Robert Watcher
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Exploring the architectural beauty of Mexico City Centro, where history meets modernity.
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Exploring the architectural beauty of Mexico City
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Robert Watcher
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Palacio de Bellas Artes, Jewel of Mexico City
Robert Watcher
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*El Caballito* is more than just a statue—it’s a piece of Mexico’s rich history. Created by Spanish sculptor Manuel Tolsá, this bronze masterpiece was originally placed in the Zócalo before finding its current home in front of the National Museum of Art. It represents an era of Spanish rule and the transition that followed, making it a silent witness to the passage of time.
Robert Watcher
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Layers of time, standing side by side. From ancient Mayan ruins to colonial elegance, this view in the heart of Mexico City is a breathtaking reminder of how history shapes the present.
The building in the photo is the Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), a stunning example of Spanish colonial architecture located in the heart of Mexico City. Right in front of it, the ruins belong to the Templo Mayor, the main temple of the ancient Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán.
The juxtaposition of these two landmarks—one symbolizing colonial power, the other indigenous heritage—makes this spot one of the most historically rich and visually striking in all of Mexico.
The building in the photo is the Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), a stunning example of Spanish colonial architecture located in the heart of Mexico City. Right in front of it, the ruins belong to the Templo Mayor, the main temple of the ancient Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán.
The juxtaposition of these two landmarks—one symbolizing colonial power, the other indigenous heritage—makes this spot one of the most historically rich and visually striking in all of Mexico.
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Wry fascinating account of that statues of Charles V, King of Spain. The sculpture has a very controversial and existentially fraught history. Anti colonial feelings were so strong at one time there populace wanted to melt down the 4 tons of bronze for coins and swords!
It has been moved around, stored inside and shown behind a grid all because of its controversy!
Asher
It has been moved around, stored inside and shown behind a grid all because of its controversy!
Asher
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Mexico City
This, however, is not built just to be functional, but for all to marvel and be subdued by!
Here is a most ornate, formidable high-ranking architecture, demanding excellence in both engineering skilled artisan performance. The result is fit only for princes the treasure to put on such displays of prowess!
Asher
Robert Watcher
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Here is detail photo of Palacio de Bellas Artes, that I took and have processed into a compelling image for print8ng and framing
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Robert Watcher
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My preference is to have interesting people in my architectural shots if available
Ella mira sin mirar,
thinking of old promises and new beginnings.
Los colores del barrio no han cambiado—
pero ella sí.
In the hush of this quiet doorway,
she wonders if home is a place,
or a moment she already passed by.
Ella mira sin mirar,
thinking of old promises and new beginnings.
Los colores del barrio no han cambiado—
pero ella sí.
In the hush of this quiet doorway,
she wonders if home is a place,
or a moment she already passed by.