Fran's Photos in Argentina 2008...the People

 In November of 2008 my sister Fran and I traveled to Buenos Aires where we met up with my daughter-in-law, Alejandra, and my grandkids, Lu and Bella. Today, seventeen years later, and two years after Fran's death, I came across a CD she mailed me with the photos she took on that visit. I haven't viewed her collection in a long time and now I appreciate her photographs so much more. I am reminded that Fran had her own perspective on life, always did. I sorted her photos and chose this group of to illustrate what she saw in the people there. What caught her eye.

This is Fran's self portrait, the very first of her photos. It was taken in our hotel room after a very long day of travel from Oregon, USA, to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

On the streets of San Telmo, a lively district in the heart of the city with art, music, dancing, and excitement.

This photo speaks for itself...a vendor making and selling cotton candy. Granddaughter, Bella is enjoying it.

This photo and the next show two men moving their display through town.

A woman above the street, on her balcony.

 

A seated crowd gathered on a sloping hill, no stands or chairs.

I don't remember if we knew what this ceremony was about.

The man is sharpening knives while sitting on the seat of his portable rig.

A meat vendor roasting fresh beef in view of the street and his prospective customers. The roasting beef smell was wonderful.

A policeman, perhaps?

A young couple with a motorcycle.

In another neighborhood, this little boy and Fran made a connection.

This is the first of several blogs I will post featuring Fran's photos taken in Argentina. This photo was taken of Fran and me by Alejandra.