Two local women in traditional costume walking in front of the San Juan church

Woman walking in front of church
Shot in San Juan Chamula, Mexico
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Two women in traditional costumes were walking in the square in front of the San Juan Church. In the town of San Juan Chamula, many people, both men and women, wear traditional costumes. It gives people from Asia a very exotic feeling.

I was tempted to take portraits of people in their traditional costumes, but unfortunately, it was difficult. When I approached locals and asked if I could take their photo, they all refused, as if they were in agreement. Only a handful of people allowed me to take their photo in this town.

By the way, the inside of the church in the back of the photo was also off-limits for photography. It seemed that the locals don't like to be photographed.

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Jan 2011 MEXICO PEOPLE

PHOTO DATA

No

5072

Shooting Date

Jul 2010

Posted On

January 17, 2011

Modified On

July 1, 2024

Place

San Juan Chamula, Mexico

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

CANON EOS 1V

Lens

EF85MM F1.2L II USM

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