shaded encounters

Shadow falls under the trees that dot the snow-capped volcanoes of Araucanía and the cracked, arid soil of Antofagasta. These are no ordinary trees. In the desert, trees are almost as sparse as the wildlife, their shade offering moments of respite in the stark, sun-scorched landscape. Farther south, the native Araucaria trees tower over cool canopies beside tranquil lakes, havens for both people and wildlife. Here, trees are abundant and deeply rooted in volcanic soil, intertwined with the shifting and evolving life around them. They constitute a living heritage that encapsulates the region's ecological narratives of past and present landscapes.