There were lots of funny moments in Teotitlan del Valle. I was constantly moving around and taking shots from various angles. I tried to stay out of the way but....
I guess I went too far....
Actually, this is a friend, Sergio Mendoza, a fine weaver, and that is one of the toy guns the kids, who were the soldiers, used. It looks good, anyway.
One of the best moments came when I was on my knees trying to get a low angle shot.
First it looked like I was praying to Mecca and the campo negro bowed down with me several time much to the crowd's amusement.
Once, as the dancers and soldiers were marching around the perimeter of the patio, I found myself inside all of them and then, all of a sudden, the soldiers were marching over me.
I was lost in trying to get the shot and I was surprised by suddenly being in the middle of the action. I jumped up, red-faced, and there was a moment of collective loud laughter from everyone, dancers, soldiers, band, audience and me.
Still those low angle shots were worth it.
h/t Yulechka
3 comments:
Yes worth it. The church is the perfect backdrop for the colorful props and costumes.
Joan
WoW! All of these posts filled with such beautiful color... and I love your growing comfort in the community. It would seem that love and respect will buy you love and respect... otherwise known as a home.
You are so right. You should see it from my side. All I can say is that one receives back tenfold what one gives out.
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