A vibrant orange villa with arched windows peeks over a peach-colored wall with an ornate, light blue arched gate, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A tranquil beach resort with sandy walkways and palm trees offers a relaxing view of the ocean at sunset.

A classic white Volkswagen Beetle parked on a cobblestone street with tall palm trees in the background under a clear sky.

A person fishes from a rocky outcrop on the beach at dusk, with other people enjoying the coastal view.

A tranquil beach scene at dusk with gentle waves lapping the shore and a coastal headland in the distance.

A tranquil view of the ocean with gentle waves lapping the sandy shore under a soft pastel sky at dusk.

Calm ocean waves gently lap at a sandy shore with footprints at the water's edge under a soft pastel sky at dusk.

Vibrant pink and white bougainvillea flowers climb a yellow wall behind a tall green cactus and agave plants.

Vibrant pink and white bougainvillea flowers climb up a yellow wall above agave plants and a tall cactus.

A blue agave plant with long spiky leaves grows in the arid soil at the base of a sun-drenched yellow wall.

A pale blue building is partially cast in shadow with numerous overhead power lines stretching across a clear daytime sky.

A green dracaena plant with long spiky leaves in a terracotta pot stands against a weathered pink and red stucco wall.

A black street lamp and its shadow are seen against a plain beige wall under a clear blue sky.

Tall green cacti in a modern rectangular planter cast a long shadow on a concrete wall in the warm sunlight.

A white car is parked in front of a pink stucco building with ornate iron bars on the windows casting long shadows.

A man sits at a long wooden table reading in a beautiful plant-filled courtyard with stone columns and arches.

A close-up detail of a minimalist wooden chair's backrest, with a lush green potted plant blurred in the background.

Blue dyed yarn hangs to dry in a vibrant orange courtyard, seen through a white architectural archway.

Sunlight filters through a tree, casting dappled shadows on the white and terracotta wall of a building with a brown door.

A close-up, low-angle shot of a young plumeria plant with vibrant green leaves against a bright, sunlit background.

The ornate, arched wooden entrance of a historic stone building is viewed from across a garden of spiky agave plants.

The shadow of a leafy plant is cast across a textured white wall next to a vibrant orange surface in the sunlight.

A woman wearing a tan jacket stands with her head bowed against a large, plain white wall.

A person wearing a white apron cooks fresh corn tortillas on a large, round, black griddle.

A cook's hand presses fresh handmade tortillas onto a large, round, black griddle to cook.

A person uses a knife and fork to cut into a savory plate of Mexican food topped with crumbled cheese and red onion.

A traditional blue corn dish is served on a rustic wooden table with fresh salsa, lime wedges, and radishes.

Sunlight casts dappled shadows from palm leaves onto a pale green building with traditional barred windows along a stone walkway.

A woman carrying a laptop walks past a modern orange chair in a brightly lit room with terracotta tiled floors.

A woman in casual attire works on her laptop while relaxing in a modern orange chair on a sunlit patio.

Colorful red, purple, and black ribbons hang from strings, creating a festive display against a clear blue sky.

A delicate mobile of white origami paper cranes hangs from thin threads against a warm wooden background.

Vibrant buildings and murals line a narrow cobblestone alley in a charming town during the golden hour.

A beautifully crafted latte with foam art is served in a vibrant blue cup on a floral coaster on a light green table.

A colorful cobblestone street in a vibrant town is decorated with festive ribbons hanging overhead on a sunny day.

A woman with her hair tied back sits at a table and looks out of an open window onto a street.

A vintage mint green Volkswagen Beetle is parked on a cobblestone street in front of a vibrant, colorful building.

A leafy plant in a decorative pot with a face on it sits on a stone stoop next to a large blue metal door.

Colorful festive banners cast intricate shadows on a vibrant yellow wall under a clear blue sky.

Three tall green cacti stand in the bright sun, casting dark shadows against a vibrant blue wall.

A potted prickly pear cactus stands in the sun against a vibrant terracotta-colored wall next to an open doorway.

The dark blue shadows of a man and a woman are cast upon a textured, bright blue wall.

A stylish woman with blonde hair stands against a vibrant red wall, looking off to the side.

A refreshing glass of a milky iced beverage sits on a rustic wooden table, illuminated by a warm sunbeam.

A yellow dog walks along a flagstone sidewalk in front of a large, weathered red-orange building wall.

A close-up, selective focus shot of delicate white flowers with long green leaves against a soft pink wall.

A black and white photo of a man preparing a dessert, scooping shaved ice from a metal container into a small plastic cup.

An ornate stone church with two bell towers stands against a bright sky, viewed through the delicate green leaves of a tree in the foreground.

A yellow taxi cab drives past a pink wall where a shadow is cast from a branch of yellow flowers.

A sunlit cobblestone street is adorned with a blooming tree full of bright yellow flowers next to a pink and stone building.

A row of rivets on a blue-green paneled door is highlighted by sunlight, with the bottom half falling into a deep shadow.

A quiet cobblestone street is lined with colorful historic buildings in a colonial town during the morning golden hour.

An airplane soars through a bright blue sky with wispy clouds, framed by colorful, out-of-focus festive banners.

A vivid blue wooden door is set into a bright yellow stucco wall with an orange balcony above.

A vintage white Volkswagen Beetle is parked on a cobblestone street next to a colorful building with a small tree.

An abstract, repeating pattern of blurry shadows is cast across a textured, pale green wall.

A light blue motor scooter is parked on a cobblestone street as shadows from colorful flags dance across a pink building wall.

Tall green cacti cast long shadows against a sun-drenched, textured wall.

Colorful decorative paper flags hang in diagonal rows against a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.

Tall green cacti stand against a vibrant blue wall, casting long dark shadows in the bright sunlight.

A close-up of a textured orange terracotta wall with a repeating geometric triangular pattern and a green fern plant growing in front.

A row of green cacti in a dark corrugated planter casts dramatic shadows against a bright blue textured wall.

A detailed close-up of a vintage light blue car, focusing on its round headlight, fender, and bumper.

Raisa Zwart

Oaxaca through its walls, plants, and streets. Towering cereus cacti against powder blue skies; a red Volkswagen parked beside a coral-pink facade; vintage white cars under canopies of paper flags; lone trees in bloom reaching into cloudless blue. The city's palette is bold and unapologetic - terracotta, dusty rose, cobalt, sage, and its flora just as striking. Graphic, sun-drenched, and quietly surreal.

Mexico - Postcards from Oaxaca