Chichen Itza – The Ancient Mayan City

• Photographer
  Dancho Atanasov
• Agency / Studio
  Art of Dancho
• Technical Info
  Canon EOS 7D Mark II, EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
• Photo Date
  03/02/20
• Website
  http://www.artofdancho.com

One of the largest Mayan cities was Chichen Itza. It is located in Yucatan state in Mexico and it was initially developed between 750 and 900 AD. My photo series presents a huge complex including various buildings – each one unique architecture masterpiece like the Temple of Kukulcan, the Great Ball Court, the Temple of the Warriors, the Temple of the Jaguars, the Platform of the Eagles and Jaguars etc.

• Biography
  Since his early childhood Dancho Atanasov has been interested in art and has tried out many things - from music to visual arts. During 4 years (2010 – 2014) he used to work as chief editor and photojournalist in a travel magazine, which was a great experience and cultivate his point of view. The final step is the Conceptual Photography Class accomplishment (2 Levels + Master Class: 2015) The artist left his time as a combat pilot and air traffic controller behind and now works as fine art photography artist at Art Of Dancho. His works have received many awards and are frequently exhibited.
• Awards
  2025 18th International Color Awards: Nominated - White and Blue, Category: Architecture 2024 NY Photography Awards 2024 Silver: Santorini - In White And Blue Category: Fine Art Photography - Travel Category: Editorial Photography - Travel Acropolis Wonders Unveiled Category: Architecture Photography - Building Category: Black & White Photography - Architecture Category: Architecture Photography - Historic Category: Black & White Photography - Religious Category: Architecture Photography - Religious Category: Commercial Photography - Travel / Tourism Category: Fine Art Photography - Architecture Clouds Over Seine Category: Black & White Photography - Travel Category: Commercial Photography - Travel / Tourism Category: Fine Art Photography - Travel Category: Editorial Photography - Travel Alberobello - A Journey Through Italy's Trulli Town Commercial Photography - Travel / Tourism Category: Black & White Photography - Travel Category: Architecture Photography - Historic Category: Architecture Photography - Building Category: Architecture Photography - Cityscapes Category: Black & White Photography - Architecture HM: Santorini - In White And Blue Category: Commercial Photography - Travel / Tourism 2024, The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Awards (HIPA) - Sustainability - Portfolio (Story-Telling) - Project “Exploring the Landmarks of Santiago Calatrava: A Journey Through His Masterpieces “- Shortlisted 2024, Monte-Carlo International Photo Contest - Jury's Special Mention - A Piece Of Sky; - All The Way Up; - Heading To Pont Neuf. 2024, European Photography Awards – 26 Gold and 13 Honorable Mention Awards Series Clouds Over Seine European Photography Awards, 2024 - 7 Gold - Category: France Photography - Travel / Tourism - Gold - Category: France Photography - Cityscapes - Gold - Category: Black & White Photography - Travel - Gold - Category: France Photograp