The Altiplano of Peru

The Altiplano of Peru · 10:31 AM

The Altiplano is the high plains of Peru, at the base of the higher peaks of the Andes Mountains. These high plains are about 12,000 to 14,500 feet above sea level. I found the Altiplano to be strikingly beautiful. The last picture in the series was taken at 14,500 feet. Since it is close to the equator, they don't get a lot of snow below 15,000 feet elevation. I found it quite surprising to find people living at these high altitudes.
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heliphoto · 05-05-2009, 06:34 PM

Strikingly beautiful scenery - looks like a lot of the Nevada high desert, it sure is a lot higher there though. Looks like a great trip you're on.

9thumbs · 05-05-2009, 08:34 PM

Beautiful shots. Absolutely beautiful blue skies! I can only imagine how awesome the skies are there at night. High altitude and dark skies would be an astrophotographers dream.

**xs400** · 05-05-2009, 10:20 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone. All your kind words are greatly appreciated.
Frank

Bramela · 05-05-2009, 10:39 PM

Awesome scenery, beautiful shots. Well done!
You certainly must have enjoyed the tour.

cupic · 05-06-2009, 07:03 AM

Splendid and spectacular landscape thanks for sharing your visit

cheers

JMR · 05-06-2009, 07:33 AM

Very nice, Frank. I really like the second image , in particular. Those blue skies and puffy white clouds are unreal, but so real.

JMR

Jonson PL · 05-20-2009, 09:01 PM

The second shot is my favorite

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05-05-2009, 06:34 PM	#16
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Strikingly beautiful scenery - looks like a lot of the Nevada high desert, it sure is a lot higher there though. Looks like a great trip you're on.

05-05-2009, 08:34 PM	#17
9thumbs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 101	Beautiful shots. Absolutely beautiful blue skies! I can only imagine how awesome the skies are there at night. High altitude and dark skies would be an astrophotographers dream.

05-05-2009, 10:20 PM	#18
xs400 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,929 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments everyone. All your kind words are greatly appreciated. Frank

05-05-2009, 10:39 PM	#19
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Awesome scenery, beautiful shots. Well done! You certainly must have enjoyed the tour.

05-06-2009, 07:03 AM	#20
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Splendid and spectacular landscape thanks for sharing your visit cheers

05-06-2009, 07:33 AM	#21
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	Very nice, Frank. I really like the second image , in particular. Those blue skies and puffy white clouds are unreal, but so real. JMR

05-20-2009, 09:01 PM	#22
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	The second shot is my favorite

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