The Carretera Austral is a remote highway in Chile that runs through the rugged landscape where the Andes Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. Although it looks like a major highway on many maps, it's very rural and in many places remains unpaved.
I captured this photo on a road trip along the Carretera – one of many times I had to stop for. . . local traffic.
Photo: Dale Baskin
The theme for our August Editors' photo challenge is "Road Trip. "
It’s summer, and we’re ready to celebrate one of its great traditions: the road trip. Show us your favorite moments from the open highway – whether it’s epic highway vistas, quirky roadside attractions, spontaneous detours, or even views from the car. Share your best road trip photos and help us capture the essence of the classic road trip!
Photos can be submitted between Sunday, August 10, and Saturday, August 16 (GMT). It is open to photos taken at any time.
Important: Images MUST include a title and a caption of at least 25 words to be eligible. We need to be able to share the story behind your photo. We will consider both photos and captions when selecting our winners, so make sure to tell us that story!
Visit the challenge page to read the full rules and to submit your photos for consideration as soon as the challenge opens.
Visit the challenge page to see all the rules
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