First and second of November are the All Saints and All Souls, Catholic religious holidays, celebrated in Mexico as the Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Unlike in Poland, where this is a very serious event, the holidays in Mexico are yet another opportunity for a fiesta. At the same time however, it’s time to commemorate the deceased members of family, friends and celebrities.
Indians dancing around a fountain in a small square in San Rafael district of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
Mariachis playing in the courtyard of a Public Library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 12:10, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 70.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 800
Altar of a local patron in a courtyard of a Public Library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 12:11, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 28.0mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 200
Paintings made by children in Public Library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 12:11, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 9.5, 28.0mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 200
Courtyard of a Public Library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico adorned for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). On that day, author Robert de Gast was also signing his books at the library.
30-Oct-2011 12:11, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200
Local children with their mothers are looking at an altar dedicated to a local patron on a courtyard of a Public Library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. In the background, a group of tourists waiting for a tour of local properties is observing the scene. In the front, few kids are painting pictures.
30-Oct-2011 12:13, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 45.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 200
Alex making a donation to a band of mariachis singing and playing in the courtyard of a public library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 12:14, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 70.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 400
Agnieszka and the kids listening to the band of mariachis singing and playing in the courtyard of a public library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 12:14, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.022 sec, ISO 400
Agnieszka and the kids watching local boys working on their paintings on the Day of the Dead. A group of tourists listening to mariachis on the courtyard of a public library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 12:15, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.011 sec, ISO 200
Agnieszka and the kids watching local boys working on their paintings on the Day of the Dead. A group of tourists listening to mariachis on the courtyard of a public library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 12:15, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 3.8, 28.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200
Alex looking at the details of a Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) altar build in public library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Well, I guess he's also picking his nose...
30-Oct-2011 12:16, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 108.0mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 200
Agnieszka admiring an altar of a local patron in a courtyard of a public library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). In front, an exposition of children paintings and kids working on their art. In the back a group of tourists listens to a group of mariachis while waiting for their tour of local properties.
30-Oct-2011 12:16, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.011 sec, ISO 200
Nadia and Alex watching local boys work on their art pieces. In the back of the courtyard, a group of tourists watch a group of mariachis sing and play during the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebrations in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 12:17, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 4.0, 28.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 200
A small cemetary, where most deceased were patrons of a public library in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 12:25, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 85.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 400
Candle smoke on an altar of a local patron of a public library. In background, Nadia watching kids work on their paintings on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 12:54, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 200.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 800
Nadia watching kids work on their paintings on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 12:54, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 200.0mm, 0.011 sec, ISO 400
An electrician preparing power distribution board for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebrations in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 13:13, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 135.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200
Decorations hanging from a balcony on one of the streets of San Miguel de ALlende, Mexico during teh Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebrations.
30-Oct-2011 13:29, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 108.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 800
Central square (Jardin Allende) closed for traffic during Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebrations in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. View form San Francisco street towards Jardin Allende.
30-Oct-2011 13:30, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 45.0mm, 0.011 sec, ISO 200
Parroquia, the parish church is a focal point of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. In front, colorful decorations in preparations of the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
30-Oct-2011 13:33, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 28.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200
Parroquia, the parish church is a focal point of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. In front, colorful decorations in preparations of the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
30-Oct-2011 13:34, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 28.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200
Looking up the Correo street through paper cut-outs adorning the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 13:35, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 108.0mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 200
A man setting up a pole with two skulls on a central square (Jardin Allende) in front of the Parroquia, a parish church in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. In the back view of the Correo street.
30-Oct-2011 13:36, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 85.0mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 200
An Aztec painting on a cobblestone street in front of teh Parroquia on the main square (Jardin Allende) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
30-Oct-2011 13:36, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 11.0, 28.0mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 200
A man setting up a pole with two skulls on the stage in front of a Parroquia, on a centarl square (Jardin Allende) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
30-Oct-2011 13:36, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 55.0mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 200
Street vendors selling hand crafted items on a cobblestone front yard of the Parroquia on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 14:07, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 135.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 800
A window with Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) decorations on one of the streets of downtown San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
30-Oct-2011 14:50, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 28.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200
A candle and guava offerings on the streets of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 16:13, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 85.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 800
A painting made out of colorful beans and rice on a cobblestone street in front of the Parroquia, on a central square (Jardin Allende) of San miguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 16:13, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 4.5, 28.0mm, 0.011 sec, ISO 200
An altar dedicated to the deceased Polish pope John Paul II in the central square (Jardin Allende) of San miguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 16:15, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 800
Nadia and Alex examining beans painting of an offering altar on a cobblestone street of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico in front of the Parroquia on the central square (Jardin Allende) on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 16:16, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 400
Robert in a Oberschlesien t-shirt standing on a cobblestone street adjecent to the central square (Jardin Allende) of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. In the background, the parish church (Parroquia) and paper cut-outs for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 16:16, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 28.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200
Paper cut-outs and a skeleton poster on display in front of a parish church (Parroquia) of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 16:17, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 70.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200
Paper cut-outs and a skeleton riding a horse poster on display in front of a parish church (Parroquia) near the central square (Jardin Allende) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexicco on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 16:17, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 200.0mm, 0.011 sec, ISO 400
A statue of Fray Juan de San Miguel in front of the parrish church (Parroquia) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico decorated as altar on the Day of the dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 16:17, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 85.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 200
Paper ccut-outs above the streets in front of the parish church (Parroquia) adjacent to the main square (Jardin Allende) in San Migguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 16:18, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 13.0, 45.0mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 200
People walking in front of the parish church (Parroquia) adjacent to the main square (Jardin Allende) in San Miguel de ALlende, Mexico. The streets are decorated with paper cut-outs to celebrate the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). In the background also altars and bean paintings on the streets.
31-Oct-2011 17:14, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 55.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200
Paper cut-outs decorating streets of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 17:14, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 9.5, 85.0mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 200
Altars prepared on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) in the main square (Jardin Allende) and adjacent streets. On the first plan kids playing soccer (football) with a tourist.
31-Oct-2011 17:14, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200
The whole family sitting on a cast iron bench in Jardin Allende, the main square of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 17:16, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.022 sec, ISO 400
Robert and the kids sitting on a cast iron bench in Jardin Allende, main square of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. They are eating Pan de Muerte, a special kind of cake prepared only once a year, especially for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 17:17, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.022 sec, ISO 200
Nadia and Alex playing in Jardin Allende, main square of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 17:22, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 400
Mexican boy, standing on a cobblestone street of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico is pointing at a Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertes) altar near the main square (Jardin Allende) in front of the Parroquia (parish church).
31-Oct-2011 17:31, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 45.0mm, 0.011 sec, ISO 400
Mexican girl standing on a cobblestone street is looking at a Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) altar on the main square (Jardin Allende) neaar Parroquia (parish church) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Above her, a boy is playing with a ball on a string.
31-Oct-2011 17:32, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.022 sec, ISO 400
A Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) offering altar in main square (Jardin Allende) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
31-Oct-2011 17:32, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.011 sec, ISO 400
A Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) altar dedicated to a local patron in a courtyard of a house near main square (Jardin Allende) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. A Starbucks is also located in this building.
31-Oct-2011 17:35, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 4.5, 28.0mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 800
A cross on top of a Parroquia (parich church) tower and a moon seen through paper cut-out decorations for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
31-Oct-2011 17:49, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 28.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 200
A church, adjecent to the Parroquia (parish church) near the main square (Jardin Allende) of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico viewed through paper cut-out decorations for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 17:49, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 45.0mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 200
A church, adjecent to the Parroquia (parish church) near the main square (Jardin Allende) of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico viewed through paper cut-out decorations for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 17:49, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 70.0mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 200
Alex playing in Jardin Allende, in front of the Parroquia (parish church) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Paper cut-out decorations above the street have been prepared for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebrations. Behind Alex, a man is taking a picture of the Parroquia, while another one is closing transaction with a street vendor selling hats and rugs.
31-Oct-2011 17:50, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 28.0mm, 0.011 sec, ISO 200
Mexican man looking at a straw hat, while another behind him is trying on a mask, which seems to be very amusing for the children standing in front of him. The scene takes place under colorful paper cut-out decorations in front of Parroquia on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
31-Oct-2011 17:50, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 45.0mm, 0.011 sec, ISO 200
A church, adjecent to the Parroquia (parish church) near the main square (Jardin Allende) of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico viewed through paper cut-out decorations for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 17:52, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 55.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 200
A church, adjecent to the Parroquia (parish church) near the main square (Jardin Allende) of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico viewed through paper cut-out decorations for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 17:52, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 28.0mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 200
Street vendor selling hats in front of a c church, adjecent to the Parroquia (parish church) near the main square (Jardin Allende) of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico viewed through paper cut-out decorations for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).
31-Oct-2011 17:52, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 28.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 200
Entire family under paper cut-out decorations, in front of the scene and auditorium build between the main square (Jardin Allende) and the Parroquia (parish church) on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
31-Oct-2011 17:55, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 4.5, 28.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 200
Entire family in front of the Parroquia (parish church) under paper cut-out decorations for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
31-Oct-2011 17:55, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 28.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 200
Alex looking at altars in front of the Parroquia (parish church) near main square (Jardin Allende) on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
31-Oct-2011 17:56, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 70.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200
Peanuts and beans forming a Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) picture on a cobblestone street in front of teh Parroquia (parish church) near main square (Jaedin Allende) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
31-Oct-2011 17:57, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 8.0, 108.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 800
A statue of Fray Juan de San Miguel covered in colorful paper cut-outs forming an offering altar for the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). In background the Parroquia (parish church) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
31-Oct-2011 18:08, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 4.5, 28.0mm, 0.022 sec, ISO 200
An offering altar for Steve Jobs on the Day of the Dead (Dia de las Muertos) one of the streets of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
01-Nov-2011 18:07, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 6.7, 85.0mm, 0.011 sec, ISO 400
An offering altar for Steve Jobs on the Day of the Dead (Dia de las Muertos) one of the streets of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
01-Nov-2011 18:08, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 400
01-Nov-2011 18:08, PENTAX Corporation PENTAX K100D , 5.6, 28.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 400