Pole flyers, a photo from Quintana Roo, Southeast

Photographer's Note

Pole Flying is an ancient Mesoamerican ceremony. The ceremony involves five 'flyers'. Firstly they all climb a 30 metre pole and then wind four ropes around the pole. Next four of them attach a rope to each of their waists from which, they launch themselves and by unwinding they gradually descend to the ground. The fifth remains on top of the pole, dancing and playing a flute and drum. According to one myth, the ritual was created to ask the gods to end a severe drought. The ceremony has been named an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in order to help the ritual survive and thrive in the modern world.

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Sergiom (115636) 2013-03-21 5:23

Bonjour Marlene,

J'ai vu le même spectacle au même endroit il y a déjà quelques temps.Le cadrage vertical met bien en valeur la hauteur du poteau ainsi que le petit côté dangereux de l'exercice.Le ciel est superbe.

Amicalement

Serge

Periko (8081) 2013-03-21 12:50

Hello,
This ritual has its origin in Papantla, 1400 kilometers north of Playa del Carmen and corresponds to the Totonac culture. The name of these groups is Voladores de Papantla - Flyers of Papantla

Pedro

ktanska (36425) 2013-03-23 10:41

Hi Marlene,
That's fascinating. That pole is huge and such show no doubt requires lots of practice. Very nice looking square too with palms and white buildin background. Of course a still photo is not the best way to show this action.
Kari

manrezaei (1749) 2013-03-29 3:55

Hello Marlene,

A nice idea. Wonderful blue sky background. Well done.

Cheers

Mansour

Romano46 (18472) 2013-03-31 3:58

Ciao Marlene
devo dire che sei proprio brava e mi riprometto di visitare a fondo la tua gallery nella quale già ho visto molte foto degne di essere commentate per la loro bellezza.
Oggi commento la tua ultima che mi piace sia per il soggetto che per la composizione che trova la sua perfezione nel taglio verticale leggermente allungato.
Ottimi colori e splendida nitidezza completano il quadro. Bravissima.
Colgo l'occasione per farti, sia pure in ritardo, gli auguri per una felice Pasqua.
Romano