in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.
(Unintended 'painterly' quality, courtesy of the iPad and its lack of definition, especially in low-light situations. The "Antique" coloration via iPhoto.)
This wonderful statue, "Maternidad" (Motherhood) is the centerpiece of the small park adjacent to the Church of the Third Order in the center of the city.
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Lit for nightime, with a bit of Christmas spirit. It is always lit up at night, however.
Shot through a window w/ a touch of reflection.
Valladolid, Mexico.
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The palm thatch of the house roof, at left, blends in with the tree adjacent. Limestone walls, such as these, are everywhere in Yucatan. The Yucatecos are master masons, as they have been building in limestone since ancient times.
This is located next door to the green church (previous frame). The cement roof, seen left, may be the church's fellowship hall. . . perhaps attached to an older Maya house, in thatch.
Olympus SP500UZ, iPhoto on a Mac. Made sepia.
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One sees many small newly built churches in Yucatecan villages. This one is Presbyterian--"The Lamb of God".
Traditional building technique using small limestones mortared together, the facade faced with smooth stucco and painted. Handcrafted wooden doors.
Thatched roof of a house just visible on the right.
The village of Yokdzonot, see map, is west of Valladolid along Mex. 180 not far from Chichen Itza.
The day after Christmas.
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