An HDR photo of the river in the cloud forest that surrounds the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel in Aguas Calientes, a short bus ride from Machu Picchu.
Author: Bob Benz
Perros de Peru
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.
Machu Picchu in HDR
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.


