The here and now... and what and why

Complacency is a trap. At least that’s what I was thinking when I up and left the comfort of a Yankee prep school gig, where I taught music, amongst other things, for 28 years. There was also that life long career as a composer, musician and artist.

First, it was a year in St. Thomas, USVI, working as a reporter and shooting photography and then, a year in San Agustin Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Time passed.
More time passed and a year back in the Athens of America followed by a hasty return to Oaxaca where it is all happening.
A couple of years in San Sebastian Etla and now, just down the road in San Pablo Etla. Life is good.

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Musician, photographer, videographer, reporter, ex-officio teacher, now attempting to be a world traveler

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

I've just seen a face

Going through the photos from the recent guelaguetza in Etla I came across this dancer's face several time each in a different outfit.  Sorry, I don't know her name.
Many of the dances were performed by a folkloric group from Etla, so one could see them in the various regional trajes or outfits.  They were quite good dancers and this seems to be standard practice in the village guelaguetzas, each having a local group perform many of the dances.  However, there are always a few dances performed by other groups who may specialize in that particular dance.
Obviously, this woman is highly photogenic and her pictures really popped. 
I think I remember her from last year, too.  I will have to check.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

The Mexican people are the most beautiful people in the world. The East Indian people are close but Mexicans win hands down.

I would like to take this opportunity to ask or make a suggestion or maybe it's just sticking my nose where it doesn't belong but....When I open your blog, it starts with text filling my screen. Then I scroll down to see the latest post. I think it would be fantastic if opened with the latest blog at the top which usually has a photo at the beginning. The truth is, I look at your blog for your incredible pictures, and to read your quirky writing. This is something i think of every time I come here.

Keep the photos coming. Love them.
Joan

Christopher Stowens said...

Yes, the people are beautiful and often equally beautiful inside.

As for the blog format, I will have to think about it. I understand your point and certainly, lots of the blogs I follow use that model. So I will ponder how/if to make the change.

Glad you enjoy the photos and the "quirkiness."