Mahesha Chayapathi Nature Photos

07/10/2026

Four years ago I walked 110 miles around Mont Blanc — through rain, wildflowers, a lost afternoon in Courmayeur, and a sunrise at Rifugio Bonati that I still think about. This essay isn't really about that hike. It's about why we keep choosing hard things, what mountains do to the noise in our heads, and what it means to keep showing up at 51. With the Dolomites three weeks away, it felt like the right time to write it.

On suffering voluntarily, getting older, and the Alps calling again. 110 miles around Mont Blanc, hut to hut — three days of rain, then wildflowers, a lost afternoon in Courmayeur, and a sunrise at Rifugio Bonati that made the whole trip worth it.

06/27/2026

She had a name. Dania — a female puma, recently a mother, three cubs. We waited over an hour in a deserted valley in Torres del Paine. Then the bushes moved.
Two hours with a wild puma family in Patagonia — the most extraordinary wildlife encounter of my life. New story and photos on Beyond Trailhead. 🐾

One more day in the park. A ranger mentions a name — Dania, a female puma, three cubs. Then the valley goes quiet, the guanacos vanish, and she appears.

06/21/2026

Hey Everyone , After years of postponing, I finally built something I'm proud of. Beyond Trailhead is a personal space for the adventures that shaped me and the photographs that came back with me — from glacier hikes in Patagonia to pre-dawn beaches in New Zealand. If you've ever found even a moment of peace in nature, maybe something here will resonate. Would love for you to take a look! 🏔️📸
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Landscape and wildlife photography from the trails, peaks, and quiet places worth the extra miles.

12/19/2023

Golden hour scenes from the east coast of Madeira Island. It was worth waking up every morning to enjoy the stunning light shows !!

12/13/2023

On my first evening exploring Madeira Island, I headed to Pico do Areeiro located in the center of the island. On a clear day, one would get a 360-degree view of the Atlantic Ocean and coastal viewpoints. But on this day, this mountain valley was covered with clouds and provided a cinematic mountain backdrop. It was blissful watching the sun go down and marveling at Madeira’s mountainous Massif.

10/18/2023

Mount Fitz Roy is the majestic mountain that dominates the landscape in Patagonia. I had a wonderful opportunity to explore this mountainous region during the peak fall season in Argentina.
Here are a few sunrise shots taken in the region. We would often wait in super windy & cold conditions for the sunrise and my mind went mute every time as I witnessed the golden color shining over the mountain and the surrounding landscape.

10/07/2023

“Seek out a tree and let it teach you stillness.” -Eckahrt Tolle

09/27/2023

Lone survivor standing out amidst chaotic & colorful foliage !!

09/22/2023

Few intimate shots of Glaciers and Mountains of Canadian Rockies !!

09/20/2023

Happy almost Autumn season !!. I’m looking forward to the most colorful time of the year. Here is a shot from Patagonia taken earlier this March during the peak Fall season. I loved these dead tree branches poking out of colorful foliage.