Talampaya National Park Argentina
by James Brunker
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Talampaya National Park Argentina
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James Brunker
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Spectacular skies and red sandstone rock formations in Talampaya National Park in Argentina's La Rioja Province. Talampaya means Dry River of the Tala in Quechua, and as well as the stunning desert scenery is noted for evidence of indigenous occupation, including petroglyphs and stone mortars. The green bush in the foreground is Parkinsonia praecox (formerly called Cercidium praecox, also known as Caesalpinia praecox, Cercidium australe). It is called Brea or Chanar Brea locally, and is also known as palo verde or paloverde due to its green trunk and branches. The Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, publication, transmission or use in any form without written permission prohibited.
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February 7th, 2009
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