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A Portrait of the Yucatan

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I have been to the Yucatan over a dozen times, and I have a love of the area, and especially of the people.
Scott's black and white photography captures the feeling of the Yucatan.
The expressions on the faces of the children show such joy and happiness.
Scott's pictures are breathtaking.

This is the kind of book that you can literally read from cover to cover. The classy black and white photographs in this book tell a tremendous story about the people and the culture of the Yucatan Peninsula, with additional attention to the flora and fauna of this region. Also included is a great section on "Tauromachia", better known as bullfighting in the english speaking world. This book tells a story about everyday life in the Yucatan using black and white photographs for a reason - it allows us to see real life. One of the most haunting photos can be found at the end of the book, where a Matador clearly shows the adrenaline in his facial expression after a bullfight. Highly recommended!

In an age filled with glossy, airbrushed travel brochures it is refreshing to see a different view of the Yucatan as portrayed in Scott Bulger's beautiful work. Although by his own admission, Bulger's ability to speak Spanish is "quite poor", he has spoken of the peninsula through his black and white portraiture. From the smiling and perhaps shy faces of young children to the startling shots of nature and ruins, the true essence of Mayan heritage has been captured. So, toss aside those color-filled brochures and see the real reason to travel into the Yucatan! Eagerly waiting for Mr. Bulger's next effort!

I have bought and read many magazines and books. I have marveled at the glorious colors of the sky and the flowers and the costumes. I am mesmerised by the blue and the brown eyed children. I can't help but love those beautiful landscapes and beautiful sights that are God given.

DO WE NEED TO TAKE A STEP BACK??????

Think about all of the glorious photographs that you have reminisced with your mother or grandmother. Did you look at the flowers or the people in the photos? No because (if you are 40 or so years old) the photos were in black and white. The photos were taken to show the people and the real feelings of the people. Isn't it nice to see the real thing for a change instead of the COLORED up version.

I found Scott's book to open up my taste buds to what they were many years ago and not what they have become. It was a refreshing breathe to what I guess I would like to return to instead of what I have become. I am conditioned to look for the glitter instead of the actuality. I really think that is the time for people to stop and take a quick glance back. I don't think that they will find it all that distasteful.

I enjoyed Scott's book and all of the retrospect that it has given me. I have seen some of his other photos and they make me feel sooooo good

Give yourself a relaxful break and just take a look for youself.

I received my copy in the mail yesterday and I can't even tell you how impressed i was. The all black and white images of the people, animals and sights of the Yucatan show the character and beauty of the region in a completely different way than I was used to. Rather than relying on the intoxicating colors of the ocean and landscape, the lack of color almost forces you to see the hidden beauty of the Yucatan. The short descriptions under the pictures add yet another dimension to the subjects giving some backround info on what was happening when the images were taken. Truly amazing work.

So, thank you Scott for a wonderfull book...and I hope everyone takes a look at it as well.