Las Posadas
For those that aren't familiar, Las Posadas is a procession that recreates the journey Mary and Joseph made while traveling just before
giving birth to Baby Jesus. An annual 9 day Christmas tradition in the Hispanic Culture, it ends with hot drinks and cookies. At Olvera
street, it starts off with dancers, a pinata, and then the procession. I went and shot the Posadas at Olvera Street, place in Los Angeles where the city was actually founded.
Since it's very dark, you have high ISO's, exposure is tough b/c the lighting is completely uneven, and the lighting source is mixed. Not only that, the subjects are moving toward you while it's hard to focus b/c it's so dark. You really can't use flash b/c the people are moving inches from you and it's tough to pan with slow shutter speeds b/c they are moving towards and by you at the same time. Anyway, it was fun but very tough event to shoot.
Sorry if I get some of the facts wrong, I'm not Hispanic/Catholic, so this is an event I'm not familiar with.
1. Manger Scene
2. A traditional Mexican dancer
3.
4. An angel
5. Procession starts, you can see LA City hall in the background with the spot light.
6. Statues of Mary and Joseph.
7. Some of those singing in the procession.
whole gallery is here.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/gallery/4008093/1/233589285#P-1-15
c/c welcome.
giving birth to Baby Jesus. An annual 9 day Christmas tradition in the Hispanic Culture, it ends with hot drinks and cookies. At Olvera
street, it starts off with dancers, a pinata, and then the procession. I went and shot the Posadas at Olvera Street, place in Los Angeles where the city was actually founded.
Since it's very dark, you have high ISO's, exposure is tough b/c the lighting is completely uneven, and the lighting source is mixed. Not only that, the subjects are moving toward you while it's hard to focus b/c it's so dark. You really can't use flash b/c the people are moving inches from you and it's tough to pan with slow shutter speeds b/c they are moving towards and by you at the same time. Anyway, it was fun but very tough event to shoot.
Sorry if I get some of the facts wrong, I'm not Hispanic/Catholic, so this is an event I'm not familiar with.
1. Manger Scene
2. A traditional Mexican dancer
3.
4. An angel
5. Procession starts, you can see LA City hall in the background with the spot light.
6. Statues of Mary and Joseph.
7. Some of those singing in the procession.
whole gallery is here.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/gallery/4008093/1/233589285#P-1-15
c/c welcome.
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Comments
I always look forward to seeing shots from your area. I never know about this festival but you brought us a nice collection of atmospheric shots that are expressive and full of (e)motion.
I really love the lighting in the first and the dancer in the second.
Great job
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For such a challenging shoot I think you did an outstanding job. I especially like the 1st and 3rd shot! The lighting in the first is beautiful and i love the dof and focus of the 3rd... really feels like your there. Well done!
Cheers, Jeroen
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