With such hot weather these days, it was a breath of cool air to wander around shady Chapultepec Park for Photo Walk Nº74 and sharpen our photography techniques and composition skills.We met outside the Anthropology Museum and first made our way down Reforma, looking at the winning images of the Nature Photography contest displayed along the Galeria de Rejas and commenting on composition and lighting. Learning from the images of other photographers is an excellent way to sharpen our skills and find our own voice and style.Throughout the walk, among other things, we looked for natural frames, different viewpoints, reflections, uncluttered backgrounds, and details.Chapultepec Park is one of the largest urban parks in the world and was where the Aztec rulers once had their summer residence. The springs there provided water for the ancient city of Tenochtitlán and water was conveyed to the Templo Mayor site using aqueducts. Today this enormous park is much more than Mexico City's "lungs"; its wooded areas and lakes are home to wildlife, and within its borders are museums, a castle, fountains, and many places to do outdoor activities or just enjoy some peace and quiet. Not far from the zoo is an eating area, with small stalls providing food and seats and tables to sit at. The shutters of the stalls are all brightly painted with animals and plants and are beautiful works of art.Behind this section, we discovered some off-the-beaten-path spots hidden among the greenery and streams with birds, butterflies, dragonflies, fish and even the odd turtle and tried to capture them with our cameras.All in all, it was a great walk and a reminder that even in the heart of this chaotic noisy city, there is a place where you can find some peace and quiet and get away from the crowds.
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Rose Ann Russo
8/6/2018 08:42:14 am
Photos are absolutely fantastic. My daughter, Stephanie DeMarco, is an avid fan of your workshop. Thanks for keeping me up to date on things that you do. Rose Ann
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Margaret
8/6/2018 10:14:36 am
Thanks for your comment and glad you enjoy following our walks. We love having Stephanie along with us!
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