Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Morning at the market

A few days ago our grandpa took me and my siblings out to have breakfast near a really pretty market. Then, we walked around the fruit and flower market for about an hour. It was just wonderful! So many things to look at and photograph as well. This will be a very. long. post. Get ready for many, many photos.

How about a big cup of hot chocolate in the morning? I love this stuff. It's so rich, and tasty.





After breakfast, we started the long walk around the market. Lots of things to photograph!



I saw these amazing, dry tree branches. I loved how this picture turned out, and I barely had enough time to point, focus and shoot it since my grandpa and siblings were already a couple feet in front of me...


These handmade baskets are very common here in Mexico. We actually own some.


Anyway, done with the black and white! Off to all the color...
It is amazing how many flowers this market has. All kinds, pretty much. 
This next picture might make you feel dizzy... Don't look at it for too long :)
Sorry about that. But I got excited experimenting with my camera lens... (It is not photoshopped or anything.) I thought this effect would work great with the flowers, and it did! But it makes my head spin... Just a little.


They had some beautiful birds too! Couldn't resist. And I love how its feathers match the cage.




Jamaica flowers. I think in the USA they are known as Hibiscus? I am not so sure, but they are delicious. Mix them with some hot water and sugar, and you get one of the most delicious drinks! It is traditional in Mexico. Everybody has it, probably like four times a week. It's great.



Bright green and red, spicy hot peppers. And by hot and spicy, I really mean hot and spicy.



I loved these price tags. 






These looked delicious too. And don't worry, we do call these ones oranges.


I posted many pictures in this post... but I think it was worth it. 
Hope you enjoyed these. 
-Annie

7 comments:

Becky said...

Absolutely GREAT!

This is one of my favorite posts ever!

LOVE YOU!

Josie said...

Wow, either you found all the gorgeous things at the market, or it's your photography :)

Emilyann said...

I love reading your blog because 1. You're one of my bestest friends. 2. you're a great photographer and writer. 3. You always give a taste of Mexican tradition and living, and I REALLY love it!! I would never know that you call the lemons lime from a textbook, or from someone who didn't live in Mexico. Or that you guys have amazing hot chocolate!!!

I love you, Annie :)

Andrea said...

Wow! I absolutely LOVE this post. I especially loved the pictures of the pineapples and peppers and the flowers :) And your hot chocolate looks so good that I'm about to go find some ;) Love ya!
Andrea

Elisa said...

I tagged you!
http://elisa45.blogspot.com/2011/02/interesting-tag-that-i-dont-really-get.html
Really profound name... huh? >.<
Elisa:)

Kate said...

Yay! Market pictures! ;) I love this post Annie! Your photography is getting better and better my friend. I love it! My favorite shot is the one of all of the baskets...so cool!

xo <3

Unknown said...

amazing shots from the market!