For most photographers, a visit to Patagonia is like an artistic voyage to Bethlehem. A holy land of dramatic pears, vast landscapes and raw beauty, the photo op’s are endless. Still, Chandler Borris, a seasoned travel photographer, says he’ll never go back — and here’s why, reflected on by fellow photographer, Anthony Schiliro:
Chandler Borries has always wanted to visit Patagonia. As a photographer, this is somewhat of a rite of passage — especially if nature and travel are your areas of interest. However, when he actually had the opportunity to snap some shots, he found himself feeling uninspired, frustrated and disappointed. Here’s why:
Too Many Visitors
Maybe it’s the photos taken by other people or just some sort of fantasy in the mind, but for some reason, Chandler Borris envisioned Patagonia as a picturesque space of solitude and serenity. However, it is not — far from it, in fact. Far from a well kept secret, everyone knows about Patagonia and thus, there are a lot of visitors at any given time. This minimizes photo ops in a big way.
Hefty Entrance Fee
It’s not free to visit Patagonia — and it ain’t cheap either! It costs $45 to visit Patagonia, just for one day. While that might not seem too bad for just one day, any real photographer would aim to shoot for multiple days to capture as many images as possible in different lighting situations. If that’s something you’re after, make sure you have quite the budget for entrance fees!
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