Quebrada de Humahuaca Photo

Photographer’s Note

View seen from the road, in Quebrada de Humahuaca, close to Humahuaca town, at the end of the day.

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From Rough Guide to Argentina:

(Quebrada de Humahuaca)
Although the intense beauty of the Quebrada de Humahuaca gorge features so often in tourist literature, posters and coffee-table books that some of the surprise element is taken away, a trip along it is nonetheless an unforgettable and moving experience. Stunning, varied scenery is on display all the way up from the valley bottom, just northwest of San Salvador de Jujuy, to the namesake town of Humahuaca, 125km north of the provincial capital. Here, in addition to some decent accommodation and a monument or two, you will also find an outstanding cultural centre that includes a surprisingly good cinema. While most day-trips along the gorge from Jujuy (and Salta) take you up and down by the same route, RN-9, you're actually treated to two spectacles: you'll have your attention fixed on the western side in the morning, and on the eastern flank in the afternoon, when the sun lights up each side respectively and picks out the amazing geological features: polychrome strata, buttes and mesas, pinnacles and eroded crags. What's more, the two sides are quite different, the western mountains rising steeply, often striped with vivid colours, while the slightly lower, rounded range to the east is for the most part gentler, more mellow, but just as colourful.

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guitianmiranda (3682) 2009-10-27 4:00

Ricardo, en un principio había pensado que se trataba de un volcán en activo, rápidamente he mirado el país en el que se había fotografiado el lugar, y al ver que se trataba de Argentina, he dudado, no me suena que haya volcanes en activo en Argentina.

De cualquier forma, bonitos colores y efecto. Un saludo.

mkgoyal2004 (690) 2009-10-27 4:45

Hi Ricardo,

This is a very simple subject, but by capturing with good framing you have made it beautiful. Superb photo. Congrats.

jhm (82879) 2009-10-27 5:55

Hello Ricardo,

Exactly of the moutain are to repair of a burn.
We see the new green colour in the bottom again.
I like this contrast in these picture very soft and attractive.
Excellent perspective and very well colours.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

coco (27948) 2009-10-27 6:53

Hola Ricardo.

Wonderful but very simple work with the composition of this picture.

Well done.
Carlos.

Urs (3024) 2009-10-27 8:09

Ola Ricardo

That looks like somewhere on the moon ... but as you wrote it's on earth. Not only strange hills with very little vegetation but also this cloud, which hangs over the slopw making it look like a volcano. Then the shadow-light play, the high sharpness, the bold contrast of blue and brown-red and finally the excellent DOF. Well done

Friendly regards
urs

Bluejeans (32633) 2009-10-27 10:50

Oi Ricardo ,
Ficou fantástica aquela nuvem a tocar as montanhas , muito bonitas as cores das montanhas com estes tons de vermelho , interessante as zonas de luz e sombra , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

lucasgalodoido (16605) 2009-10-27 11:35

Olá Ricardo,
bonitos mesmo esses morros, e bem interessante o efeito da sombra das nuvens neles e aquela mais ao fundo, parece até uma pintura! As cores ficaram ótimas também.
Parabéns e Abraço

chris04stop (2437) 2009-10-27 14:48

So a beautiful and impressive pic, Ricardo! The colours are so strong. But..Ehi, boy...I am just back from a holiday in Stromboli...and the Stromboli is an active volcano...He is terrible and wonderful, he works every 20 minutes! So...now I perfectely know what is a volcano. But like me, the same thing! Or not???
Anna Paola

jmdias (19535) 2009-10-27 16:07

ricardo

lindíssima vista, a nuvem faz o monte parecer um um vulcão em atividade. lindas zonas de luz e sombras. gosto muito das cores e do enquadramento, cenário muito bonito

abraços

jorge

siamesa (13068) 2009-10-27 16:55

Olá Ricardo

Incrível essa sensação de sobe e desce do olhar. Que paisagem bela! O azul está indescritível e o ponto de vista espetacular. Parabéns.
Abraços
maria

Amaz (7060) 2009-10-27 17:02

Que show de cores, amigo Ricardo!!
Extraordinária captura e ótimo enquadramento!!

Belo travalho!!

Um abraço forte, amigo!!

stego (22376) 2009-10-27 17:56

Olá Ricardo,
Que paisagem incrível! Soubeste aproveitar o jogo de sol e sombra para acentuar o grafismo e o efeito 3D. Aquela nuvem a "varrer" o monte é espectacular, da miniatura dá ideia de ser o fumo de uma fogueira gigante ou uma fumarola natural. Acjho que nunca tinha visto nuvens "pequenas" tão perto do chão com tempo ensolarado.
Um abraço,
José

carper (65234) 2009-10-28 10:20

marvelous place Ricardo,
fantastic photo, good quality I like the atmosphere and the good balance here, good photo job here, have a nice evening.
regard jaap

zeynepe (9354) 2009-10-28 12:04

The nothingness is lovely...
The cotton clouds look brilliant...
Congrats Spanish Man:D
Zeynep

Emile (20017) 2009-10-28 13:24

Hola Ricardo.
Interesting and original picture with the mountains and hills of different colors, your POV is very good, also sharpness and frame. Great composition.
TFS.
Best regards.

gilou530 (35422) 2009-10-29 11:01

saklut ricardo
un paysage aride qui me rappelle un peu le pérou une photo bien contrastée et qui a du relief grace au zone de lumiére et d'ombre, beau travail
amitiés
gilbert

xuaxo (5765) 2009-10-29 11:48

Olá Ricardo,
Isto também se podia chamar o "sítio onde as nuvens descansam em cima dos montes"!
Simples e bonita foto.
Cumprimentos,
F.

Cricri (43304) 2009-10-29 12:09

Hola Ric
Un paysage de contraste tant dans les couleurs passant dans l'ombre et la lumière, un tout sous un super ciel bleu, un paysage certes qui attire le regard
Good evening
cricri

westcoastgirl1 (1401) 2009-11-23 20:44

Hi Ricardo

Beautiful lighting management
Bright blue sky captured
Lovely natural colours
Beautiful scenery

Take care,
Tosca