Chisiya mama Photo

Photographer’s Note

At 2750 mt. above sea level, Alca is one of the main village of Cotahuasi canon, the red fields visibles everywhere are made of quinoa plants.
Quinoa is a plant from chenopodiaceae family, like spinach, it gives a great proteic support to local population, Incas called it "chisiya mama" the mother of all seeds.
Quinoa has been cultivades by pre-colombian people since 5000 years, there are more than 200 different kind of Quinoa, its biodiversity and inner qualities made it a precious heritage for human kind.

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dta (4786) 2009-05-12 5:27

Ciao Frederico ,
What a gorgeous view ! I like a lot thye coloured patchwork of field in the fore ground , and the beautiful mountain ridges . Great DOF , too .
Thanks for the share .

korina (418) 2009-05-12 9:47

Hello Federico,
Wonderful panoramic picture of this beautiful country(I hope to visit someday)! The fields look like puzzle pieces that haven't been put in their right place! Nice composition!
Have a nice evening,
Korina

npecanhuk (13567) 2009-05-12 9:51 [Comment]