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Old Posted Jan 22, 2015, 2:09 AM
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DF //mexico's capital

Since I was traveling with friends, I didn't have the same freedom of movement that I normally do, but I think I was able to capture one face of the metropolis. I was very impressed with how much the city has to offer, so maybe one day I will return.


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Old Posted Jan 22, 2015, 6:08 AM
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North America's Tokyo. In a way.
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Old Posted Jan 22, 2015, 10:02 AM
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Amazing pictures of Mexico DF! Thanks for showing, sabotai.

I like your street views pictures and people photographs. Mexico DF has very much to offer. It´s a very great city.

Congrats and greetings from Madrid, Spain.
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North America's Tokyo. In a way.
I was thinking the exact same thing as I scrolled through those pics.

Thanks as always for sharing these!
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I think that people who are curious about what Rome was like when the Empire was at its height need look no further than Mexico City.
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Old Posted Jan 22, 2015, 11:51 AM
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very nice to see. its really an interesting and fun big city to visit. this is the first thread of yours where i actually recognized all the sights, which is unusual for one of your typical threads, so maybe traveling closely with friends did hold you back a bit!?
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Seriously love this place. Ugh...you captured its essence so well. Thank you for sharing!
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Very nice.
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Wonderful tour.
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As always, your photographs are a joy to behold, sabotai.
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Loving your Mex threads.
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Terrific job capturing the architecture of the metropolis and the faces and expressions of Chilangos. Where was this photo taken?
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Great shots!
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Old Posted Jan 24, 2015, 12:06 AM
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Terrific job capturing the architecture of the metropolis and the faces and expressions of Chilangos. Where was this photo taken?
Palacio de Belles Artes
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Right, thanks. What an incredibly unique building. The impression one has from this photograph, with the sunlight streaming in from the clerestory and glass cupola, is quite different from how cavernous the building feels at its lower levels, isn't it? It's been a few years since I visited it so my impressions are maybe a bit hazy. The dynamic relationship between light and shadow is very present in much of Mexico City's architecture though, as you can really see from your photographs of the Cathedral. Thanks again for the great thread!
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lord almighty.

epic city and photos. i don't know where to place this thought, but los angeles and mexico city feel to me like they share a similar "soul" in a way, LA of course being the younger sibling.



ohhh yeaaahhh.
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I enjoyed this thread as well as those other two. Can't wait for another threads!
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Really great stuff!
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