Arbol de Piedra, Pampa Siloli Photo

Photographer’s Note

The "Rock Tree" is located in the very remote south bolivian Altiplano at an altitude of about 4.800m. This highly eroded rock formation (also called "Dali Rock" because of the surreal shape and scenery) is about 5 meters high. Because of the small diameter of it's "trunk", Arbol de Piedra is very fragile and therefore it seems to collapse in a blink of an eye - at least from a geological point of view. ;-)

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indoka28 (5183) 2008-10-04 3:19

Hello Karsten,

wow..this is an amazing composition here..!!I fail to understand how is this massive piece of rock standing..!!this is a wonderful view and a great contrast of colours..!!

Tfs,

Regards,
Indro

mirarer (4302) 2008-10-04 3:23

Hi Karsten,
Beautiful rock formation and great landscape. Nice light and saturated colors.
Regards,
Mirari

linask (2778) 2008-10-04 3:24

Really amazing place.
I wonder how the same rock would look like photographed from below. That way you would have just a blue sky as a background. Now all the mountains in the distance distract attention a bit.

Linas

smarcell (14251) 2008-10-04 3:30

I had never seen this place with the snow. Very beautiful !
Regards Stefano

papon (857) 2008-10-04 3:30

Hi Karsten!!
Very abstract structure of the stone...I wonder by looking the base and the top of the structure...
Nice contrast between milky white snow and the bluish sky....

Have a nice day!!
Sunandan.

deepakk (198) 2008-10-04 4:35

beautiful composition and framing love the colors

very nice perfect picture
Deepak

ChrysK (495) 2008-10-04 5:16

Hello Karsten,
Amazing colour, light & composition. I've added this to my favorite list.
Chrystyna

darek1978 (11161) 2008-10-04 5:45

Witaj Karsten!
Piekne kolory, wspaniala ostrosc i sam obiekt jak i drugi plan jest nieziemski jak dla mnie! Super!
Pozdrawiam Darek

jmdias (19041) 2008-10-04 8:10

karsten

I lost this view when I was there cause I was obligated to scape of a rebelion of indian. It isn't a joke... I have seen many images of this natural monument and this one is interesting cause the snow. perfect iimage in any detail

hugs

jorge

fayeulle (26543) 2008-10-04 9:14

Hi Karsten
Despite the fact I visited this place, I am always impressed with shots of South Lipez. The snow add value because most of time the Arbol is seen with it.
Cheers
JP

PeterDF (292) 2008-11-28 8:32

Fantastic photo here of this surreal and amazing rock formation. Your photo captures the beauty and wonder of this place very well! Very nicely done. I also love the way the snow is shaped around the smaller rock on the right, too.