A pile of hand spun yarn in the native open-air market in Otavalo, Ecuador.
Two women shucking corn for sale on the street in Cotacochi Ecuador.
An entire stall of colorfully striped pants in the open-air market at Otovalo, Ecuador. These pants are a lightwieght wool/cotton blend.
Panama hats have always been made by hand in Ecuador. These are for sale in the Otavalo market. The hats foaund here are of a superior quality seldom found in North America.
Wood masks of legendary demons hanging in the native market at Otavalo, Ecuador. Oil paintings by a local artis are in the background.
The village of Cotacochi, Ecuador specializes in leather work. This shop makes nothing but llama hide chaps with the hair still attached. Cotacochi is only a few miles from Otavalo, in the northern Andes mountains.
Carved and painted gourds with a bird theme are popular items at the native open-air market in Otavalo, Ecuador.
A large pile of carved and painted ornamental gourds in the open-air native market of Otavalo, Ecuador. Owls, parrots, fish and religious themes are all popular for these gourds.
Rainbow woven table runners for sale in the native open-air market in Otavalo, Ecuador.
Colorful woven shawls, sweaters and table clothes in the open-air market at Otavalo, Ecuador.
John Rivard has been a member since 13 June 2008 and goes by digimax7.
Currently in Clearwater, Florida.
I am a photographer/writer living in Clearwater, Florida. I like to explore the boundaries of communication and promote environmental awareness. I try to always have a camera and pen & paper with me. I like to travel slow whenever possible because usually the trip is as interesting as the destination. I am also a chef with an adventurous palette and make a point of trying as much local food as possible. At home, birds are the main focus of my photography because they are everywhere in the sunshi
You can also find John at www.FloridaImageTools.com.