Infusion

Posted by Luis A. De Jesus R. (Mexico City, Mexico) on 13 September 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

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Comments (13)

Thierry Masson from orly, France

very strong shot, very powerful too.

13 Sep 2008 8:00am

Ishmael from Durham, United Kingdom

Really powerful, spur of the moment shooting. Love the sense of drama and intrigue in the scene.

13 Sep 2008 8:03am

Vink from Grasse - French riviera, France

Amazing scene in the city ! Strong contrast

13 Sep 2008 8:45am

Thomas Griffioen from Rotterdam, Netherlands

Very intriguing image. Great contrast. Never a dull moment in Mexico City!

13 Sep 2008 11:18am

Giovanni from Milan, Italy

wow, great shot! I like the contrast in this scene! but...what are they doing??

13 Sep 2008 11:38am

@Giovanni: The man to the left is transferring a spirit being into her...just kidding! The man is a sort of a witch doctor that believes in some sort spiritualism claimed to be rooted in pre-hispanic practices dating to the Aztec era. You will find people like him all over the Zocalo (Mexico City's major municipal square) with very long lines of people trying to rid themselves of a curse, an illness, or streak of 'bad luck.'

Thank you, Giovani. Cheers!

mat from brest, France

great shot, nice contrast!!!!

13 Sep 2008 12:28pm

sarallah from tehran, Iran

life keeps spinning in this photo and thats too good
take care gio

13 Sep 2008 5:48pm

Margie from Auckland, New Zealand

Amazing shot! I love the contrast of the modern and the ancient. And all the details on the medicine man's costume. Very cool shot, Luis.

13 Sep 2008 11:22pm

Jezblog from New York City (but right now Im in DC), United States

This image really has something....... it is not only a striking piece of visual dynamics...... but it almost seems to capture ...... that moment where the spirit jumps from his imagination into the pot....... from pre history into her conscious mind......... to encapsulate something of their beliefs and insecurities...... the head piece and the heat, the bowl and the stance are ripped from the iconographic inca movie ...... and yet they are standing on an everyday urban street corner ........ this really is an amazing image ........ makes me want to jump on a plane and explore this phenomena myself......... Amazing!

Cheers Jez XXXXX

14 Sep 2008 3:05pm

@Jezblog: Thanks for dropping by, Jez. I sure look forward to seeing your take on this practice when that time comes.

Cheers!

Veronelle from Lens, France

wwwwwwwwwwwoooooooooaaa good shoot ! i like it

15 Sep 2008 4:32pm

Hikari from Kumamoto, Japan

Una foto fantástca que trasmite toda la magia o espiritualidad dela escena.Una de tus mejores fotos hasta el momento en mi modesta opinión.
Me encanta !

Saludos!

17 Sep 2008 12:53am

@Hikari: Hikari, gracias! Llegando de ti lo tomo como un complemento fuertemente animador. Saludos!!