Condor Rock Formation and Milky Way Bolivia

by James Brunker

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Condor Rock Formation and Milky Way Bolivia

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James Brunker

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The Milky Way rises above a rock formation called The Condor, one of many surreal eroded lava rock formations in Nor / North Lipez Province in south west Bolivia. Wind erosion (aeolian or eolian processes caused by sand and gravel being blown across this barren region) over time has sculpted the lava outcrops into many bizarre shapes and forms. Lighting from a small LED panel was used to light the foreground and bring out the textures and colour in the rock.

The condor was also believed to be a deity by many Andean peoples, able to connect between what the Incas called Hanan Pacha (the heavens or Upper World, occupied by the gods and mountain spirits) and Kay Pacha (the Middle World or Earth, occupied by humans and living creatures).

The dark patch above the right of The Condor is the Coalsack Dark Nebula. The Inca and other Andean peoples gave these dark constellations names, they called the Coalsack Yutu or the Tinamou (a type of ground partridge found in the region). The 2 bright stars below it are Alpha and Beta Centauri, part of the constellation Centaurus. The Incas called these stars "The Llama's Eyes".

Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form (print, website, etc) without prior written permission strictly prohibited.

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August 28th, 2019

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