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A view of Inca de Oro (Inca gold) town (C) in the middle of the Atacama desert
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A view of Inca de Oro (Inca gold) town (C) in the middle of the Atacama desert
A view of " Inca de Oro" (Inca gold) town (C) in the middle of the Atacama desert, near Copiapo city, north of Santiago, Chile, December 16, 2015. As copper prices have slid to a more than six-year low, miners laboring away at the countless smaller mines that pock mark the Atacama desert are finding the buckets of ore they spend all day digging from the ground are fetching less and less money. Picture taken December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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This print captures the breathtaking view of Inca de Oro, also known as Inca gold, nestled in the heart of the Atacama desert. The image showcases a serene and vast expanse of open space, with the town standing out against the backdrop of Chilean landforms. Taken on December 16,2015, by photographer Ivan Alvarado for Reuters Images, this picture tells a story of struggle and resilience. In recent years, plummeting copper prices have taken their toll on miners working tirelessly in countless smaller mines scattered across the Atacama desert. As they toil away day after day digging buckets full of precious ore from beneath the ground's surface, they are met with diminishing returns. This stark reality is beautifully captured in this photograph. The aerial perspective allows us to appreciate both the beauty and harshness of nature simultaneously. With blue skies stretching endlessly above and clouds gently floating by, it serves as a reminder that even amidst adversity there is still tranquility to be found. The absence of people in this image highlights not only the isolation but also emphasizes how insignificant human presence can seem when faced with such grandeur. It prompts contemplation about our impact on these natural landscapes and raises questions about sustainability and environmental preservation. Through his creative use of composition and lighting, Alvarado has managed to capture not just a stunning landscape but also an important economic narrative unfolding within it.
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