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© Laura E. Swan

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Uploaded: March 01, 2010

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Ancient Mayan Ruins
Chich'en Itza , Mexico.

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TV 1/400, AV 5.6

(Frac Filter Applied)

I am behind again! Please just enjoy
the image without feeling you need
to comment. :)

Thanks for the Visit!!! -Laura

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 14.69 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Tiia Vissak March 02, 2010

cool colors & effects! #1244131

Barbara Waldoch March 02, 2010

Beautiful work, Laura, love the colours. #8425827

Stephen Zacker March 02, 2010

Cool. Like that green #8426018

Mary K. Robison March 02, 2010

This has a great 3-D look to it, Pom! The colorful crowd seems to be floating, rather than plain old walking.
Nice job! #8426072

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 02, 2010

Excellent capture and use of effects Laura! Jeff #8426167

Ron McEwan March 02, 2010

I know what you mean about behind, I know just what made you get behind. I am too, and got no where LOL.

You have been other places besides Canada I see, I sure would like to see this place also. #8426627

Monnie Ryan March 02, 2010

I hear you -- I was gone for an entire day and at this point have no idea when I'll ever get caught up! This is a neat photo with cool effects, Laura! #8426970

Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay March 02, 2010

Love the effects Laura! Fantastic capture! #8427127

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 02, 2010

Good morning Tiia, Barbara, Stephen, Mary, Jeff, Ron and Monnie!

Thank you all for viewing and commenting! So fun to see you all here!

Did you guys understand my title or was it too vague? I really enjoyed noticing all the MODERN people walking towards such an ancient structure. :) It struck me.

Well thank you for your patience with me everyone. We have been super busy with company and all the rest that comes with it. We still have family in town, just not staying here...

I'll be back as soon as time permits.

Yes Ron! No where is right! HA! Try again today however. You might have better luck. They are open 24hours on line, too...

3D Mare? HEY! COOL! :D

YES MONNIE! All it takes is one day on BP, for sure. Add several more to the pot and you have where I am. Eek!

-Laura #8427143

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 02, 2010

Hi Ruth! Thank you so much! I didn't see you there! We were posting at the same time?

Appreciate the visit! Each of you.

-Laura #8427160

Carol L. Fowler March 02, 2010

I love the old architecture- such grand stonework! #8427663

John Connolly March 02, 2010

Beautiful masonry and stonework Laura! Hang in there! #8427758

Chris Ebben March 02, 2010

Behind you say, I'm so far behind, I can't even see the dust where everyone passed me, I'm never going to catch up. I like the effects on this scene, just adds that little extra=^..^= #8427874

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 02, 2010

Wonderful image, Laura!!! :-) k #8427914

Tammy Espino March 02, 2010

Wonderful capture and work~ :) #8428157

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 03, 2010

Hi Carol, John, Chris, Kitty and Tammy!

So nice of you to travel with me to the Fractalian Mayans! HA! The building almost looks like there is electricity is running all over it hey?

I sure appreciate the visit! Company is still in town. I shall return!

Thanks for the visit and your patience!

-Laura #8428412

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 03, 2010

Hey Mr. Tree!

This was one that was on the "back 40" there. The main buildings that they used are even more famous. The actual pyramids, large games area etc..

They used to play this strange game like basket ball except they used a ball made of stone thrown through a stone circle and guess what? The CAPTAIN of the WINNING TEAM gets the honor of being KILLED.

Imagine this! #8429469

Nancy J. Locke March 03, 2010

Magnificent capture, Laura!!! Soooo gorgeous!!!

Blessings, Nancy J Locke #8429726

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic March 03, 2010

Wow, this is gorgeous is right....and now I know where you were while I was off to Tink Island... guess I have to have a talk with Tink...I have always wanted to go visit the Mayan pyramids! wtg! 8o) #8430321

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 03, 2010

Hi Nancy and Mumj!

I was working on another image from there today and just couldn't get the effect I wanted...Maybe I should just share the NORMAL images...?

We went to see these a few years ago. It was so fantastic to be standing there. They were a fierce and brutal race.

Not too sure I'd have wanted to live back then! In fact I know I wouldn't have! But it was amazing to learn about and to actually be there.

Mumj, tell Tink you need to go there. They have packages for really good prices. At least they did when we went!

Thanks ladies!

-Laura #8430361

Christine Lobsinger level-classic March 03, 2010

Pretty WORK Laura.. love the green infront of the gray ruins... cool! Talk soon...

CHRIS
SMILING #8430363

Beverley Scott March 05, 2010

I love archeological sites! Great effects and presentation in this capture, Laura! #8433169

Renata Gusciora March 05, 2010

Beautiful with great colors and pov,Laura!Amazing place! #8433856

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 05, 2010

Hi Chrissy, Beverley and Renata! So good to have you come see this one. It was quite a trip down to this area of the jungle to see this ancient place. I wish we had the entire day there but were on a tour bus.

Glad you like it!

-Laura :) #8434047

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 05, 2010

I've always wanted to see these Ancient Mayan Ruins. It must have been an amazing sight!! Did you climb all the stairs to the top, SSSL?
Beautiful image for sure. #8434235

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 05, 2010

Hi SSSKiki! No but I would have had I felt better. This was in 2007 and I was in my 5th week of the flu! It just never went away until one week after this shot. The first half of the trip I was in th hotel room because I didn't want anyone to catch it! :(

NEXT TIME I WILL CLIMB!

The pyramids are now closed to the public. Too many people were defacing it and using it as a toilet inside. Can you imagine this? Very upsetting to hear this.

Thanks for the visit!

-SSSLala #8434360

Tommy E. Burgess March 05, 2010

Very beautiful capture and effects work Laura!!! I know what being behind is like having just been awol for over a week lol. Beautiful work Laura! #8435220

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 06, 2010

Hey! Nice to see you again Tommy! Thanks for the visit! (Now I owe YOU one! HA!) Maybe someday we will feel caught up. There is no such thing on BP however. It's a giant non stop circle of chatting friends.

The best we can hope for is that everyone understands and excuses us when need be. :) I know I sure do.

Glad you like this one!!!! :D

-Laura #8436102

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 07, 2010

Toilet????????? I find that VERY hard to even think of! That is really appalling!
But I'm so glad that you got to see it anyway. It must be such an awesome sight. #8436971

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