Indiani Uros Peru, a photo from Puno, South

Photographer's Note

Gli indiani Uros sono una popolazione pre-incaica peruviana.
Vivono nella baia di Puno sul lago Titicaca, lo specchio navigabile più alto del mondo.
Hanno costruito un'arcipelago con canne di totora e lo hanno ancorato al fondo del lago.
Queste particolari isole sono dette "fluttuanti" in quanto possono salire e scendere seguendo il livello del lago e inoltre i loro abitanti possono levare le ancore e spostarle come fossero delle chiatte.
All'inizio l'etnia Uros era unica, con un suo sistema sociale e religioso, e pure la lingua era diversa dai loro vicini che parlavano "Aymara", e dagli Inca che parlavano "Quechua".
Oggi gli Uros di stirpe pura sono spariti; erano infatti un popolo aperto e pacifico, e tramite scambi commerciali con gli altri abitanti del lago e successive unioni miste, un po' alla volta le caratteristiche del popolo sono andate perdute.
Ora vive sulle isole una popolazione di lingua Aymara.
Questa popolazione è riconosciuta ufficialmente dal governo peruviano come comunità degli "Uros Chulluni".

The Indian Uros are a Peruvian pre-inca population.
They live in the bay of Puno on the side of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.
They built an archipelago with totora reeds and anchored it to the bottom of the lake.
These particular islands are called "floating" as they can rise and fall following the level of the lake and their inhabitants can weigh anchors and move them as if they were barges.
At the beginning, the Uros ethnic Group was unique, with its social and religious system, and even the language was different from their neighbours who spoke "Aymara" and from the Inca who spoke "Quechua".
Today the Uros of pure lineage have disappeared.
They were, in fact, an open and peaceful people, and through commercial exchanges with other inhabitants of the lake and subsequent mixed unions, little by little the characteristics of the people were lost.
Now a Aymara speaking population lives on the islands.
This population is officially recognized by the Peruvian government as a commnity of "Uros Chulluni".

Royaldevon, Lidka, pajaran, LuisGustavoLima, COSTANTINO, PaulVDV, gervaso, ChrisJ, pierrefonds has marked this note useful

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Royaldevon (86520) 2018-03-04 3:51

Ciao Cristina,

Thank you for supplying such interesting notes with your photograph; the two work together well to give an understanding of the scene.
These people certainly look happy and are dressed in the most colourful, vibrant attire.
It would seem that the reeds with which they built their islands is also incredibly useful for making other items that they need.
Your photograph is sharp with strong colours and looks even better on the Beta site, where clarity is even better.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

lousat (140046) 2018-03-04 4:03

Ciao Cristina,bentornata con questa festa di colori,che assieme allo scenario del villaggio,spacca alla grande. Cattura perfetta nella miglior luce per il miglior risultato,buona Domenica,Luciano. p.s. la tua la mettero' qui martedi..vedremo...ehehhe

Lidka (527) 2018-03-04 4:36

Dear Cristina!
Fine man with a child, fine four women.
Excellent scene, scenery and umbrellas in the background.
Wonderful colours.
Good POV and cut.
Fine contrast.
Nice effect.
Well done!

LuisGustavoLima (5184) 2018-03-04 4:58

Oi, Cristina!

Foto muito interessante e a explicativa nota deixa ela ainda mais interessante. As roupas coloridas das mulheres trouxeram bonitas cores para a composição. A luz é excelente, assim como a nitidez. O céu está lindo e as construções de palha estão com um bonito brilho.
Muito bom!

Silvio1953 (223027) 2018-03-04 8:26

Ciao Cristina, bentornata con una bella sfilata di donne dai coloratissimi costumi e un magnifico panorama a far da sfondo, ottima nitidezza e splendida luce, brava, ciao Silvio

COSTANTINO (117884) 2018-03-04 10:12

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new week
My dream was to travel to Peru
but till today it was impossible
I love the different civilazations
and generally the traditions
thanks for sharing this wonderful postcard
to all of us
regards
Costantino

PaulVDV (63530) 2018-03-04 12:22

Hello Cristina,
Your picture makes me think back of my visit of these floating islands in 2001.
I remember the reed houses but not those parasols.
A very charming and especially colourful picture.
Excellent brightness and composition.
Best regards, Paul

carlo62 (81265) 2018-03-04 15:37

Ciao Cristina
che piacere rivedere una tua foto.
Questi personaggi mi fanno venire in mente un vecchio cartone animato delle Disney, fantastico, erano proprio così.
Bello e colorato scatto, un bel viaggetto direi.
Saluti
Carlo

jimmyjimmy (6164) 2018-03-04 17:55

Hello

I like the colorful image here. The people living at such an altitude is remarkable. Well done on the capture from Peru.

Jimmy

emka (158932) 2018-03-05 23:53

hello dear Cristina.

Excellent picture of these inhabitants of the flowing islands on Titicaca lake. Interesting their similar dresses but in different colours. Nice braids of the women. Splendid picture from Uros.

Kind regrad s MAlgo

jimmj63 (0) 2018-03-06 6:52

ciao Cristina,
piacere di conoscerti! ho già sentito di questo popolo che costruisce l'isola su cui abita, e ti invidio per aver visitato il posto in cui vive. Splendida foto con quei colori che penso si riescano a trovare solo nelle popolazioni andine. Foto così ti rendono allegra la giornata,
ciao, Giacomo

gervaso (28437) 2018-03-09 4:15

Hello, Cristina!

This is a wonderful region, that you captured here beautifully with the strong colors of the typical clothes of the women! The totora structures in the background are also great and are very sharp! Wonderful composition, with perfect quality! Well done!

ChrisJ (172436) 2018-09-01 4:27

Ciao Cristina,

The colourful Peruvian costumes here caught my eye, and held it. Good sharpness and a happy group photo with the thatched hats, huts and umbrellas underscoring the importance of reeds to their lifestyle and well being. Tfs!

mkamionka (75197) 2018-09-06 13:48

Ciao Cristina,
what a charming family photo. The colors of the cloths are fantastic. It is also nice to have several of the ladies together to enhance the effect.
Great reportage,
M

pierrefonds (115624) 2019-05-01 17:24

Bonsoir Cristina,

Tu as bien capturé l'expression souriante des personnes. La prise de vue permet devoir les détails de leurs vêtements colorés. La lumière fait ressortir les couleurs. Bonne soirée.

Pierre