Photographer's Note
Xcaret is a Maya civilization archaeological site and an ecological park and resort located south of Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The Mayan "X" is pronounced approximately "Eesh", hence the name is similar to "Eesh Caret" when pronounced.
Several small Maya ruins lie through the park's 200 acres. Xcaret is a Mayan word meaning "small inlet." This settlement was at its peak from 1400 to approximately 1517 A.D. The Mayas are said to have bathed in the inlet to purify their bodies before traveling to Cozumel to worship Ixchel, Goddess of Fertility.
With the idea of a tourism development that would add to the attractions of the region, a group of Mexican entrepreneurs purchased the land surrounding Xcaret.
In 1984, Architect Miguel Quintana Pali, captivated by the spot’s natural beauty, purchased 5 hectares of this wonderful parcel from the group with the idea of building his dream home.
However, when he began to clear the land, he started uncovering cenotes formed by collapsed cave ceilings weakened by 3 million years of erosion from underground rivers running through them and flowing into the sea. He felt that so much beauty should not be accessible only to a privileged few. Quintana began to formulate the idea of a Natural Park open to the public and soon joined forces with Oscar, Marcos and Carlos Constandse to achieve this goal.
There are various attractions in Xcaret. They include the Scenic Tower, swim with dolphins, Underground River Swim,and many more. Xcaret also has many animals, such as macaws, flamingos, turtles, bats, and wild iguannas. There are also many events in Xcaret Park. These events range from Turtle Feeding to The Dance of The Owl.
The "Travesía Sagrada Maya" (Mayan Sacred Crossing), in pre-Columbian times, was an annual rite when Mayans would cross the sea from Xcaret and Playa del Carmen to Cozumel to pay homage to the lunar goddess Ix Chel. The modern version is a re-creation of this rite done in late May to early June.
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siamesa
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(28231) 2008-08-06 13:51
Oi Lucas,
É como um nado sincronizado, né? São mesmo lindos esses golfinhos e o movimento que você capturou ficou um espetáculo.
Abraços
Maria
belido
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(19934) 2008-08-06 13:59
Olá Lucas,
timing perfeito. Pegou os golfinhos no momento certo. Dá até a impressão de ter sido tirada num Seaworld da vida. Parece ter uma estrutura muito boa esse lugar. Imagem de cores vivas e boa claridade. Parabéns!
Abraço,
Carlos
mvdisco
(17798) 2008-08-06 21:41
Hi Lucas,
Very beautiful moment action shot of this fish, great catch and composition, beautiful colors and place, Excellent POV. and details.
Very well done.
Michel
gaby
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(19819) 2008-08-06 23:58
Hi Lucas,
Really a formidable capture at the decisive moment
You have taken a great moment - well done
Regards
Gaby
josepmarin
(59385) 2008-08-07 0:42
Olá Lucas,
una sencilla pero difícil toma del salto de la pareja de delfines, en una escena muy simpática y muy bien realizada técnicamente.
Me gusta, tiene mucha vida.
Un abrazo,
Josep
paura
(25802) 2008-08-07 4:52
Lucas,
Fotografia repleta de partes interessantes, muito bem composta no conjunto. Interessante a simetria dos golfinhos.
Abração
Paulo
Bluejeans
(64251) 2008-08-07 5:10
Oi amigo ,
Magnifico momento capturado com estes dois golfinhos no ar muito bonito o movimento deles e da agua , ficou interessante a plataforma em V , gostei da movimentação de pessoas ,parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
cfreire
(11741) 2008-08-07 7:42
Oi, Lucas
Bela tomada, no momento certo do salto dos golfinhos, com ótimo congelamento da água. As cores e contrastes, e ponto de vista, bem aplicados. Bonita mostra. Abraço, Consuelo
jmdias
(115312) 2008-08-07 8:15
lucas
belo flagrante dos animais amestrados, as cores e a luz da compo estão magníficas. gostei muito da dsiposição das pessoas e das linhas na compo, bem como da nitidez
abraços
jorge
xuaxo
(6854) 2008-08-07 8:39
Olá Lucas!
Estes golfinhos foram captados com uma excelente nitidez.
Por coincidência há dias vi os golfinhos no Zoo de Lisboa com os meus filhos. Coloco uma foto em workshop.
Um abraço,
F.
gracious
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(20025) 2008-08-07 12:35
Ola Lucas,
Very cheerful image with so much joy and fun in the sun!
great action shot with perfect moment well captured in total sharpness, warm colouration and superb details
thanks for the notes as well
take care and sincere regards from NZ
Tony
zumoduvas
(2069) 2008-08-07 13:47
Hola Lucas.
Momento espectacular el que tomaste con los delfines en todo lo alto y bien aparejados.
Saludos.
asajernigan
(21427) 2008-08-07 17:20
Lucas,
Excellent action shot with this freeze of the dolphins. Your composition is great with the inclusion of the people and walkways. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa
nivaldo
(15417) 2008-08-07 17:40
Hola Señor Lucas!
En las playas de Mexico !!!
Não sabia que você estava por estas bandas!
Enquanto aqui chove, por aí um dia bonito desses!
Grande abraço, saludos desde Recife!
Nivaldo :-)
trekks
(14348) 2008-08-08 2:56
hi Lucas
I would really love to see close up of the dolphins but you have captured a good angle to show the surrounding environment of this water park. A pleasant place to unwind.
It is amazing to read about this site from your informative note. I hope this development will be successful in helping tourism.
tfs, bill
bertolucci
(14052) 2008-08-08 7:05
Oi Lucas, this is a very appealing capture in full of dynamism and fun. The juxtaposition of the dolphins and the people is great. And what an interesting context and history has this facility.
Parabens e abraços,
Bert
Gerrit
(62042) 2008-08-08 7:40
Hi Lucas,
good picture with a funny side and an excellent composition/. Must be a fun place,
regards, Gerrit
Docarmo
(9767) 2008-08-08 7:55
Olá Lucas,
Bela composição incluindo estas duas espécies (humanos e golfinhos) que parecem se divertir tanto juntas. Momento decisivo mesmo! Ótimo "timing"! A nitidez está fantástica e gosto muito das cores fortes também. Parabéns!
MCV
P.S.: sua imagem da Catedral de Guadalajara estava ontem na página de entrada do TE!!!
andre_luizs
(599) 2008-08-09 3:58
Foste rápido nessa, Lucas, pegando o momento certo do salto. Xcaret é um lugar bacana, já tive a oportunidade de conhecer. Não consigo deixar de imaginar os golfinhos caindo na cabeça dos turistas. Um baque de um golfinho desgovernado não deve ser fraco.
Um abraço, André
Cricri
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(176) 2008-08-17 4:04
Hola Lucas,
Une image qui ne peut que me rappellée un trés beau moment passée avec les Dauphins, belle prise et couleurs
Good sunday for you
cricri
Vasa
(515) 2010-04-29 2:24
Lovely scene with the people in the water. Decisive moment and your skill reaction. Bravo Lucas, amigo.
Branko
ikeharel
(113483) 2017-09-25 7:31
Great capture of the moment, Lucas.
Smart dolphins doing their stunt for the people who love to watch animals tamed for maneuvers.
Fine photo e bom dia,
Ike
LuisGustavoLima
(5184) 2017-09-27 15:45
Oi, Lucas!
Momento muito bem capturado. A luz e as cores da foto são impressionantes, como os azuis do mar. Bom enquadramento.
Bela foto!
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Copyright: Lucas Vieira (lucasgalodoido)
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(27698) - Genre: Ôïðïèåóßåò
- Medium: ¸ã÷ñùìï
- Date Taken: 2008-07-12
- Categories: Öýóç, ÁðïöáóéóôéêÞ óôéãìÞ
- Camera: Samsung Pro815, CPL 72mm
- ¸êèåóç: f/3.5, 1/400 äåõôåñüëåðôá
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- ¸êäïóç öùôïãñáößáò: Ðñùôüôõðç Ýêäïóç, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2008-08-06 12:59
