Photograph by Doug Pyper, My Shot While doing some mountain biking near Otovalo, Ecuador, I met two young locals, Paul and Patricio. I had planned to ride to El Lechero, an ancient tree said to have magical effects on those who touch it. They accompanied me, and we set up this shot. The contrast of the modern-day mountain bikers and the old tree gives an almost mystical feel to the image, and the equatorial midday light coming from directly above creates a surreal visual effect on the branches of the tree. |