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Photographer’s Note

Tulum

Tulum is located on a high cliff with a spectacular view overlooking the beautiful blue-green waters of the Caribbean. It is a Mayan site that was at its height from around AD 1200 until the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors in 1518. The name Tulum means “enclosure” or “walled.” Originally the site was called Zama, or “dawn” reflecting its location on the east coast and the west end alignment of its buildings. Tulum is the only walled Mayan coastal city ever discovered. The site has provided many key pieces of information for archaeologists piecing together ancient Mayan society. Over 60 individual structures stand at Tulum along the paths leading toward the main temple overlooking the sea. A small beautiful beach with powdery white sand lies beneath the cliff below Tulum.

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gervaso (5082) 2009-09-18 19:50

Hello, Betty!

Unfortunately, I didn't visit this place for having arrived too late there, it was closed! Your picture is great with the ruins in the middle of the vegetation, with good colors! Beautiful composition!

aadilj (17950) 2009-09-18 22:00

You have captured the colours and textures of this historic site with such brilliance and from such a superb pov

batalay (20800) 2009-09-19 0:40

Hello Betty,

Can you imagine how impressed the Conquistadors must have been when they first stepped into this extraordinarily beautiful temple complex. You have chosen an ideal vantage point to present the expansive view of the buildings. We were there briefly in June of 2008.

Warm regards,

Bulent

alin-m (899) 2009-09-19 1:12

Nice full of history immage.Good clarity.Regards.Alin.

paololg (13464) 2009-09-20 1:51

Ciao dear Betty,
interesting image of these precious ruins that shows us the great architecture Maya. The photo has pleasantly enriched from the in bloom trees and from a good light. Compliments!
Ciao, have a nice Sunday!
Paolo

Jakab (3440) 2009-10-07 6:10

Hello Betty,
interesting and good also this one though I like the former photo much better - but OK, weather is as given and you were at noon there when the light conditions are least favorable for photography. Apart from lights the picture is very good in every other aspect, a valuable contribution to TE.
Best whishes
Laszlo

rikko77 (5854) 2009-11-06 3:09

Hi Betty
nice view of Tulum with good colors and a nice light management all over the frame. Must be a beautiful place, hope to go there one day.
TFS and have a nice day!
Rikk