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June 22nd, 2019 La Candelaria and Los Cerros de Bogotá, Colombia. La Candelaria is a colonial popular neighborhood in Bogotá

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - November 26, 2017: looking up Calle 13 in the historic 16th Century colonial town of Villa de Leyva in the Boyacá Department. To the right are a row of restaurants one after the other, with a member of staff standing on the street trying to entice customers into their restaurants. In the far background is a section of the Andes Mountains. Founded in 1572 and located at just over 7000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. The Town was also one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog, and the Spanish language Soap Opera Zorro. Photo shot in the midday sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Bogota Colombia - It is sunset time in the Northern part of the Capital city and District of Usaquén in Bogotá, Colombia, South America as viewed from the heights of La Calera on the Andes Mountains. The city at street level is located at an altitude of 8,660 feet above mean sea level. Downtown Usaquén with its modern office buildings can be clearly seen. Horizontal format; copy space.

The Chicamocha canyon in the Cordillera Central of the Andes Mountains in the department of Santander in the South American country of Colombia. The drop is over 1000 metres and there are mountains as far as the eye can see. The clouds make interesting shadows in the sunlight. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. No people.

Bogota, Colombia - Looking at a panoramic view of the Andean capital city of Bogota, Colombia in South America, from the peak called Monserrate. The red terracotta roof tiled buildings to the left of the image are located in La Candelaria, where the city was founded in 1538; it is the oldest part of the city. Located at about 8500 feet above mean sea level, with a population of almost 10 Million, Bogota is one of the largest cities in Latin America. On view is a section of the vast Altiplano, or high plateau of Cundiboyacense. Photo shot in the morning sunlight. Panorama created in Adobe Lightroom. Horizontal format.

Bogota Colombia - It is sunset time in the Northern part of the Capital city and District of Usaquén in Bogotá, Colombia, South America as viewed from the heights of La Calera on the Andes Mountains. The city at street level is located at an altitude of 8,660 feet above mean sea level. Downtown Usaquén with its modern office buildings can be clearly seen. Horizontal format; copy space.

Looking toward the Usaquen area and the North of capital city of Bogota, Colombia, in South America from the heights of La Calera on the Andes, at sunset time. The road that can be seen to the lower right of the photo is Carrera Septima. In the background, are the Andes Mountains. Located at an altitude of about 8500 feet above mean sea level, on the Altiplano, Bogota is the third largest city in Latin America. Horizontal format; copy space.

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Looking over the terracota tiled roofs towards the Andes mountains in Guatavita, in the Cundinamarca department of the South American country of Colombia. The elevation is about 8660 feet above sea level. In the background are the always present Andes mountains. There are some people and cars but due to the distance, they cannot be recognised. The sky is overcast: it threatens to rain. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

The Puente de Boyacá in the Colombia Department of Boyacá is a National Monument and symbolizes the independence of Northern South America from the colonial power of Spain. The key battle of Boyacá was fought on August 7, 1819, in the vicinity of the bridge over the Teatinos River and paved the way for the freedom of Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru. Consequently the New Kingdom of Granada was established. The bridge, built in the early 18th Century, was declared a National Monument and dedicated as a memorial to independence in 1920. On the hill in the background is a restaurant; no names are visible. The only neon sign says, "Abierto" in Spanish, which translated to English, means, "Open." The exterior of the restaurant, seems to have been badly painted over in an attempt to cover graffiti. Photo shot during the Blue Hour; horizontal format. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - September 14, 2014: looking down Calle or Street 12 towards the Western corner of the cobblestoned town square on a sunny Sunday morning. It looks as if time has stood still in this town for about 450 years. In the far background are the Andes Mountains, the Cordillera Oriental. Founded in 1572 and located at an altitude of just over 7000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyacá, in the South American country of Colombia. The Town was one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog and the Spanish language Soap Opera Zorro. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Bogota, Colombia - January 27, 2017: Looking up one of the narrow streets in La Candelaria in the Andean capital city of Bogota, in the South American country of Colombia. To the left is the Opera, Teatro Cristóbal Colón, and in the far background, the Andes Mountains. Some local Colombian people go about their daily chores. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight on an overcast day; horizontal format. Copy space.

The waterfall known locally as Cascada La Chorrera near the town of Choachi in the Cundinamarca department of Colombia. Rock strata can be seen on the side of the mountain. Photo shot in the morning sunlight at about midday; horizontal format. No people. Copy space.

25/11/2018 La Candelaria, Bogotá DC, Colombia. A panoramic view from Bogotá's Cerros Orientales.

Canyon located between San Gil and Bucaramanga, the second largest in the world

Bogotá, Colombia - February 16, 2017: Looking Northeast near the Salitre El Greco TransMilenio Rapid Bus Transit Station on Avenida El Dorado or Calle 26 to the Eastern Hils; the road connects to Bogota's El Dorado International Airport. Traffic on the road is not as heavy as it normally can be. Photo shot in the early afternoon sunlight; horizontal format.

Baños de Agua Santa - a city in eastern Tungurahua Province of Ecuador.

There is snow on the mountains behind the town

Bogota, Colombia - Looking towards the North Eastern corner of Bolivar Square in the Andean Capital city of Bogota in Colombia, South America. The building in view is the 'Palacio de Justicia' or translated, the Palace of Justice. It is the Country's Supreme Court. Many local Colombians nonchalantly walk by, as they go about their day to day life while chatting with friends or relatives. Like many other squares across the world, there are plenty of pigeons on the square, waiting for visitors to feed them. The Andean peak of Monserrate can be seen to the right of the image. The sky is overcast; it will rain shortly. The altutude at street level is about 8,500 feet above sea level. Most people wear a jacket or an additional layer of clothing to keep warm. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight on an overcast day; horizontal format. Copy space.

A rock faced mountain rises above the pastoral landscape

High angle view of a street in the town of San Gil, in the Santander Department of the South American country of Colombia. Streets are very steep and go straight up and down the mountain. Photo shot in bright sunlight, slightly after midday, from the upper elevation of the same street. There are people in the image but they are too far away to be recognised. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens: EF 24-70 mm F2.8L USM.

The photo shows rural Colombia at over 7000 feet above sea level, on the Andes Mountains, near the town of Choachi in the Cundinamarca department of the South American country. Rock strata can be seen on the side of the mountain. Clouds and sunlight make interesting shadows on the mountains. Cattle farming is an important occupation here. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. No people.

June 22nd, 2019 La Candelaria and Los Cerros de Bogotá, Colombia. La Candelaria is a colonial popular neighborhood in Bogotá

Colombia, South America - Looking over the terracota tiled roofs towards the Andes mountains in Guatavita, in the Cundinamarca department of the South American country of Colombia. The elevation is about 8,660 feet above mean sea level. In the background are the always present Andes mountains. The bell tower of the church on the main square can be seen to the left of the photo. The sky is overcast: it threatens to rain. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Bogota, Colombia - Augus 02, 2018: This is a busy section of Calle 100 or 100 Street, on the bridge over the Autopista Norte, in the La Castellana area of the Colombian Capital city of Bogota, in South America. It always has heavy bumper to bumper vehicular traffic on the westbound carriageway in this area, at this time of the day. In the far background are the Eastern Hills on the Andes. The altitude at street level is about 8500 feet above mean sea level. Horizontal Format.

Escagüey is a beautiful village in Mérida state, Venezuela. It has an elevation of 2,206 metres over see level. Escagüey is situated nearby to Mesa Libre, and northeast of Cacute.

Bogota, Colombia - April 11, 2020: These are the eastbound carriageways of the usually busy Calle 100 or 100 Street, where they meet Carrera 11 in the Colombian Capital city of Bogota. There usually is heavy vehicular traffic in the area, at this time of the day. Today, it is deserted due to the Coronavirus lockdown declared by the Government in the Country. Only people with valid reasons are allowed to step outside. In the middle of the image is the landmark bridge on Calle 100 over Cra 9 and 30. In the far background are the Eastern Hills of the City; the altitude at street level is about 8500 feet above mean sea level. Note to Inspector: All logos and signs have been removed. 'Vendo' in Spanish translates to, "For Sale" and 'Arriendo' to, "For Rent" - Contact numbers have been removed.

Farmland as far as the eye can see. The lush green vegetation of rural Subachoque, on the Andes Mountains in Colombia in South America in the afternoon sunlight. The altitude is about 9,000 feet above mean sea level. The vegetation is typical of the Andes in the Department of Cundinamarca at such an elevation. Blue Sky with white clouds complete the photo. Horizontal format; copy space.

Bogota, Colombia - October 02, 2016: People walk uphill in the Usaquen area, during the Plebiscite on the Peace Plan with the FARC, to find their allocated table number to vote. To the right, in the area designated as Mesa or Table 34, a man has just completed his ballot paper which he will deposit in the allocated ballot box on the table. The booths have been set up on what is normally a street. Today, it is closed for normal traffic. In the far background are the always present Andes Mountains. The people voted against the Peace Plan proposed by the government of President Juan Manuel Santos. He won the Nobel Peace prize for his efforts. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight. Horizontal Format.

Guatavita, Colombia, South America - Looking through the arches at the main entrancce to the Plaza Mayor in the Andean town of Guatavita in the Cundinamarca Department of the South American country of Colombia. The square is not open to public vehicular traffic. A section of the Andes Mountains can be seen in the background. Though completed in the 1960s, the town is designed and built in the Spanish colonial style of architecture. Situated about an hour's drive from the capital city of Bogotá, it is located at an altitide of 8,660 feet above mean sea level and is a popular weekend destination with both local Colombians, and tourists. Photo shot in the early afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Note to Inspector: There is sign in the centre of the image in Spanish. Translated into English it just reads, "Invite me for a cup of coffee."

The Chicamocha river winds its way through the Canyon in the Santander Department in the South American country of Colombia. Sand and building material is being excavated from near the riverbed for construction purposes. At the level of the River here, it is still over 500 metres above mean sea level. Photo shot in the late afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens EF 24-70 mm F2.8L USM.

Bogotá, Colombia - May 19, 2017: It is just past noon in the Andes capital city. The overcast sky does not let the sun create any sharp shadows. COnstruction activity is going on by the side of Carrera Novena in the El Bosque area. Background: the Eastern Hills of the City. The altitude at street level is 8,660 feet above mean sea level.

Nemocón, Colombia - September 19, 2015: The main town square in the town of Nemocón in the Cundinamarca Department of the Latin American country of Colombia. There are people on the square enjoying the sunshine. in the far background is the always present Andes mountains. A fountain and flowering shrub decorate the square. Photo shot in the early afternoon sunlight; horizontal format.

Anapoima, Colombia - July 06, 2013: It is calm and peaceful in the Andes town of Anapoima in the Tequendama Provice of the Department of Cundinamarca in the South American country of Colombia. This is the centre of the town and not much is happening today. The main town square is to the right. Some local Colombian people are seen going about their daily chores. Copy space.

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Colombia, South America - Looking towards the Andeean reservoir called Embalse del Tominé in Guatavita, in the Cundinamarca department of the South American country of Colombia. The water level in the reservoir is lower than normal due to the El Niño phenemenon in early 2016. The elevation is about 8660 feet above mean sea level. In the background are the always present Andes mountains. Photo shot in the late afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Chiquinquirá, Colombia - November 26, 2017: It is Sunday afternoon on the Plaza Mayor in the Andes town of Chiquinquirá in the Department of Boyacá, in the South American Country of Colombia. Many local residents and Colombian tourists are seen enjoying the late afternoon sunshine and ambience of the town square. Vendors sell toys and snacks to visitors. Shops and restaurants on the Eastern side of the Square can also be seen. In the far background is a section of the Andes Mountains, the Cordillera Oriental. Photo shot in the late afternoon sunlight; horizontal format.

On top of the Andes mountain ridge in the image, is the Chicamocha National Park in the Santander Department of the South American country of Colombia. It is located at an elevation of over 5500 feet above mean sea level. Through the Canyon, runs the Chicamocha River; the altitude at river level is still 1640 feet above mean sea level. The white pylons to the right of the image support the Chicamocha Park Cable Car System which runs for 6.3 kilometres; the difference in altitude covered by the system is about 4000 feet. Some cable cars can be seen as white specks between the pylons. Winding roads can be seen on the side of the Canyon. Photo shot in the late afternoon sunlight from the opposite side of the canyon; horizontal format. No people. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens: Canon EF 24-70 mm F2.8L USM.

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Villa de Leyva, Colombia - Pools of water near the Andes town of Villa de Leyva, known locally as Pozos Azules, or translated into English, Blue Pools. The area is semi arid and like a desert in certain places. Even though the elevation today is over 7000 feet above mean sea level, millions of years ago all of this area was under the sea: it is therefore not difficult to imagine why the land today is a semi desert. The plastic tented areas in the background are where vegetables are being grown. The plastic sheets shield the vegetables from unnecessary climatic conditions. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM.

Bogota, Colombia - July 01, 2016: Carrera Septima once called Calle Real or Royal Street, at the point where it leads into Plaza Bolivar in the Andean capital city. This section of the Carrera has been closed to vehicular traffic. It is now a 'pedestrian and cycles only' zone. Image shows local Colombian people going about their daily routine. To the left are the walls of the Supreme Court of the Country. In the far background in the cloudy haze is the peak of Monserrate on the Andes Mountains. The altitude at street level is about 8,500 feet above mean sean level. People generally wear a jacket or another layer of clothing to keep warm. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight on a rather cloudy, overcast afternoon; horizontal format.

There is snow on the mountains behind the town

Colombia, South America - Looking across some trees towards the Andes reservoir called Embalse del Tominé in Guatavita, in the Cundinamarca Department of the South American country of Colombia. The water level in the reservoir is lower than normal due to the El Niño phenomenon in early 2016. 18 km long and 4 km wide, the surface altitude of the reservoir is 8,468 feet above mean sea level on the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes Mountains. The sky is overcast: it threatens to rain. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Guatavita, Colombia - The view from under an arched entrance to the main town square in Guatavita, in the Cundinamarca department of the South American country of Colombia. The church on the square with its bell tower can be seen; and to the left, the principal entrance to the square. The altitude is about 8,660 feet above mean sea level. In the background are the Andes mountains. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format, no people. Copy space. Note to Inspector: on the wall of the church is a prayer. It is not an advertisement.

The Rio Fonce or in English, River Fonce, flows through the town of San Gil in the department of Santander in the South American country of Colombia. There is lush vegetation on either side. Spanish Moss, or to use it's botanical name, Tillandsia Usneoides can be seen growing on the branches of the tree over the river. This part of the river is also used for White Water rafting. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. No people.

Guatavita, Colombia - Looking at one side of one of the three main town squares of the Andes town of Guatavita in the Cundinamarca Department of the South American country of Colombia. A section of the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes Mountains can be seen in the background. Though completed in the 1960s, the town is designed and built in the colonial Spanish style of architecture. Situated about an hour's drive from the capital city of Bogotá, it is located at an elevation of 8,660 feet above sea level and is a popular weekend destination with both local Colombians, and tourists. Photo shot in the early afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

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Colombia, South America - Looking towards the Embalse del Tominé or the Tominé Reservoir in Guatavita, in the Cundinamarca Department of the South American country of Colombia. In the background are the Andes mountains. The altitude at the water surface level is about 8,468 feet above mean sea level. The water level in the lake is low due to an El Niño year. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - The church on the Plaza Mayor of the historic 16th Century town of Villa de Leyva. Founded in 1572 and located at an altitude of just over 7000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyacá. The square is the largest town square in Colombia. Colombians visiting the town and local residents are seen on the square just sitting and relaxing, chatting with friends or going about their routine chores. In the background are the Andes Mountains. The Town was one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog and the Spanish language Soap Opera Zorro. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Bogotá, Colombia - September 18, 2021: Street 26 or Calle 26 as it proceeds Eastwards towards the Eastern Hills in the Capital City. To the left is a TransMilenio Bus Rapid Transit station. In the far background, are the Eastern Hills of the City. The mountain peak of Guadalupe can clearly be seen. The image was shot on an overcast morning. The altitude at street level is about 8,660 feet above mean sea level.

Looking at the Andes city of Zipaquira from a higher altitude. The town is located on the Eastern Range of the Andes Mountains, at an elevation of 8,690 feet above mean sea level. The present day city was established in the year 1600 AD. The Roman Catholic Church and the Municipal buildings on the main square can be seen at the centre of the image. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight on a rather overcast day; horizontal format. Copy space. Note to inspector people and registration plates of vehicles cannot be recognised.

The photo shows rural Colombia on the Andes Mountains, over 7000 feet above sea level, near the town of Choachi in the Cundinamarca department of the South American country. A dirt road can be seen winding it's way through the valley. Cattle farming is an important occupation here. Photo shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space. No people.

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Bogotá, Colombia - August 16, 2018: Looking over children's play area and a bus stop towards the point where Calle or Street 147 meets Carrera Séptima in the Colombia capital city in South America. In the background are the Eastern Hills of the City. Some apartment blocks can be seen on the mountain. The altitude at street level is 8,660 feet above mean sea level, on the Eastern range of the Andes Mountains. Traffic on the street is not as heavy as it can normally be.

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