Photo: Folklorico

Place: Barrio Hollywood, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid

By Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid
Uploaded on 30 March 2008
5 favorites, 153 views

Folklorico

Every year, one of Tucson's oldest barrios holds a "Fiesta Grande". This large party celebrates the Hispanic culture and raises money for the area. The festival features (among other things) a classic car show, carnival rides, arts and crafts, and a parade. Everywhere we walked, there was live mariachi music and bands, folklorico dancers dressed in customary vibrant costumes, and the incredible smell (and flavors) of spicy Mexican food. We enjoyed a plate full of carne asada, beans, rice, and salsa and a cold beer while watching the performances!

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Comments...

  • 17 April 2008, Shannon Dagher said:

    Wonderful, vivid hues and great clarity & capture of motion. Fits the theme well! :)

  • 23 April 2008, Arnab Mukherjee said:

    The colours are superb!

  • 28 April 2008, Eileen Roche said:

    I love everything about this photo - the color, the composition, the motion blur, the depth of field, the child's expression, and the feeling it gives about this festival. It makes me want to see it in person.

  • 30 April 2008, Amelia Quicke said:

    Great motion capture and such brilliant colors....bravo

  • 17 May 2008, Jessica Feis said:

    Beautiful DOF. The colors are so vivid, and I love the sweeping motion of her dress. Gorgeous shot!

  • 13 June 2008, Deborah Downes said:

    Truly love the colors, movement, and festival feel.

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