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Day of the Dead

© Emile Abbott
Deluxe Website: emile-abbott-photography.com

Day of the Dead

Uploaded: November 01, 2013

Description

This is a Mexican Holiday that runs from Oct 31, Nov 1st & Nov 2nd in conjunction with the Christian Holidays All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Private Alters are built honoring dead relatives and friends with sugar skulls, marigolds, favorite food and beverages of the deceased. Taken in San Antonio, Texas. Congrats to all the finalist and winners. You rock.

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 01, 2013

Day of the Dead Celebration. I lost my three closest friends this year, May your souls rest in peace. I miss and remember you all (Frank, George and Carl). #1550882

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 01, 2013

So sorry to hear about your friends. Your words are so true about celebrating life. Looks like a fun festival. Great captures. #10887180

John Connolly November 01, 2013

A remarkable, colorful event Emile! I have never heard of it before, One should always remember the friends who have left us! #10887215

David Phalen November 01, 2013

Terrific captures of the Day of the Dead Festival!!

So sorry about your friends. Came close to leaving early, give thanks every day. #10887348

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 01, 2013

Thanks Tammy, John and Dave. #10887374

Colette M. Metcalf November 01, 2013

Very sorry to hear about your friends. Emile. These are wonderful captures!! #10887449

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 01, 2013

Excellent capture Doc - A wonderful image to remember your dear friends! #10887535

Marijana Fajgl November 01, 2013

Today on All Saints day here we remember our dear friends and family members and bring flowers and candels on the graves. May your friends rest in peace.
This is a great capture of the event, Emile. #10887537

Jill Odice level-classic November 02, 2013

How cool! WE have that here in LA, one of these days I would love to go with my camera :-) #10887945

Carol L. Fowler November 02, 2013

Looks like a fin event! #10888328

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 02, 2013

Thanks Colette, Jeff, Marijana, Jill and Carol. #10888525

Anita Hogue November 02, 2013

Sorry about you loosing your friends! These are beautiful images! #10888528

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 02, 2013

Thanks Anita. #10888595

Nadia Paul November 02, 2013

So sorry for your loss Emile. Wonderful capture of the action and colour of the day! #10888996

Phyllis A. Houghton November 02, 2013

Love how you bring so much culture to us. Thanks Emile! #10888998

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 03, 2013

Thanks Nadia and Phyllis. #10889716

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 23, 2013

You really captured the essence of this Emile, WONDERFUL street image dear friend!!! <>< #10905461

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 23, 2013

Always love a colorful festival, Thanks. #10905633

Husain Akhtar December 01, 2013

Excellent capture of this community event, doc! #10912497

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 01, 2013

Thanks Husain I have been too busy for BP of late. #10912511

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