Humberstone - Hospital Porch

Situated in the Atacama desert and deserted since the mid 20th century the former saltpeter works of Humberstone and Santa Laura were inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage in 2005 and also placed on the list of World Heritage in danger (from 2005-2019) to help mobilize money for their preservation (difficult climate, earthquake damage).

HFF!

whc.unesco.org/en/list/1178

Hubs 56, LotharW, Berny, Edna Edenkoben and 31 other people have particularly liked this photo

58 comments - The latest ones

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Lovely play of light and shadow.

11 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

The harsh light makes for strong contrasts which was a good thing in this case.

11 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

hFF and Happy Easter !!

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Many thanks, Jaap!

7 weeks ago.

uwschu ^club

hFF Gudrun, Frohe Ostertage für dich

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to uwschu ^club

Schönen Dank, Uwe, dir ebenfalls!

7 weeks ago.

Amelia ^club

The link makes for very interesting reading. Thank you, Gudrun. Apparently this site is no longer on the 'danger list', presumably because money and investments were put to good use.
A striking example of light and shadow.
HFF, and enjoy the Easter weekend.

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

Thank you so much, Amelia! I have amended my description, thank you for noticing that it's no longer on the danger list! When we visited most surfaces were covered with a crust of salt from the camanchaca (sea mist) and everything seemed to be on the verge of disintegration.

7 weeks ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Excellent use of perspective. I love the plat between light and shadow. Have a great Easter weekend, Gudrun. All the best, Joe

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Thanks a lot, Joe! The light in the desert was very harsh which makes for strong shadows.

7 weeks ago.

Ko Hummel ^club

HFF Gudrun und ein frohes Ostern gewünscht

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Ko Hummel ^club

Danke vielmals, Ko, euch auch!

7 weeks ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Excellent. Very atmospheric.
HFF Gudrun. Enjoy the Easter weekend.

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Many thanks, Pete!

7 weeks ago.

Léopold ^club

Cette perspective chilienne et ombragée me plait beaucoup !

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Léopold ^club

Merci bien, Léopold!

7 weeks ago.

Erika+Manfred ^club

Tolle Schatten
HFF und ein angenehmes WE

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Erika+Manfred ^club

Herzlichen Dank, Erika!

7 weeks ago.

Annemarie ^club

most beautiful Gudrun

Have a nice Friday and Easter weekend!

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you so much, Annemarie!

7 weeks ago.

Dida From Augsburg ^club

Toll mit den Schatten, ich mag aber auch das PiP sehr!

HFF und ein schönes Oster-Wochenende, Gudrun!

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Dida From Augsburg ^club

Danke vielmals, Dida! Ich hab da so viel fotografiert, dass PiPs nötig waren;-)

7 weeks ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

Schönes Schattenspiel. HFF, Gudrun!

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Stephan Fey ^club

Besten Dank, Stephan!

7 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Very nice perspectives and excellent light and shadow in these superb images Gudrun!
HFF and a Happy Easter !

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thanks very much, Roger! The glaring desert sun cast great shadows.

7 weeks ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Lots of fence shadows around here. Looks like and interesting place. Well done.

Happy Easter and HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thank you, Herb! It was an utterly fascinating place, we spent many hours there.

7 weeks ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Une jolie lumière tamisée où il doit faire bon s'y reposer !
HFF et bon WE pascal Gudrun.

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Merci beaucoup, Jocelyne! You need shadow in the heat of the desert!

7 weeks ago.

J.Garcia ^club

Very interesting place and images!
Thanks also for information, Gudrun!
HFF!

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to J.Garcia ^club

Thanks a lot, Judite!

7 weeks ago.

Christa1004 ^club

Der Schattenzaun vom Schattendach macht dem richtigen Zaun Konkurrenz... HFF Gudrun.

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Vielen Dank, Christa!

7 weeks ago.

Adele ^club

Excellent light and shadow and perspective, Gudrun!
HFF and Happy Easter

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Adele ^club

Thank you so much, Adele!

7 weeks ago.

Mikus ^club

Das kräftige Licht der Sonne spiegelt den Zaun akkurat wieder. Perfekter Zeitpunkt und prima gesehen. Ein interessanter Ort. HFF und frohe Ostern, Gudrun.

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Mikus ^club

Schönen Dank, Michael! Ich war begeistert, nur schade, dass man dort nicht zu Sonnenuntergang sein kann, die machen vorher zu...

7 weeks ago.

WiePet ^club

Toller Schattenwurf!
HFF und schönes Osterwochenende!

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to WiePet ^club

Herzlichen Dank, Wiebke!

7 weeks ago.

David Slater (Spodde… ^club

Nice woodwork and shadows Gudrun. HFF and happy Easter weekend.

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… ^club

Many thanks, David!

7 weeks ago.

menonfire ^club

Ist ja wie auf einer Ranch, HFF Gudrun und schöne Ostern!!!

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to menonfire ^club

Danke vielmals, Maik! Das braucht man in der Wüste so:-)

7 weeks ago.

Xata ^club

Two very good ones*********************
HFF Gudrun.

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Obrigada, Isabel!

7 weeks ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

gut!
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Besten Dank, bk!

7 weeks ago.

gezginruh ^club

Very interesting place and information,Gudrun!
HFF and have wonderful Easter Weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

Thanks very much, Füsun!

7 weeks ago.

Diana Australis ^club

Thanks for sharing, Gudrun. I was there in 2010 and found it really fascinating, the abandoned company town in the Atacama. I hope you have a lovely Easter…Diana

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

Thanks a lot, Diana! I visited in October of that same year:-) I also found it utterly fascinating, our driver from Arica had been born there and had lots of interesting stories!

7 weeks ago. Edited 7 weeks ago.

Franck Chabal ^club

Belle composition, HFF tardif!

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Franck Chabal ^club

Merci beaucoup, Franck!

7 weeks ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Gudrun
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition. Shadows mirror the wood above. Very clever!
Great colours too
Best Wishes, HFF, a very happy Easter, and stay safe!!
Peter

7 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Thank you so much, Peter! Happy and peaceful Easter to you too!

7 weeks ago.

Hubs 56 ^club

zur rechten Zeit am rechten Ort - gut gesehen und umgesetzt. Kann ich mir gut in s/w vorstellen

6 weeks ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied to Hubs 56 ^club

Herzlichen Dank, Hubs! Stimmt, sw wäre da eine Option gewesen!

6 weeks ago.

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