Ricardo Carrasco
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Ricardo Carrasco Stuparich (born 1965) is a Chile
an photographer, best known for nature and travel photography of South America
.
in 1965 from a family of artists and musicians, Ricardo Aleide Carrasco Stuparich started in nature photography
at an early age at his family farm in Santa Cruz de Cuca near the town of Quinchamali. Using a Soviet-Russian 35 mm camera and handmade extension tubes he then experimented in macro photography
. This led to his first published article by a major publication, Geomundo, about the praying mantis, in his early teens.
In 1983 he studied photography and video production at the Arcis Institute in Santiago.
and constant travels led to numerous articles and a permanent engagement with the Sunday magazine of Chile's El Mercurio
newspaper, from 1986 to 1990.
In 1991 Ricardo Carrasco moved to the city of Valdivia
, in Southern Chile. He published a book about the Carlos Anwandter Nature Sanctuary
(Spanish: Santuario de la naturaleza Carlos Anwandter), a protected wetland in Cruces River
about 15 km north of Valdivia.
By 2000, he moved to the city of Chillan and started collaborating extensively with Americas Magazine, a bimonthly publication by the Organization of American States
(OAS), with the Spanish language edition of National Geographic Magazine
, The New York Times
, and Traveler Magazine (UKLA
), among others.
In 2004 along with scientists from the university UACh in Valdivia, Carrasco was an active advocate for the protection of the Carlos Anwandter Nature Sanctuary
from pollution caused by a the Valdivia Pulp Mill
and its effect on bird species including Black-necked Swans.http://www.patagoniatimes.cl/content/view/114/26/
In 2006 Ricardo Carrasco started collaborating with articles and photographs for the travel magazine of the Chilean newspaper La Tercera
. These assignments have taken him to cover archaeological sites in Peru
and Mexico
as well as travel destinations in Argentina
, Brazil
, Chile
and Colombia
.
Technorama cameras up to 7x16".
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an photographer, best known for nature and travel photography of South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
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Early life
Born in Santiago, ChileSantiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
in 1965 from a family of artists and musicians, Ricardo Aleide Carrasco Stuparich started in nature photography
Nature photography
Nature photography refers to a wide range of photography taken outdoors and devoted to displaying natural elements such as landscapes, wildlife, plants, and close-ups of natural scenes and textures...
at an early age at his family farm in Santa Cruz de Cuca near the town of Quinchamali. Using a Soviet-Russian 35 mm camera and handmade extension tubes he then experimented in macro photography
Macro photography
Macrophotography is close-up photography, usually of very small subjects. Classically a macrophotograph is one in which the size of the subject on the negative is greater than life size. However in modern use it refers to a finished photograph of a subject at greater than life size...
. This led to his first published article by a major publication, Geomundo, about the praying mantis, in his early teens.
In 1983 he studied photography and video production at the Arcis Institute in Santiago.
Career
Over the years, Carrasco traveled extensively through Chile, compiling a stock photo collection. His interest in mountain climbing and kayakingKayaking
Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking and canoeing are also known as paddling. Kayaking is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle...
and constant travels led to numerous articles and a permanent engagement with the Sunday magazine of Chile's El Mercurio
El Mercurio
El Mercurio is a conservative Chilean newspaper with editions in Valparaíso and Santiago. Its Santiago edition is considered the country's paper-of-record and its Valparaíso edition is the oldest daily in the Spanish language currently in circulation. El Mercurio is owned by El Mercurio S.A.P...
newspaper, from 1986 to 1990.
In 1991 Ricardo Carrasco moved to the city of Valdivia
Valdivia, Chile
Valdivia is a city and commune in southern Chile administered by the Municipality of Valdivia. The city is named after its founder Pedro de Valdivia and is located at the confluence of the Calle-Calle, Valdivia and Cau-Cau Rivers, approximately east of the coastal towns of Corral and Niebla...
, in Southern Chile. He published a book about the Carlos Anwandter Nature Sanctuary
Carlos Anwandter Nature Sanctuary
Carlos Anwandter Nature Sanctuary is protected wetland in Cruces River about north of Valdivia, Chile. The sanctuary is named after the German politician Carlos Anwandter who settled in Valdivia during the 1850s...
(Spanish: Santuario de la naturaleza Carlos Anwandter), a protected wetland in Cruces River
Cruces River
The Cruces River is a river near Valdivia, Chile. Río Cruces originates from hills near the Villarica volcano and flows then in south-west direction. The southern and final part of the river follows the Valdivian Coastal Range. At the latitude of Valdivia it is crossed by Río Cruces Bridge near...
about 15 km north of Valdivia.
By 2000, he moved to the city of Chillan and started collaborating extensively with Americas Magazine, a bimonthly publication by the Organization of American States
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States is a regional international organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States...
(OAS), with the Spanish language edition of National Geographic Magazine
National Geographic Magazine
National Geographic, formerly the National Geographic Magazine, is the official journal of the National Geographic Society. It published its first issue in 1888, just nine months after the Society itself was founded...
, The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
, and Traveler Magazine (UKLA
United Kingdom Literacy Association
The United Kingdom Literacy Association is a registered charity in the United Kingdom which aims to promote good practice and raise standards in literacy. It was founded in 1963 as the United Kingdom Reading Association, but changed its name in 2003....
), among others.
In 2004 along with scientists from the university UACh in Valdivia, Carrasco was an active advocate for the protection of the Carlos Anwandter Nature Sanctuary
Carlos Anwandter Nature Sanctuary
Carlos Anwandter Nature Sanctuary is protected wetland in Cruces River about north of Valdivia, Chile. The sanctuary is named after the German politician Carlos Anwandter who settled in Valdivia during the 1850s...
from pollution caused by a the Valdivia Pulp Mill
Valdivia Pulp Mill
The Valdivia Pulp Mill or Planta Valdivia is a pulp mill and biomass-fueled electrical generating station in San José de la Mariquina, Los Ríos Region, Chile. Although the main activity is wood pulp production it generates 61 MW of electricity from the burning of volatiles and black liquor...
and its effect on bird species including Black-necked Swans.http://www.patagoniatimes.cl/content/view/114/26/
In 2006 Ricardo Carrasco started collaborating with articles and photographs for the travel magazine of the Chilean newspaper La Tercera
La Tercera
La Tercera , formerly known as La Tercera de la Hora , is a daily newspaper published in Santiago, Chile and owned by Copesa. It is El Mercurios closest competitor....
. These assignments have taken him to cover archaeological sites in Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
and Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
as well as travel destinations in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
and Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
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Formats
Ricardo Carrasco operates RCSPHOTO, an extensive photo stock collection of South America in 35 mm transparencies. He also shoots color digital photography and produces panoramic photographs with medium format LinhofLinhof
Linhof is a German company, founded in Munich in 1887 by Valentin Linhof. The company is well known for making premium rollfilm and large format film cameras...
Technorama cameras up to 7x16".
Recognitions
- Higlighted by BirdLife InternationalBirdLife InternationalBirdLife International is a global Partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources...
as one of the top two nature photographers in Latin America and among the 36 top nature photography specialists in the world.
Recent major projects
- Official photographer for Origo Editors, Santiago, ChileSantiago, ChileSantiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
. - Official photographer for the Atacama Crossing4 DesertsThe 4 Deserts is recognised as the world's leading endurance footrace series as named by TIME magazine in 2009 and 2010, and by others as the "Ultimate test of human endurance"...
ultramarathonUltramarathonAn ultramarathon is any sporting event involving running longer than the traditional marathon length of .There are two types of ultramarathon events: those that cover a specified distance, and events that take place during specified time...
. - Extensive panoramic photography coverage of Easter IslandEaster IslandEaster Island is a Polynesian island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian triangle. A special territory of Chile that was annexed in 1888, Easter Island is famous for its 887 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the early Rapanui people...
. - Publication of a wide format, bilingual book Cementerios del Desierto about the cemeteries of the Atacama desert.
- Launch of food and restaurant photography website, The Photographer's Meal
- Constant travels across South America on assignment for Chilean and international publications.
External links
- Ricardo Carrasco's website
- Ricardo Carrasco's photo gallery
- Ricardo Carrasco's blog
- Ricardo Carrasco's profile in Photo Box
- Ricardo Carrasco's profile in photo agency Photographers Direct
- Flying Women of Totora, Bolivia, Aventura Magazine
- Chiloe Seaside Sanctuaries, article about Chiloe churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site