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This is Bolivia

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Water roots

Water roots (Bolivia, 2013) – During the rainy season the water level rises in the Bolivian Pampas. The small rivers flood the nearby terrains creating a perfect opportunity for brooding animals. It’s the perfect time to swim with the river dolphins, which gather in bigger groups. On the other hand, the dry season allows watching read more »

Bolivian rainy season

Bolivian rainy season (Bolivia, 2013) – The Bolivian rainy season offers with its clouded sky, snowy peaks and green valleys an excellent opportunity to shoot pics of the local mountains. In the background on the right emerges the Huayna Potosí (6088m) with its top covered by rain clouds. Most of the peaks seen on the read more »

Brick Mountain

Brick Mountain (Bolivia, 2013) – Due to missing construction space and high ground prices the inhabitants of El Alto and La Paz build their houses even on the hillsides of the local mountains. Most leave their houses “unfinished” without putting stucco to avoid paying the full local construction tax.

Balance

Balance (Bolivia, 2013) – Locals crossing a river in the Bolivian Pampas

River dolphins playing

Dolphins playing (Bolivia, 2013) – River dolphins like to play with each other and with humans. They are natural enemies to caimans and alligators and have the fame of protecting humans playing with them.

First contact

First contact (2013) – A Bolivian decided to swim with the river dolphins for the first time in his life

Upgrading art

Upgrading art: “Wouldn´t have happened with glasses (on)” (text in the upper right corner) Sculpture: “Das Ende” by Bernd Altenstein Text: Unknown author

Storm is coming (2012)

Coming soon: Where are the chair owners?