Behind the Shot

Walking through Mérida, the city's love for color is obvious everywhere you look, even right beneath your feet. This shot focuses on a weathered section of brick pavement painted in thick, diagonal bands of purple, yellow, and blue. The chipping paint and uneven, rough-hewn texture of the stones give it a lot of character, showing the heavy foot traffic and the passage of time.

It's a simple, everyday detail, but the bold contrasting colors turn a regular walkway into an abstract composition. Capturing these smaller, gritty textures really highlights the colorful streets of the historic city of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.