mindFrame PhotoCanvas Series: "Pearl of the Pacific"

mindFrame PhotoCanvas Series: "Pearl of the Pacific" Photographed in Valparaiso, Chile (2003) Modified with Adobe Photoshop "Amo Valparaiso, cuanto encierras, y cuanto irradias, novia del oceano" - Pablo Neruda Last year while we were travelling in South America, we spent quite a lot of time in Valparaíso, one of my favorite cities in the world. Situated about 72 miles northwest of Santiago, Valparaíso is the second biggest city in Chile and the home to the Chilean National Congress. In 2003 Valparaíso was declared a World Heritage Site, due to its historical importance, natural beauty, original architecture and layout. Colorful walls of old homes line the beautiful, winding streets of the hills of Valparaíso as you climb to get a great view of the bay. It reminded me lot of San Francisco architecturally as well as in its spirit. You will also find one of Neruda's homes here, La Sebastiana, perched high up on a hill with spectacular views of Valparaiso. If you haven't been there and are travelling to Chile anytime soon, make sure to stop over there. You will find more photographs from our trip on our old website, South of the Equator.