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The altiplano of southwest Bolivia is one of the most fascinating corners of South America, holding not only the famous Salar de Uyuni, but geysers, salt lakes, rare wildlife, and 20,000 foot peaks. It's easy to hire a jeep and take off on multiday tour, all between altitudes ranging from 11,000 to 15,000 feet.
On our last night we were staying in a small village when I noticed a nice sunset coming on. I grabbed my gear and headed out to see if I could find something interesting to shoot. Just as peak color arrived, I noticed a llama herder pushing his animals toward a corral. A full on sprint across the village (not easy at 13,000 feet!) allowed me to capture this shot-- probably my favorite from my year in South America. It's fairly similar to one I posted several years back with some contrast and exposure bumps.
