chilean firebush next to a glacier lake while hiking the w in torres del paine in patagonia chile shot with a sony a7rii and sony 16-35 gm lens | photo by jake landon schwartz

Torres del Paine is a constant mindfuckery of crazy juxtapositions of stunning color and landscapes.

 

Embothrium coccineum, or more commonly known as Chilean Firebush is all over the region. It’s unmistakeable bright red flowers makes its presence undeniable especially against the glacier lakes that exist amongst the rolling hills and mountains of the Andes.This combo will find you constantly picking up the pieces of your blown mind.