TOP OF THE WORLD - A JOURNEY THROUGH BOLIVIA

A land of high altitude wonders! At 4000 meters and climbing - Bolivia is an eclectic mixture of strange and otherworldly landscapes and exotic cultures that will leave you feeling literally on top of the world...
A Pictorial preview of the forthcoming article: 

HAUTE CUISINE - FOOD AND TRAVEL MAGAZINE

Uyuni Salt Lake, from the air - Bolivia.

Isla Incahuasi(Cactus Island) - Uyuni Salt Lake - Bolivia.

Flags of the world - left by visitors to the nearby salt hotel - Isla Incahuasi(Cactus Island) - Uyuni Salt Lake - Bolivia.

Uyuni Salt Lake - Bolivia.

Uyuni Salt Lake - Bolivia.

Old meets new in Plaza Murillo, La Paz, Bolivia.

Chicaritas - Iglesia de San Francisco Church - Plaza San Francisco - La Paz - Bolivia

Old meets young in La Paz, Bolivia.

Old Woman - Villa Santa Anna - Altiplano (High Plateau) - Bolivia.

At 4000 meters, La Paz is one of the highest cities in the world.

Chantiani Village - Uyuni Salt Lake - Bolivia.

Chantiani Village - Uyuni Salt Lake - Bolivia.

NOMINEE AWARD FOR GARY LATHAM IN 8TH ANNUAL B&W SPIDER AWARDS...

Int'l B&W Spider Awards - Nominee Award for Gary Latham Photography

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER GARY LATHAM FROM THE UK.

LONDON 20/08/2013 - Professional photographer Gary Latham of UK was presented with the 8th Annual Black and White Spider Awards Nominee title in the category of People at a prestigious Nomination & Winners PhotoShow watched by 40,000 online viewers who logged on live from 154 countries to see the climax of the industry's most important event for black and white photography.

Thousands of images were received from 73 countries worldwide. The awards international Jury included captains of the industry from Sotheby's, Magnum Photos, The Armory Show, Fratelli Alinari to Tate and Phillips de Pury & Company in London who honored Spider Fellows with 190 coveted title awards in 27 categories. The judges reviewed the entries online for eight weeks before making their final nominations and Gary Latham's "Icelandic Horse," an exceptional image entered in the Wildlife category, was honored by nomination of the Jury.

"The Spider Awards celebrates photographers who operate at the highest levels of their craft," said Basil O'Brien, the awards Creative Director. "Gary Latham's work represents black and white photography at its finest, and we're pleased to present him with the title of Nominee." 

BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS is the leading international award honoring excellence in black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in black and white photography.

Contact: Gary Latham Photography

Telephone: 07958 302161

Email: info@garylatham.co.uk

Website: www.garylatham.co.uk

Swimmers at Bakong Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Iceland for Lonely Planet Magazine - August 2013.

Next year Iceland celebrates the 40th anniversary of the completion of the country's ring road. In celebration Lonely Planet Magazine sent me along with journalist and writer Oliver Berry on a road trip to drive the 2000 km around Iceland and what an amazing journey it turned out to be.

My second visit to Iceland only confirms to me what an utterly stunning place it is! I'm sure LP Magazine won't mind me sharing a few of the images from the trip...

A fellow traveller at the Vatnsskarð pass near Varmahlið, Iceland

Snow on them there hills and it's only August - Glaumbaer, Turf House Museum, Varmahlið, Iceland.

Hvalfjordur, Iceland.

Typical roadside view: Reykholt To Varmahlid, Iceland.

Myvatn Nature Baths, Iceland.

Hverarond Volcanic Area, Myvatn, Iceland.

Icelandic Horses, possibly the cutest horses in the world.

Jokulsarlon Glacier with lake and Iceberg's, Iceland.

The mighty Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Iceland.

Latest Images of Sweden for Food and Travel Magazine...

A double feature for Food and Travel Magazine - entitled;  

"RAW TALENT" 
This one is a gourmet traveller to the beautiful Jamtland area of Central Sweden where I get to eat at the fabulous Faviken Magasinet, Swedens Hottest Restaurant and feel like I'm in an episode of the British re-make of Wallander...

Grass Roofed Houses - Areskutan valley & Lake - Sweden.
DPS - "RAW TALENT" - Gourmet Traveller for FOOD and TRAVEL MAGAZINE - Aug/Sept 2013.

Scallops cooked in their own Juices over Juniper Branches at Faviken Magasinet - Swedens Hottest Restaurant.

Sommelier, Johan Agrell (pictured) together with Chef Magnus Nilsson
run Swedens Hottest Restaurant - Faviken Magasinet.

Crispy Lichens with soured garlic cream - foraged that morning from the surrounding woodland.
Faviken Magasinet Restaurant... Food as pure theater!

Like a scene from the British re-make of Wallander - Jamtland's understated splendour!
Ostersund - Jamtland.

Reindeer wait to cross the road - Havvi Glen - Sami Territory - Oviken Mountain - Sweden.

Are Kafferosteri, Coffee Roasters.
Eva Gerfvert (3rd Best Coffee Roaster in the World) and Per Nordell (Swedens Best Barista).
These guy's really take coffee seriously.

Kall Lake.
In winter, when the lake is frozen over,  home to many a Top Gear Car Test and James Bond Car Chase. 

New Images of Ticino, Switzerland for Food and Travel Magazine...

A double Gourmet Traveller feature for Food and Travel Magazine - entitled;  

"Nutty by nature" 
 Looking at Ticino, the very Italianate Canton of Switzerland, during the Chestnut season.
Swiss alpine valley's meet Italian styling - what's not to like?

Late Summer Meadow - Sonogno Village - Verzasca_Valley - Ticino-Switzerland

Hard to imagine in the heat of a British Summer, just how tasty those roast chestnuts can be!

Chestnuts still on the tree and one of natures super-foods as well!

Picturesque Lake Maggiore - Ascona -Ticino - Switzerland.

One of the Worlds Northermost Rice Fields- Terrina Farm - Ascona - Ticino - Switzerland.

Artisan Cheese-maker - Verzasca Valley - Ticino - Switzerland.

Bellinzona Town - From Bellinzona Castle - Ticino-Switzerland
An ancient stronghold that straddles the alpine pass.

My Latest ALASKAN images featured in online edition of Food and Travel Magazine

You can now see my latest ALASKAN images featured in the online edition of Food & Travel Magazine:http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?eid=63f0f2a4-3a3f-420b-94fd-23995ebba072

Halibut Cove Beach - As used for the DPS in the May 2013 edition of Food and Travel magazine.

La Paz, Bolivia - Food and Travel Magazine - May 2013.

I'm filled with a mixture of excitement and trepidation, setting off on a recent assignment to La Paz, Bolivia for Food and Travel Magazine. Partly because Iv always wanted to visit Bolivia and partly because the Foreign Office web site advised caution due to "express kidnappings... and slight risk of terrorism..." I'm soon to learn that the warning is over-stated. However just before leaving, Bibiana, my Bolivian trip organiser here in London says they may have to change the itinerary at short notice due to "...Strikes and Political unrest...",  this is to prove much more of a problem. 

These effigy's (A Warning to thieves) - are the first things that greet you as you leave the airport in El Alto, to make the 1000 meter descent to Downtown La Paz, Bolivia.

Of course, Latin America in general is known to be a little edgy, shall we say but Bolivia at times can resemble Britain in the early 70's, prone to; strikes, three day weeks, power cuts and general disruption due to running battles between the politically active unions and the current Socialist government which is seeking an unprecedented third term in power. Of course being South America it doesn't try and hide it's intentions, these guy's mean business! 

Police barricades block the entrance to Plaza Murillo - The main tourist area of La Paz.

People crowd the news stands to see what is happening re the Teachers Union march in La Paz - Tuesday 21 May 2013.

Teachers march in La Paz, Bolivia.

Here are some images of the police and army blockades to Plaza Murillo, La Paz, on Tuesday 21 May 2013, during a march by the teachers union. I took these shots just before and after crossing the police barricades blocking entry to the main square. 

Although the march went ahead without any real trouble, the relative quiet in the main square and surrounding streets, the heavy duty police and military presence and the occasional sound of gunshots ringing out across the city certainly made my walking tour of the city a slightly surreal experience!

Police barricades block the entrance to Plaza Murillo

Once inside the barricades things are a little more relaxed

The Bolivian military take it easy and leave the barricades to the police.

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Alaska - 'Wild At Heart' - Latest Images for Food and Travel magazine - May 2013 Issue

'Wild At Heart' - Alaska - Latest Images for Food and Travel Magazine - May 2013 Issue.

On assignment for Food and Travel Magazine in Alaska, the magnificent 49th State of the USA. Part old world Russia, Native American and old west pioneer spirit, Alaska is a fascinating, wild, beautiful and eclectic mix!

Shot earlier in the year and in the shop's now. Here are a few of my favourite images from the shoot. Oh and the food was great too!

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DPS - Stillpoint Beach - Halibut Cove - Alaska

Homer Spit - Alaska - the 49th State

Sea Eagles soar above the Kenai Peninsular  - Alaska

Tulka Bay - Alaska

Tulka Bay Lodge - Tulka Bay - Alaska