The blue abyss

February 2018

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February 2018

View into a crevasse on the Tasman Glacier. Photo: Zhi Yuen Yap
When traversing glaciated terrain, falling into a deep blue crevasse would be your worst nightmare. While exploring the Tasman Glacier, I practised some crevasse rescue techniques. Now I just need to climb my way back up, after one last shot… – Zhi Yuen Yap Camera: Olympus OM-D E-M5II Settings: f5.6, 1/2000s, ISO200
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