http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/profile Copyright 2000-2010 GFXartist network / Brothersinart http://www.gfxartist.com http://images.gfxartist.com/gfx/GFXartist_64.png support@gfxartist.com en-us GFXartist Engine 1.0 0 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:39:01 EST Madanapale Photography / Nature Small cementery on the road to San Salvador, going through Quezaltepeque. http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/182816 Madanapale Photography / Figure Picture taken in old downtown San Salvador. Man with umbrella, selling used items. http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/182475 Madanapale Photography / Nature Izalco Volcano erupted almost continuously since its formation in 1770 to 1958. Picture taken from “Cerro Verde” …..Maybe the most spectacular memory from my childhood, to see the volcano erupting from here, in front of my eyes…..every 20 – 30 minutes, a big plume of smoke would climb to... http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/182404 Madanapale Photography / Figure "Payaseando"...Spanish for clowning. Picture taken in Suchitoto El Salvador. http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/182357 Madanapale Photography / Nature Suchitlan Lake....Actually a large water reservoir formed when a dam, "Cerrón grande" was build on the Lempa River 1976. The sun was coming out at my right. Taken from Hotel "El Tejado" Suchitoto El Salvador http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/182244 Madanapale Photography / Figure Picture taken in Suchitoto El Salvador...during a "batucada" parade. http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/182105 Madanapale Photography / Figure Pictures taken in Esquipulas Guatemala. I was very surprised to see so many women on motorcycles....and a whole family on them.....you can even take a nap during a trip! I was told no accidentes were reported.....and nobody uses a helmet! http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/181991 Madanapale Photography / Architecture The town is famous for the Basilica of Esquipulas which houses the Shrine of the Cristo Negro (“Black Christ”). Every year, thousands of pilgrims from Guatemala, the United States, Europe and other Central American countries flock to pay homage to the dark wooden image of the crucified Christ,... http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/181901 Madanapale Photography / Figure More than 50% of the pupulation of Guatemala is "indígena"..(Native).....80% are poor. The lady of the picture look more like a middle class to me. The Maya color and design are fascinating. One could spend a life documenting their dresses. Picture taken in Esquipulas... http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/181732 Madanapale Photography / Figure And there she was....with a "tortilla" in her hand, her face covered with beans and unforgettable innocent eyes. She is Maya...her shirt is a hand made native design.....the blanket and shoes are not. Taken in a poor neighbornhood in Esquipulas Guatemala. http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/181603 Madanapale Photography / Nature Sunrise Atami. El Salvador. http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/181520 Madanapale Photography / Figure Picture taken in Atami Beach. El Salvador.....late afternoon. I really had a nice weekend!!....--and manage to get some sunrise pictures also. http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/181421 Madanapale Photography / Architecture The Mother, Picture taken in "Cementerio Los Ilustres" San Salvador, El Salvador. Sept 13 09 http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/180864 Madanapale Photography / Architecture The Crown. I can not say anything about the scultpure…..only that is beautiful and it is located in Santa Tecla City,close to San Salvador. As most of the fine old sculptures in the country, it probably came from Italy. Another pictures of Statues from El Salvador…. An Angel for Christina... http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/180526 Madanapale Photography / Nature ? Azacualpa. Güija Lake El Salvador http://madanapale.gfxartist.com/artworks/179982