This is truly outstanding!! I have a deep appreciation for Oaxaca and frankly, most of Mexico. I've had the privilege of knowing many of its people, but the story you presented here, the tantalizing idea about spiritual practices as a topic, and these images are just exciting to me. Thank you!
Interessante comentar sobre "fotografar x conversar". Esse é um problema em chegar nos lugares pela primeira vez, a gente fica dividido entre se concentrar na fotografia ou dar a devida atenção as pessoas. Ótimo trabalho.
Great photo essay! Looking forward to see how you continue the project about spirituality in Latin America. I also recommend you San Juan de Chamula, also in Mexico, in the state of Chiapas. This is an autonomous Tzotzil Maya town, near San Cristóbal de las Casas, known for its distinct syncretic religious practices inspired by ancient Mayan beliefs. The locals use Coca-Cola and pox for their rituals and chickens as offerings, everything happening inside a Catholic Church. Unfortunatelly, taking pictures inside the church is strictly forbidden, but the community is also very photogenic, the locals wear unique traditional wool garments, they have their traditions and rituals and even their own independent governance with its own laws.
I enjoyed the storytelling and the info about this celebration. Sometimes to get lost is the best way to explore the unknown and to go out of the comfort zone. I understand that you know to do this perfectly. But where you stayed to sllep during your trip?
Great post and equally great photos. I look forward to seeing your project on spirituality in Latin America. - I grew up in a Cuban/American neighborhood and remember being enthralled both by the Jesus picture hanging in my grandmother’s living room and the Santeria shrine on her dresser.
Excellent work, reminds me of the processions many small villages in Spain where they walk or ride horseback to a shrine, usually on higher ground. When in the midst of traditional rituals, it’s all about celebrating and fellowship; worries, politics and problems seem a world away.
Rituals and traditions are little jewels that everybody should try to preserve and document as much as possible, in our own way for the generations to come. You just did it and did it very nicely. Beautiful photography!
Superb post and photo session. This is it: get close, build rapport, connect, earn trust, and document it. I wish I can do that someday - shyness, anxiety and language barriers permitting ofc.
This is truly outstanding!! I have a deep appreciation for Oaxaca and frankly, most of Mexico. I've had the privilege of knowing many of its people, but the story you presented here, the tantalizing idea about spiritual practices as a topic, and these images are just exciting to me. Thank you!
Great documentation project. And good photos.
Interessante comentar sobre "fotografar x conversar". Esse é um problema em chegar nos lugares pela primeira vez, a gente fica dividido entre se concentrar na fotografia ou dar a devida atenção as pessoas. Ótimo trabalho.
I am excited to see updates on your project on spiritual practices in Latin America. Excellent and fascinating topic!
Lovely images as always. Thanks for sharing the experience.
Que bello! gran fotografía documental!
Great photo essay! Looking forward to see how you continue the project about spirituality in Latin America. I also recommend you San Juan de Chamula, also in Mexico, in the state of Chiapas. This is an autonomous Tzotzil Maya town, near San Cristóbal de las Casas, known for its distinct syncretic religious practices inspired by ancient Mayan beliefs. The locals use Coca-Cola and pox for their rituals and chickens as offerings, everything happening inside a Catholic Church. Unfortunatelly, taking pictures inside the church is strictly forbidden, but the community is also very photogenic, the locals wear unique traditional wool garments, they have their traditions and rituals and even their own independent governance with its own laws.
I enjoyed the storytelling and the info about this celebration. Sometimes to get lost is the best way to explore the unknown and to go out of the comfort zone. I understand that you know to do this perfectly. But where you stayed to sllep during your trip?
Great post and equally great photos. I look forward to seeing your project on spirituality in Latin America. - I grew up in a Cuban/American neighborhood and remember being enthralled both by the Jesus picture hanging in my grandmother’s living room and the Santeria shrine on her dresser.
Excellent work, reminds me of the processions many small villages in Spain where they walk or ride horseback to a shrine, usually on higher ground. When in the midst of traditional rituals, it’s all about celebrating and fellowship; worries, politics and problems seem a world away.
Rituals and traditions are little jewels that everybody should try to preserve and document as much as possible, in our own way for the generations to come. You just did it and did it very nicely. Beautiful photography!
A great photo essay, Eduardo 👍
Superb post and photo session. This is it: get close, build rapport, connect, earn trust, and document it. I wish I can do that someday - shyness, anxiety and language barriers permitting ofc.
Good stuff Eduardo!
I love your shot at the heading of the piece - like a painted scene!
The power of serendipity and wandering around 🔥