Day of the Dead
Feb 5, 2020 15:22:48 #
Nov. 1 and Nov 2.
I'm planning a 10 day trip into Mexico to photograph the Day of the Dead.
Looking for any suggestion about the event.My base will be in Oaxaca, Mexico.
I'm planning a 10 day trip into Mexico to photograph the Day of the Dead.
Looking for any suggestion about the event.My base will be in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Feb 6, 2020 06:20:05 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
philo wrote:
Nov. 1 and Nov 2.
I'm planning a 10 day trip into Mexico to photograph the Day of the Dead.
Looking for any suggestion about the event.My base will be in Oaxaca, Mexico.
I'm planning a 10 day trip into Mexico to photograph the Day of the Dead.
Looking for any suggestion about the event.My base will be in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Take a BG album with you. "Stayin Alive"
Feb 6, 2020 07:01:02 #
philo wrote:
Nov. 1 and Nov 2.
I'm planning a 10 day trip into Mexico to photograph the Day of the Dead.
Looking for any suggestion about the event.My base will be in Oaxaca, Mexico.
I'm planning a 10 day trip into Mexico to photograph the Day of the Dead.
Looking for any suggestion about the event.My base will be in Oaxaca, Mexico.
http://www.calendarpedia.com/when-is/day-of-the-dead.html
https://www.roamingaroundtheworld.com/day-of-the-dead-in-mexico-city-best-things-to-do/
Smile,
Feb 6, 2020 08:20:58 #
For ironic humor check out YouTube "Ask A Mortician" She skillfully brings ironic dark humor to various cultures' views of death. Pertinent to photography is her discussion of the late 1800-early 1900 death and greaving photography.
What the heck, take your camera and go to viewings... they are in the newspaper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8DxI8Pn1Uw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7SPbfK0EOg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmQHsGuBclI
Tad off subject, but then again... dead is dead and that is the subject
Humm, wonder if the UHH admin will start a "Photos of The Dead" section
What the heck, take your camera and go to viewings... they are in the newspaper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8DxI8Pn1Uw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7SPbfK0EOg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmQHsGuBclI
Tad off subject, but then again... dead is dead and that is the subject
Humm, wonder if the UHH admin will start a "Photos of The Dead" section
Feb 6, 2020 09:17:02 #
philo wrote:
Nov. 1 and Nov 2.
I'm planning a 10 day trip into Mexico to photograph the Day of the Dead.
Looking for any suggestion about the event.My base will be in Oaxaca, Mexico.
I'm planning a 10 day trip into Mexico to photograph the Day of the Dead.
Looking for any suggestion about the event.My base will be in Oaxaca, Mexico.
What part of Oaxaca? Ciudad Oaxaca or another part of the state?
Feb 6, 2020 10:43:26 #
artesian
Loc: Texas
Very interesting. I have collected at least 100's of Images including Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Tintypes, Cyanotypes, glass plates, Stereo cards, Cabinet cards, Early glass plate Xrays and probably some I forgot I have. When I got into Photography with 35 mm film I wanted examples of all types of photography so started my collection. I really enjoy the old photos and there processes.
Steve
Steve
Feb 6, 2020 11:27:28 #
Wikipedia has an All Saints Day article that you might find useful. Oct 31 Nov 1 Nov 2 comprise the period.
Feb 6, 2020 11:54:25 #
BillFeffer wrote:
What part of Oaxaca? Ciudad Oaxaca or another part of the state?
I have booked a room in Oaxaca de Juárez!. Is this a good location?
Feb 6, 2020 13:46:52 #
philo wrote:
I have booked a room in Oaxaca de Juárez!. Is this a good location?
It is a large city nestled in the mountains. Last I was there in 2013. It is a very busy city. If you speak good Spanish and know how to blend in, just be careful and you should be okay. Do not be an obvious tourist. There should be plenty of celebrations in the city. The most authentic dia de los muertos celebrations would be found in the outlying small villages but people there tend to be pretty superstitious. Be sure to check out the cemeteries. The decorations are astounding. The architecture in the city is magnificent . Mitla is not too far away. I'll see if I can dig out a couple of pics and reply with them if that is okay.
Feb 6, 2020 14:28:12 #
BillFeffer wrote:
It is a large city nestled in the mountains. Last ... (show quote)
I would love to have as much info as possible. I'm trying to find someone who would like to join me on this trip. so far no luck
Feb 6, 2020 14:32:06 #
philo wrote:
I would love to have as much info as possible. I'm trying to find someone who would like to join me on this trip. so far no luck
Wish that I could. Here are a couple of city shots. I have to look for my cemetery and village photos.
Feb 6, 2020 14:58:30 #
Feb 6, 2020 23:44:50 #
We just got back from Oaxaca. Great choice. I don’t think you can go wrong. Just go and enjoy. Build some flexibility into your schedule and adjust on the run.
It will be fine.
It will be fine.
Feb 7, 2020 06:49:24 #
philo wrote:
Nov. 1 and Nov 2.
I'm planning a 10 day trip into Mexico to photograph the Day of the Dead.
Looking for any suggestion about the event.My base will be in Oaxaca, Mexico.
I'm planning a 10 day trip into Mexico to photograph the Day of the Dead.
Looking for any suggestion about the event.My base will be in Oaxaca, Mexico.
This is a great time to go as many parades take place and there are celebrations at the cemeteries. The people are very kind and enjoy sharing their culture.
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