Mexican BFs
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Mexican BFs

A young couple holding hands at the corner of Paseo de la Reforma and Insurgentes Norte.
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Equipment Used
Lomo Belair X/6-12, 90mm Zenit Belairgon f/8 glass lens
Exposure
f/8 at whatever shutter the camera set
Film & Developer
Ilford FP4+, Pyrocat HD
Is this print for sale?
  1. Yes
Gutsy for sure. In Mexico gays are persecuted in the most violent ways. There are some "safe havens", mainly tourist spots but off the beaten track these guys would be taking their lives in their hands. Great shot BTW. Are these locals or tourists?
 
They're locals. Mexico City as a whole is very welcoming to all people, including gay folks. I've seen in multiple locations signs that indicate the establishment does not discriminate on the basis of the usual litany of reasons, including sexual orientation. I've also seen many instances of gay couples holding hands in public, but those were mostly upscale/touristy areas. There certainly are parts of town where I would NOT be affectionate with a boyfriend.
 
'Also opens my thinking to the wide format for street work. 'No surprise you'd see the potential.
 

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Tue, 31 January 2017 6:07 AM
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