National Geographic Travelのインスタグラム(natgeotravel) - 11月25日 13時54分

Photograph by @paulnicklen for @ナショナルジオグラフィック // After lowering gear all morning from the extreme heat of the Yucatan Peninsula, into the depths of this cenote, my partner @Cristina Mittermeier takes a dip into the cool waters of this beautiful cavernous swimming hole. I had already framed up the skulls for a shot with the shafts of light and loved how this serendipitous and tender moment appeared connecting the surface world with the dark secrets of an eerie past. There are no above ground rivers in the Yucatan and all the water runs through and underground maze of subterranean rivers. Occasionally, the ground breaks to reveal one of these waterways to form beautiful cenotes. Dozens of tourists swim here every day completely unaware of the large ancient Mayan burial site just below the surface. Ancient Maya believed that the rain god Chaak resided in caves and natural wells called cenotes and that is where they buried the human sacrifices they made to call for rain. On this day, I am incredibly grateful for the incredible people I get to work with and most of all, I am grateful to all of the wildlife and ecosystems that have allowed me to tell their story. Please #follow me as we pursue the next chapter of this journey and share those images and stories on #instagram #gratitude #nature #wildlife #keepitwild #instagood #naturelovers @thephotosociety @natgeocreative #love #beauty #love #culture #diving #rebreather #light

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