17 Nov 2012
Frankenia triandra
Frankenia triandra grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres. Native range is…
17 Nov 2012
Altiplano stream
The much lusher and higher vegetation reveals a constant source of fresh water from one of the many springs. Even though it flows most of the year it's not…
16 Nov 2012
Salar de Uyuni starry sky time-lapse
At this time of year the Milkyway is not as prominent as in the summer months, but there are so many stars to be seen at any time of year at this altitude and…
16 Nov 2012
Salar de Uyuni and The Magellanic Clouds
This was an incredibly windy and cold night, and it was really hard to find a place away from the wind to set up the camera for long exposures. Even with my…
16 Nov 2012
Star trails over Salar de Uyuni
Traveling around the huge salt flats of Salar de Uyuni is no easy task, as the distances are vast and you have to bring all you need including gas for the car,…
16 Nov 2012
Cerro Tunupa
Cerro Tunupa is one of countless volcanic peaks on the Altiplano. If you're up to it you can easily trek to the top, as there are no sheer cliffs to climb. I…
16 Nov 2012
Isla del Pescado (Fish Island) and Salar de Uyuni
Fortunately the cacti are not disturbed here, so this is one of few places you can see a resemblance of a cactus forest. The cacti are used for firewood and…
16 Nov 2012
Cactus nest on Isla del Pescado (Fish Island)
For birds that have a need to build nests above ground, a desert has few options, so they learn to deal with the spines and use them to their advantage. It…
16 Nov 2012
Isla del Pescado (Fish Island) and Salar de Uyuni
Why this island is named fish island is a mystery to me. It does not look like a fish from the air and fish usually belong in the water and not on land. In…
16 Nov 2012
Salar de Uyuni
The enormity of the salt flat is incredible and very hard to convey on a photo, but when you have known elements like two 4x4 jeeps seen here (this view is…