A few pictures of my Defender 110 around Patagonia

[jorge]

Some of you may know about my trip to Patagonia..
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3307

Well I just completed the trip and I like to share some pictures of my Defender 110 TDi...

Enjoy

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/lr/patagonia1.jpg

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/lr/patagonia3.jpg

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/lr/patagonia4.jpg

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/lr/patagonia5.jpg

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/lr/patagonia65.jpg

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/lr/patagonia59.jpg

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/lr/patagonia64.jpg

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/lr/patagonia122.jpg

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/lr/patagonia145.jpg

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/lr/patagonia155.jpg

MORE PICTURES HERE (http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/expedition)

[Schattenjager]

What great photography! Thanks for taking the time to share your work. Sweet looking Defender!

:jump:

[Scott Brady]

Thanks for sharing the images. I am so ready for South America!

[teotwaki]

Wow.... those pictures are straight out of an awesome offroading dream trip.

Please share as many more as you have time to post and tell us where the bridges, tunnels and sunsets were at.

[articulate]

You knew we were going to exclaim, "Great photos!" didn't you? Excellent work.

How about the story? Are you going to share some of the nitty-gritty here or in a publication of some kind? Either way, I'm interested.

[Blair G]

Jorge,
Great pictures! Makes me miss Argentina more then before. When we were in BA last time I tried to meet with the Land Rover club. We were on a schedule to get to Concordia for a wedding and missed the opportunity to go with them to help work on a school.
Feel free to post any more pictures you have. The first Land Rover I saw was when I lived in Argentina in 1985. Since then I have not been without either a Land Rover or the desire to return to Argentina as often as possible.

Chau,
Blair

[66Landy]

Pure Beauty! You wrote "enjoy", but I think "envy" is the more appropriate word! Ah, but to leave my office and drive under a sunset like that!:D

Please do share more of the pictures if you get the chance.

[Ursidae69]

:drool: :drool:

:lurk: :lurk:

[mountainpete]

Those are just great! More please! :26_7_2:

[xcmountain80]

Very coooool ! I love 110's


Aaron

[FJ Cruiser]

thanks for sharing - great photos. How did you hook up the 2006 110?

[Christian P.]

there you go, now I can't work again...you just ruined my workday...I am gonna get fired and will have to go back traveling...

:camping:

Christian

[Andrew Walcker]

Man, what an incredible rig and great photos:26_7_2:

[stevenmd]

The word jealous doesn't do my feelings justice. Very nice. Bravo!:clapsmile

[jorge]

Thank you all for the kind words!

I will be posting more pictures the soon I finish sorting out the best from around 3.000 plus pictures, and I will add some captions to them including the GPS info. I will try to write more about my just completed expedition but I'm a lousy writter!

FYI I purchased my first 110 TDi, 2006 last year in Santiago I got a great deal of US$ 29,000 with zero miles and this past february I got a 110 TD5, 2006 brand new for US$ 34,000. Normally the TD5 sell for US$40,000. FYI the TDi is not longer available in Chile due to emition regulations..

Also for you info I work with Nikon D2X cameras and carry around 10 lenses from 20mm to 600mm.

If some of you would like to come along in my next expedition (Brazil, Bolivia and Northen Chile) in July send me a PM.

Thanks again

Jorge

[ChuckB]

:drool:

[stevenmd]

FYI I purchased my first 110 TDi, 2006 last year in Santiago I got a great deal of US$ 29,000 with zero miles and this past february I got a 110 TD5, 2006 brand new for US$ 34,000. Normally the TD5 sell for US$40,000. FYI the TDi is not longer available in Chile due to emition regulations..
Now if we could only get those trucks here!

[jorge]

Here is a picture of my two Defender 110 The Bonatti Gray is a TD5 and the white a TDi. According to the LR dealer in Chile the new Defender 2007 is due to arrive in Chile around October of this year.


http://idisk.mac.com/jorgevaldes55/Public/Chango1.jpg

[mike h]

What a gorgeous matched pair! I'm jealous!!!

m.

[shawkins]

Love the pics!

Very nice rigs! Its too bad there are only 500 110's in the US.

[Roverholic]

What great pics, can't wait to see more!

[jorge]

A few more pictures here..(I'm testing this soundslide program)
Please note that you can adjust the volume

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/expedition

[pwc]

WOW! that's a great slideshow

[mountainpete]

Jorge: That has to be one of the best slideshows I have seen in a long time. Those are some amazing images!

Can I ask what type of camera and filters you used?

[slooowr6]

Amazing!! :bowdown: It's so beautiful........... one of these days ......

[jorge]

Jorge: That has to be one of the best slideshows I have seen in a long time. Those are some amazing images!

Can I ask what type of camera and filters you used?


Thanks you!

Nikon D2X and I do not use any filters no even UV..

[mountainpete]

Thanks you!

Nikon D2X and I do not use any filters no even UV..

Really? Do you do any adjustments to the image on your computer? Because they very, very good!

[stevenmd]

Wow! Some of those deserve to be screen savers!

[jorge]

Really? Do you do any adjustments to the image on your computer? Because they very, very good!

Yes, I always need to adjust colors, saturation, sharpness, etc.
I work with Apple Aperture, Nikon NX and for pixel tweeking I use Photoshop.
I'm not a good technical photographer and I really don't care that much for a perfect histogram in my photographs.

Some of the photos in the slide show above still need some adjustment..

Regards

[Stock Tyres]

amazing slide show!

[pwc]

A side note. DSLRs dont' need a UV filter since they don't pick up that light.
If you use a UV, it's suggested you switch to a ultraclear or "water clear" filter if you just want lens protection.

[jorge]

A side note. DSLRs dont' need a UV filter since they don't pick up that light.
If you use a UV, it's suggested you switch to a ultraclear or "water clear" filter if you just want lens protection.


Yes, you are correct. I wrote that in the context of using a filter as a way of protecting your lenses.

[jeffryscott]

Jorge, FABULOUS photographs and what an amazing trip.

I love that Citroen with the Hellas and roof top tent, that is classic. I'm so envious of the 110's, but seeing the 109 on the trip gives me hope for my 109 sitting in pieces on the side yard (also a 1971).:coffeedrink:

Thanks for sharing.

[LUISJG]

A few more pictures here..(I'm testing this soundslide program)
Please note that you can adjust the volume

http://www.terraultimaexpeditions.com/expedition


:yikes: NOW IM DESPERATE TO LEAVE for 2 weeks!!!

[Christian P.]

Jorge

you are an inspiration for all of us.

Now I really need to redo my website and get my pictures re-arranged!

[Colorado Ron]

Crap! I really need to get me a nice camera. Those are some seriously sweet pics.

[LUISJG]

whats the music in the slide show anyways?

[LUISJG]

nevr mind,,got it.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd ~ Blue On Black

[Series1Rangie]

Jorge: That has to be one of the best slideshows I have seen in a long time. Those are some amazing images!

:iagree: :iagree:
X2
Absolutely Wonderful, Thanks for sharing.

[mightymike]

Thanks for sharing-Now I have something else for my "One of these days...." file.

[pwc]

Jorge,
Your slideshow got the most favorable response from my wife of "I REALLY want to go on a Patagonia expedition now!!! :)"
So, how could one rent a Rover around Buenos Aires (we have free airfare to there) and hit Patagonia with a 14-20 day trip in late November of this year? Wife and 6 year old daughter in tow and we will have to travel fairly cheap.

Do you have any suggestions?
pwc

[jorge]

Hi Peter,

I just send you an email.

Regards

Jorge

[Lost Canadian]

I don't venture into the L.R. section here that often but am glad I did today. Really great slideshow.

[Ryanmb21]

Great slideshow! thanks for sharing!

[haven]

Jorge,

Many thanks for sharing your excellent photos! Forgive me for being more impressed with the pair of Citroen 15 CVs in the middle of your slide show, than with the Land Rovers! Did you learn anything about their expedition?

Chip Haven

[pismo62]

Jorge, Thanks for sharing the wonderful slide show. I would love to travel there someday. Thanks

[upcruiser]

Wow, just saw this thread for the first time. Great photos as everyone has mentioned no doubt. The Citroen Traction Avants were awesome, snorkels? haha

Anyway, I travel to Chile every August and will be down there this year roughly from the 4th-15th or so. Are you in anywhere near Santiago over that period? Would be cool to get to see some stuff off the beaten path.

Thanks for posting up the slide show, I haven't been to Patagonia but i want to travel there so bad it hurts. Those shot are great teasers.

[XXXpedition]

those are awesome. i love your defender...

[offroadchef]

that makes me want to go Today!

[HiLift Jack]

floored, that was beautiful. So much open and natural land and sea areas. Once upon a time in the US it may have been the same. I must travel there before bad things happen to that good place.

[JPFreek1]

Fabulous, absolutely fabulous!! :wings:

[Sharky]

Stunning photography Jorge and a highly enjoyable slide show

[jorge]

Jorge,

Many thanks for sharing your excellent photos! Forgive me for being more impressed with the pair of Citroen 15 CVs in the middle of your slide show, than with the Land Rovers! Did you learn anything about their expedition?

Chip Haven

Sorry, I do not have any info about them.. only that they were 2 Citroen. I saw them (Citroen) very late at night park in front of this Hotel in Coihaique, Chile. The next morning gone! For sure a missed quite a story.

[haven]

In the mid-20th century, France had colonies in South America, North and Central Africa, and in Asia. So the French auto makers got to work and built some cool vehicles for use overseas. Peugeots, Citroens and Renault trucks from the 1960's are remarkable in their ability to handle punishing conditions.

Chip Haven

[jorge]

In Chile you see these Citroens once in while. A few years back I saw this politician lunching is campaing in one of this It was fully restored.. just beautiful.

The two in Coihaique were driven by four frenchmen ..That is the only
info that I got.

[jorge]

Wow, just saw this thread for the first time. Great photos as everyone has mentioned no doubt. The Citroen Traction Avants were awesome, snorkels? haha

Anyway, I travel to Chile every August and will be down there this year roughly from the 4th-15th or so. Are you in anywhere near Santiago over that period? Would be cool to get to see some stuff off the beaten path.

Thanks for posting up the slide show, I haven't been to Patagonia but i want to travel there so bad it hurts. Those shot are great teasers.

Kistrian,

Thank you for kind comments... I will be leaving for Chile at the end of July to get ready for my Brazil, Bolivia and Northen Chile Trip, I don't know at this moment if I will be in Chile around the days your are planing to been there.. May I ask what is the purpose of your trip to Chile?. I will send you via PM my cell number in Chile.. and Yes you must do Patagonia.

Saludos

[upcruiser]

Kistrian,

Thank you for kind comments... I will be leaving for Chile at the end of July to get ready for my Brazil, Bolivia and Northen Chile Trip, I don't know at this moment if I will be in Chile around the days your are planing to been there.. May I ask what is the purpose of your trip to Chile?. I will send you via PM my cell number in Chile.. and Yes you must do Patagonia.

Saludos

Cool, I'll shoot you a PM.

[jorge]

Stunning photography Jorge and a highly enjoyable slide show

Sharky,

I very much appreciated your comments.. I visited your website when I was looking for info about Defenders.. At that time I was planning to buy a used one, but soon I discovered that in Chile they were only a few available. Then in 2005 the Volvo importer in Chile annunced that they will sell the Defender
and I was lucky to have the funds to get me a new one (I have two now)

Well, I think you need to make down to Chile we jump in one Defender and we drive around South America..

Saludos