Taquitos

Posted by Damon Schreiber (Toronto, Canada) on 21 March 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

Late at night near the centre of town, on the night before we left. This photo was quite limited technically, but I did like the subject. One more tomorrow, and then it's back to reality.

High-res here.

[near Templo Mayor, Mexico City]

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Comments (12)

Aidan from Seoul, South Korea

interesting shot of this night stand. I like trying to capture people in these sorts of situations - the shadows and the localized lighting are always attractive to me. Particularly, the way these lights lend a warm tone to the whole scene.

21 Mar 2007 8:25am

@Aidan: Thanks, Aidan! This photo was so messed up by being recorded to the card as a lo-res jpeg that processing it was a nightmare. Glad it still worked for you.

Bronnie from Christchurch, New Zealand

I can smell them from here - yum!

21 Mar 2007 9:11am

@Bronnie: :-) Mexican street food is almost always great. One bit of advice, though: Stay away from warm crab-filled pastries - many days of misery will follow as sure as night follows day.

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Great candid capture on this street sign. The light is balanced perfectly!

21 Mar 2007 10:51am

@Craiger: Many thanks, Craig! It was a devil to work with though.

Still from Valence, France

Interesting scene! i like the coloured ambience!

21 Mar 2007 12:31pm

@Still: Merci, Still!

elaine from paris, France

cool atmosphere here and very good use of the light!

21 Mar 2007 12:45pm

@elaine: Thanks, Elaine!

jc from Galway, Ireland

sizzling.. i've missed this virtual vacation series until today damon but i've just been back through it and feel almost like i've been away myself, fantastic.

21 Mar 2007 2:44pm

@jc: Well that's what virtual vacations are all about - getting away mentally. Thanks for your kind words, John!

Jen from Jessup, United States

Wonderful candid capture! Smells delicious! : )

21 Mar 2007 6:31pm

@Jen: Wow, you can smell them? :-) Thanks, Jen!

Sylvia from Milano, Italy

I like the photo-journalism quality to it very much. Plus food always makes me happy. Great series indeed.

21 Mar 2007 8:02pm

@Sylvia: Food=good! Thanks, Sylvia! How was the 'squab' alla milanesa?

Art Monkey from Salt Spring Island, Canada

love the light and the lush colour

21 Mar 2007 10:58pm

@Art Monkey: Thanks, Art! I really toned down the colour which was originally quite over-saturated.

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Amazing! Great shot! I want some.

21 Mar 2007 11:19pm

@badala: Thanks, Ana Lúcia! Just go to the centre of Mexico City from morning till night...

Angry Buddha from United States

Damn you Electroblog for delaying your post! I'm sure this post doesn't do this shot justice. I bet the taquitos were quite tasty.

22 Mar 2007 1:22am

@Angry Buddha: And delaying my reply too! The tacos were delectable. Thanks, Sean!

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

The story is all there!! wonderful capture of the moment!!

22 Mar 2007 2:05am

@amy: Thanks, Amy!

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