I delayed publishing these photos because I spent countless hours downloading, sorting, editing, and uploading the 1000+ photos I took. I exercised a lot of restraint with the shutter, but I still had that many photos from four days.
Then I had to figure out how I wanted to present them and narrow down the photos. I wanted to do something more creative than Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4.
The result is a series of best photos in the following categories: Landscapes; Animals; Funny, Amusing, and Odd; and finally, the Salar de Uyuni.
12 Favorite Landscapes
When I look at these landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano, I think:
diverse,
beautiful,
rich,
breathtaking,
perfection.
What do you think?
This is part of a series of photo essays from my tour through the Bolivian Altiplano starting in Tupiza and ending in Uyuni. If you enjoyed these photos, check out these galleries.
- On the Road: Day 1 – Includes the stunning Quebrada de Pilala and El Sillar just outside of Tupiza and the tiny village of San Antonio de Lipez where we interacted with local children.
- On the Road: Day 2 – This was one of my favorite photography days with sights like Laguna Verde, Licancabur Volcano, a natural hot spring, the Sol de Mañana geysers, flamingos, and the gorgeous red waters of Laguna Colorada.
- On the Road: Day 3 – The wonder continued with the Siloli Desert and its famous Piedra de Arbol (Rock Tree), the active Ollague Volcano, the Camino de las Joyas (Path of the Jewels) with multiple lakes and lots more flamingos, and the salt hotel.
- On the Road: Day 4 – We watched a beautiful sunrise over Isla del Pescado, took our crazy photos in the Salar de Uyuni, and then visited the train cemetery in Uyuni.
Number 1, 3, 4 and 6 are my favourites here, Steph – they’re incredible! I love photos which capture things that are reflected in water. I think you’re assessment at the end is spot on with the words you use to describe these landscapes. Some of them look like paintings.
Gotta say, I’m looking forward to “funny” and “animals”, too.
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Thanks for weighing in! The next set of pictures are great too… for different reasons
Wow! Im almost at a loss for words over these amazing photos! The first, fourth, sixth, eighth… Heck, all of them might as well be my favorites!
I know! Isn’t it crazy what you can see in four days!
There are so many more too, and I’ll be sharing the links to the full photo albums at the end of the post series.
I like the fourth and last ones best. Beautiful shots.
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I was in stunned by the beauty of Lago Colorado (the fourth shot). Perfect reflection + that incredible color.
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Beautiful! Some of them look otherworldly!
It reminded me a bit of the one tour I got to do to the Salar de Tara in the Atacama Desert… like being on another planet!
Stephanie – The Travel Chica recently posted..12 Favorite Landscape Photos from Tupiza to Uyuni
Amazing pictures. They’re all great, but the fourth one is my favorite. I love the reflection in the red water. Was it really that color or does it just look like that from certain angles?
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Oh no… you’re testing my memory and science knowledge. There is something in the water that gives it the red color. I need to look it up in my notes! But yes, it really is that color, but yes, I imagine you do need to have enough light to see the color.
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Those are captivating! Especially the 4th and the 6th ones are my favorites. Amazing landscapes.
Have a Nice day:)
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Thanks, Arti!
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This makes me want to go to Bolivia even more! Great photos. I especially love the reflections.
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It’s the place to be 😉
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AMAZING! I am that much more jazzed to get there myself next month (as if getting some really helpful tips from you didn´t do it!
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I hope you love it as much as I did
Stephanie – The Travel Chica recently posted..12 Favorite Landscape Photos from Tupiza to Uyuni
I think you’re right! Although I they all are spectacular, #4 and the last one are my favorites.
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#4 seems to be a favorite. The Lago Colorado is definitely one of my top sights on this tour. The last photo was watching the sunrise from a small island in the Salar de Uyuni…. nearly froze to death that morning, but it was worth seeing that sunrise.
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These are awesome photos. I am so amazed watching on your photos. Are you the one capturing these photos? You are so amazing.
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Wow!! What can I say……..leaves you breathless…..all of them are amazing. You should sell them for post cards. How much are they? I can find a printer here in Cochabamba. Thanks for coming to Bolivia!!
If only I could get rich off of my photos and travel indefinitely …. to dream!
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Absolutely stunning!
I see you fell in love with those landscapes too. Because I definitely did when I was there
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It really is more beautiful and amazing than you can imagine… even if you’ve already seen the photos
Unusual and beautiful landscapes. Especially the red water, so dramatic – like a lake of blood. What is that?
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The water appears red in Laguna Colorada because of sediments and algae. Yes, it does look like a lake of blood…. so cool!
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Awesome shots! Love the one of the red lake. Whats it called?
It is called Laguna Colorada. Such an amazing thing to see in person.
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Stunning photos! What an absolutely beautiful place.
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Wow those are gorgeous!
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I don’t think I can pick a favourite, these are so incredible!
Awww, thanks so much!
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The 4th one is absolutely breathtaking!
I think that one is my favorite too
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Wow – fantastic shots and incredible landscape!
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Stephanie, these photos are stunning. Your photo series is making me want to include Bolivia whenever I make it back to this amazing continent…. and I thought I would “only” explore more glaciers and more Patagonian mountains. And snow.
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I definitely would include Bolivia, even if you can only spend a couple of weeks and do this tour and maybe Sucre. If the north of Chile is in your plans, I heard about a great tour that goes from Atacama to Uyuni. I don’t know if you see the exact same places, but everyone I met who did it said it was amazing.
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All of these are amazing, but I think the 6th one is my favorite. That rock looks like it’s about to turn into the boogie monster and chase everybody. Or maybe my imagination is working on hyper-drive today.
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The rocks were a pretty incredible sight, especially because there is nothing but sand around for miles.
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Wow those look amazing , think 2 and 3 are my favorite 😀
Thanks, Brendon. I really like 2 because of the pattern on the ground, and I really like 3 because it’s a different perspective on the lake and includes people.
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Only one word really.. stunning
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