Daybreak over the Salar de Uyuni
by James Brunker
Title
Daybreak over the Salar de Uyuni
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Salar de Uyuni in south west Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat, covering 10,582 square km / 4,086 square miles. Its huge size, the thin dry air at high altitude (3656m / 12,000ft) and surface textures and patterns can make for some surreal sunsets, sunrises and effects. Sitting in the middle of its vast emptiness as it gradually emerges from the night is a surreal and unique experience! The salt hexagons can be seen in the latest Star Wars: The Last Jedi film; some scenes for the movie were filmed here! For a few minutes when the sun is just above the horizon it catches the low ridges of salt, making them glow.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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September 29th, 2013
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Comments (2)
James Brunker
Many thanks for featuring this image in the Serenity Inspiring Photography group Holly!
Tim Richards
wonderful detail. I want to go there.
James Brunker replied:
Thanks Tim! Yes, it's well worth the effort if you get the chance, totally surreal!