Majestic Chimborazo Volcano with Glacial Ice, Ecuador

Description

Close-up of the summit of Chimborazo, Ecuador's highest mountain, which is covered by a thick ice cap. The shot shows the contrast between the dark volcanic rock and the radiant glacial ice, while clouds play around the summit. This photograph documents the impressive geology of the Andes and the condition of the glaciers in the middle of the 20th century.