Antigua Traditions

© Mitch Spence

Antigua Traditions

Uploaded: March 24, 2011 | Entered: May 25, 2018 05:09:26

Description

This is a Mayan woman in Antigua, Guatemala, carrying her basket in the traditional way. In the background is the well-known Arch of Santa Catalina, which was once part of the Santa Catalina monastery built in the 17th century. Behind that, you can see the La Merced church

Catgory: People During Travels (travel and place)

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Nichon L. Thorstrom Smith March 24, 2011

Nice! #1363705

Liz blahh March 24, 2011

Great capture! #9314461

Monnie Ryan March 24, 2011

Such a wonderful "slice of life" capture, Mitch -- outstanding work! #9314487

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 24, 2011

Outstanding comp and travel capture Mitch! #9314577

Marty Straub March 24, 2011

Absolutely outstanding, Mitch. Did she cooperate or were you ready? Either way, what an amazing image with all of the interesing architecture of place with amazing colors and dof. Of course, that woman steals the show. I love how the lines of her face seem to represent the story of her life. #9314582

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic March 24, 2011

This is outstanding! I really love it. Everything just came together perfectly! #9314603

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 24, 2011

Excellent colors, depth and pov, Mitch. Beautiful capture. #9314672

Gord MacEachern March 24, 2011

Outstanding indeed Mitch, hope we see this again, very well done my friend!! #9314679

Gina M. Savage March 24, 2011

Amazing composition...love all the different textures and color. Great capture! #9314829

David Phalen March 24, 2011

Fabulous comp, colors, DOF and details!! Lot of living gone into that woman's face!! #9315480

Leslie McLain level-classic March 24, 2011

Amazing capture, colors, and details, Mitch. #9315532

Tammy Espino March 24, 2011

Superb capture!!! :) #9315590

Freddy Bland March 24, 2011

Wow, Mitch, this has captured so much character! Superb in everyway!! #9315635

Joy Rector March 25, 2011

great shot #9316359

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic March 26, 2011

Fantastic capture Mitch!,
Amalia #9319025

Patti Coblentz March 27, 2011

It amazes me how they can do this with no thought. A terrific capture of this lovely woman, Mitch, and how nice the background is! #9320993

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 27, 2011

Fine composition and a wonderful portrait. Good luck this time, Mitch. #9321093

Mitch Spence level-classic March 29, 2011

Thank you, Nishon, Liz, Monnie, Jeff, Marty, Carolyn, Tammy, Gord, Gina, Dave, Leslie, Tammy, Freddy, Joy, Amalia, Patti, and Nikki. #9324205

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