The Magnet Collection
“Angel, National Symbol”
The statue colloquially known as the "angel" is actually a Winged Victory statue, but almost all Mexicans are unaware of this fact, as well as the fact that this is the top of the mausoleum of the heroes of independence.
“Sacred Temple”
The Temple of Kukulcán takes its name from the deity of the same name, which means "feathered serpent." Positioned with absolute astronomical precision, the temple projects the shadow of the great god two days a year: on the spring equinox and the winter solstice.
“Flag Shield”
The importance of the eagle comes from a legend according to which the Aztecs undertook a long migration with the promise of founding their city. They had to found a golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus while devouring a snake. Thus was founded the great Tenochtitlan, today Mexico City.
“Typical Parade”
An alebrije is an imaginary creation composed of multiple creatures. Here's one of them parading imposingly before hundreds of thousands of Mexicans.
“Studies of Chichen 4/4”.
Representation of Chaac, the rain god of the Mayan pantheon. Chaac, the god of storms, was associated with agriculture and fertility, reasons that prompted his worship as well as his fear.
“Desert Sunset”
The arid desert contrasts with the Sea of Cortes at sunset, which is clearly visible in the foreground. Incident light, medium light, and darkness.
“Citlaltepetl From the Sky”
The Citlaltepetl is the highest volcano in Mexico. Watching it rise among the clouds is an almost mytical scene.
“Desert Night”
Nights in the Coahuila desert are lonely, quiet, and surprisingly bright, thanks to the clear skies and distant stars.
“Blue Pool”
The Blue Pool, one of the most important wetlands on the planet, has a natural color that encompasses the entire tonal range of blue, with some shades of yellow and green.
“Bougainvillea Panorama”
Colloquially known as "the city of eternal spring," the city of Cuernavaca maintains the same climate year-round. This directly influences the abundant and colorful flowering of its plants.
“View of the peak of Orizaba”
With its permanently snow-capped peak, the Pico de Orizaba volcano, is the penultimate plane of this vast landscape.
“Milkey Way”
Photograph of the Milky Way from the town of Nacozari, Sonora.
“Maximum Expression of a Color”
Composition mostly of horizontal lines of all blue color gradients, except for the vertical one formed by the yellow buoy. This being the focal point of the photograph.
“Convent of Santo Domingo”
The walls of the Santo Domingo convent have an admirable sobriety, giving the opportunity to observe its architecture in its entirety.