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  • A young couple descend one of the lesser pyramids at the ancient Mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun. This pyramid is located at the western edge of the sacbe - the ancient Maya's sacred road. The Temple of the Seven Dolls can be seen in the distance, at the far eastern end of the Sacbe.
    DRF11260-236.tif
  • The cenotes have always been a sacred place for the Maya, and in ancient times were utilized as part of their sacrificial ceremonies. Now, most cenotes - including this one at the ancient Mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun, in Yucatan, Mexico, are open to locals, and tourists alike for recreational swimming.
    DRF11260-216.tif
  • The cenotes have always been a sacred place for the Maya, and in ancient times were utilized as part of their sacrificial ceremonies. Now, most cenotes - including this one at the ancient Mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun, in Yucatan, Mexico, are open to locals, and tourists alike for recreational swimming.
    DRF11260-205.tif
  • In the time of the ancient Maya, long walkways, covered in white limestone - called Sacbes, were the sacred walkways that approached the temples. In this image one can see the remmenants of the ancient sacbe, here at the ancient Mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun.
    DRF11260-170.tif
  • This detail-shot, along the back section of the Palace of the Masks, and Kabah, shows, what appears to be a nearly life-size sculpture Mayan Warrior. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-713.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform, and is named for the hundreds of ‘mask-like’ carvings that adorn the entire front facade of the palace. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-657.tif
  • The main structure, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun, is called the Temple of the Seven Dolls - named for the small figurine that was found during early excavations.
    DRF11260-383.tif
  • The main structure, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun, is called the Temple of the Seven Dolls - named for the small figurine that was found during early excavations.
    DRF11260-314.tif
  • The Governor’s Palace, at Uxmal, sits atop an elevated area of the complex - making it seem almost a separate neighborhood from the Pyramid of the Magician. The collated stone column, in the foreground, is thought to have been used to track the alignment of Venus, across the night sky. The ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal (meaning “thrice-built”), is a UNESCO World Heritage Center. This city was established around 750 AD, although the various building date between 750AD and 1000AD.
    DRF11260-1307.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform, and is named for the hundreds of ‘mask-like’ carvings that adorn the entire front facade of the palace. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-1028.tif
  • A large grassy plaza, with a lesser structure, at the ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-951.tif
  • On an earthen platform, just off to the left of the Temple of the Masks, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico, are pieces of architecture emerging from the ground. Visible n the background is one of the larger lesser buildings from the complex. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed between the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-912.tif
  • Detailed carvings, from the Wall of Masks, are laying out on the grassy plaza with the Palace of Masks in the background, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed between the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-864.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform. The Palace of the Masks is the primary structure at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah; a civilization which was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE. In this image one can see the numerous architectural artifacts that are laid out in the plaza beneath the Palace. These structural artifacts will eventually be placed in their proper positions, in the great wall of masks.
    DRF11260-819.tif
  • A detail-section showing the exterior architecture of one of the lesser buildings at Kabah. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-730.tif
  • Large numerals are painted onto the individual blocks of this structure, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico. These numerals are used in the reconstruction process to identify the accurate placement of the stones. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-685.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform. The Palace of the Masks is the primary structure at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah; a civilization which was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE. In this image one can see the numerous architectural artifacts that are laid out in the plaza beneath the Palace. These structural artifacts will eventually be placed in their proper positions, in the great wall of masks.
    DRF11260-641.tif
  • Every pueblo has its own church, and each dates back to the time of the Spanish occupation of Yucatan. This church, painted a pale yellow, with white trim, is located in the pueblo of Komchen.
    DRF11267-238.tif
  • Every pueblo has its own church, and each dates back to the time of the Spanish occupation of Yucatan. This church, painted a pale yellow, with white trim, is located in the pueblo of Komchen.
    DRF11267-234.tif
  • Every pueblo has its own church, and each dates back to the time of the Spanish occupation of Yucatan. This church, painted a pale yellow, with white trim, is located in the pueblo of Komchen.
    DRF11267-220.tif
  • El Angelito Restaurant, a local restaurant, located in the pueblo of Telchac Puerto, in Yucatan, Mexico. They are known for their Pescado Frita (fried fish). This interior view is lit by only one light. Every pueblo has a self-contained economy: restaurants, stores, tortillarias, etc.
    DRF11267-209.tif
  • Tendejon  Hnos Chevas; a small, locally-owned tienda in the pueblo of Telchac Puerto, Yucatan, Mexico. The owner, wearing a white t-shirt, is sitting outside on a small blue wooden chair.  Every pueblo has a self-contained economy: restaurants, stores, tortillarias, etc.
    DRF11267-203.tif
  • El Angelito Restaurant, a local restaurant, located in the pueblo of Telchac Puerto, in Yucatan, Mexico. They are known for their Pescado Frita (fried fish). Every pueblo has a self-contained economy: restaurants, stores, tortillarias, etc.
    DRF11267-201.tif
  • A corner produce stand made of tarps extending from a stone wall. The stand is filled with the bright colors of oranges, pineapples, and other assorted varieties of locally-grown tropical fruits.
    DRF11267-196.tif
  • A Motorcycle taxi, in the pueblo of Tixkocab, in Yucatan, Mexco, carrying passengers. Motorcycle taxis, and bicycle taxis, are more prevalent in the pueblo of Tixkocab, than in any other pueblo of Yucatan. But this mode, of public transportation, is common in all pueblos.
    DRF11267-191.tif
  • A Motorcycle taxi, in the pueblo of Tixkokob, in Yucatan, Mexico, carrying passengers. Motorcycle taxis, and bicycle taxis, are more prevalent in the pueblo of Tixkokob, than in any other pueblo of Yucatan.
    DRF11267-190.tif
  • A brightly painted magenta house, along the edge of a side street that passes through the pueblo of Tixkokob, Yucatan, Mexico.
    DRF11267-151.tif
  • At a crossroads intersection in the pueblo of Tixkocab, in Yucatan, Mexico, with buildings of white, and green, set against a blue sky with white cumulus clouds. A young man on a bicycle taxi pedals by. Tixkocab has one of the highest concentrations of bicycle taxis, of all of the pueblos in Yucatan State.
    DRF11267-148.tif
  • A roadside memorial, presumably to a loved one who had been killed along this rural road, is painted purple and white, and made of concrete, and is situated just at the edge of the road, on a grassy section just before the thicket and trees.
    DRF11267-139.tif
  • In the town of Dzibichaltun, in Yucatan, Mexico, about a 20 minute drive from the capitol city of Merida, is a small church that is painted white, and mustard-yellow. Each town, or pueblo, in Yucatan, has its own church, which is also named after one of the Catholic Saints - which then becomes the Patron Saint of that Pueblo.
    DRF11267-127.tif
  • The Governor’s Palace, at Uxmal, sits atop an elevated area of the complex - making it seem almost a separate neighborhood from the Pyramid of the Magician - which can be seen in the background.The ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal (meaning “thrice-built”), is a UNESCO World Heritage Center. This city was established around 750 AD, although the various building date between 750AD and 1000AD.
    DRF11260-1379.tif
  • The Governor’s Palace, at Uxmal, sits atop an elevated area of the complex - making it seem almost a separate neighborhood from the Pyramid of the Magician. In this image we can see the figure of the Jaguar that faces in opposite directions. The ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal (meaning “thrice-built”), is a UNESCO World Heritage Center. This city was established around 750 AD, although the various building date between 750AD and 1000AD.
    DRF11260-1362.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform, and is named for the hundreds of ‘mask-like’ carvings that adorn the entire front facade of the palace. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-1082.tif
  • A large section of lesser buildings, and another grassy plaza, located off to the left of the Palace of the Masks, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed between the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-916.tif
  • A detail shot from inside a chamber, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico, showing the ruble, and the doorway perspective. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed between the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-897.tif
  • Much of the excavation, at the ancient ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico, still remain uncovered, as one can see in this photograph. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed between the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-873.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform, and is named for the hundreds of ‘mask-like’ carvings that adorn the entire front facade of the palace. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-855.tif
  • At the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, which were established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE, there are several 'anti-chambers, or rooms. This image depicts the interior of one of these room, but with a partially collapsed ceiling.
    DRF11260-838.tif
  • An interior of a room, located within the Palace of the Masks, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah. This room contains a carved face, presumably used as a step, into another sub-chamber.The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed between the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-836.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform. The Palace of the Masks is the primary structure at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah; a civilization which was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE. In this image one can see the numerous architectural artifacts that are laid out in the plaza beneath the Palace. These structural artifacts will eventually be placed in their proper positions, in the great wall of masks.
    DRF11260-819-2.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform, and is named for the hundreds of ‘mask-like’ carvings that adorn the entire front facade of the palace. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-748.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform, and is named for the hundreds of ‘mask-like’ carvings that adorn the entire front facade of the palace. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-746.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform. The Palace of the Masks is the primary structure at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah; a civilization which was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE. In this image one can see the numerous architectural artifacts that are laid out in the plaza beneath the Palace. These structural artifacts will eventually be placed in their proper positions, in the great wall of masks.
    DRF11260-649.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform, and is named for the hundreds of ‘mask-like’ carvings that adorn the entire front facade of the palace. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-569.tif
  • The main structure, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun, is called the Temple of the Seven Dolls - named for the small figurine that was found during early excavations.
    DRF11260-352.tif
  • The main structure, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun, is called the Temple of the Seven Dolls - named for the small figurine that was found during early excavations.
    DRF11260-279.tif
  • In the center of town, in Tixkocab, there is always a bustle of people. In this image there is a concentration of cars, motorcycles,motorcycle taxis, bicycle taxis and even bicycles. This section is like a small “mall” of shops and eateries.
    DRF11267-831-Edit.tif
  • A young local man, on his motorcycle, sits at the corner of an intersection, in Telchac Puerto, Yucatan, Mexico. The setting sun casts a golden light on him, and the surrounding buildings.
    DRF11267-676.tif
  • A small house, painted a bright burnt orange, and set against a deep blue sky with white cumulus clouds, is situated along a dirt road through the pueblo of Komchen, in Yucatan, Mexico.
    DRF11267-265.tif
  • A dog lying in the middle of a dirt parking lot, in the pueblo of Telchac Puerto, in Yucatan, Mexico. This is a common sight throught Yucatan.
    DRF11267-198.tif
  • At a crossroads intersection in the pueblo of Tixkocab, in Yucatan, Mexico, with buildings of white, and green, set against a blue sky with white cumulus clouds. A young man on a bicycle taxi pedals by. Tixkocab has one of the highest concentrations of bicycle taxis, of all of the pueblos in Yucatan State.
    DRF11267-186.tif
  • The colonial gate at the edge of a pueblo, painted in the tradition yellow. In black lettering saying thanks for visiting, and have safe travels. Many pueblos, and even cities, still maintain the original, colonial, archways - or “Gates” to the town or city.
    DRF11267-166.tif
  • The colonial gate at the edge of a pueblo, painted in the tradition yellow. In black lettering saying thanks for visiting, and have safe travels. Many pueblos, and even cities, still maintain the original, colonial, archways - or “Gates” to the town or city.
    DRF11267-161.tif
  • A brightly painted magenta house, along the edge of a side street that passes through the pueblo of Tixkokob, Yucatan, Mexico.
    DRF11267-156.tif
  • A brightly painted magenta house, along the edge of a side street that passes through the pueblo of Tixkokob, Yucatan, Mexico.
    DRF11267-150.tif
  • At a crossroads intersection in the pueblo of Tixkocab, in Yucatan, Mexico, with buildings of white, and green, set against a blue sky with white cumulus clouds. A young man on a bicycle taxi pedals by. Tixkocab has one of the highest concentrations of bicycle taxis, of all of the pueblos in Yucatan State.
    DRF11267-146.tif
  • A roadside memorial, presumably to a loved one who had been killed along this rural road, is painted purple and white, and made of concrete, and is situated just at the edge of the road, on a grassy section just before the thicket and trees.
    DRF11267-137.tif
  • In the town of Dzibichaltun, in Yucatan, Mexico, about a 20 minute drive from the capitol city of Merida, is a small church that is painted white, and mustard-yellow. Each town, or pueblo, in Yucatan, has its own church, which is also named after one of the Catholic Saints - which then becomes the Patron Saint of that Pueblo.
    DRF11267-120.tif
  • Inside one of the rooms of “The Nunnery Quadrangle”, at Uxmal. The ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal (meaning “thrice-built”), is a UNESCO World Heritage Center. This city was established around 750 AD, although the various building date between 750AD and 1000AD.
    DRF11260-1343.tif
  • The Governor’s Palace, at Uxmal, sits atop an elevated area of the complex - making it seem almost a separate neighborhood from the Pyramid of the Magician - which can be seen in the background.The ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal (meaning “thrice-built”), is a UNESCO World Heritage Center. This city was established around 750 AD, although the various building date between 750AD and 1000AD.
    DRF11260-1325.tif
  • Inside the rooms of “The Nunnery Quadrangle”, at Uxmal, one can see the evidence of continued collapse. The ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal (meaning “thrice-built”), is a UNESCO World Heritage Center. This city was established around 750 AD, although the various building date between 750AD and 1000AD.
    DRF11260-1254.tif
  • Inside the rooms of “The Nunnery Quadrangle”, at Uxmal, one can see the evidence of continued collapse. The ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal (meaning “thrice-built”), is a UNESCO World Heritage Center. This city was established around 750 AD, although the various building date between 750AD and 1000AD.
    DRF11260-1241.tif
  • A view from inside one of the chambers, located within the Palace of the Masks looking out onto the plaza below, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed between the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-841.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform, and is named for the hundreds of ‘mask-like’ carvings that adorn the entire front facade of the palace. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-760.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform, and is named for the hundreds of ‘mask-like’ carvings that adorn the entire front facade of the palace. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-747.tif
  • Large numerals are painted onto the individual blocks of this structure, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico. These numerals are used in the reconstruction process to identify the accurate placement of the stones. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-680.tif
  • The main structure, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun, is called the Temple of the Seven Dolls - named for the small figurine that was found during early excavations.
    DRF11260-390.tif
  • The main structure, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun, is called the Temple of the Seven Dolls - named for the small figurine that was found during early excavations.
    DRF11260-306.tif
  • The main structure, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun, is called the Temple of the Seven Dolls - named for the small figurine that was found during early excavations.
    DRF11260-273.tif
  • In the center of town, in Tixkocab, there is always a bustle of people. In this image there is a concentration of cars, motorcycles,motorcycle taxis, bicycle taxis and even bicycles. This section is like a small “mall” of shops and eateries.
    DRF11267-831.tif
  • In the center of town, in Tixkocab, there is always a bustle of people. In this image there is a concentration of cars, motorcycles,motorcycle taxis, bicycle taxis and even bicycles. This section is like a small “mall” of shops and eateries.
    DRF11267-831-Edit-Edit.tif
  • A young local man, on his motorcycle, sits at the corner of an intersection, in Telchac Puerto, Yucatan, Mexico. The setting sun casts a golden light on him, and the surrounding buildings.
    DRF11267-674.tif
  • El Angelito Restaurant, a local restaurant, located in the pueblo of Telchac Puerto, in Yucatan, Mexico. They are known for their Pescado Frita (fried fish). This interior view is lit by only one light. Every pueblo has a self-contained economy: restaurants, stores, tortillarias, etc.
    DRF11267-211.tif
  • A roadside memorial, presumably to a loved one who had been killed along this rural road, is painted purple and white, and made of concrete, and is situated just at the edge of the road, on a grassy section just before the thicket and trees.
    DRF11267-170.tif
  • The colonial gate at the edge of a pueblo, painted in the tradition yellow. In black lettering saying thanks for visiting, and have safe travels. Many pueblos, and even cities, still maintain the original, colonial, archways - or “Gates” to the town or city.
    DRF11267-165.tif
  • The colonial gate at the edge of a pueblo, painted in the tradition yellow. In black lettering saying thanks for visiting, and have safe travels. Many pueblos, and even cities, still maintain the original, colonial, archways - or “Gates” to the town or city.
    DRF11267-162.tif
  • A brightly painted magenta house, along the edge of a side street that passes through the pueblo of Tixkokob, Yucatan, Mexico.
    DRF11267-153.tif
  • A roadside memorial, presumably to a loved one who had been killed along this rural road, is painted purple and white, and made of concrete, and is situated just at the edge of the road, on a grassy section just before the thicket and trees.
    DRF11267-141.tif
  • In the town of Dzibichaltun, in Yucatan, Mexico, about a 20 minute drive from the capitol city of Merida, is a small church that is painted white, and mustard-yellow. Each town, or pueblo, in Yucatan, has its own church, which is also named after one of the Catholic Saints - which then becomes the Patron Saint of that Pueblo.
    DRF11267-126.tif
  • In the town of Dzibichaltun, in Yucatan, Mexico, about a 20 minute drive from the capitol city of Merida, is a small church that is painted white, and mustard-yellow. Each town, or pueblo, in Yucatan, has its own church, which is also named after one of the Catholic Saints - which then becomes the Patron Saint of that Pueblo.
    DRF11267-124.tif
  • A large, but lesser structure, at the ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico. In the foreground grassy plaza is a stone column that was used by the ancient Mayan for tracking the stars. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-957.tif
  • Every pueblo has its own church, and each dates back to the time of the Spanish occupation of Yucatan. This church, painted a pale yellow, with white trim, is located in the pueblo of Komchen.
    DRF11267-247.tif
  • Every pueblo has its own church, and each dates back to the time of the Spanish occupation of Yucatan. This church, painted a pale yellow, with white trim, is located in the pueblo of Komchen.
    DRF11267-223.tif
  • In the town of Dzibichaltun, in Yucatan, Mexico, about a 20 minute drive from the capitol city of Merida, is a small church that is painted white, and mustard-yellow. Each town, or pueblo, in Yucatan, has its own church, which is also named after one of the Catholic Saints - which then becomes the Patron Saint of that Pueblo.
    DRF11267-119.tif
  • The Palace of the Masks sits atop a large stone and earthen platform, and is named for the hundreds of ‘mask-like’ carvings that adorn the entire front facade of the palace. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-763.tif
  • In the town of Dzibichaltun, in Yucatan, Mexico, about a 20 minute drive from the capitol city of Merida, is a small church that is painted white, and mustard-yellow. Each town, or pueblo, in Yucatan, has its own church, which is also named after one of the Catholic Saints - which then becomes the Patron Saint of that Pueblo.
    DRF11267-129.tif
  • As one leaves the main tourist area of Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico, the real pueblo life becomes apparent. The tourist trappings give way to the life in a small fishing community. Fishing boats line the narrow beach - many of them anchored in the water, which creates a wonderfully meditative experience as the boats rise, and fall, with the waves. Clear blue skies allow the brightness of the sun to illuminate the contrasting tones, and details.
    DRF11267-371.tif
  • The main road, passing through the town of Progreso, in Yucatan, Mexico, is lined, on one side, by shops and restaurants; and on the other side by beach, and the Gulf of Mexico. Gulls flying overhead.
    DRF11267-289.tif
  • Along the pier, that juts out into the Gulf of Mexico, in Telchac Puerto, are concrete chairs that are a common sight through the State of Yucatan, Mexico. These chairs are always constructed in pairs, with each of the chairs facing in opposite directions - allowing for conversation between the people who sit in them.
    DRF11267-576-Edit.tif
  • Two woman, with a baby in a stroller, take pictures with the Pyramid of the Magician in the background. The ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal (meaning “thrice-built”), is a UNESCO World Heritage Center. This city was established around 750 AD, although the various buildings date between 750AD and 1000AD.
    DRF11260-1138.tif
  • Two men climber the steep staircase, to the Palace  of the Masks, at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, while a man and a woman stand on the grassy plaza area, apparently contemplating the steep climb. The ancient Mayan civilization of Kabah was established in the 3rd century BCE, however, the majority of the visible architecture that is present today, was constructed betweem the 7th and 11th centuries CE.
    DRF11260-567.tif
  • Two men exploring one of the chambers of the main temple at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico. Kabah is part of the Ruta Puuc.
    DRF11260-526.tif
  • Two gentlemen walking inside of one of the chamber rooms within the main structure at the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, in Yucatan, Mexico.
    DRF11260-518-2.tif
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  • The Municiple building in Telchac Pueblo, Yucatan, Mexico
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  • A very serene scene as a young woman, in a long black & white skirt, walks along the beach, at sunset - in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico, in Telchac Puerto, Yucatan, Mexico.
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  • A very serene scene as a young woman, in a long black & white skirt, walks along the beach, at sunset - in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico, in Telchac Puerto, Yucatan, Mexico.
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  • A local family, from Telchac Puerto, plays in the Gulf of Mexico, as the last rays of sunlight spread their golden light across the water, and landscape.  The pueblo of Telchac Puerto, located along the Gulf of Mexico, in Yucatan.
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  • A local family, from Telchac Puerto, plays in the Gulf of Mexico, as the last rays of sunlight spread their golden light across the water, and landscape.  The pueblo of Telchac Puerto, located along the Gulf of Mexico, in Yucatan.
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  • A small motorboat is tied, by a long yellow rope, to the pier, in Telchac Puerto, and backlit by the golden light of the setting sun. The scene is one of both serenity, and foreboding, as the boats rises and falls with the waves in the Gulf of Mexico,
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