Llamas exploring Milluni cemetery Bolivia
by James Brunker
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Llamas exploring Milluni cemetery Bolivia
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
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A herd of llamas explore the fascinating and historic cemetery at Milluni near La Paz, Bolivia, which used to be an important tin mining centre in the Cordillera Real range. The mine was abandoned in the 1990s after world tin prices crashed dramatically during the 1980s. With a rise in mineral prices in recent years it has been partly reopened by a local mining cooperative. Among the tombs are monuments dedicated to events of May 1965, when many miners were killed in clashes with the army during a general strike and nationwide protests against the military dictatorship that ruled Bolivia at the time. The mountain providing a spectacular backdrop is Huayna Potosi (6088m / 19,975ft), a popular peak with climbers. This shot was taken after a snowfall caused by a cold front and meaning snow settles at a lower altitude than usual.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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August 31st, 2022
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Stephanie Moore
I love these shots!
James Brunker replied:
Thank you for your comments Stephanie, it was a gorgeous morning with the fresh snow and llamas as a bonus, they're not always in the area.