Description:

Printed on Hahnemühle Baryta pigment-based paper, however, work can be produced in different fine art media, frames and sizes; use the contact link at the web page to enquire about options. Production will take between 5-8 working days before print is collected by the courier.

Story:

Another winter rain arrived in Santiago, bringing fresh snow to the mountains surrounding the city. Over the weekend, I visited a region known as Cajón del Maipo. Near Alfalfal, there was a beautiful waterfall I had photographed a few years ago. Given the altitude, I expected to find it frozen—but to my disappointment, it was completely dry. I couldn’t tell whether this was due to climate change, water being diverted to a nearby power station, or the mining complex in the area.

Disheartened, we continued on to another area called Baños Morales. It was completely blanketed in snow, with hundreds of families parked along the roadside, enjoying the snow and having picnics.

On the way back, I noticed some cars turning off the main road into a valley called Las Melosas. After a few kilometers, we found many cars parked and discovered a gorge with a waterfall. The lighting was perfect, thanks to the cloud cover, and I was struck by the dramatic rock formations of the gorge.

I'm sharing images of this landscape in this collection—composite photographs made from two handheld shots I captured during this visit.