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Perros de Peru




Hairless Dog

Originally uploaded by Suffering the Benz.

While I was traveling in Peru, I was astounded by the number of dogs I saw. Perhaps even more astounded by the fact that most of them were in pretty good shape, even the ones that obviously were strays. Peruvians apparently love their dogs, and that’s just another reason to love Peruvians. Here are a few pictures I took of dogs I encountered during my travels, including the hairless dog of Peru in this photo, which was taken at the pre-Incan pyramid of Huaca Huallamarca in the San Isidro section of Lima. Apparently, this forlorn creature is Peru’s national pooch.

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Machu Picchu in HDR




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Originally uploaded by Suffering the Benz.

Here’s an HDR shot of Machu Picchu. Hernan and I hiked up into the hills, which left me panting and sweating. But it was worth it to get this view of the Incan ruins. Once I caught my breath, I took this shot and a few others from the same vantage. With more distance, it’s easier to see how well the stone work melds into the surrounding landscape. This was taken at around sunset, right after a light rain had abated.

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Sexy woman …




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Originally uploaded by Suffering the Benz.

Here’s an HDR shot of the Incan ruins of Saqsaywaman (pronounced Sexy Woman). This is where Manco Inca almost defeated the Spaniards, but a last ditch attempt run allowed the Spaniards to break through the Incan lines. From there, they chased the Incans all the way to the jungle. I really love the way the HDR technique made the clouds pop in this photo.