Come Take A Photo Walk With Me

The Magic Of Monochrome On The Streets Of Oaxaca

“Empty Bench, Take A Seat” — Image by Author

One of my favorite neighborhoods in Oaxaca is just beyond the western edge of the Centro district. I have lived in this neighborhood for a couple of long stretches, and enjoyed every minute of it.

Walking often in this part of Oaxaca I always find lots of cooperative subjects to point my camera at. The great thing is none of them seem to mind, or be shy for that matter.

This empty bench always seemed to be waiting for me outside this small cafe. Truth be told, I never saw anyone sitting here. At one point I decided it must be decorative only. Who would have thought?

“Wispy Grass And Corrugated Steel” — Image by Author

Though this is mostly a residential neighborhood, there are plenty of small patches of natural wonder. I loved the juxtaposition of this spindly grass trying to camouflage the piece of corrugated metal.

Together they create their own version of an abstract composition. Seems a natural example of teamwork. I wonder if they have any clue they were doing so.

I tried to ask them, but they were clearly shy, and uncommunicative. So I smiled, thanked them, and…