El Parque Tagua-Tagua es un Área Protegida Privada (APP) de aproximadamente 3.000 ha., que está ubicada en la cuenca del río Puelo, en específico, a orillas del Lago Tagua Tagua. Administrativamente, el parque pertenece a la comuna de Cochamó, Provincia de Llanquihue, Región de Los Lagos. El área corresponde a una concesión otorgada por Bienes Nacionales a la Universidad Mayor, para el desarrollo de un proyecto de conservación de la biodiversidad y de turismo en intereses especiales, donde el énfasis de la experiencia es el conocimiento y la ciencia. El Parque se encuentra bajo la administración y operación de Sociedad Miralejos Chile Adventure y abrio sus puertas al publico en el 2013.

En su interior, se encuentran ecosistemas propios del sur de Chile, destacando sus bosques prístinos dominados por especies milenarias como el alerce, y otras centenarias como el mañío y el coihue. Todas estas especies son características de los climas templados fríos de la Patagonia del sur de Chile. En el parque también existen lagunas cristalinas, ríos, cascadas y una red de humedales que albergan una rica biodiversidad de fauna y flora, entre la que destacan una gran variedad de hongos.

El parque cuenta con dos refugios de montaña para visitantes, el acceso es restringido para solo 44 personas por dia y requiere reservacion previa. Hay unos 9 kms de senderos bien demarcados y señalizados aptos para caminatas de nivel de dificultad medio. A la fecha hay solo dos areas para ser visitadas: el sector de Laguna Alerces con un refugio para 22 personas y el sector de Lago Quetrus con una cabaña privada para 12 personas. Ambos sectores con servicios basicos. Se puede visitar durante todo el año. Sin duda el mayor atractivo del parque esta en su impresionante belleza escénica y recorrer bosques intocados donde destacan gigantescos Alerces de mas de 3.000 años.

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The Tagua Tagua-Park is a Private Protected Area (APP) of approximately 3,000 ha. located near Puelo River on Lake Tagua Tagua banks. Administratively the park belongs to the Cochamó Llanquihue Province Los Lagos Region. The area corresponding to a concession granted by The National Heritage goverment department to Mayor University to develop a conservation of biodiversity and special interest tourism where the emphasis of the experience is the knowledge and science. The park is under the management and operation of Miralejos Chile Adventure Company and opened its doors to the public in 2013.

Inside are own ecosystems of southern Chile, highlighting its pristine ancient forests dominated by species such as larch, and other millenian species as mañío and coihue. All these species are characteristic of cold temperate climates of southern Chilean Patagonia. In the park there are also crystalline lagoons, rivers, waterfalls and a network of wetlands that are home to a rich biodiversity of fauna and flora, among which include a variety of fungi.

The park has two mountain lodges for visitors, access is restricted to only 44 people per day and requires prior reservation. There are about 9 kms of well-marked trails and signposted suitable for walks of medium level difficulty. To date there are only two areas to be visited: the Laguna larches a shelter for 22 people and the area of Lake quetrus with a private cabin for 12 persons. Both sectors with basic services. It can be visited throughout the year. Undoubtedly the biggest attraction of the park is in its amazing scenic beauty and go through untouched forests whith more than 3,000 years old giant larches.

At Port Melbourne trying out Sony's Smooth Reflections app - 64 exposures merged into one RAW in camera.

Despite the tacky color scheme and set design, last night was one of the most memorable musical engagement ever! The ballroom scene and the finale scene were just too surreal that I was balling my eyes out LOL

Procesión Maritima Puerto del Carmen 2014

self-portrait with selfie stick adapted on IPhone with apps

Apps: Iris, Juxtaposer, Etchings, Grungetastic, Photo fx, Superimpose

At the suggestion of some friends at AMPt, I'm experimenting with the Tadaa App...

This photo is 1st use of Apps. "Big Lens" which can be easy to create Bokeh effect (esp. circle shape).

As always, a photo each day for 365 days. All shot and edited using Apps on my iPhone 5.

The photo was taken using the camera App 645 PRO Mk II for iPhone, saved as a TIFF file before any editing. The original image can be found below.

First of all I used Snapseed to edit the image. This was done by adjusting and boosting the Ambiance, Contrast and Saturation. I then used ShockMyPic to make the image a little more painterly. Next I used the app Alien Sky to some extra effects to the image. This was done by applying the Top Gradient filter to darken the Sky, then adding the Super Moon and Flare to the picture. Finally I used Laminar to apply the Polarizer FX Style and add the Snap Stack frame.

I thought I would have a little fun with the editing of the image today. The original photo was taken on the Glass Bridge near to the Coventry Transport Museum. I was standing about half way along the straight part of it above Lady Herbert's Garden, looking towards the City Centre. With the view of the bridge stretching out in front of me as if to infinity.