Canada Spring 2011 Pt. 2

Here are some nice photos I took while walking about Montreal with my good friend Michael, as you can see the Quebecois take their gardening quite seriously!
Happy spring (although a tad belated!)

Canada Spring 2011 Pt. 1

Hi everyone!
As you have probably noticed I have not posted anything here for about a month. Things have been quite crazy... I took a last minute trip up to Canada to get my papers sorted out for my Norwegian student visa and to take care of some banking... but fortunately everything went well and things are getting back to normal. I will be in Merida for about one more month to finish up the semester and then I am off to Europe!
During my time in Canada I of course got out to do some shooting... although the weather really was not that good for most of the time I was there. I think I got a few nice shots and itt was great to get to visit with friends in Toronto and Montreal... so all and all it was a successful trip. Anyway I hope you enjoy the photos!

Muyil (Chunyaxché)

After spending a few hours at the Archaeological site of Xel-Ha I made my way south to the ancient city of Muyil. The site is located about 25 km south of Playa del Carmen on the road to Felipe Carillo puerto. The signage up to the site is not great but it is very easy to take a van or "colectivo" to the site from Tulum. The city is fairly large and possess some fairly large structures, especially for coastal Quintana Roo. The city is divided in to two sections which are refered to as Muyil A, and Muyil B. Muyil A houses aproximately 40 structures and is the only one of the two areas to be open to the public. It is beleived that Muyil mas first occupied in the third century B.C. and Archaeological evidence seems to suggest that due to its location on the then remote eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsula it was ocupied untill the XVI century.
I hope you enjoy the photos!

Xel-Ha (Archaeological Site)

If you google Xel-Ha you will probably find several hundred results for the extremely over pirced "eco park" Disney land experience that is located just south of Playa del Carmen. There is however just a few kilometres south of the park and on the other side of the highway a post-classic Maya ruin which goes by the same name. The city of Xel-ha located along the coastline of the modern Mexican state of Quintana Roo flourished in the post-classic and was known for amongst other things as an exporter of quality coloured dies and very fine crushed shells which where used in the fabrication of some tipes of stucco. It is then not surprising that in Xel-ha we find several structures with stucco remains and examples (although fairly eroded) of mural art. The structures in the site are of mostly moderate to small sizes which is of-course consistent with Mayan Costal Architecture... however the site has much to offer. It is possible to follow a Sac-be (mayan road) to the cities Cenote which is teaming with iguanas and birds (such as Cheles & Trogons) just gorgeous! I hope you enjoy the photos!

Mexico City Weekend Gettaway!

This past Friday I made my way up to Mexico city for the weekend to attend a Iron Maiden concert with my friend Oscar. We decided to stay for a couple more nights and take in some laid back sight-seeing and nice food. On this occasion I took it fairly easy and stuck mostly to the downtown area... no major archaeological sites this time. All and all it was quite a nice and relaxing time! Hope you enjoy the photos!

30 Second Exposure of "Palacio de Bellas Artes"

Long exposure (5 seconds) at "Los Azulejos"

He is going to wash your windshield whether you want him to or not... path of less resistance comes to mind

El Zocalo (filter used, obviously)

A monument to Juarez in the Centro Historico

Shot from the Airplane

"El Angel" on Reforma

"Monumento a La Revolucion"

Shot of people cooling down at the fountain out in front of the "Monumento a la Revolucion"

Shot from a top the monument

That´s all for now!