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People construct an altar with a tapete in the plaza of Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico.

How to Make Sawdust Carpet Tapetes for the Day of the Dead

In: Mexican Holidays

In Central Mexico, a common way to decorate altars, graves and public spaces on the Day of the Dead is by making traditional sawdust carpets, called tapetes, which means carpet or rug.

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La Catrina photo composite series, "The Departure"

La Catrina: A Photo Composite Series

In: Mexican Culture & Living

The Day of the Dead is less than two weeks away, so it seems appropriate to post this photo composite series about

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An elaborate altar in Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos, Jalisco, Mexico, on the Day of the Dead.

Candlelit Day of the Dead Ofrendas in Jalisco, Mexico

In: Mexican Holidays

Day of the Dead ofrendas are the centerpiece of the Day of the Dead celebration, one of Mexico's oldest traditions and still an...

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A statue of a stone angel inside a cage in the Panteón Municipal in Morelia, Michocacán.

Photos of 22 Mexican Cemeteries

In: Mexican Culture & Living

It's October 1, one month before El Día de Muertos, so it's officially OK to start getting into full Day of the Dead mode. And we'll do so with these photos from 22 Mexican cemeteries that I've...

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An altar for Lupe Tijerina of Los Cadetes de los Linares, a famous Mexican band formed in 1960.

Day of the Dead in Mexico 2016

In: Mexican Holidays

I had, as always, a blast photographing last month's Day of the Dead celebrations. It can take a lot of effort to energize yourself to spend two days walking for hours on end, taking the bus from town to town, staying up until past midnight...

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Día de los Angelitos: Remembering Children on the Day of the Dead

In: Mexican Holidays

The Day of the Dead is a misnomer. It doesn't last just a day, but three. November 2 is the main celebration, but the day before is known as Children's Day or Day of the...

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A woman selling cotton candy in the Chapala, Jalisco, graveyard walks by a tomb decorated with coronas on the Day of the Dead

Wandering Around in a Mexican Graveyard on the Day of the Dead

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I almost always forget that apart from a DSLR camera, I've got a pretty decent video camera in my hands whenever I'm taking photos. But I always feel like I'm missing out on a (potentially) great shot when I'm shooting video, so I rarely do it. Here's a short, shaky video of...

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An altar for a woman in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, Jalisco, Mexico

Deciphering the Meaning of the Day of the Dead Altar in Mexico

In: Mexican Holidays

The Day of the Dead altar is at once mysterious and visually legible, a cultural touchstone whose multi-layered symbology can be decoded by a knowledgeable observer.The holiday's indigenous, millennia-old origin has been transformed and molded by centuries of...

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Catrina on the Day of the Dead

Catrinas on the Day of the Dead in Mexico

In: Mexican Holidays

La Catrina has become an iconic part of the Day of the Dead since its modern rendition was introduced in 1910 by printmaker José Guadalupe Posada. Each November 2, students from the local preparatory high school in Chapala, Jalisco, set up dozens...

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Day of the Dead altar for family and friends in Ajijic, Mexico.

Day of the Dead 2015 Gallery

In: Mexican Holidays

This past Tuesday was the Day of the Dead, my fifth in Mexico, and as always it was two beautiful days of traditions and remembrance, during one of Mexico's most famous, and most Mexican, of holidays.

I had an amazing time going from town to town visiting the cemeteries...

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Two children are dressed as catrines on the Day of Two children are dressed as catrines on the Day of the Dead in the cemetery in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico.
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Victor Rochin launches a rocket during the process Victor Rochin launches a rocket during the procession for Saint Andrew in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico.
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Victor Rochin lanza un cohete durante la procesión de San Andrés en Ajijic, Jalisco, México.
Hice una página web / guía turística virtual pa Hice una página web / guía turística virtual para Ajijic, México, el pueblo en lo que he vivido los últimos 8 años. Restaurantes, tiendas, artistas, artesanos, hoteles, qué hacer, fiestas y festivales. Además de ser fotógrafo, también soy diseñador de web! Que la encuentres útil si alguna vez estás en la área. Visita https://lakesideguide.mx o checa el bio link de hoy.
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I made a website/virtual tourist guide to Ajijic, Mexico, the town where I've been living for the past 8 years. Restaurants, shops, artists, artisans, hotels, what to do, fiestas & festivals. Apart from being a photographer, I'm also a web designer! If you're ever in the area, I hope you find it useful. Visit https://lakesideguide.mx or check today's bio link.  #mexico #ajijic #chapala #jalisco #guadalajara #lagodechapala #lakesideguide
El Lago de Chapala en abstracto. Más photos del L El Lago de Chapala en abstracto. Más photos del Lago de Chapala en blanco y negro en el bio link de hoy o visita bit.ly/chapalainabstract. Impresiones de esta foto disponisble en bit.ly/abstractchapala1.
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Lake Chapala in abstract. More photos of Lake Chapala in black and white in today's bio link or visit bit.ly/chapalainabstract. Prints available of this photo at bit.ly/abstractchapala1.
Charros en el Día del Charro en Ajijic, Jalisco, Charros en el Día del Charro en Ajijic, Jalisco, México. Los charros tienen su propio día de fiesta en México. Visita bit.ly/dayofthecowboy para ver más fotos de charros.
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Cowboys on the Day of the Cowboy in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. Cowboys have their own national holiday in Mexico. Visit bit.ly/dayofthecowboy for more charro photos.
Un joven charro en el Día del Charro en Ajijic, J Un joven charro en el Día del Charro en Ajijic, Jalisco, México. Los charros tienen su propio día de fiesta en México. Visita bit.ly/mexicowboys para ver más fotos de charros o haz clic en el bio link de hoy.
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A young cowboy on the Day of the Cowboy in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. Cowboys have their own national holiday in Mexico. Visit bit.ly/mexicowboys to see more photos of charros or click on today's bio link.
Un vaquero demuestra su habilidad con el laso en e Un vaquero demuestra su habilidad con el laso en el Día del Vaquero en Ajijic, Jalisco, México. Los charros tienen su propio día de fiesta en México. Visita bit.ly/cowboyshadow para ver más fotos de charros.
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A cowboy shows off his roping skills on the Day of the Cowboy in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. Cowboys have their own national holiday in Mexico. Visit bit.ly/cowboyshadow to see more photos of charros.
Un danzante de ballet folklórico estilo veracruza Un danzante de ballet folklórico estilo veracruzano en el Día de Muertos, Ixtlahuacán. Visita bit.ly/catrinaphotos para más fotos de catrinas en el Día de Muertos.
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A Veracruz-style ballet folklórico dancer dressed as a catrín on the Day of the Dead in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, Jalisco, Mexico. Visit bit.ly/catrinaphotos for more photos of catrinas on the Day of the Dead.
Un danzante de ballet folklórico estilo veracruza Un danzante de ballet folklórico estilo veracruzano en el Día de Muertos, Ixtlahuacán. Visita bit.ly/catrinaphotos para más fotos de catrinas en el Día de Muertos.
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A Veracruz-style ballet folklórico dancer dressed as a catrín on the Day of the Dead in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, Jalisco, Mexico. Visit bit.ly/catrinaphotos for more photos of catrinas on the Day of the Dead.
Un danzante de ballet folklórico veracruazano dis Un danzante de ballet folklórico veracruazano disfrazado como un catrín en el Día de los Muertos. Estuvo en Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, Jalisco, México, para un espectáculo de danza y vestía el atuendo tradicional de ballet folklórico del estado de Veracruz. Para más fotos de catrinas en el Día de Muertos visita bit.ly/catrinaphotos.
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A Veracruz-style ballet folklórico dancer dressed as a catrín on the Day of the Dead. He was in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, Jalisco, Mexico, for a dance performance and was wearing the traditional dance outfit of ballet folklórico dancers from the state of Veracruz. For more photos of catrinas on the Day of the Dead visit bit.ly/catrinaphotos.
El gran finale de los espectáculos de fuegos arti El gran finale de los espectáculos de fuegos artificiales para el último día de una fiesta de 12 días en Ajijic, Jalisco, México, las fiestas patronales de San Andrés. Para más fotos de castillos pirotécnicos visita bit.ly/fireworkscastillos.
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The grand finale fireworks show on the last day of a 12-day fiesta in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico, for the fiestas patronales of St. Andrew. For more photos of Mexican fireworks castles visit bit.ly/fireworkscastillos.
Un "castillo" de fuegos artificiales durante las f Un "castillo" de fuegos artificiales durante las fiestas patronales de San Andrés en Ajijic, Jalisco, México. Los castillos pueden alcanzar 15-20 metros o a veces más.  Para más fotos de castillos pirotécnicos visita bit.ly/fireworkscastillos.  A pyrotechnics worker keeps close watch on a fireworks "castle" during the fiestas patronales for St. Andrew in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. These structures reach 50 feet or sometimes more. For more photos of Mexican fireworks castles visit bit.ly/fireworkscastillos

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