Photos, Nature and Culture

Surely the vast majority of people remember Avatar, the science fiction movie produced and directed by James Cameron, in which an environmental tragedy is told in a distant planet called Pandora that is threatened by human ambition. What is happening in the Madidi National Park in Bolivia? And how it is related to the plot of the film? Madidi National park, jungle surrounded by mountains Imperialism In Avatar the battle between the indigenous (Navi) against human aliens is described. Humans are determined to extract a rich mineral deposit found beneath a giant tree that is the biological center of Pandora. Just for money and wealth, many indigeneous were killed in order to exploit minerals. In Bolivia, some construction companies and multinationals which have ties with the current government want to build two mega dams that will affect one of the most biodiverse places on earth. They mention that the aim is to develop the country and have an income by selling the energy t...

One in five people in the United States and a similar number in Europe use to enjoy bird watching. And it is increasingly becoming even more common. What is attracting people? Why such popularity? What are the benefits to us? This article will try to give an answer to these questions. Figure 1. A male black-throated mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis), very common in Southamerica Bird watching allows us to know better the birds and learn more about nature and wildlife. The idea is, first, to identify the species that has been found according to the audio and visual features that are detected. It can be done with the naked eye, with the aid of binoculars or listening to the sounds they produce. It is an activity that can be done with the family and you do not need to go far from where you live. The park located near your home or even your own garden will probably provide excellent opportunities for that. All it takes is time and patience. While the most seasoned observers try to ...

Most of the photos are currently aimed to specific objects or persons. The art in photography has developed, however, an abstract way. It tries to transmit a feeling or mood through the shape, colour, texture, light and shadows instead of a specific image in a commnon photo. In this blog, the idea is to show some types of textures and abstract photos taken from nature. This is done to show the amazing details that sometimes are not perceived in our day by day activity. How reach and beautiful is nature! It is a present from God and it is accessible to all of us. Enjoy the following photos. We hope you will like them. Texture series: Trunk 1 Trunk 2 Trunk 3 Trunk 4 Nature 1 Nature 2 Nature 3 Nature 4 Nature 5 Nature 6 Nature 7 Nature 8 Nature 9 Abstract series: Surface tension Eyes Fashion colours Bright colours Sensual flower New symbol You decide Iluminated undulations Ci...

View of the Titicaca Lake with its typical blue color near the Copacabana town. Lake Titicaca is one of the most beautiful lakes in South America. It is known as the highest navigable lake in the world and it is also the largest freshwater lake in this part of the world. It is also one of the most ancient lakes in the world with over than three million years of age. The lake has many islands that generate an exceptional view.  The lake is located between Bolivia and Peru and its altitude is over 3800 m above sea level and it covers 3200 square miles (8300 square km). The area is frequented by many tourists from all-over the world. The lake is known of having Inca ruins and also many interesting cultures like the Uros who live in artificial islands made of floating reeds as 'totora'. There are plenty of information about them in the internet and elsewhere. Pre-inca ruins in the "Isla del Sol" Island This article is focused on the natural beauty of th...