Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Viajar a esta belleza de la naturaleza es uno de los destinos marcados como favoritos para muchos -aventureros o no- que ahora pueden visitar (al menos, virtualmente) a través de este timelapse viral de Alex Nail.
El fotógrafo Alex Nail, con base en Reino Unido, se desplazó hasta Sudáfrica equipado con su cámara y en compañía de dos amigos y un guía para adentrarse en una excursión de 9 días por los montes de Drakensberg, las montañas más altas de Sudáfrica y que contienen la segunda cascada más alta del mundo, Tugela, con 947 m de alto.
uKhahlamba - Drakensberg
The Drakensberg Escarpment of South Africa is one of the world’s most dramatic landscapes. Known by the Zulus as uKhahlamba, the Barrier of Spears, the escarpment hosts colossal cliffs, jagged ridges and the world’s second highest waterfall, Tugela. If you would like to join a photographic workshop in the Drakensberg I have added extra dates: http://www.alexnail.com/workshop/ukhahlamba-drakensberg-2017/The watershed of the Drakensberg forms a border with the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. The route we backpacked made its way through these rolling hills before emerging at the end of the day to spectacular views. The area is farmed by local Basotho shepherds, usually teenage boys, who look after sheep, goats, cows and donkeys. The Drakensberg is also the source of many of South Africa’s great rivers - rainfall here is critical to communities around the country. In the summer months clouds bubble up in the morning and by the afternoon thunderstorms crash around the surrounding peaks.This footage was captured on a 9-day unsupported hike through the area with two friends, Hougaard and Steve, and a guide. Our route took us from the Amphitheatre to Rockeries, down Mweni Pass and up Fangs Pass before returning to where we started. With 70% of the oxygen at sea level and 32kg of camping kit, food and camera gear, the hike was challenging but made enjoyable by excellent weather and inspiring scenery. The track ‘uKhahlamba Drakensberg’ is performed by Insingizi and produced by Kurt Adametz. Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/7GebV1YdyYTtdPQsKccKQtCome, let's walk up to the mountainsWhere the pastures are sweetThe Barrier of Spears, Drakensberg Let's go there, DrakensbergAlso on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/161198199SHARES very much appreciated, particularly if you are South African!
Posted by Alex Nail Photography on Viernes, 1 de abril de 2016
El vídeo publicado en Vimeo y Facebook, suma miles de reproducciones entre ambos y cientos de comentarios positivos felicitando al fotógrafo por su trabajo.
En Facebook es donde este fotógrafo cuenta cómo los 9 días de caminata por los altibajos de los montes, con el 70% del oxígeno a nivel del mar disponible y sus 32 kg de equipaje (incluyendo camping, comida y cámara) hizo que la travesía se convirtiera en un reto. Un reto que se hizo "agradable", dice, "por el excelente clima y el inspirador paisaje".
