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Detail of large incense burner, El Mogote, Oaxaca

El Mogote is one of the earliest known settlements in Mexico, a precursor to Monte Alban. This urn sits in a dim museum behind glass. I've done all I could to bring out the detail by blocking out the background with blue and shooting right against the glass.

Uploaded on Jan 31, 2012

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Cocijo

Representation of the Zapotec god of rain and lightening found at Monte Alban, a ruin at the summit of a large range of hills overlooking the city of Oaxaca in the valley below. I can see the outlines of some of the pyramids of Monte Alban from the roof of my apartment.

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2012 | Map

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Zapotec frieze from Monte Alban, Oaxaca

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2012 | Map

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Cafe, Oaxaca

Near the Basilica de la Soledad.

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2012

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Basilica de la Soledad, Oaxaca

This Baroque church was built in the 1680s, and is one of the most beautiful and beautifully situated churches in Oaxaca. The large plaza is often used for public events, concerts and dances.

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2012

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