Honoring the dead Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the tomb of a young man who died at the age of 20, 12 years ago in Oaxaca Mexico. Every year, his sister dresses up his tomb buys food for friends and family, and brings in a Mariachi band to sing in his honour. It seemed to be the most popular tomb at Oaxaca's cementery.

Every year, on November 1, people in Mexico dress up their loved one's tombs to remember them, as at thsi date itis beleived that the dead come back to share time with the living.

Bien, danos, feather, Colombiana, Emile, robiuk, jurgen has marked this note useful

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emka (22701) 2008-11-23 23:57

Hi Daniel,

Interesting photo from Mexico. Their customs for the All Saints Day are so different from our European ones. They are famous amd it is a pity I had no opprtunity to see it. splendid shot in warm colours, good sharpness. Regards

Malgorzata

burGu (4558) 2008-11-24 2:42

A similar tradition is common among my family. My mother and aunts arrange a lunch on the anniversary of my grandfather's death to remember him and pray after his death.
Your photo is an emotional touch to someone beloved but slipped away, someone never forgotton.
Have a nice week Daniel,
Best wishes,
Burcu

danos (33624) 2008-11-24 6:36

Hello Daniel,
great the love of the sister to her brother that after so many years his sister remember him with friends and 'selabrate' the day of his death..The Othodox church at November 1, celebrate the Saints Cosmas and Damian that were doctors.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos
PS Danos is the nickname of Damian.

feather (50460) 2008-11-24 6:47

A very moving image and accompanying story. You have captured the perfect moment as a family member is lighting the candles. A well exposed image with all the relevant details illuminated by the candles. 1/8 second hand-held is very impressive.
Kath

Kris_Luxenhofer (752) 2008-11-24 8:54

Hi Daniel,
you captured this sacret ceremony very well. I like the dark tone of the whole image.
Well done,
Kris

FRLG (0) 2008-11-24 9:14

Le positionnement bien régulier des bougies et l'inclinaison de la tête du jeune garçon sur la madone transcende le deuil de ce dernier dans l'espoir du devenir. Une photo reposante de par son recueillement, émouvante de par son thème. Bien captée

MarcT (21105) 2008-11-24 12:47

Salut Daniel,
Joli cadrage nocturne et belle ambiance intimiste. Tu as su respecter l'ambiance très personnelle de la scène.
Amitiés
Marc

Colombiana (2600) 2008-11-24 14:34

Hola mi amigo virtual! :)
Que chevere te quedo esta foto,
el ambiente y el manejo de la luz no pudo
ser mejor. Me gusta mucho el resultado. Lo
hiciste muy bien!
Todavia estas en Mexico, o ya llegaste a Francia?

Un saludo cordial!
Maryori :)

euryan (8355) 2008-11-24 20:46

The low lighting is very nicely captured. I like the way you composed this shot with a great view of the tomb and the man lighting the candles.

ifanik (20670) 2008-11-24 21:17

Hi Daniel and thank you
Very nice photo from Mexico and the tradition
i like the lighting and the colors
Well done
Best regards
Nick

Emile (20177) 2008-11-25 8:04

Hola Daniel.
Muy interesante foto llenando una costumbre generalizada en gran parte de nuestro mundo. Un foto emotiva y con mucha ternura de parte de la hermana hacia su hermano ido a destiempo. Muy buena composición.
Abrazos.

robiuk (10763) 2008-11-25 11:27

Hi Daniel,
an array of low-lit elements finely composed an a strong-themed
composition. Highly unusual approach to show the event
accompanied with an informative note.
Love it!
Cheers,
Robi

brevbrev14 (372) 2008-11-28 2:29

ciao Daniel, very well taken this image
you have captured well the atmosphere of the moment and the place
very good pov too
ciao!
Valeria

xavis (3176) 2008-11-30 7:07

Hola!
bonito trabajo de foto reportage, con unas luces y composición muy conseguida. Nos metes bien en situación.

Hasta la vista,

Javier

jurgen (2000) 2008-12-14 11:34

Hola Daniel otra vez:
La cámara que tienes es muy buena. La foto está oscura pero sin embargo se ven los detalles de las zonas oscuras. Eso sí, las velas están sobreexpuestas, pero es de esperarse para poder obtener tanto detalle en el resto de la foto.
Creo que en el Perú también hay esa costumbre el 1 de noviembre, pero en mi familia nunca la ha habido.
Sí, a BCN me voy donde un amigo de toda la vida, desde que estabamos en el colegio en Lima. Él vive ahora allá con su esposa. Y claro que la crisis no los deja tranquilos.
Sí pues, para ir a Lima está muy caro por ahora. En otra época será. ¿Cómo así te animaste por Marruecos para navidad? ¿Irás con alguien?
Abrazos desde Munich con nieve,
Jürgen

lucinka (9920) 2009-01-20 10:19

Hello Daniel, you've been rather busy lately. Mexico, Morocco, Jordan.. well done. This is wonderful people shot that you know how to do well. All the best in 2009 !! Lucie