HOND07D-78
July 14, 2007
One of my guilty pleasures when watching TV is shows that revolve around conspiracy theories. Most people have a healthy distrust of things, and a conspiracy theory appeals to everyone. But the ones I really enjoy hearing are not about politics, who shot JFK, or crashed into 9/11, but the weird theories about ancient aliens that visited civilizations past and helped them develop. The theoriests have all sorts of wild theories about how the humans could never have developed such sophistocated building technology, astronomic predictions, or cultures at such an early point. It is usually hokem, but still interesting to listen to. Last night they were talking about the Mayans and centered on Copan, Honduras, which fits perfectly into the theme of this week.
This is a ball court from the main part of the city, where competitions were held to honor the gods, and determine superiority of skill. It seemed a mix of soccer (where no hands were allowed), and basketball (having to get the latex ball through a hoop on one side). Intricate and difficult, it was a typical Mayan pastime. And even after the jungle has partially reclaimed it, it still possesses some majesty. Enjoy.
Technical notes:
Camera: Sony DSC-55
Lens: n/a
Focal length: 16.3 mm
Exposure: 1/125 f/11 ISO 400
Post-processing: Toning and curves adjustment in PS4
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