Lago de Izabal, Guatemala

Lago de Izabal, Guatemala, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Lago de Izabal, Guatemala

Lago de Izabal, Guatemala, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Pelican

Pelican, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Hang three

Hang three, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Moist

Moist, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Have a drink

Have a drink, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Untitled

Untitled, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Wild lillies

Wild lillies, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Humpback whale

Humpback whale, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

La yubarta (Megaptera novaeangliae), también es llamada ballena jorobada (aunque realmente es un rorcual, pues la denominación «ballena» sólo se aplica a la familia Balaenidae), es una especie de cetáceo misticeto de la familia Balaenopteridae (rorcuales).

Es uno de los rorcuales más grandes, los adultos tienen una longitud de 12 a 16 m y un peso aproximado de 36 000 kg. La especie posee una forma corporal distintiva, con aletas pectorales largas y cabeza nudosa. Es un animal acrobático que con frecuencia salta sobre la superficie para luego golpear el agua. Los machos emiten un canto complejo, el cual dura de diez a veinte minutos y se repite por horas cada vez. El propósito del canto no es claro, sin embargo, parece desempeñar una función en el apareamiento.

Se distribuye por todos los océanos y mares del mundo; normalmente migran hasta 25 000 km cada año.

Humpback whale

Humpback whale, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

La yubarta (Megaptera novaeangliae), también es llamada ballena jorobada (aunque realmente es un rorcual, pues la denominación «ballena» sólo se aplica a la familia Balaenidae), es una especie de cetáceo misticeto de la familia Balaenopteridae (rorcuales).

Es uno de los rorcuales más grandes, los adultos tienen una longitud de 12 a 16 m y un peso aproximado de 36 000 kg. La especie posee una forma corporal distintiva, con aletas pectorales largas y cabeza nudosa. Es un animal acrobático que con frecuencia salta sobre la superficie para luego golpear el agua. Los machos emiten un canto complejo, el cual dura de diez a veinte minutos y se repite por horas cada vez. El propósito del canto no es claro, sin embargo, parece desempeñar una función en el apareamiento.

Se distribuye por todos los océanos y mares del mundo; normalmente migran hasta 25 000 km cada año

Humpback whale

Humpback whale, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

La yubarta (Megaptera novaeangliae), también es llamada ballena jorobada (aunque realmente es un rorcual, pues la denominación «ballena» sólo se aplica a la familia Balaenidae), es una especie de cetáceo misticeto de la familia Balaenopteridae (rorcuales).

Es uno de los rorcuales más grandes, los adultos tienen una longitud de 12 a 16 m y un peso aproximado de 36 000 kg. La especie posee una forma corporal distintiva, con aletas pectorales largas y cabeza nudosa. Es un animal acrobático que con frecuencia salta sobre la superficie para luego golpear el agua. Los machos emiten un canto complejo, el cual dura de diez a veinte minutos y se repite por horas cada vez. El propósito del canto no es claro, sin embargo, parece desempeñar una función en el apareamiento.

Se distribuye por todos los océanos y mares del mundo; normalmente migran hasta 25 000 km cada año

Colibrí

Colibrí, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Sundown

Sundown, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Made in Lake Izabal, about half a mile from Castillo de San Felipe.

Onto the unknown

Onto the unknown, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

About to be released

About to be released, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Guatemala's Highlands

Guatemala's Highlands, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Made from the Highway leading to Quetzaltenango, overlooking lake Atitlán.

Ancient Life

Ancient Life, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Huipil

Huipil, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Huipil ['wipil] is the traditional garment worn by indigenous women from Guatemala. It is a loose-fitting tunic, generally made from two or three rectangular pieces of fabric which are then joined together with stitching, ribbons or fabric strips, which an opening for the head and if the sides are sewn, opening for the arms. Traditional huipils, especially ceremonial ones, are usually made with fabric woven on a backstrap loom and are heavily decorated with designs woven into the fabric, embroidery, ribbons, lace and more. The decoration of traditional huipils generally indicates the ethnicity and community of the wearer as each have their own methods of creating the fabric and decorated. Some have elaborate designs with the designs having significance. Ceremonial huipils are the most elaborate and are reserved for weddings, burials, women of high rank and even to dress the statues of saints.

Huipil

Huipil, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Huipil ['wipil] is the traditional garment worn by indigenous women from Guatemala. It is a loose-fitting tunic, generally made from two or three rectangular pieces of fabric which are then joined together with stitching, ribbons or fabric strips, which an opening for the head and if the sides are sewn, opening for the arms. Traditional huipils, especially ceremonial ones, are usually made with fabric woven on a backstrap loom and are heavily decorated with designs woven into the fabric, embroidery, ribbons, lace and more. The decoration of traditional huipils generally indicates the ethnicity and community of the wearer as each have their own methods of creating the fabric and decorated. Some have elaborate designs with the designs having significance. Ceremonial huipils are the most elaborate and are reserved for weddings, burials, women of high rank and even to dress the statues of saints.

Huipil

Huipil, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Huipil ['wipil] is the traditional garment worn by indigenous women from Guatemala. It is a loose-fitting tunic, generally made from two or three rectangular pieces of fabric which are then joined together with stitching, ribbons or fabric strips, which an opening for the head and if the sides are sewn, opening for the arms. Traditional huipils, especially ceremonial ones, are usually made with fabric woven on a backstrap loom and are heavily decorated with designs woven into the fabric, embroidery, ribbons, lace and more. The decoration of traditional huipils generally indicates the ethnicity and community of the wearer as each have their own methods of creating the fabric and decorated. Some have elaborate designs with the designs having significance. Ceremonial huipils are the most elaborate and are reserved for weddings, burials, women of high rank and even to dress the statues of saints.

Huipil

Huipil, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Huipil ['wipil] is the traditional garment worn by indigenous women from Guatemala. It is a loose-fitting tunic, generally made from two or three rectangular pieces of fabric which are then joined together with stitching, ribbons or fabric strips, which an opening for the head and if the sides are sewn, opening for the arms. Traditional huipils, especially ceremonial ones, are usually made with fabric woven on a backstrap loom and are heavily decorated with designs woven into the fabric, embroidery, ribbons, lace and more. The decoration of traditional huipils generally indicates the ethnicity and community of the wearer as each have their own methods of creating the fabric and decorated. Some have elaborate designs with the designs having significance. Ceremonial huipils are the most elaborate and are reserved for weddings, burials, women of high rank and even to dress the statues of saints.

Huipil

Huipil, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Huipil ['wipil] is the traditional garment worn by indigenous women from Guatemala. It is a loose-fitting tunic, generally made from two or three rectangular pieces of fabric which are then joined together with stitching, ribbons or fabric strips, which an opening for the head and if the sides are sewn, opening for the arms. Traditional huipils, especially ceremonial ones, are usually made with fabric woven on a backstrap loom and are heavily decorated with designs woven into the fabric, embroidery, ribbons, lace and more. The decoration of traditional huipils generally indicates the ethnicity and community of the wearer as each have their own methods of creating the fabric and decorated. Some have elaborate designs with the designs having significance. Ceremonial huipils are the most elaborate and are reserved for weddings, burials, women of high rank and even to dress the statues of saints.

Huipil

Huipil, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Huipil ['wipil] is the traditional garment worn by indigenous women from Guatemala. It is a loose-fitting tunic, generally made from two or three rectangular pieces of fabric which are then joined together with stitching, ribbons or fabric strips, which an opening for the head and if the sides are sewn, opening for the arms. Traditional huipils, especially ceremonial ones, are usually made with fabric woven on a backstrap loom and are heavily decorated with designs woven into the fabric, embroidery, ribbons, lace and more. The decoration of traditional huipils generally indicates the ethnicity and community of the wearer as each have their own methods of creating the fabric and decorated. Some have elaborate designs with the designs having significance. Ceremonial huipils are the most elaborate and are reserved for weddings, burials, women of high rank and even to dress the statues of saints.

Huipil

Huipil, originally uploaded by PAL1970.

Huipil ['wipil] is the traditional garment worn by indigenous women from Guatemala. It is a loose-fitting tunic, generally made from two or three rectangular pieces of fabric which are then joined together with stitching, ribbons or fabric strips, which an opening for the head and if the sides are sewn, opening for the arms. Traditional huipils, especially ceremonial ones, are usually made with fabric woven on a backstrap loom and are heavily decorated with designs woven into the fabric, embroidery, ribbons, lace and more. The decoration of traditional huipils generally indicates the ethnicity and community of the wearer as each have their own methods of creating the fabric and decorated. Some have elaborate designs with the designs having significance. Ceremonial huipils are the most elaborate and are reserved for weddings, burials, women of high rank and even to dress the statues of saints.