Day of the Dead Private Alter

Uploaded: November 04, 2012

Description

This was one of the many Private Alters honoring the deceased love ones.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 04, 2012

Day of the Dead Celebration at El Mercardo in San Antonio. #1496441

Colette M. Metcalf November 04, 2012

Nice capture, Emile!!! #10404006

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 04, 2012

Excellent cultural capture and info Emile! #10404034

Robert R. Goodman November 04, 2012

Hi Emile,Wonderful capture my friend.Beautiful color,Everything is fine just taking a little break from Photography.Been working on my camera sales!!!!!!!!! #10404137

Stan Kwasniowski November 04, 2012

Emile, wonderful capture of a special day #10404481

Anthony G. Comella November 04, 2012

Terrific capture Emile!! Learned something new! #10404519

Tiia Vissak November 05, 2012

a great scene! #10404611

frank w. degenhardt November 05, 2012

This is one fascinating festival. The meanings behind it as a remeberance of the past loved ones, the private alters, must be a sight to see. So interesting and so beautiful my friend. #10404809

Joy Rector November 05, 2012

great shot #10404919

Lana Arcemont November 05, 2012

Excellent Capture! #10405029

Jill Odice level-classic November 05, 2012

This is great Emile! You really captured the "Spirit" of the celebration! #10405156

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 05, 2012

Thanks Colette, Jeff, Bobby, Stan, Anthony, Tiia, Frank, Joy and Lana. #10405157

Marijana Fajgl November 05, 2012

We also have All Sould Day and All Saints Day. At that days we visit graves of our loved ones and leave cndels and flowers. It is a nice view at night with thousands liten candels.
Fantastic captures and great info about Mexican tradition, Emile. #10405258

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 05, 2012

Thanks Marijana. #10405301

Ellen Hodges November 05, 2012

Super find and capture, Emile!! Love the colors and the drama!! #10405506

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 05, 2012

Thanks Ellen. #10405631

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 06, 2012

You certainly captured the festive mood here Emile, VERY well done!! <>< #10407002

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 06, 2012

Thanks Nancy. #10407176

Phyllis A. Houghton November 06, 2012

I love the customs and festive mood of celebrations from other countries, even when it is all souls day. The colors, costumes, and mood are so full of life. I am glad you captured this for us. #10407604

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 08, 2012

Thank you Phyllis. #10410261

Antonio Amen November 09, 2012

Nice capture, well done. #10411057

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 09, 2012

Thank you Antonio #10411336

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 26, 2012

Fantastic images Emile!,
This year I didn't have the chance to photograph anything related to this celebration!,
Regards,
Amalia #10434211

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 27, 2012

Thanks Amalia. #10435406

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