DANCE OF THE FLYERS I

© Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

DANCE OF THE FLYERS I

Uploaded: November 23, 2015 | Entered: November 23, 2015 08:46:32

Description

It is an ancient Mesoamerican ceremony still performed today. The ritual consists of dance and the climbing of a 30 meters pole from which four of the five participants then launch themselves tied with a rope to descend to the ground.Taken mid afternoon. ISO 100. f/6.3, 1/400. Zoom lens at 185 mm.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 185.00 mm, Model: NIKON D5300

Comments

Ujjwal Mukherjee November 23, 2015

Must have been a thrilling performance to watch ! Wonderful capture and thanks for sharing, Amalia!! #1643263

John Connolly November 23, 2015

What a colorful sight and capture Amalia! This would not be for the feint hearted! #11402235

Gord MacEachern November 23, 2015

Love the image, and the info Amalia, great job!! #11402285

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 23, 2015

Would love to see them perform #11402300

Mitch Spence level-classic November 23, 2015

Scary job, but oh so colorful. It would be great to see. #11402333

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 23, 2015

Thank you very much Ujjwal, John, Gord, Emile and Mitch!,
Amalia #11402356

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 23, 2015

Amazing presentation of an amazing feat Amalia! Love the beautiful colors of the costumes and the sky! #11402413

Mary K. Robison November 24, 2015

What a colorful and exciting show it must be. Beautiful capture, Amalia! #11402419

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 24, 2015

Thank you very much Joannie and Mary!,
Amalia #11402537

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