Tarascas

Tarascas 2, originally uploaded by ThinkGigante.com.

When thinking of Michoacan, many think Morelia, which then The Aqueduct comes to mind! But many seem to forget the the Beautiful Fountain of the "Tarascas" (Tah-Ross-Kahs) whichhas been a big part of tourism in the city. Take a moment and absorb the beauty of these three beautiful Women, and of course the Fountain too!

Old Skool

BWcarAfter, originally uploaded by ThinkGigante.com.

Here is a picture taken with my 35mm Film SLR camera, a Nikon N6006 was used with a 35mm-55mm lens. T-Max 100 BW Professional film was used. I printed this Image using an an enlarger with an exposure time of 15 second and a #2 Contrast Filter. Please follow the link below to see specified areas that have been burned or dodged http://www.flickr.com/photos/g1gant3/4653716099/

Chicago

Just received this email through my Flickr account--

Hi Eduardo,

I am delighted to let you know that your submitted photo has been selected for inclusion in the newly released eleventh edition of our Schmap Chicago Guide:

Wrigley Field
www.schmap.com/chicago/activities_lakeview/p=10804/i=10804_80.jpg

Pattern Formation

, originally uploaded by ThinkGigante.

While watching my younger brothers football games i took some pictures of the Bolsa Grande High School football team. Which were later used for the Football team's banquet! Shown here #28, JC Chun, Running back, trying to get the first down!

Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field
Originally uploaded by ThinkGigante

Hello everyone! It has been a while since my las post, but here I am back in action!! On my business trip to Chicago in late January, i had the opportunity to take advantage to get to know Chicago a little more. Being a baseball fan, I had to pay a visit to the home of the Chicago Cubs, the Wrigley field that is!! Even though it was raining a bit I did not let t ha stop me from visiting the field. I also had an opportunity to see the Home of the White Sox, but there was no where i could park, or at least i couldn't find any! well i hope you enjoy! More Pics to come!

#2

DSC_6910, originally uploaded by G1G4NT3.

#2, from Bolsa Grande High School's football team, running the ball towards the end zone on a Friday night game versus Godinez High School!

Breaking News

Check Out the report of a man "shot" down in Santa Ana!! Breaking News!

http://jyuyounglee.blogspot.com/

2nd BLOG

Well, as part of an assignment for my class, we were asked to make a blog. "But I already have a blog, can I use that one?", guess what the teacher said.... yea she said "No" Well here is my second blog. check it out!

http://cervantesphoto.blogspot.com/

What is todays date?

What is todays date?, originally uploaded by G1G4NT3.

I hate to admit that while I was taking this picture i was actually a little buzzed! This was taken at a shopping center, Plaza Mexico, in Lynwood, CA, I believe. I am not too familiar with the LA region, anything south of OC is ok but North of OC, im completely lost!

Directly behind me was a Merry-Go-Round. It was really spectacular. It had two floors, so you had the option of either on the bottom floor which had the stationary horses. The top floor had the "moving" horses, which was the one my nephew decided on!

If you just happen to be in the Lynwood area, and want a little taste of the Latin culture, I recommend Plaza Mexico! http://www.plazamexico.com/

Today is my birthday! I couldnt sleep in today, too many phone calls coming in to wish me a great birthday!! God i wish i could fall asleep right now! zZzZzZzZz

B4&AFTR

B4&AFTR, originally uploaded by G1G4NT3.

Shown here is a picture of my grandmother, my mothers mom. this is one of the few pictures that are left of my grandmother. The photograph was is such bad shape, I myself, restored the photo as a gift for my mother. Apart from restoration, I also made some prints for my mother. This is one of my first restorations, which I had to do for one of my classes. I had an awesome time restoring the photograph, i wish i could get a few more to restore! so if any one you have some out there, go ahead and contact me and i will be glad to do it, of course for a small, negotiable fee! Well hope to hear from many of you! Take care and Good night!

B&W Contact Sheet

B&W Contact Sheet, originally uploaded by G1G4NT3.

This one of my first Black & White Contact sheet. I developed/processed my own film, and also used the enlarger to make my contact sheet. Film being used: Kodak T MAX 100
printed on Ilford 8x10 (cropped) RC De luxe Glossy! Taken with my Nikon N6006.

Mahalo

, originally uploaded by G1G4NT3.

In my own garden at home i found this gorgeous flower known as, Plumeria (not so sure on the spelling). A very beautiful flower that caught my eye, which apparently we have had for a while now. I love taking this style of pictures, especially when involving nature. i just hope people can enjoy it as much as i do!

Singing While at Work

DSC_2077, originally uploaded by G1G4NT3.

On my trip to Michoacan, Mexico, i visited the island of Janitzio ( HA-NEAT-CEE-OH ). Visiting the island Required traveling by boat to the island of course! While getting on the boat the only seating available was on the sides of the boat and some wooden boxes. After everyone is seated there are various people boarding, from as young as 8 years old and as old as, well I am not even sure how old. What are they doing on the boat? Working. From selling you chewing gun, cookies, bread, chips, nuts, or even telling you how to say " I Love You" in their native language which is PUREHPECHA, a dying dialect famously known in the state of Michoacan. Apart from learning a dying dialect, there are also musicians on board of the boat, this is how they make a living, they ride all day in the boat from as early as it opens until it closes at about 6:00pm. so in some way or another they did their 8 hour work day, but just getting enough money home to have something to eat! Living in the United States i have seen how picky people are when it comes to eating, and the sad thing is they are picky about which hamburger joint they do or do not want to eat at, whether to eat at McDonalds or at Burger King. what has our society come to? Well i guess that does explain the massive amount of obesity in the U.S. so with that note: Whats for Dinner?

Ceboso

Ceboso, originally uploaded by G1G4NT3.

Here is one of the many traditions in the Pueblo of Erongaricuaro, Michoacan. Here is a man climbing a post which is greased up, his goal: get the prizes at the very top of the post!

Aqui una foto de las muchas tradiciones en Erongaricuaro, Michoacan. Aqui esta este senor subiendo a un palo encebado, su mission: los premios asta mero arriba!