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Hostlers shuffle Union Pacific SW9 No. 1848 and DD35 No. 85B at North Yard in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 27, 1977.
Oh yes, I built myself a diy ligthbox from the strobist website instructions. So here are my first attempts. Two lights and my new flash and fong from Terry!
Explored 10-8-09
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Winter is a pretty dry spell for floral photography, but there is always the possibility of an Amaryllis to brighten things up.
A little different from the previous late morning full view of the valley, this one is a tighter shot and at sunset. The play of the light streaming through the clouds, finally shifted onto the dunes and some of the mountains. It was worth the wait. Pinto Peak sitting at 7,508 ft., is still wearing it snow hat.
Luminar 2018 was the primary processing software that made it possible for achieving the cinematic look I was going for, with one of their LUT presets that I did modify. Pryor to the final change, all of the normal filter/layer corrections were completed.
Post: Luminar 2018 & Lightroom 5 for basic setup. Image was cropped to a 4X5 ratio and only taking off a little sky and touch of the right side.
Livingstone Island, Zambia
Devil's Pool is adjacent to the famous Livingstone Island situated on the edge of the Victoria Falls.
During the drier months of the year, May to October, it is possible to walk along the lip of the falls. This can only be done from the Zambian side. After thousands of years of erosion, many rock pools have formed and one of them has formed right on the very edge of the sheer drop.
Over 500 million litres of water a minute cascade over the almost 2km wide falls, causing a deafening and spectacular explosion of spray which can be seen 30 miles away. This is why it is known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or The Smoke that Thunders.
You can find guides who will take you on the Zambian side, at the entrance to the Falls.
The impossible just takes longer.
Dan Brown.
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Arcadia. California.
Many hilltops in Portugal and other parts of Europe have been sites of religious devotion since antiquity, and it is possible that the Bom Jesus hill was one of these. However, the first indication of a chapel over the hill dates from 1373. This chapel - dedicated to the Holy Cross - was rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries. In 1629 a pilgrimage church was built dedicated to the Bom Jesus (Good Jesus), with six chapels dedicated to the Passion of Christ. The present Sanctuary started being built in 1722, under the patronage of the Archbishop of Braga, Rodrigo de Moura Telles. His coat of arms is seen over the gateway, in the beginning of the stairway. Under his direction the first stairway row, with chapels dedicated to the Via Crucis, were completed. Each chapel is decorated with terra cotta sculptures depicting the Passion of Christ. He also sponsored the next segment of stairways, which has a zigzag shape and is dedicated to the Five Senses. Each sense (Sight, Smell, Hearing, Touch, Taste) is represented by a different fountain. At the end of this stairway, a Baroque church was built around 1725 by architect Manuel Pinto Vilalobos. The works on the first chapels, stairways and church proceeded through the 18th century. In an area behind the church (the Terreiro dos Evangelistas), three octagonal chapels were built in the 1760s with statues depicting episodes that occur after the Crucifixion, like the meeting of Jesus with Mary Magdalene. The exterior design of the beautiful chapels is attributed to renowned Braga architect André Soares. Around these chapels there are four Baroque fountains with statues of the Evangelists, also dating from the 1760s.
Façade of the church of Bom Jesus. Around 1781, archbishop Gaspar de Bragança decided to complete the ensemble by adding a third segment of stairways and a new church. The third stairway also follows a zigzag pattern and is dedicated to the Three Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope and Charity, each with its fountain. The old church was demolished and a new one was built following a Neoclassic design by architect Carlos Amarante. This new church, began in 1784, had its interior decorated in the beginning of the 19th century and was consecrated in 1834. The main altarpiece is dedicated to the Crucifixion.
In the 19th century, the area around the church and stairway was expropriated and turned into a park. In 1882, to facilitate the access to the Sanctuary, the water balance Bom Jesus funicular was built linking the city of Braga to the hill. This was the first funicular to be built in the Iberian Peninsula and is still in use.
Could do a whole shoot that was simply "sit 'em on the sidewalk and let the sun flare do its thing".
I see from the archives, this was my only shoot with Brittany...worst feeling is looking back and realizing I should've worked with folks more than once. I see all the avenues I missed in the first (and only) shoot, wonder what I was thinking, back then.
I can tell this: I wanted it over as soon as possible. I shot close to my apartment, stayed put in one spot on the street, the metadata says I didn't even make it a full hour, but I don't remember anything so significant that would've made it bad beyond "not my vibe."
The more I look at the shoot, the more I get it. I was bored. Not feeling it, I barely had Brittany move around, barely made her laugh. I didn't take any chances, didn't try anything new.
Oh...looks like I'd been to my favorite Mexican restaurant a few hours earlier...I was probably nursing a mean post-heavy meal hangover. I've made this mistake before, it all becomes clear.
Shoot on an empty stomach, damn you!
I took this image of the old Hornibrook Bridge remains at Brighton portal during low tide. All composition rules have been broken in this image, my idea was to capture as many elements as possible and their equivalent reflections.
A year in the making and only possible due to the persistence of the long suffering NJ who tolerated my desire for a perfectly spaced rotation and a good haul of autumn maples to hand light.
Noel is studying to be an architect like his dad and big brother are. Caleb probably got all the good genes, but Noel is pretty hardworking on his own.
Some might call it such.
The odd quality of the light here presaged the atmospheric changes we've experienced as wildfires sweep the Pacific Northwest. Shot several days ago. This air was caused by California fires, several of which were/are large. The Golden Gate Bridge spans the horizon.
I hope your Friday goes better than it does for many on the Pacific Coast of America. The news from the wildfires is very disturbing to us all. Sending best hopes and wishes to those directly affected.
In the SF Bay Area we are impacted by quite bad air, in the range presenting a definite health danger. Meteorologists tell us we can look for some relief by Sunday night or Monday morning--when the jet stream is expected to bring a wave of northern air moving onto the North American land mass and "skirting" the northwestern United States.
2020 feb 18
One more stretch-framing completed for possible exhibition in Oxford a few months down the line ..... hopefully.
macropaintograph - 'kromofom' (2017)
From the Washington Trails Association:
A nice creekside hike within the Olympics with an option to check out Marymere Falls. This hike has all types of old growth and lush vegetation.
Most hikers follow Barnes Creek towards Lake Crescent Lodge, but at the junction you will turn left to follow the creek. Soon enough you will come to another junction where you have the option to check out the heavily visited Marymere Falls. This is a popular portion of the trail where most people will be heading. Take a right to stop and check it out if you are interested, otherwise continue onward for Barnes Creek.
Continuing onward, the trail has a much different feeling, as it quickly becomes less crowded.
The trail rolls mostly up and rarely down over the next 5.5 miles. Despite being unmaintained, it is in relatively good condition.
The trail fords four creeks and numerous seeps. While the first is unnamed, the following three creeks are Lizard Head Creek, Happy Lake Creek, and Barnes Creek. The mossy trail winds its way through old growth Douglas fir and western hemlock forests. Younger stands show evidence of the valley's fire history.
In spring, watch out for bunchberry blooms and starflowers peppering the mossy forest floor. In summer, pipsissewa bloom profusely next to wild huckleberries and blueberries. In the fall, creekside vine maples paint ochre hues into the verdant landscape.
For those wishing to camp, potential sites are just below the start of this trail at Dismal Draw, 3.5 miles up lower Barnes Creek and next to Happy Lake Creek, 2.9 miles past the Aurora Divide intersection.
After 5.2 miles and 3300 feet of climbing, the trail peters out in a dark stand of stunted western hemlock on the ridge top. Just before reaching this terminus, the trail forks, leading steeply up to the left. Take this trail another half mile up to the top of Lookout Dome.
The trail winds around the backside and up to the top of the dome, where the intrepid hiker can enjoy cliffside views of the Hughes Creek valley sprawling below. Baldy Ridge extends rocky and cliff-faced to the North, the Elwha River meanders far below, and behind, to the West, one can see the Barnes Creek watershed draining down toward a glimpse of Lake Crescent through the trees.
It's possible to day hike this trail from Storm King Ranger station to the top and back but, at around 20 miles round trip, this trail is much more doable as an overnight backpacking trip.
Sometimes you're good and sometimes its just luck. I had a visitor while shooting this home in Jackson, Wy. I had to compromise the composition a little, but she didn't spook when I slowly opened the door and snuck back to my camera.
Ced 214 (also known as Sh2 -171 ) is a large emission nebula visible in the constellation of Cepheus .
It is an extensive nebula region linked to the stellar association Cepheus OB4 and illuminated by the stars of the open cluster Berkeley 59; vigorous star-formation processes are active inside it , generating low- mass stars .
The sky area in which this nebulous system is observed is located in the eastern part of the constellation of Cepheus, about 8 ° north of the bright star Caph , in a stretch of the Milky Way strongly obscured by interstellar dust and unlit nebulae; in its direction we observe HD 225216, an orange star of apparent magnitude5,68, which however is not linked to the nebula being in the foreground. Under a very dark sky and with the help of filters it is possible to see some vague details of the nebula, especially with large diameter instruments and using very low magnifications due to the large size of the object; in photography, on the contrary, the system becomes very evident.
Acquired on May 2020
H-alpha - 120 x 120 sec
OIII - 60 x 120 sec
SII - 55 x 120 sec
Total integration time: 7:50 hours
Imaging telescope, mount and camera:
TS Optics/GSO 6'' f4 Newtonian
Celestron CGEM-DX
ASI1600MM-Cool
Processed with: Pixinsight and Photoshop CC
Location:
Home Backyard, Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands (Bortle 6/7)
Cybele is an Anatolian mother goddess; she may have a possible forerunner in the earliest neolithic at Çatalhöyük.
She is Phrygia's only known goddess, and was probably its national deity.
Greek colonists in Asia Minor adopted and adapted her Phrygian cult and spread it to mainland Greece and to the more distant western Greek colonies around the 6th century BC.
The Fountain of Cybele (Spanish: Fuente de Cibeles, or simply, "La Cibeles") is a neoclassical fountain that lies on the centre of the Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain.
It has become one of the icons of the city.
Designed and commissioned by Ventura Rodríguez in 1780, the sculptural group—made of white marble from Montesclaros, is a work by Francisco Gutiérrez (who worked the goddess) and Roberto Michel (who worked the lions).
This statue of the goddess has a mural crown and rides a chariot pulled by two lions, representing Atalanta and Hippomenes.
It was moved to its current location and orientation in 1895.
The fountain is the site where Real Madrid's supporters and players gather to celebrate the team's trophies as well as partakers of the successes of the Spain national football team.
The goddess lost a hand in 1994, following a celebration of a victory of the Spanish national team.
The goddess lost again one of her hands on 21 September 2002.
The Fountain of Cybele has a replica, the namesake Fuente de Cibeles, located in Mexico City and inaugurated in 1980. (Source: Wikipedia)
FUENTE DE LA DIOSA CIBELES, MADRID, ESPAÑA, 2024
Cibeles es una diosa madre de Anatolia que puede tener un posible precursor en el neolítico más temprano en Çatalhöyük.
Es la única diosa conocida de Frigia y probablemente era su deidad nacional.
Los colonos griegos en Asia Menor adoptaron y adaptaron su culto frigio y lo extendieron a la Grecia continental y a las colonias griegas occidentales más distantes alrededor del siglo VI a.C.
La Fuente de Cibeles, o simplemente "La Cibeles", es una fuente neoclásica que se encuentra en el centro de la Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, España
Se ha convertido en uno de los iconos de la ciudad.
Diseñado y encargado por Ventura Rodríguez en 1780, el grupo escultórico, elaborado en mármol blanco de Montesclaros, es obra de Francisco Gutiérrez (quien trabajó la diosa) y Roberto Michel (quien trabajó los leones).
La estatua de la diosa lleva una corona mural y monta un carro tirado por dos leones, representando a Atalanta e Hipómenes.
Fue trasladado a su ubicación y orientación actual en 1895.
La fuente es el lugar donde se reúnen los seguidores y jugadores del Real Madrid para celebrar los trofeos del equipo, así como los participantes de los éxitos de la selección española de fútbol.
La diosa perdió una mano en 1994, tras la celebración de una victoria de la selección española.
La diosa volvió a perder una de sus manos el 21 de septiembre de 2002.
La Fuente de Cibeles tiene una réplica, la homónima Fuente de Cibeles, ubicada en la Ciudad de México e inaugurada en 1980. (Fuente: Wikipedia)
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The wind blue is possible now …
More blue intervals are coming from our ground…
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O vento azul é possível agora…
Mais intervalos azuis estão a vir do nosso chão…
C. A.
Photo by Kim McCallum
This is the very first outfit I wore at KS23. First I wore it with flats during the day and then with boots for the evening and night.
It was Monday and not too many people had arrived for the conference so I basically hung around the hotel lobby greeting the few girls that had come and mingling with other guests in the hotel. My dear friend Kim, who had arrived in the same plane I did, was running some errands and had not turned pretty until later in the day. This photo was taken by her with her magical camera!
I had not practiced my makeup since last year and was insecure about how would I do. I also had doubts about the new wig that I had just received, from Raquel Welch, and had not tried on. At first I thought the color was too radish, but once on with makeup and all, I loved the results so much that I did not war any other wig during the whole week. I purchased this Steve Madden thigh-high boots several years ago but had not had a chance to wear them, as I did not bring them with me to Harrisburg last year. I loved how the outfit turned out altogether that I did not change for the night; it was day 1, and I was already one dress behind schedule LOL.
One thing that I honestly loved this time, was not wearing breast forms or hip pads. No forms meant also no bra with almost every dress. I did pick the clothes carefully so that the lack of hips will not be noticeable. As for breasts? Cristy in now officially a flat-chested girl and she is loving it! You have no idea how freed and more natural one feels! Even the touch of the fabric against your own natural skin is different! There is no going back for this old girl! I was able to get ready sooner and did not have finger nail mishaps wile putting on tight undergarments to keep the padding in place. You will be able to give your opinion and judge if it worked or not, as I keep posting and sharing my thoughts,
I will not follow a timeline for posting and will be mixing photos of me alone and with friends, while trying to give some background to the images. My time continues to be limited so I will include the Spanish translation whenever possible, but will likely focus on English.
Once again I encourage those who can come it to Keystone and have not make it yet, to do your best to come. It will mark your life!
pinhole, homemade cardboard box camera, 5x7" paper negative, exposed for an hour and a quarter
July 18, 2006
sorry to have gone AWOL recently... I've been charging around, spending more time on trains than I'd ever imagined possible, and getting ready to move house. From Suffolk to Scotland, and we're off in three weeks. In the maelstrom of packing and sorting, there will probably be few pictures for the next month. If I can squeak a few more in before I pack up the dev tank and scanner, who knows...
But I wanted to post an old picture anyway. I missed my starting-pinhole-anniversary, which was about ten days ago, but this picture was taken one year ago. An hour sitting still by the back door wasn't such a big deal as it sounds: back then I couldn't walk. That's why I started pinhole photography in the first place: the pace suited me.
It's been an incredible year, as I've found my way into this insane love affair with lensless photography. I've learned how to develop film, and print normal silver, van dyke, and platinum (ooh, and pt/pd is pretty). I've had work shown in an exhibition, pictures featured in "black and white photography" magazine, and prints sold.
And I wanted to thank you guys for all your support and encouragement. So, thank you!
An unplanned trip, a proximate destination, a group with a common passion...
These are the elements that made this session special. Scarce with precious time and resources, a trip to the most visited landscape destination like batanes, palawan, etc was not possible.
Then I remembered a friend telling me, why go far when prized landscapes abound the coast of batangas, a 2 hour drive from manila.
These are the takes of a place familiar yet undiscovered...
A place called "La Provincia del Cumintang". A place to catch the beauty and pursuit of light.
The first group of three "Snowbirds" lift off at the 2024 Quinte Air Show.
Since 1971, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds have proudly upheld the legacy of military aviation excellence as Canada’s elite air demonstration team. In this, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Centennial year, we are proud to continue demonstrating 100 years of Royal Canadian Air Force excellence at our air displays throughout North America. The Snowbirds signature nine jet precision formation flying is made possible thanks to a highly skilled and dedicated team of pilots, technicians, mobile support equipment operators, resource management support clerks, engineers, a logistics officer, a public affairs officer and our civilian support staff. Together, the members of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds showcase the skill, professionalism and teamwork inherent in all members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are based out of 15 Wing, Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan and are composed of approximately 80 Canadian Armed Forces personnel, 30 of whom will travel to over 20 locations across Canada and the United States for the 2024 season.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds fly the CT-114 Tutor aircraft that was designed and built in Canada by Canadair as the Canadian Armed Forces primary jet trainer until it was replaced by the CT-155 Hawk and CT-156 Harvard II in 2000. The single General Electric J85 jet engine produces 2,700 pounds of thrust which propels the relatively light aircraft to speeds of over 400 knots. The straight wing design creates a large amount of lift and the controls are finely tuned making it a “classic sports car”- of the air. Despite its age, with the exceptional maintenance it receives from our talented team of technicians, the Tutor is the perfect platform to use as a formation aerobatic demonstration jet.
Quinte Airshow, CFB Trenton, ON Canada
Evening amongst the bluebells at Pamphill last week. Really disappointing to see how badly they have been trampled on - not sure if its by dog walkers, photographers, children or who but I wish people would be more considerate! In the end I managed to find this corner that was good enough to photograph.
Here's a link to The Dorset Rambler on FACEBOOK.
Here's a link to The Dorset Rambler BLOG.
or RL under the big tent.
Fun, interactive Worldling, seen at Fairelands Junction. Worldbuilder Saiyge Lotus.
Fantasy Faire 2024
[Best viewed on large screen.]
This short film is based on the fine exhibition at the Inveresk Museum in Launceston, “H.J. King: Cameras and Carburettors”. It runs until late August 2023. www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/Whats-on/Museum-at-Inveresk/HJ-King-...
I was kindly given permission to photograph each of the exhibits (including video recording the film excerpts that I edited and posted yesterday). They even bent their no tripods policy for me to make this possible. For obvious reasons the museum lighting of the exhibits is dark (these photographs are precious and bright light would destroy them quickly). So once again I was able to trust the low light capabilities of the Nikon D850 to deliver, though manual focus was necessary under these conditions. So every single photograph here is captured by my camera.
Born in 1892, Herbert John King (known as H.J.) was a devoted amateur photographer, though he did in the 1920s pioneer an aerial photography business producing maps. He was industrious and innovative and was one of the early proponents of infrared photography. His greatest service in photography was not some stylistic innovation, but rather as a faithful recorder of a passing world. His historical photographs are for that reason very important.
King’s other passions are also made known in this short film. Motorcycles, and the natural world of wilderness and Tasmanian flora and fauna. The second half of his life (King died at 80 in 1973), was one of distinguished community service, as a founding member and President of the Launceston Field Naturalists’ Club, and a distinguished member of the Tasmanian Royal Society.
He was also a lifelong member of the Christadelphians, and as such was a pacifist and environmentalist.
Enjoy the presentation and the period music.
adb.anu.edu.au/biography/king-herbert-john-10742
www.utas.edu.au/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/P/...
* A note about the lighting. You notice the sepia tones. Some of King's earliest photos are in sepia or have this soft brown tint. This is the result of a chemical process that took place in the darkroom. Its purpose was to prevent fading and prolong a photograph’s life and archival value. But almost all of his post 1920 photos are straight black and white. The reason I opted to go with the museum lighting temperature is that this is exactly the experience you have of looking at these photographs in the exhibition. Frankly I also think it adds a level of warmth (quite literally in fact with the lighting) to the photographs.
Does anyone else get cold in the winter indoors? I'm on a drive to use my heating as little as possible this year. Part costs, part just being more efficient for the planet. I'm totally in love with wearing long skirts, layers, cosy roll neck jumpers and scarves. Staying warm and toasty here! Of course I use the heating on some days, but the thermal properties of a well put together woman's outfit are WAY better than the men's equivalent. I think we can solve the climate crisis if everyone wore a long skirt! ;)
This dress is not mine. It's my girlfriends and it's such a nice Christmas dress, isn't it? A nice weighty number. She has another massive bag of clothing for me soon from friends who are clearing out their wardrobes. Hopefully a new shoot from me soon!
One reason I'm smiling is the big painting behind me here has finally sold and the one to my right is in a gallery. I also just painted one of my favourites too, so on a creative high.
it is possible cinders that you might go to the ball but can you first clean the house top to bottom do the washing and drying and get dinner ready?
Oh well looks like its another night home alone. On the plus side i play dress up with my sisters clothes result
It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill.
Wilbur Wright
tones: Fly Preset
texture: flypaper
And now I tell you openly
You have my heart so don't hurt me
You're what I couldn't find
A totally amazing mind
So understanding and so kind
You're everything to me
Oh, my life
Is changing everyday
In every possible way
And oh, my dreams
It's never quite as it seems
'Cause you're a dream to me
Dream to me
This is a sculpture I encountered at the Decordova Museum and Sculpture park. According to their website, Saul Melman's "Best of All Possible Worlds" consists of eight vacuum-molded casts of doors, arranged in the exact configuration of the artist’s Brooklyn apartment. The vacuum-cast process creates translucent replicas of the original doors. Traces of paint and small pieces of wood cling to the surface of some of the doors, suggesting their past lives and situating them between the material and immaterial, past and present.
Still not 100% this jacket goes with the skirt and blouse, but willing to give it another shot :P.
While Flickr will always have the most images of each outfit, follow me on Instagram (/secretjess42) to see the latest pics!
Lonquimay es un pueblo y comuna de Chile, en la Provincia de Malleco, Región de la Araucanía. Se ubica 167 kms al noreste de la ciudad de Temuco y a 493 kms al norte de Puerto Varas. Es la comuna mas grande de la Región de la Araucania (IX región) con una extensión de 3.914 kms cuadrados. Mas del 40% de la población de la zona es indígena de origen Pehuenche, que viven fundamentalmente de la ganadería, explotación de la madera y del turismo.
Esta es una zona cordillerana y fronteriza, su geografía corresponde a la de un extenso valle en las alturas de la cordillera de los Andes con presencia de grandes volcanes como el Lonquimay (2.865 msn), y lagunas como Galletué e Icalma en las que nace el río Biobío. Al oriente limita con las elevaciones de la Cordillera de los Andes, límite internacional con la Argentina. Al topar los vientos húmedos provenientes del Pacífico con los cordones occidentales (oeste) dejan abundantes precipitaciones, lo que da origen a extensos bosques con gran presencia de Araucarias y especies propias del bosque caducifolio como Ñirres y Lengas, los que desaparecen hacia el este dejando extensas pampas de vegetación baja. Las características particulares del clima en esta zona, hace posible encontrar aquí ciertas especies o subespecies de animales y plantas de la Patagonia, algunas de ellas sólo presentes aquí en territorio chileno, mientras que otras vuelven a reaparecer en las pampas orientales de las regiones de Aysén y Magallanes. El clima se caracteriza porque en algunos inviernos la nieve puede alcanzar hasta 3 metros, y en verano las temperaturas son más favorables, presentándose una media estival de aproximadamente 15 °C. Como localidad fronteriza cuenta con dos importantes pasos internacionales: Pino Hachado e Icalma, siendo el primero de ellos parte del futuro Corredor Bioceánico Trasandino.
La zona atrae a gran cantidad de turistas durante todo el año, por sus bellos paisajes, volcanes, lagos y lagunas. Además de las bellezas de la Cuesta Las Raices y del ex tunel ferroviario, alguna vez el mas extenso del mundo con mas 4 kms de largo, por donde hoy pasa la carretera internacional. En mi opinión personal, quizás las dos estaciones mas bellas para visitar esta zona sean el otoño cuyos colores son realmente fascinantes y en invierno con paisajes nevados únicos. La apertura de un exclusivo resort de montaña en la laderas del volcán Lonquimay Corralco, a comenzado a atraer también a los amantes del ski buscando nuevos y excitantes lugares para la practica del deporte.
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Lonquimay is a town and commune of Chile, in the Province of Malleco, Araucanía Region. It is located 167 kms northeast of the city of Temuco and 493 kms north of Puerto Varas. It is the largest commune in the Region of Araucania (IX region) with an extension of 3,914 square kilometers. More than 40% of the population of the area is indigenous Pehuenche, who live mainly from livestock, timber and tourism.
This is a cordilleran and border zone, its geography corresponds to that of an extensive valley in the heights of the Andes mountain range with the presence of large volcanoes such as the Lonquimay (2,865 masl), and lagoons such as Galletué and Icalma where the Biobío river born. To the east it limits with the elevations of the Mountain range of the Andes, international limit with Argentina. When encountering the humid winds coming from the Pacific with the western cords leave abundant rainfall, which gives rise to extensive forests with a large presence of Araucarias and species typical of the deciduous forest such as Ñirres and Lengas, which disappear to the east leaving extensive pampas of low vegetation. The particular characteristics of the climate in this area, make it possible to find here certain species or subspecies of animals and plants of Patagonia, some of them only present here in Chilean territory, while others reappear in the eastern pampas of the regions of Aysén and Magellan. The climate is characterized because in some winters the snow can reach up to 3 meters, and in summer the temperatures are more favorable, presenting a summer average of approximately 15 ° C. As a border town, it has two important international steps: Pino Hachado and Icalma, the first of which is part of the future Trans-Andean Bioceanic Corridor.
The area attracts large numbers of tourists throughout the year, for its beautiful landscapes, volcanoes, lakes and lagoons. In addition to the beauties of the Cuesta Las Raices and the former railway tunnel, once the most extensive in the world with more than 4 km long, where today passes the international highway. In my personal opinion, perhaps the two most beautiful seasons to visit this area are the autumn whose colors are really fascinating and in winter with unique snowy landscapes. The opening of an exclusive mountain resort Corralco,on the slopes of the Lonquimay volcano, has also begun to attract ski lovers looking for new and exciting places to practice sport.