Pyramid Power
Uploaded: March 04, 2010
"The Castle"
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"Chich'en Itza"
The Maya name "Chich'en Itza" means
"At the mouth of the well of the Itza."
This derives from chi', meaning
"mouth" or "edge", and ch'e'en, meaning "well."
Itzá is the name of an ethnic-lineage group
that gained political and economic dominance of the northern peninsula.
The name is believed to derive from the Maya itz, meaning "magic," and
(h)á, meaning "water."
Itzá in Spanish is often translated
as "Brujas del Agua (Witches of Water)"
but a more precise translation would be
Magicians of Water.
-Wikipedia
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TV 1/400, AV 7.1
NOT FRAC! HA! (Are you shocked?!)
This time it's:
PSE7 Patchwork, and Lasso for separated coloring.
Healing tool took away many eye distractions and imperfections.
* I'll Show You Some Other Versions *
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
Laura E. Swan
March 04, 2010
Dominick M. Dimacale
March 04, 2010
Dominick #8430503
Laura E. Swan
March 04, 2010
Here is a youtube for your enjoyment and education.
Hope You Enjoy This National Geographic Short Film.
Oddly enough on here they say the loser of the deadly sports "game" they played in the courtyard caused the loser to die. We were told on the tour that the captain of the winning team would die. (?)
Anyway- Enjoy!
-Laura
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Jeff Robinson
March 04, 2010
Laura E. Swan
March 04, 2010
Some of you guys are saying I should just be a photographer? (GASP!)
Humm...that's a BIG THING for me to think over...I was leaving THAT to YOU GUYS! HA!
I am truly enjoying all of your comments. Thanks everyone!
(Michelle, Troy, Mare, Chua, Mary, Jeff, Steve, and Courtenay!)
I might be stuck in the 70's...?
Peace Brother.
Hee hee!
-Laura
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Laura L. Gonzales
March 04, 2010
Laura E. Swan
March 05, 2010
YES! It was amazing to be this close to a real pyramids and ancient ruins. There was an eerie feeling being there. I can't really explain it but it was a feeling of the past still being alive. They were quiet a people with rich history that was also filled with prophecy. Their biggest being for Dec 21st, 2012
I sort of liked all the shots I did so I thought it would be fun for you to see them all. :) Glad you had fun looking! (...and am glad each of you liked at least one!!!) :)
Sure love having you visit! Thanks so much!
-Laura
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Robert K. Bemus
March 06, 2010
Laura E. Swan
March 06, 2010
Thanks Tommy and Robert!
You are right Robert! This is all near Cancun Mexico.
Thanks for visiting, gentlemen!
-Laura #8436179
Laura E. Swan
March 08, 2010
Lavender is a heaving color, too. Turquoise seems to represent Mexico.
It was fun to make. It wasn't selective coloring but lassoing.
-Laura #8441242
Nancyj E. Hovey
March 10, 2010
Laura E. Swan
March 10, 2010
I was so happy to see this EFP! And even more happy to see you visiting! Thanks so much!
-Lala #8446696
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