During March and April 2006 Gareth realised a long-held ambition and headed to Patagonia, at the southern tip of South America, for a two month photography trip. Timing his visit to coincide with the autumn foliage, he concentrated on two geographic regions: Torres del Paine National Park in Chile and Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina.


Patagonian weather is renowned for its changeability, and countless nights were spent huddled in a tent beneath the mountains waiting for storms to pass. Fortunately there were clear skies between the snow flurries and gales, and ample opportunities for the diligent photographer. For Gareth, the charismatic wildlife and spectacular mountain scenery were the region's most memorable features. We hope his photos convey some of the beauty and drama of the area.

We have now begun uploading selected images from the Patagonian Collection to the website - a process that will continue over the next few weeks. Check the Argentina and Chile sections of the Image Library to view the new images.