Heaven, Earth, Tequila: Un Viaje al Corazón de México is a journey of discovery into the heart and soul of Mexico. What started as an exploration of the 9,000-year tradition of tequila fermentation paints a colorful tableau of the culture, pride and passion of Mexican people.
Over the past four years, award-winning photographer Douglas Menuez traveled through Jalisco state documenting the traditions from which tequila is born, from the history of the agave plant to how its most famous product became a symbol of Mexico.
Heaven, Earth, Tequila: Un Viaje al Corazon de Mexico is a journey of discovery into the heart and soul of Mexico. What started as an exploration of the 9,000-year tradition of tequila fermentation paints a colorful tableau of the culture, pride and passion of Mexican people.
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Alex -- Rome,Italy
Aug 7, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Thanks for sharing such amazing photos
Angel Hernandez -- Mexico City, Mexico
Mar 28, 2009 at 2:05 AM
I havent been at home; Mexico for 2 years now, and your pictures just make me feel homesick again, I'm so glad someone could bring tears of joy, with such a beautiful Images... Amazing work!!!
Eric Hamilton -- Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Dec 5, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Breathtaking images!
Ivan Pierre Aguirre -- El Paso, Tx, USA
Jun 24, 2008 at 3:42 AM
Great photos! But I had to fast forward to see if there was audio from a person speaking, there isn't and it just lost me. I am used to seeing great items on here with the subjects point of view over photos. Nice project but...
Damian P. Gadal -- California
Mar 7, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Stunning! The photographs are outstanding!
Tran Hai Linh -- Vietnam
Mar 2, 2008 at 1:30 AM
Simple, elegant, and beautiful!
Maria Moschou -- Athens-Greece
Nov 28, 2007 at 3:10 AM
Thank you for offering us such great images!
Raul Santillan Jr. -- Dallas, Texas
Oct 8, 2007 at 4:32 PM
Congratualtions on such a beautiful book, and truely deep genuine, images. The work and effort put into this was wonderful, the essence of tequila, and Mexico really shined.
Daniel Homrich -- Atlanta, GA, USA
Jan 15, 2007 at 4:58 PM
I was absolutly stunned with the depth of each of your images. This is one of the most stunning works I have ever seen. Thank you for inspiring me to produce quality work.
Sonia Katchian -- Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Nov 6 2006 at 11:00 PM
WOW!!!!! Double WOW!!! Gorgeous, stunning, you nailed it -- the spirit of Mexico. Have you sent a link of this site to Rick Bayless (TV chef and owner Fronterra Restaurant, Chicago?) This is a masterpiece.
Susan Ragan -- San Francisco, CA, USA
Oct 26, 2006 at 10:07 AM
I'm a former staff photographer for several wire companies and I have NEVER seen such great photos of Mexico in my life. These photos are pure poetry.
Barry Wolf -- Chicago, IL, USA
Oct 25, 2006 at 6:32 PM
So very few photographs move me like your images. You captured the heart and soul of the people. There joy, great dignity and hard work of these proud people. There culture and heritage is written on every image. As a photographer I tip my camera to you.Don't ever stop. Barry Wolf
Ingrid Lindemann -- Spokane, WA, USA
Mar 4, 2006 at 1:52 AM
I can not stop coming back to MediaStorm to view these images! The emotion and sensuality behind the story is more than I have ever seen in a photo story. Thanks Douglas, for sharing this with us!
Lauren Grabelle -- NJ, USA
Nov 27, 2005 at 12:12 PM
These images are so beautiful. For the first time in a long time i feel like i'm seeing photos i've not seen before. Incredible.
Photography: Douglas Menuez
Introduction: Victor E. Villasenor
Art Director: Andres Zamudio
Design Director: Thomas K. Walker
Executive Producer: Lisa Maria Cabrera
Producer: Magda Machado
Video Producer: Brian Storm
Music: "Blue Agave" by Douglas Lora Las Casas
Made possible by: Nikon Macy's Latina Magazine
