The tools of an artist.

I lost a long blog that I prepared a few days ago,  so I decided to just add the images as a photo journal.

These are the creators of the famous Ox Carts of Sarchi Costa Rica.

In Costa Rica, ox carts (carretas in the Spanish Language) were an important aspect of the daily life not only there but also in india and commerce, especially between 1850 and 1935, developing a unique construction and decoration tradition that is still being developed. Costa Rican parades and traditional celebrations are not complete without a traditional ox cart parade.

In 1988, the traditional ox cart was declared as National Symbol of Work by the Costa Rican government.

In 2005, the “Oxherding and Oxcart Traditions in Costa Rica” were included in UNESCO‘s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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The tools of an artist.

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Then there are the makers of the wheels. The workshop is very old, powered by an ancient water wheel.

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This is how I see the world.

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75 Comments Add yours

  1. Catherine L McIntee says:

    Oh to see the world through your eyes! Thank you.

    1. Pam Holland says:

      Just sharing my eyes.

  2. Kathy Donaldson says:

    Thanks so much for sharing this and all of your fascinating posts!

    Sent from my iPhone Kathy Donaldson

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    1. Pam Holland says:

      Hi Kathy, glad you’re joining me.

  3. Jan Williams says:

    Luv the designs

  4. So vibrant and colourful. Thank you for sharing. I could stare at these all day.

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  6. Mona says:

    The colors are just amazing! So vibrant and bold! Love these pictures!

  7. Growing Self says:

    These photos are stunning!

  8. johnclamans says:

    Those pictures are impressive as well as instant mood boosters! So warm and colorful! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

  9. joaquindream says:

    Vibrant and intriguing!

  10. Your photo journal is fantabulous.
    Loved it. I think the floor paintings i.e; rangolis in your journal are clicks of India. 🙂

  11. johnnyboy46 says:

    Wow!! Amazing blog and excellent picture on different tools artists uses. Great work

  12. You have a wonderful eye for capturing colour Pam.

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  14. booksporn says:

    I am seeing the world through your eyes and that is so satisfying to see such vibrant and rich colours.

    1. I agree! It’s like I am actually there!

  15. Wonderful ❤

  16. These images are incredibly powerful. I applaud you for responding to the loss of a long blog by sharing these. So vibrant. Alive and reflective at the same time. Patterns are amazing as well. Great stuff!

  17. wonderful pictures…and wow…what a life..

  18. susanmcquillan says:

    What rich colors! They must be forever happy.

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  20. Reblogged this on PEN, PAPER and PETALS and commented:
    This weeks Reblog Sunday is from, I am Pam. This is a new discovery for me. I have to say, I love this blog! Take time to explore the travel, photography, and art. Capture & Create is what it is all about. Amazing!

    With much love,
    Lisa

    1. Pam Holland says:

      Thank you so much for your comments. I do appreciate them.

  21. Love the colours. May I ask which camera you used to take those pictures?

  22. This is so vibrant and eye opening!

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  24. Stunning!

  25. mayanksapra says:

    Lovely pics 💗

  26. atk28 says:

    Beautiful, I love the colours. So vibrant!

  27. Angshuman says:

    This is a great work indeed

  28. kainatkarim says:

    The pictures are amazing. Caught my eye in an instant.❤

  29. Wonderful shots! The pictures are BEAUTIFUL! I wish I had that kind of talent!

  30. frydogfloke says:

    Love the colors in the photos

  31. lisa evola says:

    Wonderful pictures! I love the paint cans and the varied colors of the world!

  32. Amazing pictures! Love them

  33. kitapkzhsran says:

    Ohh very nice you are the amazing

  34. Love the colors, so brilliantly capturing this traditional craft. Thanks for sharing, Pam I Am 😉

  35. Love the colors on your photos. Thx for sharing.

  36. Fantastic read

  37. nanscrafts says:

    So co

  38. Jane Lurie says:

    Such vibrant beauty and seeing the process of this craft through your lens has been a treat, Pam.

  39. These photographs are extraordinary!!

  40. goingongdx says:

    Colors are so vibrant…….it reminded me of my childhood

  41. Moon says:

    Beautiful post! A visual treat!

  42. Powerful, vibrant, colorful. Awesome work.

  43. You are colorful

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  45. So beautiful!

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