Laguna Colorada-Bolivia
Laguna Colorada is located in Bolivian Altiplano. Orange-redish color comes from microorganisms that live in it. The white stuff is salt...
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Laguna Colorada is located in Bolivian Altiplano. Orange-redish color comes from microorganisms that live in it. The white stuff is salt
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farlow
January 15, 2015
Such a well-executed photo, absolutely love the locale and the striking contrast of orange and blue.
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Location
The photo was taken in Altiplano region of Bolivia, close to Chilean border. The color of the water is due to pigments in algae that lives in the hypersaline water. The white stuff is salt.Time
Photo was taken at midday.Lighting
I didn't use any artificial lighting.Equipment
Nikon D300 with 12 - 24 mm zoom.Inspiration
I like exotic locations, and this one certainly qualifies.Editing
Only basic image optimization in Photoshop.In my camera bag
Two camera bodies, 12 - 24 Nikon zoom, 24 - 80 Nikon zoom, 50 - 500 Sigma zoom, 105 Nikon macro and flash.Feedback
Go far and wide, out of the comfort zone, and take chances......
