Sacred salt, a photo from Cusco, Sud

Photographer's Note

Since pre-Inca times, salt has been obtained in Maras by evaporating salty water from a local subterranean stream. The highly salty water emerges at a spring, a natural outlet of the underground stream. The flow is directed into an intricate system of tiny channels constructed so that the water runs gradually down onto the several hundred ancient terraced ponds.

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PiotrF (55822) 2015-01-07 15:20

Hello Federico,
Wonderful view of mountains with interesting terraced ponds in foreground. Unique place.
A lovely viewpoint you have taken advantage of here to photograph this beautiful place.Very well composition, lovely presentation.
Regards
Piotr

npecanhuk (79329) 2015-01-07 15:45

Ciao Federico!
Wonderful and unique place!
Very beautiful and attractive picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, horizontal format, chosen pov and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

ikeharel (114435) 2015-01-07 22:27

Buongiorno Federico,
Fantastic photo of high terrain view of the salt-pans scene. Beautiful nature "sculptures" with the little "help" from men building those terraces.
Fine contrast to the green and brown slopes, good depth collected towards the far horion valley we see.
Have a nice day, arrivederci,
Ike

Royaldevon (86328) 2015-01-08 2:35

Hello Federico,

I had no idea that salt was gained by this method in Peru. Certainly TE educates us in the most visually attractive way.
A fine viewpoint, concentrating on the salt ponds, with the overlapping mountains as a wonderful context. the contrasting light adds further interest.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Nicou (193814) 2015-01-08 4:27

Hello

quelle compo et vue quel décor fantastique toutes ces terrasses pour la récolte du sel et ces tons dans les rosés gris et ce dessin que cela fait cette immensité grandiose vue.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

dkmurphys (79209) 2015-01-08 6:30

Hello,
Spectacular panorama of the salt terraces from this mountain. An interesting attractive place, well taken.

Daniel

Alain (302) 2015-01-08 12:49

Hello Federico

This is a very interesting point of view that brings added relief to the scenery. Many photos of this site (including mines) look flat, not this one. The light of the sun on the red and green hill side on the right adds a lot.

Alain

daddo (28748) 2015-01-08 16:54

Hi Federico. I never knew of such a thing in high altitudes. Incredible sight so well caught from your POV and with excellent exposure.So many centuries of hard work by countless men in order to ensure health and prosperity for one's community. Quite a moving image, a tribute to human resilience. Regards. Klaudio.

jmigueln (233) 2015-02-01 3:06