PHOTO FINISH: ‘Set In Stone’

Dr Howe Sim

published in Doctor’s Review, Jan 2006

The Mayan Riviera, which runs south of Cancún, has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico over the past decade. In addition to offering all the modern amenities and extravagances, it also has the added lure of nearby archeological ruins, some of which were built between the 12^th and 16^th centuries AD. The more popular of these sites, such as the Mayan ruins at Tulum and Chichén Itzá, are often overwhelmed by busloads of tourists and sightseeing locals.

Fortunately, the remains of real Mayan temples aren’t exclusive to these popular tourist attractions. Many smaller temples and remains can still be found on the grounds now occupied by hotels, golf courses and ecological parks. The temple pictured here is located on the grounds of the Grand Xcaret resort.

This photograph was taken with a Nikon D100 camera using a Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 IF lens and a B+W black 093 infrared filter.

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