Mario Ruiz, EPA (based San Luis Obispo, CA, USA) - A mallow field in full bloom in the Atacama regio
Mario Ruiz, EPA (based San Luis Obispo, CA, USA) - A mallow field in full bloom in the Atacama region, some 750 kilometers north of Santiago, Chile. The desierto florido (desert in bloom) occurs every 5-7 years, though this year’s is more vibrant than most due to heavy rainfalls from El Nino, 2015 Photography (*click to see larger) -- source link
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