Monday photo
This was taken during our time at the Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador. I saw the shadows and thought this just might make a good picture. What do you think?
Photo essay: Cuenca protest
While exploring the historic center of Cuenca, I saw a large crowd of indigenous people at a plaza. Since government offices are usually near plazas, I figured there must be some sort of protest or something, and naturally we went to check it out. Apparently, the state government was requiring that they put an ear marker in each of their cattle, which is a way they can enforce more taxes (per the shy woman I discussed this with). ...
Monday photo
We were at the Ecozoologico San Martin, a small zoo outside of the town of Baños. I went to snap a picture of this beautiful puma, and it got REALLY close to the cage. Made both of us kind of step back quickly. It was very curious, and the way the exhibit was designed allowed you a very close experience but still very safe as well. Beautiful animal.
Monday photo
One of the things I love about digital photography is you can take shots you aren’t too sure about. When doing film I couldn’t afford to burn through so many photos just on a hope I’d get some decent shots. Today’s B&W shot was taken at the Iglesia de la Virgen de la Agua Santa (Virgin of the Holy Water), the patron madonna of Baños.
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