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A reflection in desert - Volcano Licancabur

Atacama, - are we in planet Mars?

August 29th 2023
The driest desert at the highest altitude in Chile where some places have not seen rain in hundreds of years! Yes, that’s Atacama our next destination! Our flight from Punta Arenas to San Pedro, Atacama was scheduled to depart in the wee hours – close to 3 am. We didn’t have much choice. Punta Arenas is in the deep south of Chile – it is the gateway to Patagonia. And Atacama Desert is in ... read more
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Chilean Flag Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more
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My father grew up amid the green hills of Assam in India. When I was a little boy, I went with him to see the vastness of nature, holding his hand. He is the one who instilled the love for nature in me; everything I love in nature today, I owe to him. I have lived in Canada for many years now, but my love for nature and the outdoors is everlasting. Travelling and photography are my passions. Although I visit tourist areas, I rarely spend time there unless there are historic interests. I often travel off the beaten paths of jungles, mountains and rural areas. While travelling to such places... full info
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29th August 2023

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

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Gotta be among the best pics of yours I have ever seen, Tab. Definitely 5 Stars! How lucky were you to be there.
30th August 2023

gangopa
tab gangopadhyay

Extraordinary
Hi Dave, Again, you are so right! This is among some of my best shots...received a lots of accolade from National Geography for this one...

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