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Captured in the historic heart of San Miguel de Allende, this black-and-white photograph offers a candid, ground-level perspective of the city’s world-renowned Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivities.

Rather than focusing on the grand parades or the iconic pink spires of the Parroquia, the image zooms in on the quiet, tactile reality of the celebration:

The Setting: The subjects stand upon the city's signature colonial cobblestones. These uneven, hand-laid stones are a hallmark of San Miguel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and during the festival, they are often carpeted in orange cempasúchil (marigold) petals to guide spirits home.

The Fashion: The attire reflects a modern, eclectic take on the holiday. You can see a blend of traditional influence and contemporary streetwear—a floral maxi skirt reminiscent of folk patterns paired with high-top platform sneakers and classic Converse. This mix highlights how the festival attracts a diverse, international crowd alongside local families.

The Details: The monochrome edit emphasizes texture over the holiday’s usual riot of color, drawing the eye to the "randomness" tote bag and the small, personal details like the fanny pack and cell phone—reminders of the thousands of visitors who navigate these narrow, sloping streets to witness the public ofrendas (altars).

This shot captures the "in-between" moments of the festival—the waiting, the walking, and the shared space of a city that, for a few days each November, becomes a living bridge between the past and the present.