Game: Where-is-it? (international)

[RonK]

Not Ama Dablam, but looking toward it from much further east. I'm near the border with Sikkim.

[wobbly]

Maybe Jannu from Mirgin La...

[RonK]

Maybe Jannu from Mirgin La...

Yes, Jannu from Mirgin La - right on the button...bonus points for you.

[wobbly]

Thanks Ronk. Never been there but your clues helped. Did you prefer Jannu to the Kumbu region?

This one's from somewhere in Argentina.

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[RonK]

Thanks Ronk. Never been there but your clues helped. Did you prefer Jannu to the Kumbu region?

It's on the Kangchenjunga trek, Mirgin La was crossed on the return route to the airfield at Sukhetar.
It's a long and quite difficult trek, particular the return route which crosses a series of high ridges.
The landscapes while still amazing are not quite as spectacular as the Khumbu, but it's not as touristy either.

[wobbly]

I'll be offline for 10 days so here's a little clue to help you identify the lake in the original pic. enjoy

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[johnw]

Laguna Capri and Cerro Fitz Roy

[wobbly]

I thought that might have been a bit easier than it turned out.
Laguna Capri is correct- as is Cerro Fitzroy.
Over to you JohnW

[johnw]

I thought that might have been a bit easier than it turned out.
Laguna Capri is correct- as is Cerro Fitzroy.
Over to you JohnW

Thanks wobbly, it would only be easier if I had actually visited there . I've seen some stunning images of that region including yours.

Next from a major NP in western USA. Just name the river valley I'm in.

[johnw]

I can no longer edit the previous post to label the photo but it is the Lamar Valley, Yellowstone NP Wyoming USA.

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[johnw]

In fact I saw so much wildlife in this valley, it was a "hedy" experience.

[johnw]

In fact I saw so much wildlife in this valley, it was a "hedy" experience.

Here is another view from nearby:

Lamar Valley with The Thunderer and Mt Norris in the background - Yellowstone NP, Wyoming USA

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[johnw]

In fact I saw so much wildlife in this valley, it was a "hedy" experience.

Google is your friend

[eggs]

Google??? Fail

[cajun]

Is it in New Mexico?

Further googling would suggest not.

I was lucky enough to do the US west coast road trip last year, and I recognise the type of country, but not this specifically.

[north-north-west]

Going by the clue, I'd guess Lamar Valley, Yellowstone.

If so, anyone can go - the only overseas images I have are ancient slides I'm too damned lazy to scan.

[johnw]

Going by the clue, I'd guess Lamar Valley, Yellowstone.

If so, anyone can go - the only overseas images I have are ancient slides I'm too damned lazy to scan.

Yes, you got the clue and get the prize NNW. The only time I've seen a grizzly close by in the wild was about 5 kms from here. Impressive but unsettling.
The mountains in the background of the second shot are The Thunderer and Mt Norris. Anyone can go.

[Poshepocket]

Hello! I decided to join to play this game.

Name the Lake!

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[eggs]

We need a country or area. At least some of us will...
Are we on South Island of New Zealand?

[Poshepocket]

Ah, alright. But you are spot on! This is indeed in the South Island of New Zealand.

[eggs]

This one is tough.
Do I presume you were on a well known track?

[Poshepocket]

This is on a (very well) defined (and long) pathway.
The water in the lake was also very tasty.

[eggs]

So having poured over the entire South Island 4 times over, and even a quick check of the NI, I finally found a lake that fits the profile...
Might it be Blue Lake as seen from the Waiau Pass track in the Sabine Valley?
["clearest natural fresh water in the world"]

[johnw]

So having poured over the entire South Island 4 times over, and even a quick check of the NI, I finally found a lake that fits the profile...
Might it be Blue Lake as seen from the Waiau Pass track in the Sabine Valley?
["clearest natural fresh water in the world"]

I reckon you've got it eggs.

[Poshepocket]

So having poured over the entire South Island 4 times over, and even a quick check of the NI, I finally found a lake that fits the profile...
Might it be Blue Lake as seen from the Waiau Pass track in the Sabine Valley?
["clearest natural fresh water in the world"]

Wow! I am seriously impressed, eggs! That is correct!
I took that photo when I was volunteering as a Hut Warden on the Travers-Sabine Circuit last summer.
The Blue Lake is part of Te Araroa trail, which means "the long pathway."

[eggs]

Looks like a terrific spot.
Just re looked at Dave Noble's photo accounts of that area.

Using my daughters photo
What is this - in Iceland?

Seljalandsfoss when the spray was turning to ice

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[frenchy_84]

Thats seljalandsfoss.

[eggs]

Yes it is. And it was very icy at the time.

[frenchy_84]

It took a fair bit of googling to get the name for that one, I knew I had been there but I can barely remember a place names from Iceland as I was that bad of pronouncing place names they all blended in to one.

Next one is just over the norwegian sea in Norway

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[johnw]

Besseggen Ridge and Lake Gjende?