Photo of the Week: Chichén Itzá by Local Guide Chuy Ortiz

This Photo of the Week, captured by Local Guide Chuy Ortiz, features the ancient pyramid Chichén Itzá in Yucatan, Mexico. Our eye is drawn to the architectural details, as well as the texture in the sky and vivid green plants that frame the scene.

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@Christina-NYC owa so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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Hi @Christina-NYC ,

so beautiful photo, indeed the architecture, the sky and the perspective give it a really nice appearance.

Thank you for sharing.

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if you lose the Pok-ta-pok match you had a good chance of getting there on the pyramid, where the place is smoother.

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Wow, just amazing! And the background; blue sky, wow! I wish I spend some time there! Thank you, @Christina-NYC for the photo.

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Que linda foto! Algún día iré a conocer Mexico @Christina-NYC !

Mis amigos ya fueron y me contaron que es un magico lugar :slightly_smiling_face:

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@Christina-NYC Wonderful photography. I love this, Thanks a lot for the photography sharing with us.

Best Regards.

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Beautiful photo, a great shot indeed @Christina-NYC

Congratulations to Chuy Ortiz

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Wow que lindo lugar! Lo tengo anotado como uno de mis proximos destinos. Amo la cultura Mexicana. Excelente foto, gracias por compratir!

Wow what incredible place! I have it listed as one of my next destinations. I love Mexican culture. Excellent photo, thanks for share!

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@Christina-NYC

Beautiful shot !