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Driving to the Salt Flats of Bolivia

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Reserva National de Flamencos overlook for sunrise near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

This is one of our first photography outings while acclimating in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, on our way to the much anticipated salt fields of Bolivia.  Our goal was to see the tens of thousands of acres of salt flats of Bolivia or the Salar de Uyuni.  These salt flats are submerged in 4-8 inches of calm reflective water.  My desire to drive to the salt flats of Bolivia resulted from Art Wolfe showing beautiful, unique photos through his TV series, Travels to the Edge.  So much of the Uyuni salt flats of Bolivia have changed since then and not necessarily for the better.  (Please note you may click on images for a larger viewing)

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Dolomites, near Corvara, Italy

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Dolimites PanoramaThe Dolomites are called the Italian Alps, for good reason.  The mountains themselves are not extremely tall, but they rise so abruptly from a low valley floor their tall jagged peaks are very impressive.  The area is a mecca for skiers, hikers , mountain bike enthusiasts and para-sailing.  Many inhabitants do not like that this region became part of Italy after World War I, so there continues to be a strong Austrian influence in the buildings, language and menus.   We hiked most days here and learned about Italian rifugios.

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Crested Butte, Beautiful View

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Beautiful View

Beautiful View

Above the town of Crested Butte, Colorado, and beyond the ski area, is a National Forest.  But before getting to this public land, one must pass through 1.5 miles of private land.  It is hard for me to imagine that this is someone’s view each day.   Crested Butte has some of the most beautiful mountains and land in Colorado.

Sandia Mountains – Timing is Everything (Part Two)

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Here is a sequence of photos taken on a single winter evening at the foothills of the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque, New Mexico, showing the fleeting light of a sunset after a dusting of snow.  Often, the primary difference between a good photograph and a great one is the presence of unique light.  To increase the possibilities of getting great light, photographers often go out before sunrise and at sunset.  The soft, horizontal light in the evening is often called the golden hour.  This light allows the photographer to capture a scene that is more evenly illuminated without the harsh contrast of bright sun and dark shadows that are present during most of the day.  FYI, the sunset glow photo was captured with a 300mm lens.

Sandia Mountains, Before Sunset

Sandia Mountains, Before Sunset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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