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The worlds second largest mountain, the 8, 611 meter high K2 is illuminated by the moon
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The worlds second largest mountain, the 8, 611 meter high K2 is illuminated by the moon
The worlds second largest mountain, the 8, 611 meter high K2 (seen in the distance), and the 8, 051 meter high Broad Peak (R), are illuminated by the moon at Concordia, the confluence of the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glaciers, in the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan September 7, 2014. While other parts of Pakistan and northern India were flooded, Concordia in the Karakoram mountain range was covered with a seasonally unusual amount of snow. Geographically, Pakistan is a climbers paradise. It rivals Nepal for the number of peaks over 7, 000 meters and is home to the worlds second tallest mountain, K2, as well as four of the worlds 14 summits higher than 8, 000 meters. In more peaceful times, northern Pakistans unspoilt beauty was a major tourist draw but the potentially lucrative industry has been blighted by years of violence. The number of expeditions has dwindled, wrecking communities dependant on climbing for income and starving Pakistans suffering economy of much-needed dollars. Picture taken September 7, 2014. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay (PAKISTAN - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT TRAVEL TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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This print captures the majestic beauty of the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan. Illuminated by the moon, the world's second largest mountain, K2, stands tall at 8,611 meters while its neighboring peak, Broad Peak, reaches a height of 8,051 meters. The scene is set at Concordia, where the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glaciers meet. In September 2014, while other parts of Pakistan and northern India were grappling with floods, Concordia experienced an unusual amount of snowfall. Geographically blessed with numerous peaks over 7,000 meters and home to K2 - the world's second tallest mountain - as well as four out of fourteen summits higher than 8,000 meters; Pakistan is truly a climber's paradise. However, this natural wonderland has suffered from years of violence that have deterred tourists and expeditions alike. The decline in climbing activities has had devastating effects on local communities who rely on mountaineering for their livelihoods. Additionally, Pakistan's economy has been deprived of much-needed revenue from this potentially lucrative industry. Through Wolfgang Rattay's lens in this photograph taken on September 7th in 2014 for Reuters Images; we are reminded not only of nature's grandeur but also the challenges faced by regions like northern Pakistan. It serves as a poignant reminder to appreciate unspoiled beauty while highlighting how fragile economies can be when reliant on a single industry affected by external factors such as violence or natural disasters.
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