Photo of the Day

October 2, 2019

Southern Ice

A hiker treks past Cerro Torre, the tallest of the peaks in the Southern Patagonia Ice Fields. The mountains are incredibly difficult to climb, and their region is a matter of dispute between Chile and Argentina. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
Photograph by Marco Grassi, National Geographic Your Shot

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