This awe-inspiring photograph captures the majesty of Mount Everest as you've never seen it before - from more than a mile above.
The spectacular panorama shows the breathtaking landscape of the Himalayas from six miles above sea level.
It was shot by an intrepid British photographer wearing breathing apparatus in -56C temperatures 36,000 feet up.
The summit of Everest, the world's highest peak at 29,035ft, takes centre stage above the 11,000ft vertical drop of the Kangshung Face, on the eastern side of the mountain.
British filmmaker and adventure cameraman Leo Dickinson took the photo from the stratosphere during his record-breaking balloon flight over Everest.
It is believed to be the highest panoramic picture taken by hand from a balloon, and has been described by the great mountaineer Reinhold Messner as the 'best snap on earth'.
With Nepal on the left of the frame, and Tibet on the right, the stunning skyline westward shows nine of the planet's highest summits.
These include Lhotse (27,940ft), Cho Oyu (26,906ft), Gyachung Kang (26,089 feet), Nuptse (25,850ft), Peak 38 (24, 904ft), Changtse (24,770ft), Shartse (24,471ft) and Ama Dablam (22,349ft). LINK
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Breathtaking panoramic shot of world's highest peaks
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Zombie Of Montclaire Moors
British artist Alan Dickinson created this life-sized, gray-toned zombie that will claw his way out of your garden plot or family room corner, pleading for assistance with the most lifelike eyes you've ever seen.
His macabre expression is captured in such great detail in quality designer resin and finished so realistically that you'll swear you can hear him breathing. You can het this zombie sculpture for only $89.95. LINK
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