Reymon de Real PhotographyTEMPLE OF KUKULKÁN
I just got back from a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico and during this trip I visited Chichén Itzá, an archeological site in the Yucatan State of Mexico, which was once one of the largest and most powerful cities of the Maya civilization. This ancient city is now one of the most visited sites in Mexico and is famous for its 79-foot pyramid called the Temple of Kukulkán. Kukulkán is the name of a Maya deity, which is a feathered serpent whose head is carved at the base of the pyramid in the bottom right of my photo. During this trip, I also learned that a smaller pyramid is actually standing right inside this very pyramid because the Mayas just like other Mesoamerican cultures tend to superimpose larger structures over their older ones. While I was there, the place was packed with tourists that I immediately settled on the thought that my photos will have to include the throngs of tourists scattered all over the complex. I even stopped worrying about people blocking my view or walking in front of me while taking photos. Imagine my surprise when one of my photos turned out with barely a single soul on it…except for one holding an umbrella at the left side of the photo. I know having people in a photo adds perspective to the composition but a beautiful architectural wonder such as the Temple of Kukulkán deserves to be featured on its own. By the way, the Spanish colonizers renamed the temple to El Castillo (the castle) because of its size and intricate design. Chichén Itzá is now a UNESCO Heritage Site and was recently voted as one of the New7Wonders of the World.
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I’m going there in October!! I hope to come back with some beauties like this too!
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It’s such an amazing place…make sure you have enough memory space in your card coz there are a lot of stuff to photograph around the complex. Have fun on your trip and thanks for dropping by my page. Visit again soon.
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I visited Chichén Itzá years ago. It surely is an amazing place to be.
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Thank you. Did they allow you to climb the pyramid during you visit? Too bad they stopped allowing people from climbing although I understand some people are not respectful with heritage sites causing sometimes irreparable damage. I guess just being there is more than enough experience. Thanks again for dropping by my page and please visit again soon.
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Yes. I visited almost 20 years ago. I remember I was ready to go inside as well but it was too hot that day. So I didn’t go in.
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amazing! such a beautiful shot.
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Thank you!
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Thanks for sharing such a wonderful image of the temple of Kukulkan!
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Thank you! It was a sight to behold…I can’t imagine how the entire city looked like during the peak of its existence.
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