Everest. A new view of the South Col of Everest, looking north. In the extreme foreground, slightly right of centre, is Lhotse, while at the base of - the large white snow patch in the bottom left corner is the South Col. Below, and to the left of it, are the slopes leading down to the Western Cwm. Behind the snow patch is the snow-covered east face of Mt. Everest. Tibet lies in the background. March 12, 1953.