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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