Friday, March 20, 2009

Shadow Shot Sunday 6 - Tepoztlan

Shadow shot sunday has rolled around again very rapidly, and this week's contribution was taken at an outdoor garden cafe in Tepoztlan, only an hour away from Mexico City. It is a scenic and picturesque Mexican pueblo, a perfect weekend retreat, but imbued supposedly with a special spiritual energy as it is located on a lay line. There have allegedly been many UFO sightings here, lots of New Age shops and businesses have sprung up, spa treatment hotels, and you can even have your aura photographed. But underneath it all, like so many places in this country, it fiercely remains a traditional and typical Mexican village, with its markets, festivals, locals hanging out in the plaza, street stalls and vendors. The pace of life is slow and the atmosphere is tranquil.
For more information and photos of Tepoztlan click here and here, and don't forget to visit hey harriet on Sunday for more showy shadow shots.

17 comments:

ahab said...

Ooh, great shot! And that town sounds as interesting as its name.

Sylvia K said...

That is a gorgeous shot! Perfect for the day! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed your terrific shot - Happy SSS!

Unknown said...

Oh that's just beautiful! Perfect.

Fly Girl said...

That's a really lovely image. I love the rosy colors.

kristine said...

oh lovely capture!

GalleryJuana said...

The intricate shadow pattern is beautiful over the rosey tiles. Very artistic shot!

Lantaw said...

Well seen!

Anonymous said...

what a pretty pattern! beautifully captured :)

Hey Harriet said...

Beautiful patterns and so pretty in pink. Perfect! I bet the whole cafe is lovely. I've never heard of having your aura photographed. I'm trying to imagine what that would look like. Interesting!

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

beautiful....I love this shadow shot...

Unknown said...

so so gorgeous!

A Cuban In London said...

I loved the image but I was keener to know how you have you aura photographed :-)

Many thanks.

Greetings from London.

Cecile/DreamCreateRepeat said...

Lovely shot! I'll be back with a shadow shot next weekend....

Catherine said...

Hi everyone...thanks so much for all your appreciative comments this week...

Jen Laceda | Milk Guides said...

Wow, is this a garden chair? Beautiful curves!

Catherine said...

Hi jen...yes it is the shadow of one of those wrought iron garden chairs...thanks for stopping by...