Takanakuy: Portraits, Expressions, and Andean Art / Takanakuy: Retratos, expresiones y arte andino

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_{A Chumbivilcas dancer wearing an ukuku mask, dancing in a total frenzy.}

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English

Hello friends of my beautiful Black and White community.

We continue riding the wave of my Takanakuy photographic series. This time, I am focusing on portraits: the gestures, the masks, intense expressions, great vibes, and art—so much art. I am currently editing many photos, treating each black and white process uniquely to achieve a consistent tone across the series, ensuring it feels like an ordered and cohesive collection.

In this installment, I’m sharing portraits that include taxidermy, traditional dances, joy, and the presence of the elders (abuelos). It is a diverse mix, and I hope you enjoy it. I create and share all my work with great affection for all of you.

"Good vibes and beautiful energy to everyone. Peace, love, and unity."

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Español

Hola amigos de mi linda comunidad de Blanco y Negro.

Seguimos subiendo mi ola de fotografías de Takanakuy. Ahora estoy compartiendo un poco de retratos: los gestos, las máscaras, muchas expresiones, mucha vibra y arte, mucho arte. Actualmente estoy editando muchas fotos; cada proceso en blanco y negro es un trabajo diferente para poder lograr el mismo tono en todas las fotos y que sea una serie ordenada.

En esta ocasión les estoy dejando retratos, taxidermia, bailes, alegría, abuelos... es una mezcla de todo y espero que sea de su agrado. Todo mi trabajo lo hago y lo comparto con mucho cariño para ustedes.

"Buenas vibras y hermosas energías para todos. Paz, amor y unidad."

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📸 Photo Gallery / Galería Fotográfica

_{Another shot of a Chumbivilcas dancer, showcasing a unique and characteristic costume.}

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_{An Ukuku mask topped with a deer taxidermy hat, posing for the camera and ready for battle.}

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_{Portrait of a fighter revving up for the battle.}

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_{Portrait of an elder enjoying the delicious Andean food from Chumbivilcas.}

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_{An Andean elder paying close attention to the spectacle.}

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_{The Godmother in a total frenzy, showing the raw emotion of the ritual.}

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_{Ukuku with wolf taxidermy performing traditional dances from Chumbivilcas.}

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_{Father and son dancing to the band's rhythm, passing on the cultural legacy.}

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Thanks for being part of this ongoing #MonoMad Challenge adventure! This is my entry for the #Monomad Challenge, hosted by @monochromes and @brumest

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Technical Details 📸

Detail	Information
Photographer	@cabzphoto
Camera	Sony A7III
Lens	Sigma art 24mm-70mm f/2.8
Location	Cusco, Perú
Editing	Lightroom