lago Sandoval Photo

Photographer’s Note

Lago Sandoval in the "Reserva Nacional de Tambopata" was long time ago a part of the river Madre De Dios,now the lake is a one hour walk away from the river and one hour by boat from Puerto Maldonado
You can reach the lake via Puerto Maldonado(daily flights from Cusco).You can book tours in advance which are verry expensive.From Puerto Maldonado 180$ for 3days/2nights.
I was happy to meet Victor at the airport,an official tour guide,former working in one of the expensive lodges.He offered us a tour ,4days/3nights to the lake and the Mehija lodge,60$ each,all inclusive.All inclusive means :no electricty(who needs?)food and wonderful and interesting tours on and around the lake.Victor knows every plant and animal.
The lodge is build for 20 people but we were happy to be alone.
There are living 6 kinds of monkeys,caimans,giant otters,sloth(like me)and about 1000 kinds of birds.

Buin, rakeshgupta, josepmarin, Angshu, tonyking, andante, TeresaT, tzourob has marked this note useful

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sam224 (5851) 2006-03-12 5:05

Nice reflections here. The row of the trees leads the eye to the background and creates and attractive line.
Good light and colours.
Well done!

feather (49858) 2006-03-12 5:37

Well for a sloth you certainly get around the world :)
Lovely shot. The perspective view works well to carry our eye into the scene. The almost-perfect reflections show how still this water is. In some ways the tallest tree on the left is a bit distracting but it is so fantastic you could not possibly leave it out.
Kath

Buin (37374) 2006-03-12 9:06

Hallo Andreas!
Was für eine friedliche Atmosphäre und was für eine Symphonie aus Blau und Grün. Wunderbar!
Die Spiegelung ist perfekt!
Grüße aus Siegen!
Frank

Rossignol (2289) 2006-03-12 9:08

Hallo Leo
Very nice, simple and effective composition. Good symmetry and nice use of diagonals. The trees and their crystal clear reflections in the water are brilliant.
The wildlife here sounds fascinating.
Peter

rakeshgupta (2670) 2006-03-12 11:08

Hello Andreas,
The straight coconut trees are along the river is looking great. The reflection is also amazing. The change of color tone over water tells that sunset was near and clouds were becoming pinky.
Thanks for sharing.
- Rakesh

pastadog (12821) 2006-03-12 12:10

Hi Leo, the perspective and reflections are superb in your original shot and what makes it even more interesting is that exceptionally high tree on the left; the waters are splendid. Regards, Daniel

Gerrit (35593) 2006-03-12 12:14

Wow Leo, this is a great one. I love the diagonal from left to right and the one on the left is doing it.
Great job.
Thanks and regards, Gerrit

Fis2 (45575) 2006-03-12 13:09

Witaj Leo!
Fantastic reflektion in water! I like the your composition. Good colours and sharpness. Very impressive picture! Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

alita (477) 2006-03-12 14:02

Hi, it'a aazing shot!
I like the symmetry and the perspecitive,well done!
congratulations!

josepmarin (33769) 2006-03-12 14:04

Hi Andreas,
very nice composition, with a great perspective, amazing colors and good sharpness.
Beautiful reflexes on the water.
Well done.
Regards,
Josep

Angshu (33533) 2006-03-13 0:20

Hello Leo
An amazing shot. The perspective and the reflections carries the viewer with the land-water border. The reflections are also too good & your note is informative

Rgds
Angshu

tonyking (1599) 2006-03-13 5:39

Hi Leo,
This is another stunningly beautiful pic from you. The image is beautifully sharp, nicely composed, the colours are great, and the reflections are almost perfect! It would make a good postcard photo!

Hugs,
Tony

uzaklar (684) 2006-03-13 14:58

Hi Andreas,
Wonderful image,
Interesting colours and reflections and beautiful composition.Congratulations!!
Thanks for sharing.
well done
regards.
Deniz.

TeresaT (10733) 2006-03-14 17:41

Hi Andreas
Great landscape.
Good colours and contrast.
And the reflections on the water are just perfect.
Regards
Teresa

diegoenfrance (231) 2009-01-13 6:53