Night Skies Over Uyuni Salt Flats Bolivia
by James Brunker
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Night Skies Over Uyuni Salt Flats Bolivia
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
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The Milky Way above salt cones on the surface of the Salar de Uyuni in south west Bolivia, the world's largest salt flat covering 10,582 square km / 4,086 square miles. The clear skies and high altitudes (the Salar is at 3656m / 12,000ft above sea level) in the southern hemisphere can make for stunning views of the stars and the Milky Way, especially as the region is generally very dry.
These salt cones are near Colchani village on the shore of the Salar and have been made by the villagers. They are left there for several days in the strong sun so the salt dries out; later they will be collected in trucks and taken to the village to be processed and finally sold as cooking salt throughout Bolivia. The slight reddish glow along the edge of the salt flat is from the rear lights of passing vehicles.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form (print, website, etc) without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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April 9th, 2016
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