Photographer’s Note
Tienda de Abarrotes (L'épicerie)
L'épicerie du village de Sajama (4260m), par un petit matin de l'hiver austral. Sajama est un peu l'équivalent bolivien de notre "Chamonix". Certe, c'est nettement moins peuplé, moins équipé, moins achalandé que Chamonix (France), mais quand on peut se permettre de revendiquer plus de trois 6000m à ses pieds, on peut aussi revendiquer le droit de s'autodéclarer capitale bolivienne de l'andinisme. En fait, Sajama, ne dispose pas d'hotellerie. Vous avez le choix entre monter sa tente ou demander refuge chez l'habitant. On dort assez mal chez l'habitant, car leurs literies sont conçues pour eux. Les indiens sont très petits, moi plutot XXL, le confort n'est donc pas garanti !
Le plus haut des trois sommets est derriere nous, c'est le Nevado Sajama (6542m). Les deux autres sommets sont visible sur cette photo. A gauche de Parinacota (6348m). A sa droite, le Pomerape (6220m). Ces deux volcans forme les Nevados de Payachata. Ces sommets sont au Chili.
Cette photo a pour moi un charme bien particulier que je ne parviens pas à expliquer. J'espère que vous allez me l'expliquer...
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Tienda de Abarrotes (The grocer)
The grocer of the Sajama village (4260m), by an early morning in the southern winter. Sajama is a little bit, the Bolivian equivalent of our "Chamonix". Admittedly, it's definitely less populated, less equipped, less stocked than Chamonix (France), but when you can assert more than three 6000m to your feet, you can also assert the right of declaration of Bolivian capital of the andinism. In fact, Sajama, does not have hotel trade. You have the choice between assembling its tent or asking for refuge at the inhabitant. One sleeps rather badly at the inhabitant, because their beds are designed for them. The Indians are very small, myself rather XXL, comfort is thus not guaranteed!
Highest of the three tops is behind us, it is Nevado Sajama (6542m). The two other tops are visible on this photograph. On the left the Parinacota (6348m). On its riht side, Pomerape (6220m). These two volcanos form the Nevados de Payachata. These tops are in Chile.
For me, this shot have a particular charm which I can't explain. I hope that you will say it to me...
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vapours
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(7913) 2006-03-01 1:20
Great shot. Im always impressed with mountain shots which are as bold as this with snow that sticks out so well.
I like the foreground as well, adds a great touch to the shot.
danyy
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(67924) 2006-03-01 1:48
Bonjour Jean-Pierre,
ce que je trouve dans cette photo, c'est cette bonne idée d'avoir décoré la façade de cette boutique de manière à lui donner un petit '+' touristique.
Nul doute qu'elle ne figurera pas dans le guide Michelin.
La vie doit etre paisible là-bas. En tous cas, la vue est quant à elle extraordianire en espérant que les habitants ne s'en lassent pas.
D'ici, on dirait ces sommets accessibles, on ne se rend pas bien compte des distances et des hauteurs, la neige nous aide un peu à nous faire imaginer cette dénivellation.
Bien vu et merci pour ce partage d'une autre façon de vivre.
Daniel.
Quentin
(5278) 2006-03-01 2:03
Bonjour Jean Pierre
Très belle photo ! Les couleurs sont superbes, et j'aime
beaucoup la composition avec cette sympathique épicerie. Le
mélange nature sauvage et vie quotidienne est parfait. A
bientôt
Quentin
ktanska
(16393) 2006-03-01 3:01
Hi Jean Pierre,
At least I like all the signs of local life: Two persons in colourful clothes going nowhere, painted wall, laundry, bike, stones on the roof. And the background of course!
I think you went a bit far with contrast on those shadows.
Kari
ballyna
(1689) 2006-03-01 3:06
jean pierre,
nice colors and a pretty ambiance shown the deaily life there.the hanged drying clothes are beautiful details ,snowy mountains as well.
regards
pastadog
(12821) 2006-03-01 3:24
Bonjour JP, Beautiful shot and so interesting (see how it belongs to so many categories...) I esp. like the interplay between the daily life in the foreground and the nature back there; they blend beautifully. The "tienda de abarrotes" (a funny sign to me as spanish speaker) is very picturesque in the context; in some town setting it'd have been a different story - and with its name (paraiso) and drawings (bird, sun) looks somehow tropical!. The two guys tell us something about the pace and way of life in this place - as the clothes hanging. The twin volcanoes are majestic. And of course - all the technical aspects are outstanding. Congratulations and thanks so much for sharing. Regards, Daniel
ps - quality is so good that it is perfectly possible to see the letters of the former sign under the white paint behind the word "abarrotes"
cretier (82) 2006-03-01 5:06
Great picture and nice the showing of the people living in the nature and trying to make a living in places I can't imagine myself are suitable for living
PixelTerror
(85994) 2006-03-01 5:30
Salut jean-Pierre,
Moi je l'aime bien ton centre commercial, il offre un bel avant plan colore au Payachatas, et en plus il nous promet meme le paradis... sous forme d'une petite pinte de Huari !
Bonne journee,
Jean-Yves
Angshu
(33235) 2006-03-01 6:59
Bonjour Jean Pierre,
Very interesting shot & a very informative note. Makes me think, there's so much in the world that we still are completely unaware. Thanks for throwing some light at least on this. About the shot - The image of volcanoes, crystal clear form a great but ominous backdrop. The barrenness of the landscape is startling. The colour of the building stands out.
Grhot & thanks for sharing
Angshu
GilbertB
(12246) 2006-03-01 7:12
Salut Jean Pierre, belle vue de cette "station", façade colorée et linge sur le fil au pied des sommets.Amitiés.
Gilbert
rbcy1974
(20742) 2006-03-01 8:17
Salut Jean Pierre,
Une superbe photo avec le decallage entre le magazin et les montagnes
J'ai prise une photo similare au Perou
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/South_America/Peru/photo237515.htm
A+
Daniel
Marche
(4307) 2006-03-01 8:25
Bonjour Jean Pierre,
Belle équilibre entre la beauté du paysage et la dure vie quotidienne de ce pays. c'est une photo très colorée et ces 2 personnages apportent la vie à ce cliché. Le charme de cette image, c'est peut-être la vie avec un tant soit peu de civilisation rare dans ce voyage et ce paysage quasiment désertique.
Amitiés
Martine
bigtim
(3487) 2006-03-01 11:32
Bonjour Jean-pierre
J'aime beaucoup ta serie de photo sur le chili et particulierement celle ci sur la bolivie, tout simplement superbe, un morceau de vie quotidienne avec le linge qui pend et les couleurs de l'habitation contrasté avec ces deux superbes montagnes (ou volcan?)vraiment BRAVO
Amicalement
tiM../.
Cricri
(42773) 2006-03-01 12:39
Bonjour Jean-Pierre,
Une vie calme, pour ses personnes habituer à cette vie simple, avec le bonheur de voir ce merveilleux paysage autour d'eux, belle lumiére et superbe couleurs, compliment.
Amitiés
cricri
gilou530
(34671) 2006-03-01 12:45
salut jacques
j'ai toujour été surpris par ces commerces typiques, ici les couleurs sont vraiment magnifiques a 4260m normal plus prés du ciel, beau cadrage.
amitiés
gilbert
tontonjc
(6617) 2006-03-01 13:42
Hello,
J'adore ... Ces couleurs à l'avant et ces montagnes à l'arriére forment une image splendide.
Un cadrage excellent et un trés bon oeil.
Bravo
Wahclellaspirit
(3017) 2006-03-01 13:45
Jean,
A very colorful image showing the lifestyle that the peoples that live in the Andes accept. Sometimes I have wondered if their lifestyle isn't one that I would like, with my camera of course. The extended smooth plains in brown hues leading to the majestic snow covered peaks of the volcanoes is very pleasant to view, the bright clothing of the shoppers in front of the market show that though the landscape is mostly subdued due to the elevation that the peoples have a relationship with color, it may be that their eyes see things differently due to the constant atmosphere that they live in.
Great image this is...
john_c
(24635) 2006-03-01 20:39
Hi Jean Pierre,
A well composed shot that gives us two distinct scenes - the foreground of buildings and the two people, and the background wild landscape of snowy peaks and rugged terrain. The washing line lends a note domesticity to the shot that allows everyone around the globe to relate to...A fine capture, JP.
John
arturo
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(31) 2006-08-02 18:12
Hi Jean-Pierre,
i can clearly see a Huari logo...that brings some good memories...i know this shop...stayed not far away from it...the bed was not a "king size" one but it was very comfortable...although it was freezing cold over night...it's a lovely village...quite, and one can see the stars undisturbed during the night...they told me they get no more than 5000 tourist a year...to get there is not easy...mini buses leave Patacamaya on the La Paz-Oruro road midday the latest...most guides work in Cordillera Real near La Paz during the season as the demand for their services is not huge...i think we should lower the Sajama village about 100 meters;-)...i enjoy your perspective very much and the scale you achieved with the image of those twin volcanos...cheers, arturo
Photo Information
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Copyright: JeanPierre Fayeulle (fayeulle)
(26541)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2005-08-22
- Categories: Daily Life, Food, Nature, Architecture
- Camera: FujiFilm FinePix S5500, Fujinon 5.7-57mm f/2.8-3.1, Cokin Polarizer
- Exposure: f/4, 1/320 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Map: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Travelogue: Andean altiplano wide spaces
- Date Submitted: 2006-03-01 1:17
Discussions
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by fayeulle, last updated 03-01 06:24 - To danyy: Distance des volcans (1)
by fayeulle, last updated 03-01 01:59
