A Mexican custom in seeking help from the Divine, asking for a miracle to overcome some health issue, requires buying a little silver totem that represents the location of your health problem, and taking it to a church to put by a statue of the saint you pray to for help. This tray of milagros (miracles) was only hearts, but usually there are many different totems for arms, legs, etc. I am sure these hearts were out for Valentine’s Day, but if one looks beyond that…….anything is possible.
Photo taken with a Samsung Galaxy for inclusion in today’s challenge brought to us by Lens and Pens by Sally.
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I thought for a moment it was a box of chocolates! A fascinating set of details!
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They would make beautiful chocolates!
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🙂 I like how this turned out. I would need a silver totem of an ear now – a left one 😉
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Thanks, Paula. I know I’ve seen ear totems in Mexico. Maybe you can order one on Amazon.com. Hope you find some relief some how.
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This is a beautiful image in so many levels- I love the detail and the light and the processing really makes it sing!!
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Thanks so much! I’ve found that, for me, silver objects can be tricky to photograph.
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I love this image too … very special 🙂
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Glad you like it, Julie. Thanks.
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Lovely photo, Angeline. 🙂
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Thanks, Lisa.
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Very seasonal and well edited. I love the effect of the silver tray on the hearts.
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Thanks, Allan. I did spend some time on the editing on this one.
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Angeline, I’d never heard of this custom before, so thanks for the introduction. Black and white is the perfect vehicle for this photo.
janet
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Glad I could introduce this custom to you. It’s very big in Mexico, and in the Mexican communities here in the States. Many times, the person praying for the miracle promises to deliver the totem (I don’t know another word for this) on their knees to the church. In Mexico I have seen people go for miles on their knees to the church. Incredible faith. Black and white just fit for this photo. Thanks, Janet.
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Just an eye catching image. Wonderful!
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Thanks so much, Julia. And I thank you for following my blog too. I’ve been so bogged down, but slowly getting back.
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Reblogged this on O LADO ESCURO DA LUA.
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Thank you for the reblog. I appreciate it very much.
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Tks u
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The combination of your vintage-like image and your text make a strong pair. Happy Photo Challenge.
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Thank you, Sally. This tray brought back so many memories of my years in Mexico.
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It is a beautiful, Angeline. The contrast and texture adds a special touch to the photo.
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Thanks, Lucile. I really worked in editing to bring out the texture.
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You’re welcome. And the results show it. Kudos.
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Love this image and love Milagros! I do them in bigger versions with pictures of saints, etc. They are beautiful…
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Thanks, Laz. I hadn’t seen any this big, usually smaller versions. But they really caught my eye.
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