Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a traditional holiday celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries.  It is a day to remember and celebrate the lives of friends and family who have passed.  I photographed this little figurine at the Dia De Los Muertos celebration at the Desert Botanical Gardens.
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15 comments:

  1. GunnNovember 2, 2010 at 2:51 AM

    That is a great shot, Sharon! :)

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  2. Memphis MOJONovember 2, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Terrific shot!

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  3. RandyNovember 2, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    Very nice. Hope you enjoyed the celebration.

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  4. KathyNovember 2, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Great shot! I love the shadow and the effect it has.

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  5. lizziviggiNovember 2, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    Wow, that is cool and creepy at the same time.

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  6. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comNovember 2, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    This is a great image. I love the shadow in addition to the skeletal image.

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  7. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comNovember 2, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    cool image for today. DBG has great events.

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  8. JudyNovember 2, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    It makes a dramatic photo!

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  9. irinapicturesNovember 2, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Greatly composed!
    I would not like to meet it at night)

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  10. glendaNovember 2, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    I love attending this celebration. There are so many things to see, eat, and do.

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  11. RedPatNovember 2, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Nice shot! Great looking creature.

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  12. UnknownNovember 3, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    I would have loved to attend this celebration! I think you already know how fond I am of mexican culture. Great shot.
    By the way, Sharon, you might enjoy visiting my travel blog today. :-)

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  13. cieldequimperNovember 3, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    This is so much better than All Saints...

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  14. AnonymousNovember 6, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    ha ha! looks like my ex-girlfriend.

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  15. NathalieNovember 24, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    I am so enjoying catching up with your latest photos! That one is a perfect illustration of Dia de los Muertos! Great depth of field.

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