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Children of the Maya
Apr 5, 2013 16:11:44 #
In my volunteer work with Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural Reserve and Puuc Jaguar Conservation, our focus is not just limited to the biology of the forest-jungle and archaeology of the ancient Maya ruins onsite, but also on the anthropological impact upon the surrounding communities. It is clearly understood that these projects will not be successful without the buy-in from the local peoples. A brief example: It is unrealistic to expect these locals to abstain from their 'traditional' subsistence hunting and poaching, without first offering them an economical alternative. It is to that end that much effort is being made to educate, incentivize and include the local population at all levels of this conservation effort. In that regard, these two groups will hire local inhabitants, whenever possible, to maintain and expand this beautiful conservation area. And it's working. On a recent goodwill trip to a small pueblocita (village) outside the reserve called Yaxhachen, I had an opportunity to photograph many of the village's inhabitants including the childeren. These captured shots were all handheld with existing light with my Canon EOS 5D Mk2 camera and Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di VC USD lens.
150mm, 1/40s @ f/4.5 ISO 400
250mm, 1/6s @ f/5.6 ISO 400
300mm, 1/8s @ f/5.6 ISO 400
200mm, 1/250s @ f/8 ISO 400
300mm, 1/250s @ f/8 ISO 1250
300mm, 1/320s @ f/8 ISO 160
200mm, 1/160s @ f/8 ISO 500
Apr 5, 2013 16:21:42 #
Dennstedt wrote:
In my volunteer work with Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural ... (show quote)
Very very nice Dennstedt, thanks for sharing
Apr 5, 2013 17:00:12 #
...beautiful subjects, beautiful images...your work sounds fascinating and exhausting!...good luck on the project.
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Apr 5, 2013 18:03:32 #
Apr 5, 2013 22:01:43 #
Beautiful portraits. I like #5 the best. Her eyes are haunting.
Apr 5, 2013 22:05:05 #
All excellent, but I'll pick number five as my choice for 'Best in Show' here. Kudos on the work you're doing, and great work on these shots.
Apr 6, 2013 10:17:38 #
These are all amazing, but #5 is hauntingly beautiful. Her expression brings tears to my eyes.
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Apr 6, 2013 10:47:10 #
Apr 6, 2013 17:09:16 #
Interesting project and lovely images.
Dennstedt wrote:
In my volunteer work with Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural ... (show quote)
Apr 6, 2013 17:25:58 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Very very nice Dennstedt, thanks for sharing
Fantastic! What great shots. Number 5 is really outstanding. The eyes; and such innocence. Great results from the long end of the 300!
Apr 6, 2013 17:43:15 #
It is so hard to go into an area and try to change the locals from a way of life that goes back for several generations. One who has not visited the Yucatan over the past 30 yrs such as I have can not fathom the population growth and the almost extinction of some animals by the native people just trying to have food for the table or exotic animals to sell for a few $$$.
In the mid '70s Cancun and the plans for the Yucatan was just a dream of the MX government.
early '80s it was in progress - today it is overwhelming.
for those who may want to visit there - March, April & May are the best months.
IMHO
Want to see a Chinese "Rape" of environment - Google "Dragon Market Puerto Morelos, Cancun"
In the mid '70s Cancun and the plans for the Yucatan was just a dream of the MX government.
early '80s it was in progress - today it is overwhelming.
for those who may want to visit there - March, April & May are the best months.
IMHO
Want to see a Chinese "Rape" of environment - Google "Dragon Market Puerto Morelos, Cancun"
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Apr 7, 2013 02:13:51 #
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