Sunday, August 17, 2008

Mayan ladies


We met these charming ladies during our visits to the Mayan communities this past weekend. Listening to them speak in Mayan language, just made my desire to learn it, even more pressing.

The pictures were technically challenging, as it was a very hot day and every meeting took place indoors. The "palapas" don't have windows, so the only available light is the one coming from the small front door.

So low light + handheld = patience.

Can't wait to develop the B&W film I took with me. I've high hopes for those rolls!

Tomorrow I'm meeting Mario again to keep on defining our project. It has been growing little by little and we're now talking about a full-blown documentary of the Caste War of 1,847...

Stay tuned!

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