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Embroidery and thoughts...

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Embroidery and thoughts sent on June 05, 2013 (21:49) by Michela Checchetto. 22 comments, 2008 views. [retina]

at 130mm, 1/160 f/6.3, ISO 400, hand held. San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico.

In qualsiasi luogo ci si trovi e si decida di addentrarsi in un mercato, nel momento stesso in cui si inizia a girovagare tra le bancarelle credo che ci si addentri anche nella cultura, nelle abitudini, nei "colori" e naturalmente nei sapori del Paese che lo ospita. Questa almeno è l'esperienza che ho maturato nel mio fortunato viaggiare e visitare mercati di molti luoghi del Mondo e, sia che si trattasse di continenti lontani o Paesi a noi vicini per cultura, ho sempre colto delle peculiarità uniche. Naturalmente non poteva essere diverso per il mercato, anzi i mercati (quello artigianale che offre una delle migliori produzioni artigianali del Messico di tessuti, ricami e ceramica e quello "generale") di San Cristobal de las Casas. Questa bellissima cittadina coloniale dalle variopinte strade a sali-scendi, situata tra le montagne della Sierra Madre a 2.100 m s.l.m., fu una delle prime cittadine nordamericane fondata dagli spagnoli e si può considerare, a ragion veduta, la capitale culturale del Chapas. La abitano diverse etnie indigene dirette discendenti dei maya ed in particolare quella denominata dei tzotzil (uno scioglilingua la sua pronuncia!) e quella dei tzeltal che vivono nei pueblos degli altipiani che circondano San Cristobal e che conservano, a parte le loro antiche tradizioni e i correlati costumi locali, una loro propria lingua e che spesso, e ne ho avuta diretta conferma, non conoscono assolutamente lo spagnolo. L'aspetto dell'abbigliamento che si coglie immediatamente è la gonna di lana pelosa (non saprei come altro definirla...) indossata dalle donne che la accompagnano con sgargianti bluse ed una stola che serve da copricapo, da "parasole" e passata tipo a tracolla da sorta di... port-enfant. Il Messico è popolato da una miriade di splendidi bimbi e vi assicuro che durante la mia permanenza messicana, non ne ho mai sentito piangere uno. Dicono che sia perché sin da piccoli, essendo sempre a contatto con il corpo della mamma, crescono senza subire bruschi distacchi dalla sua vicinanza. Che sia vero o no, credo che più di qualche mamma straniera abbia fatto qualche riflessione in merito. Tornando alla gonna in lana (che si traduce con un poncho per gli uomini) mi hanno spiegato che le protegge dal freddo percepito nella stagione più rigida e (dicono!) dal caldo in quella più torrida. Ecco dunque alcune foto che vogliono raccontarvi di questi sapori, usi, costumi, colori e tradizioni "rubate" al mercato e uso questo termine non a caso, rammentando ciò che ho avuto modo di evidenziare in precedenti didascalie a corredo di altri miei scatti. Queste popolazioni assolutamente non vogliono essere fotografate e ciò è direttamente collegato alla loro religione/cultura animista. Ho fatto dunque ciò che ho potuto cercando sempre di essere il più discreta possibile ma a volte non ci sono riuscita (anche perché stretta nelle viuzze del mercato spesso non potevo scattare a distanza, anzi ero piuttosto braccata da chi mi precedeva e seguiva) e mi è spiaciuto vedere come i soggetti dei miei scatti si coprivano il viso lanciandomi improperi che non ho compreso. Meglio così, mi sarei sentita ancor maggiormente colpevole di quanto non mi sentissi già. Tutto ciò non vuol essere una "captatio benevolentiae"; le critiche sono sempre assolutamente bene accette. ;) Benvenuti dunque tra le strade di San Cristobal de las Casas!!!



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sent on June 05, 2013 (21:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)




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sent on June 05, 2013 (22:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I see that the markets also fascinate you. It 's just penetrating in the various markets that you can steal
reality 'of everyday people.
I congratulate the continuing captions always comprehensive. :-P :-)
So many compliments!
Hello hello
Lully


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sent on June 05, 2013 (23:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello dear Lully!
I know, I know we have the same passion and above all consideration for the markets of the countries we visit. ;-)
I was hoping that you liked these shots!
I enjoy writing captions because I hope to convey to those who still there was a little 'the beauty of Mexico.
He also travels to tell ....
Thank you so much dear friend!
Ciaooo and good night :-)
Michela

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sent on June 05, 2013 (23:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

That 's what I meant too. In this way you know who does not know and, likewise, refresh your memory to those who had the good fortune to visit this great country that deserves much more 'than what he has.
Good night :-)
Lully

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sent on June 05, 2013 (23:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

:-P:-P:-P
Thanks dear and
that deserves much more 'than what he has.
are quite agree with you!
Ciaooo ;-)
Michela

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sent on June 06, 2013 (0:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful face of this girl busy in his craftsmanship. Bella the composition comprising the subject behind that gives the idea of ??a community focused on lavoto ... I do not think it's a ... assembly line! :-D
Congratulations Mexican! :-P
Hello, Chiara

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sent on June 06, 2013 (0:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks dear Chiara!
I am very pleased that, with your usual keen eye, you noticed the person behind the girl, it is a detail that I liked was present in this photo.
The women who create these crafts do not work at the assembly line and, even when they are intent to sell, toil unceasingly on their products.
These hard-working women! They deserve my respect as well as, I understand, it should be yours too.
Thank you so much Clare!
A carissssssimo greeting:-P
Michela

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sent on June 06, 2013 (8:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful portrait of life in the Mexican market 8-).
At the moment this and 'my favorite but I see with pleasure that the gallery continues to grow ;-)!
Have a nice day,
Maia

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sent on June 06, 2013 (9:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I am fascinated by all these colors, these "markets" in addition to bringing together people who know how to make and create wonderful things,
transmit their way of living in an increasingly simple.
Mooooooolto beautiful than the picture, the young shooting more than natural.
Another compliment to the detailed report.
Hello Janka55

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sent on June 06, 2013 (10:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fantastic colors, as you have mentioned, and beautiful moment caught ... all seasoned with a caption that makes you appear to be at that time.
good michela
hello
john

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sent on June 06, 2013 (14:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

And
@ Giovanni Antonini
Hello John!
I am happy that my caption has contributed to "dive" in this colorful atmosphere:-P
Grazieeeee!
Salutoni
Michela

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sent on June 06, 2013 (15:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful composition with the first floor of the girl .... Michelaaaaa magnificent ... a hug .... Dino

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sent on June 06, 2013 (16:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Again, the title says it all. I'd like to know the flow of thoughts running through the mind of a teenager in a different social context, in which the work and dreams merge into a single existential necessity. I am sure that in their simplicity, these thoughts would certainly be more attractive than those with which we are accustomed to live with us, that we live in the world of so-called welfare.

Another photo intense and beautiful, congratulations!

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sent on June 06, 2013 (19:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

@ Dinocelle
Hello Dinooooo!
Thank you also appreciated the composition of this shot:-P
A hug to teeee!
Michela

@ Adolfo Panarello
.... Would have loved to me to have the opportunity to know the thoughts of these young people .... Not being able to enter deeply in touch with people is one of the limitations of the trips that last a few days but already having come to know a little more about their culture is a great satisfaction.
I am sure that in their simplicity, these thoughts would certainly be more pleasant to those with whom we are used to live with us, that we live in the world of so-called welfare.

Adolfo You know, I think there really is some truth in thatsay ;-)
Thanks so much for appreciating this shot and embellished it with your more profound considerations.
A amichevolissimo ciaoo ;-)
Michela

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sent on September 01, 2013 (21:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great color and sharpness for a picture "document" really nice!
Regards, Paul

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sent on September 01, 2013 (22:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Paul for your nice comment! :-P
I am glad that you enjoyed this photo, and I salute you dearly :-)
Michela

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sent on September 01, 2013 (23:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Michael, you've caught very well the serious and meditative expression of this young woman. Beautiful color rendering. Congratulations again and Good Night by Koda ;-)

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sent on September 01, 2013 (23:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Koda thank you for having given your beautiful (and always welcome) My comment to this photo. :-P:-P
One click stolen but who also wants to be a tribute to the hard work of these people ;-)
A dear greetings and wishes for a Happy Night and a serene start to the week to you too! :-)
Michela

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sent on September 27, 2013 (23:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

This photo strikes me as the concentration on their work that the girl appears, as if to demonstrate the exercise of adaptation to living conditions that women live in these latitudes from a very young age.
There is a composure of his body that suggests a due obedience, young age that should make them chase some little dream seems lived day after day among the goods to be offered to passers-by.
It 'an image that makes you think, I thank you for permission to open a window like this for our sharing your trip, personally feel that it has acquired an additional small item for my yardstick about the things I encounter every day.
Thanks again and best regards.
Silvio.

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sent on September 27, 2013 (23:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Silvio!
It is I who thank you for the nice comment on my photo but especially for me wanted to know what you sent. :-)
When you make photographic reportage actually beautiful but at the same time, issues such as life is for the most in Mexico, knowing that he had reported something decisive is the greatest satisfaction for those who took the photo.
At least I think so ...
Thanks again and a warm greeting!
Michela


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