Puya Raimondii Plant Under the Stars Metal Print

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The Puya raimondii plant is one of the most spectacular plants found in the Andes. The worlds largest bromeliad, it flowers after around 40 years and then dies. The flower spike is often 9-10m high, with more than three thousand flowers and six million seeds. It is considered an endangered species, and is only found at several high altitude sites in Peru and a few in Bolivia. The clear skies and high altitudes in the southern hemisphere can make for stunning views of the stars and the Milky Way (the Galactic Center can be seen in this image). The glow on the flower spike (or inflorescence) and foreground is the result of some light painting.

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

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND PRINTS OF LATIN AMERICA AND OTHER COUNTRIES (INCLUDING USA, UK, SPAIN, PORTUGAL). Originally from the UK, I have spent most of the 21st century working leading expeditions, photographing and traveling throughout Latin America and have been based in La Paz, Bolivia since 2003. As well as South America my galleries contain a selection of images from a number of other countries across the globe that I have been privileged to visit over the years, whether for work, visiting family and friends or out of general curiosity. Fine Art America works with high quality printers and production centres in the USA, Canada, UK, Netherlands and Australia. Orders are automatically routed to your nearest manufacturing centre...