Quinoa Field Chile
by James Brunker
Title
Quinoa Field Chile
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Quinoa (sometimes spelled quinua, Chenopodium quinoa) was domesticated 3-4,000 years ago in the Andes and has long been an important part of the indigenous people's diet in that region - it was considered sacred by the Incas and the Inca himself traditionally planted the first seeds each season. Actually a member of the goosefoot family rather than a true cereal, it is very rich in proteins, minerals and nutrients. It has become increasingly popular in many countries as a health food and an important export crop as a result in especially Peru and Bolivia (where it can easily be grown in barren areas where agriculture is otherwise very difficult). This image was taken in the arid high altitude plains of northern Chile, the peak in the background is Cariquima volcano (5350m / 17,550ft).
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form (print, website, uploading to social media sites etc) without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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June 3rd, 2014
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Brian Tada
Stunning portrait of a vibrant and beautiful quinoa field... one of my favorite foods. Love this perspective with the mountain rising in the background. Seen in the alphabet image general discussion thread. Superb work, James! F/L
James Brunker replied:
Thank you Brian! I've got a lot more quinoa images to upload at some point, keep an eye out for them!