Colombian Amazon part III

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Colombian Amazon part III

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On location:

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A rainforest liana twists and turns its way to the rainforest canopy somewhere on the Colombian-Brazilian border:

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Tarantula (Psalmopoeus pulcher):

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Banana spider (Nephila claviceps) with parasitic wasp larva:

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Fer-de-lance (Bothrops atrox):

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Hairy cup fungus (Cookeina tricholoma):

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Mating grasshoppers:

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Frog portrait (Boana pugnax):

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Bird feather abstract:

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"The gold beneath our feet"
Alluvial gold, fine gold dust particles carried by the current which settle in the Amazon's many gentle meanders, represents one of the major threats to the Amazon region. Hydraulic motors force the disintegration of river banks, pushing the sand/clay banks through sluice boxes. The addition of mercury as an amalgamating agent to separate out the precious metal further contaminates downstream traditional life.
Perhaps abandoning gold, and embracing tourism will bring in a greener future.
Sunset bathes boaters on the Colombian Amazon

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Thanks for looking and commenting,
Paul

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I'm jealous :shock:

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Post by Saul »

Great set, beautiful photos
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Post by nanometer »

You're a master at getting the dramatic lighting--super!

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Thanks Raza, Saul and nanometer, much appreciated.

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Post by Oleg »

Nice shots Paul

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mind = blown past milky way!!!

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