Sunday faces in Tlacolula

The market in Tlacolula is always special, even more so on Sundays, when the streets are filled with anything and everything.  And because of its location, people come from all over and one gets to hear lots of different languages and to see many beautiful regional outfits.  The Sunday before Muertos is particularly active and yesterday was no exception.  The place was packed and with lots more tourists than normal.  Perfect for practicing hip shots, shooting blind.  A mother and daughter, in step, selling apples.

 I am always amazing how many people are looking in the lens, even though I am really trying to be inconspicuous.

Then there are the strange juxtapositions.  The woman in the reflection...

So many things in this shot.... the San Marcos ceramics in the background, the zodiac on the girl's blouse, the embroidery, so typical, on the left, the braids, the plaid, the apron.... all perfect

 Look at the details in her blouse.

And here is Esperanza, one of my absolute favorites, who has graced these pages many times in many guises.  Always.... that amazing smile.  

See, there is hope.....