perú San Cristobal With an Inca Touch

Larger view preferred. The Incas created an amazing civilization is

just 100 years. Their mastery of science, astronomy, architecture,

communications and more makes us wonder if the iPhone and our

other technology toys are all that we make of them. The Spaniards

plundered Peru and destroyed the Inca Empire in the 1530's and

40's. While Spanish colonial architecture and churches are a

marvel, they are typically built on or on top of destroyed Inca

buildings and sites. Yet, the Incas managed to retain their culture

and accomplishments to this day. The wall in this image is an

original Inca wall. Hence, I went for a wide angle shot that includes

and highlights the wall. There is no mortar between the stones in the

wall. The Incas placed matching stones toghether and custom fitted

stones to both fit and support the wall. Of, course this is displayed in

many other Inca remains - Machu Picchu being the most iconic. In

our opinion, the strong presence of and respect givien to the

Quechua people and culture - decendents of the Incas - is also

testimony a sense of Inca "immortality." Your comments and

critiques are most appreciated. Please pardon this long explanation.

Larry

I lo ve your long explanations.  They complement the image so well.  This capture has a phenomenal POV with the powerful foreground wall.  Pulls the viewer right into the structure at the back.  Well executed.

Hello Larry. I like the angle from which you took the picture, it show us the Inca wall, the stones of the floor, and as background, the church.

I appreciate the long explanation, and as a Peruvian I have to add that as a result of the arrival of the Spaniards,we lost part of the Inca culture, but over the years there has been a cultural mixing, and now we have the "criollismo" we have dance, music, literature, art, food, and even religion, that merged the two cultures into one. 

Regards,

Rosario.

Hi Lynne,   Thanks for being a fan of the few Peru images I have posted.  I expect to post several more.  I appreciate your interest in the narratives.  I think that our images are more than just pictures that beg for an artistic interpretation.  With PN subscribers all over the world there is so much to learn from our images and experiences.  I am most pleased that Rosario has expanded and clarified what I wrote.   Thanks again for following this series of mine.  We had an interesting 16 day trip in Peru.    Larry

Rosario,  Muchas gracias por visitar y comentar.  Your comment about the cultural mixing of the Quechua and other Peruanos is helpful.  i really appreciate your interest in my images and also in the factual information you have added to clarify and expand my and my wife's understanding of what we saw and expereinced in 16 days in Peru. I look forward to continuing to share thoughts about our images.   Larry

Thank You Larry :)

Nice juxtaposition of the different cultures in the frame.

Subhadip,  Thanks for view this image.  Regarding the cultures, it helps to have a native guide to point out these important facts.  Larry

Great textures and colours! It was 1989 when I was in Cusco. What an adventure! I remember  being very impressed with the stone walls and took quite a few shots but I can't remember this particular location.

Hi Pat,  Thanks for your visit and comment.  We would not have known about this site either.  Our guide with Go to Peru.org, who lives in Cusco and does a lot of photography, took us on a night photo jaunt.  This is almost to the top of the hill or mountain leading out of Cusco toward Sacsayhuaman.  My night shot of the Plaza de Armas was taken from this area as well.  This is basically on the edge of the mountain.  You are quite a traveler too from what I've seen of your images.  i always appreciate your looking at my photos.    Larry

Fab Composition and capture.