21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Salinas de Maras
Capturing Maras saltworks near Cusco, Peru. 3,000 pools, sourced from Qaqawi mountain's saltwater, undergo sun-evaporation, are then yielding harvestable salt crystals. One of four places globally producing pink salt.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 11.2023 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | Peru |
Camera: | X-T2 |
Copyright: | © Nathan HOUTCH |