Machu Picchu, Peru.
Oct 15, 2015 20:31:23 #
Machu Picchu, Peru, a world heritage site, is located on a subtopical mountaintop at 8,000 ft elevation, 13.1 degrees south of the equator. It has been selected as one of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World". Since this city of 200 buildings was apparently never discovered by the invading Spanish, it was never plundered or destroyed. Many historians believe it was constructed in the 1400s by the ruler, Pachacuti. It was abandoned 100 years later. Possibly, most of the inhabitants died of Smallpox.
Basically, this is a most extraordinary site for a city!
Basically, this is a most extraordinary site for a city!
Early morning from the top of the city.
(Download)
Morning mist in produces a surreal view of the nearby mountains.
(Download)
(Download)
Friendly native.
(Download)
(Download)
All stones were carve over 600 years ago...with stone tools and no wheels for transport.
(Download)
A Viscacha...Close relative to the Chinchilla.
(Download)
(Download)
Huge stones fitted so tightly that, 600 years later you still can't place a credit card in the seam.
(Download)
Remote and strikingly beautiful.
(Download)
Oct 15, 2015 20:46:22 #
Awesome landscape. The lower stone terraces shown in shots 1&3 are unbelievable to think someone found a place to stand while they were building the walls. Thanks for sharing Redrock, great set :thumbup:
Oct 15, 2015 20:51:23 #
Redrock51 wrote:
Machu Picchu, Peru, a world heritage site, is loca... (show quote)
Very nice set of a very interesting place!
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 15, 2015 21:03:34 #
Oct 15, 2015 21:20:47 #
Oct 15, 2015 22:27:04 #
Excellent captures Redrock love the cloud and mist. Thank you very much for bringing back the wonderful memories of the time I spent there. :thumbup: :D
Oct 16, 2015 07:48:52 #
Oct 16, 2015 08:28:20 #
Oct 16, 2015 09:05:18 #
Oct 16, 2015 09:16:02 #
Redrock51 wrote:
Machu Picchu, Peru, a world heritage site, is loca... (show quote)
Fantastic images!!!
Oct 16, 2015 09:54:20 #
[quote=Redrock51]Your captures are outstanding of Machu Picchu, Peru. My son sent me a few recently and I Photoshopped all the people out. Only my obsession. Beautiful with or without people. David
Oct 16, 2015 09:59:20 #
SnappyHappy wrote:
Awesome landscape. The lower stone terraces shown in shots 1&3 are unbelievable to think someone found a place to stand while they were building the walls. Thanks for sharing Redrock, great set :thumbup:
Thanks for looking. The steepness of the slopes is extreme!
Oct 16, 2015 10:00:04 #
Dngallagher wrote:
Very nice set of a very interesting place!
:thumbup: :thumbup:
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks.
Oct 16, 2015 10:01:35 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Enjoyed these!!
First time to see up close detail.
Pat
First time to see up close detail.
Pat
It's really impressive "up close". So happy it survived the invasion.
Oct 16, 2015 10:01:59 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.