Tag: Mexico
Quicktime VR at the Chichen Itza Ruins in Mexico (Part 2)
by Pete on Feb.18, 2009, under Quicktime VR
This is another Chichen Itza free-hand panoramic that was taken in the the Great Ball Court about 300 feet to the north-west of the pyramid El Castillo. It is by far the the largest ball court in ancient Mesoamerica measuring 545 feet by 232 feet. The imposing walls are 36 feet high, and in the center, high up on each of the long walls, are rings carved with intertwining serpents. At the far end is the North Temple where you can just barely make out Tasha checking out the ruined building. Check out the hi rez version of the panorama and see if you could make the “Apocalypto” dash….
Quicktime VR at the Chichen Itza Ruins in Mexico (Part 1)
by Pete on Feb.17, 2009, under Quicktime VR
We arrived at our hotel the Hacienda Chichen the night before, and woke up early to avoid the masses that arrive by tour bus later in the morning. This panoramic was taken next to the pyramid El Castillo near the center of the Chichen Itza site. The image has some serious parallax problems (notice the disappearing rope lines). I had to shoot the panoramic freehand when my tripod was confiscated at the ticket booth. I was able to pick up later, but you do need a special permit to use a tripod within the ruin site. Unfortunately you’re no longer able to climb the stairs of the pyramid. El Castillo was closed to the public after a San Diego woman fell to her death in 2006. In the distance of this panorama, you can see Tasha walking towards the Temple of Jaguars.
Mexico Vacation Photo Gallery
by Pete on Jan.28, 2009, under Photo Galleries
This post features images from our November 2008 vacation to Mexico. Our trip began in Cancun were we relaxed in the amenities of the Aqua hotel. We then drove towards the interior of the Yucatan peninsula with a day trip in the town of Valladolid and spent a night in the jungle at the Hacienda Chichen hotel to experience the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza. Heading even further west we spent several days in the vibrant city of Merida were we took in the sights, experienced the culture, and mangled the native language. We finished our trip with a week on the coast split between Playa del Carmen and the laid back town of Tulum.
