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Mirenchu Fernandez
05-27-2009, 09:53 PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2372/2417946986_82835cef29_b.jpg
Detail of floor in Michoacán, México. The clay tile is used with cattle bones to make beautiful designs, it is very common to find this in old houses.

Gus Cobos
05-27-2009, 09:58 PM
I like the deep rich tones and hues of red and gray...the symmetrical diamond pattern makes it for me...well composed and executed Lady Mirenchu...If I understand you correctly; there are some houses today with this type of floor, or decoration piece for the wall?:cool:

Mirenchu Fernandez
05-27-2009, 10:06 PM
Yes, Gus...this is the kind of floor that a lot of old houses will have in Michoacán. As you can see, they use the cattle bones, vertebras, etc. to make the designs. They floors are beautiful...

Gus Cobos
05-27-2009, 10:07 PM
I hope that they wear shoes...:eek: imagine walking bare foot on the bones...:D Ouch......:):cool:

Mirenchu Fernandez
05-27-2009, 10:15 PM
Hmmm... yes!!! I guess that is why they wear "huaraches" a Mexican sandal that traditionally is made from a leather weave and a recycled tire sole! With that kind of sandals you can walk on anything!!!

Alfred Forns
05-28-2009, 12:08 AM
Good eye for finding detail Mirenchu Neat photographing floors !!! Seems the floor wouldn't fair well with the relief form the bones? Does look good !!!

Dave Mills
05-28-2009, 10:14 AM
Hi Mirenchu...I like the composition, lighting and holds my interest. Good eye on this....

Harold Davis
05-29-2009, 11:19 AM
mirenchu, you find some very interesting compositions. love the colors here. you learn something new everyday!