Flowers on the beach Chile
by James Brunker
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Flowers on the beach Chile
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
If there is sufficient spring rainfall the southern part of Chile's Atacama Desert (the world's driest) and coastal dunes can burst into flower. This phenomenon is known locally as El Desierto Florido (The Flowering Desert) and occurs roughly twice a decade. Many of the species that flower are endemic to the region. This image was taken in the Llanos de Challe National Park in Region III de Atacama which was created to protect the unique flora of the area; in the background is the white sand Playa Blanca beach, one of several in the area.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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September 9th, 2022
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Melly Terpening
Wonderful photograph, James!
James Brunker replied:
Thank you Melly, so nice to see flowers appear in the desert when it happens!