Winter Cliff Dwelling Reflected in Cusco Foothills in from a ridge above layered foothills near Cusco

Winter Cliff Dwelling Reflected in Cusco Foothills

by Marcia Washington

Barren winter grasses stretch across the foreground ridge, leading toward ancient sandstone structures carved directly into a steep cliff face. The rough, layered texture of the stone glows with a warm, golden hue cast by the low evening sun reflecting off a distant body of water below. Above, a perfectly clear blue sky meets the sharp ridgeline of the foothills, showing the dry, crisp air of the season. Shadows lengthen across the recessed niches of the dwelling, highlighting the geometric precision of the masonry against the natural erosion of the rock. One stone ledge catches the final reflection, creating a bright, sharp edge against the deepening twilight. The entire composition rests on the quiet, weathered stillness of the Andean landscape.

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Camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 14mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 200
Film processed in Lightroom
Location from a ridge above layered foothills near Cusco
Date 2019-07-07
Credit VEETER
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