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#Catemaco

Wand in de Parroquia de San Juan Bautista in Catemaco, Mexico, Ed van der Elsken, 1960

#Catemaco #Mexico #EdvanderElsken #Elsken #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken #EdvanderElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-4-12

The image is a black and white photograph of a wall with numerous framed photographs, posters, and documents pinned to it. The arrangement appears somewhat haphazard, creating an eclectic mix of images that include portraits, sports scenes, landscapes, and text-based materials like letters or notices.
This particular work captures the essence of travel photography, showcasing Ed van der Elsken's exploration into different cultures through his lens. The photograph is part of a series documenting van der Elsken’s journey to Catemaco in Mexico during 1960, specifically within Parroquia de San Juan Bautista.
The black and white aesthetic adds a timeless quality to the image, emphasizing textures and contrasts rather than colors. Overall, it provides an intimate glimpse into personal memories or cultural artifacts collected over time on this significant trip through van der Elsken's photography.

Wand in de Parroquia de San Juan Bautista in Catemaco, Mexico, Ed van der Elsken, 1960

#Catemaco #Mexico #EdvanderElsken #SanJuanBautista #Catholic #Spanish #PeroLorenzoArteaga #MadreLorena #MuchasGracias #EdvanderElskens #Mexican #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken #EdvanderElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-4-11

The image depicts a young boy dressed in traditional religious attire standing against an old stone wall adorned with various posters and photographs. The boy is holding what appears to be a book or hymnal, suggesting he may have been attending a service at the church of San Juan Bautista located in Catemaco, Mexico. His uniform includes a white tunic over dark trousers, complete with black stockings and shoes, typical of religious garments worn by young boys in Catholic ceremonies during that period.

The wall behind him is cluttered with multiple items: posters bearing messages written in Spanish, photographs framed at different sizes, some featuring the boy himself, others depicting people or scenes from daily life. There's a visible contrast between these personal and communal elements on display, indicating this might be an area used for community notices as well.

The text above mentions "Pero Lorenzo Arteaga," which could refer to either the person who took care of the posters in memory of his mother, Madre Lorena (as suggested by 'Muchas Gracias' below), or a reference within the context provided. The overall atmosphere evokes a sense of historical documentation and everyday life captured through photography from that era.

The black-and-white nature of this photograph suggests it was taken with an analog camera typical for street photography during the early to mid-20th century, adding to its documentary value a [...]

"comunidad natural" 📸

#blackandwhite #photography #bnw #monochrome #blackandwhitephotography #darktable #digikam #nature #naturephotography #bw #island #ecosystem #catemaco

a B&W photo of an island called "the monkey's island" in the middle of the lake catemaco in Veracruz Mexico, which is a protected ecological reserve.

@rolofox aquí es donde uno se pregunta:
¿las limpias de #Catemaco funcionarán?

Wand in de #Parroquia de #SanJuanBautista in #Catemaco, #Mexico, #EdvanderElsken, 1960

#fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-4-12

Wand in de Parroquia de San Juan Bautista in Catemaco, Mexico, Ed van der Elsken, 1960

Wand in de #Parroquia de #SanJuanBautista in #Catemaco, #Mexico, #EdvanderElsken, 1960

#fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-4-11

Wand in de Parroquia de San Juan Bautista in Catemaco, Mexico, Ed van der Elsken, 1960

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