Central México

[armando_m]

Thanks for the comments, this time i did some work on the perspective to make it look more natural, what I'm learning is that I'll need to plan and leave a bit more space on my crops as some space will be lost

The VR on that lens is quite remarkable, although it took two tries to get a sharp image, I just need to remember to turn it off when shooting at higher speeds

[armando_m]

The old prison building is now used as a museum with a permanent display of the work of the surreal artist Leonora Carrington

Here are a few images
- patio
- Main sculpture
- another sculpture
- reflection
- my reflection

[Ann]

What a great way to re-purpose an old building!

The sculptures are fascinating because, while they are so very modern in their treatment, they bear an extremely close relationship to pre-Columbian ceramics from the same region. This is especially evident in the treatment of the eyes and beaks as well as the over-all forms.

I don't know whether any detail existes in the shadows but lightening them a little might enhance the third dimensionality of these pieces?

[armando_m]

What a great way to re-purpose an old building!

The sculptures are fascinating because, while they are so very modern in their treatment, they bear an extremely close relationship to pre-Columbian ceramics from the same region. This is especially evident in the treatment of the eyes and beaks as well as the over-all forms.

I don't know whether any detail existes in the shadows but lightening them a little might enhance the third dimensionality of these pieces?

another image with brighter shadows

[basker]

another image with brighter shadows

That was a very nice demonstration. Thanks!

[Ann]

I very much like the brighter shadows!

I felt that the very heavy blacks (in the earlier set) bit-into and visually changed and distorted the actual shapes of the sculptures.

[armando_m]

Real de Catorce was the next town we visited, a mining town that started around 1770x
It is of very hard access until early 1900 when a long tunnel is dug on the mountains that surrounds it, and today still  the only easy access
Sometime in the early 1900's the mine flooded, halting any progress, it is until the 1970s when the town is focused on tourism

1. Fountain
2. All buildings look like that, imagine the feeling when the hotel looks like that... but the interior is nicely renovated with comfortable and modern facilities
3. Night sky from the hotel roof terrace
4. Traditional art
5. Old photo exposition
6. Driving through the desert

[Ann]

I love the textures and shapes of those old buildings and you did a great job balancing exposures for earth and sky in the night-shot.
Was that one exposure or a combination of several?

[armando_m]

Thnks for the comments

2 exposures for the night shot
- sky and mountains in one
- the town in another

[Jakov Minić]

Armando, i thoroughly enjoyed the entire series. You have an eye for great compositions!

[armando_m]

Thanks Jakov

Downtown SLP is not busy after 9pm

[Ann]

A most attractive scene and a beautiful balance of shadows and highlights.

[Anthony]

Fascinating series, Armando, thanks for posting.

[Akira]

Love the atmosphere of the old photo exposition and the downtown street scene!

[armando_m]

Ann, Anthony, Akira, thanks for your comments