Interesting Photo of the Day: Reflections for Days on the Uyuni Salt Flats

At first glance, you might think this photo was a product of a skilled Photoshopper. However, you would be wrong. This place, called the Uyuni Salt Flats, actually covers a 4,000+ square mile space in southwest Bolivia. It is essentially a giant bed of salt. When covered in water, it appears to be a giant flat lake, however, the water typically only reaches a few inches deep making it possible to still walk across the entire bed:

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The vast Uyuni Salt Flats: a photographer’s treasure (Click to See Larger Size, Imgur)

This spot has been used by photographers for years for its unique look. Commercial, fashion, and model shoots alike have taken place here, and a quick Youtube search for the area would result in many of these. This photo reminds us of how many unique treasure there are in the world and how many still remain unknown to us.

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