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South America - Altiplano


South America - Altiplano
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Copyright: Sergio Delmonico (harpya) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5622 W: 197 N: 2324] (9066)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-11-09
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 20D
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Travel in Bolivia - November 2008, Nature: Fabolous Beauty [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-01-05 4:47
Viewed: 1485
Favorites: 7 [view]
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Altiplano



It is the second largest mountain plateau of the Earth, after the plateau of Tibet - a landscape of ice and fire, wind and salt that extends from northern Argentina to the harsh plains of Peru. That many of the highest peaks of the Alps, the Altiplano formed during the collision between the floor of the geological and the Pacific South American continent, which leveraged the two ridges that margeiam a flat basin and high.


The path of the Potosí Uyuni is a well of surprises with the right to a certain dose of adrenaline. The dirt road winds the steep hills of the Bolivian altiplano - a plateau of 800 km long by 129 km wide, with altitude above 3,500 m, which extends from the Lake Titicaca (northern Bolivia, border with Peru) to Uyuni (south of Bolivia, border with Chile and Argentina).


The high altitude of Potosi, 4 thousand meters above may cause nausea and headaches, the first symptoms soroche. To avoid it, drink lots of water is good. If the discomfort persists, one option is to use the local customs: the coca leaf chewing and tea of coca. And to demystify: none of them alucinógenos effect.

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A stunning view Sergio!! Nice and sharp, good DOF and striking composition with the reflection..

Very good pic..

DAvid

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2630 W: 1 N: 1244] (15359)
  • [2009-01-05 4:49]

Hola amigo,
excelente trabajo,
detalles y colores naturales...
fino pov y hermosos detalles,
saludos Sergio.

hi sergio

nice shot this is amazingggggg captured.
the colors the sky the effect the reflection and clarity are well fine.

job well done

tfs

bhot

hi Sergio !
Razor sharp image :-) Excellent mirror reflections and stunning control of exposure.
Best regards, Daniel

Hi Sergio,

Oh it's... Wonderful this shot
Very esthetic.
Fantastic reflections and sky.
Bravo !
Cheers

Hello Sergio,
Breathtaking technique. Impressive clouds and reflection...I liked foreground grasses...

Hello Sergio!
Happy New Year!
Great blue sky, wonderful reflection!
Very very beautiful place!
Best regards!
Lili

Hi Sergio
Wonderful capture and perspective
Great colors and reflections
Impressive job
Have a nice days
Burak

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  • dbp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 680 W: 9 N: 97] (4065)
  • [2009-01-05 5:38]

hello Sergio
great shot with excellent view and composition.
TFS
Happy New Year.
David

Wow Sergio, this is a stunning view. The water looks like it's perfectly calm - great reflection, and the grass in the foreground is a perfect balamce for the shot. Great job.
Trudy:)

Splendid color and reflections Sergio.
I love the little bits of blonde grass in the foreground.
Superb clouds and wonderful use of the small aperture.
Stunning shot!
- Vincent

Hola Sergio!
Aqui nos tienes una foto impresionante por sus tonos, su composicion, su luminosidad y sobre todo por los contrastes naturales de los colores.
Esta perfecto!
GPC
Carine

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2696 W: 404 N: 2941] (32405)
  • [2009-01-05 7:01]

merhaba myfriend dear Sergio...
I like this shot... Nicely composed, good perspective and great colours.
Well done...
Have a nice day...
selamlar

Mestre Sergio,
Que maravilha! E dobrada pelos reflexos.
Nota 1000.
Abraço,
Raimundo

hello my friend!

splendid turquoise color Sergio! i like the grass on the foreground for the frame!

regards

i a n

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2660 W: 74 N: 4737] (21560)
  • [2009-01-05 7:52]

Hi Sergio...

What an interesting capture..!
I like the composition and presentation.
Very pleasant Autumn image.
Great natural lighting and beautiful colors and contrast...
Well done,
George

Hello Sergio,
Beautiful picture from that mountain plateau.
Nice colours and the reflection is very sharp.
Well done! Good note too!
t.f.s. and greetings,
Frieda.

Lovely landscape Sergio perfectly exposed.

Regards Mark :)

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1255 W: 75 N: 902] (7906)
  • [2009-01-05 9:38]

Breathtaking shot. Impressive clouds and reflection.I liked foreground grasses. Very well done & TFS.
Mitra

hi sergio,stunning composition and details with wonderful colors, nice post!
tfs,
scott

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 816 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
  • [2009-01-05 10:16]
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ciao sergio...bellissimo lavoro..uno spettacolo di foto..interessante soggetto
bellissima composizione...
lavorazione in HDR?
bellissimo
lele

Hola Sergio
what an amazing view, excellent PP work, excellent calm, moody place, wonderful colours and light, perfect compositiona nad the best - amazing reflection!!!, great work
Magda

Hi Sergio..fantastic image...perfectly done in every way...nice work.

Roger

Hello Sergio,

This photograph is absolutey amazing!!! Excellent work!!Beautiful skies and great work in centering the image!!

regards,
Christian

Hi Sergio,
Wonderful colourful SOUTH AMERICA!..
Fantastic place and lovely reflections.
I love it.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Olá Sérgio,

Uma bela surpresa a cda nova foto sua.
Simplesmente perfeita!
parabéns e grande abraço,
Sergio

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6930)
  • [2009-01-05 13:18]

Hi Sergio

This is really amazing! A view that I can't even imagine of in those terrific reflections and wonderful colors. You are lucky to have been to places like that.

Many many thanks
Argiris

Great picture - such symmetry and striking colours. A stunning piece of landscape photography.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

ciao Sergio,

A wonderful reflection shot! Congratulations and nice to read some notes in that regard. Since it's so high up, I guess they won't have to worry about the oceans flooding the lake from global warming . . . sorry . . . my sarcastic humor.

Keep shootin'

Richard

Hi Sergio,
just perfect - that's all I have to say - P E R F E C T !!!
Thank you very much for this impressive shot
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2015 W: 144 N: 3390] (13589)
  • [2009-01-05 15:30]

hello Sergio

It cannot be more perfect than this reflection on calm water showing the hill and blue sky, in fact, flip over will show the same view :)

Very nice brown layer of the land/hill to separate the 2 blue sides and almost symmetry except adding the foreground grass.

Great work to present such a perspective view.

tfs, bill

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  • Victor Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 392 W: 29 N: 232] (3388)
  • [2009-01-05 15:45]

Olá Sergio;
Trabalho Magnifico. O impacto visual é brutal.
Depois desta perlongada ausencia, estou espantado e curioso...
O que aconteceu a toda aquela galeria de excelentes fotos??????
Um grande abraço
Victor

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1467 W: 10 N: 736] (10706)
  • [2009-01-05 18:14]

Hi Sergio,
a lovely view from a plac ethat not many can go. I like the amazing cloud formations and the reflections.
Sunil

wow....
what an adorable blue,
what an impressive view,
what an amazing compo is this Sergio,
reflections, clarity and sharpnes are just stunning,
great work as always my dear friend,
welldone and tfs,
warm regards,
Taner

i have not been to your gallery for a very long time.. this one is sure a winner.. stunning work, Sergio.. all i can say im in awe the magical of this place.. you are so lucky to capture it with the sky like that.. very well done..

regards, terry

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1349 W: 0 N: 1644] (13402)
  • [2009-01-06 3:52]

The lonelyness and the colors and the reflection ,it all great!

jan

Splendid image Sergio! Stunning colors, the reflection is spectacular and the general composition pleasing to the eye.

My compliments,
Jim

hello Sergio,

quel magnifique reflets, quelles superbes couleurs, bravo, c'est très beau.
Bonne soirée
marie

Hi Sergio,
Its good to be back and view some stunning photos like this one. I am left spellbound. Perfect capture.What happened to all your other photos ?

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 592 W: 0 N: 957] (4596)
  • [2009-01-07 2:05]

Hi Sergio,
astonishing shot and excellently captures. Dramatic sky and brilliant reflection.
well composed of colours and elements of nature.

Regards,
foozi

Hi Sergio,
Beautiful picture nicely composed and presented with great colours and reflection ,
Excellent POV. and DoF. with a great sky.
Amazing picture ...
compliments
Michel

Boa noite Sergio!

Realmente voce é um grande professor :) tenho muito a aprender.
Esta fotografia está esplendida!
É uma paisagem linda com cores ainda mais impressionantes!
Adorei os reflexos, meus parabéns amigo

um grande abraço
Marco

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  • Alexia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 0 N: 220] (2436)
  • [2009-01-07 15:02]

Ciao Sergio..quest'immagine
è magnifica..
Complimenti

Alexia

Hello Sergio,
Wonderful composition from a great pov with excelent sharpness, detail, a lot of depth, colours and fantastic reflections.....Must have been breathtaking to be there.
I only feel/think the horizon should be leveled with 1 degree and then it's really perfect.
Congratulations,
Henri

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  • sereh Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 52 W: 0 N: 21] (260)
  • [2009-01-08 14:25]

This is spectacular, the colours are superb. I like how the grass and the clouds frame the beautiful mountain and reflection.

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4183 W: 407 N: 6474] (41355)
  • [2009-01-09 2:35]

Ola Sergio

Fantastic symmetrical reflections with a nice colour contrast between the blue & yellow. Splendid framing & composition. Parabens & obrigado!

Hi Sergio,
incredible colors and reflections!
well done,
TFS

Armel

Fantastic and spectacular Sergio. Thank you for posting this. I have always wanted to visit Altiplano but this will suffice for now. A perfect landscape photo. My compliments and greetings...Danilo

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3288 W: 786 N: 4406] (19796)
  • [2009-01-09 21:31]

Hi Sergio,
Shame on me for having missed this fabulous post!
How lucky you are to have seen such beauty!
Great balance in this symmetric composition, with awesome reflections and intense colors.
A pure delight!
BRAVO! Annie

Imagem fantastica com reflexo perfeito e cores absolutamente lindas.
Gosto muito do toque que a vegetação na parte inferior proporciona para a composição.

Perfeito.

Tks,

Andre

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  • yanm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 40 N: 848] (8422)
  • [2009-01-14 6:06]

This is where the center horison will really works very well

Yan

Hi My Friend Sergio,

wow..what a shot and what a pp work done here..Very nice!!
How did you come out with this picture my friend..
Is there any special software to produce picture like this?
I'm impressed..very well done my friend..TFS

Salute,
CM

hello Sergio,
What a stunning shot. it almost looks like an HDR.
Great reflections and sky. I have been to Bolivia and had the same effects from the altitude. Joni

Fantastically composed.

Hello Sergio,
This is a wonderful capture, nice colours and perspective.
Well done!
Regards
Syed

Hi Sergio....
It is your fault....my mouth stay open since i seen this wonderful shot....hihihihihi
My god the colors......looking like an another planet......
Superb work ...one more time from you...
Thanks for this jewel......
Claude

wowwwww, great....great landscape photo my friend....

perfeita imagem...
digna de um grande fotógrafo...
abraços

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  • Niva Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1141 W: 2 N: 838] (10311)
  • [2009-02-03 16:33]

Esta é especial, Sérgio!
Faltou apenas incluir uma águia(harpya), num pp, para "patentear" essa sua apresentação (by harpya !), ali no alto, no céu azul, sem nuvens!
Foto perfeita, sim, "by harpya" !
Parabéns!
Um abraço,
Nivaldo

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  • lavan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 695 W: 2 N: 126] (3446)
  • [2009-02-04 1:44]

excellent colorful shot
good colors
good saturation
good composition
good reflection
good pale grasses

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 167 W: 131 N: 393] (1751)
  • [2009-02-08 12:36]

Bonjour Sergio,

Nice landscape with its reflection. I recently saw a photography documentary made by Art Wolfe who have been there. Excellent POV, sharpness and exposure are excellent. Centered composition works great here, even if lots of people don't recommand it. As a matter of fact, in my mind centered compositions could be as good as non-centered ones. If it creates a " W o W ! ", then forget about rules, let's talk your hearth. Great shot and TFS.

Alain

Now I really want to visit :)
Lovely

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  • cycle Gold Star Critiquer [C: 228 W: 0 N: 3] (1851)
  • [2009-02-16 10:31]

Amazing reflections shot here...
incredible atmosphere.
what can I say...
Congrats

amazingly beautiful overall in colors, contrast, perspective, and mirage effects!
cheers bro!

Wowow.!
Excellent a fantastic Picture with these bright colours and reflection, Sergio.
Absolutely gorgeous,!
Congratulation with this result.
Best regards, from Jan

Hi Sergio.

This capture is terrific. Colors are great as well as the composition. I like the vegetation in the first plan. It seems I was not the only one to think you used HDR here. ;-)

Best Regards

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  • Kli Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 190 W: 17 N: 198] (1986)
  • [2009-03-12 11:27]

Bonjour Sergio,
Superbe reflet, un bleu intense. Beaucoup de pureté.
Amicalement.

Pascalie.

ciao Sergio..
looking to your new gallery.. i cant leave this masterpeace without a critic!
great mirror from water and sky.. intense and wonderful colours!!
every detail is a beauty! great post!
chapeau.. to the best critic of Treklens!
ciao Marco

Hi Sergio.

This is simply takes my breath away.
This is simply amazing.

Regards,
AriBen

WOW amazing shot, the colors framing pov all is perfect
Really marvellous work

Excellent details. Good depth and clarity. Sweet landscape photography.

Hi Sergio,

Excellent colors, and composition....

Arvydas

Hi Sergio,

I really find excellent your shot, the view is simply stunning. In my opinion the bottom part is so shiny indeed and distracts a bit from the view. So I tried a WS, hoping you dont mind.

Congrats for your shot

Marco

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  • Migelo (58)
  • [2009-06-11 13:33]

Quite a scene! This looks like paradise to me... Wonderful colors and you get a sense of distance from it. One of your best photos I believe. The clarity and blue tones are beautiful.
Thanks for sharing this and take care, Migelo

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  • akg Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 0 N: 80] (948)
  • [2009-06-25 11:31]

Wow!!!!
What a spectacular visual this is! Thank you for the notes too.

chiao!
abhijit.

Oi Sergio,

Magnífico trabalho. Belíssima luminosidade, definição limpíssima, cores e reflexos fantásticos. Falar mais o que?
Abração.
Elisabete

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  • letr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1162 W: 419 N: 1111] (6780)
  • [2009-07-22 11:14]

WOW, this is aan amazing shot ...the reflection,the composition,the colors...All Perfect !!

Leon

Hello,
Wow!!! That's a Masterpiece! stunning view!
Magnificent POV, lovely colours and amazing reflections.
TFS

Olá,
que lugar mais bonito, tudo parece calmo e suave! O azul está muito bom e o reflexo maravilhoso!
Um lugar que gostaria de ir ..... mas vou ter que o ver daqui... obrigado pelo registo!
bjs Ana

Olá Sergio,

Excelente galeria!!!
Gostei particularmente desta foto, boa composição de cores.

Contráriamente ao que acontece a "4 thousand meters above may cause nausea and headaches" (lol), esta foto transmite uma enorme tranquilidade e paz de espírito!
Well done!!
Parebéns:)

Regards,
Carla

Hello Sergio,

This photograph is breathtaking. Stunning image and composition.

Great work.

Regards,
Siddhartha

Site magnifique et très jolie photo.

TFS

Catherine

there is no words that can describe my feelings right now, i love the clear colors, the reflection and even the framing using grass, its a perfect picture.

Well done :))

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