Articles
January
2024,
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“MEXCIO
CITY’S
GRAND
FLOWER
MARKET.”
S
tory
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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November
2023
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“THE
GIANT
KITES
OF
SUMPANGO,
GUATEMALA.
S
tory
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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July/August
2023
Desert
Leaf
Magazine
cover
story:
“
CLAUDE
MONET
-
ART,
GARDEN,
LIFE.”
Story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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Dan
is
proud
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note
that
his
image
of
Monet’s
water
garden
was
featured
on
the
cover,
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cover photo
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June
2023
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“THE
RITUAL
CANDLES
OF
TEOTITLAN
DEL
VALLE,
MEXICO,”
s
tory
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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April
2023
Desert
Leaf
Magazine
cover
story:
“PATRONATO
SAN
XAVIER:
STEWARDS
OF
TUCSON’S
WHITE
DOVE
OF
THE
DESERT.”
Story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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Dan
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proud
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note
that
his
San
Xavier
Dome
image was featured on the cover, to view cover photo
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March
2023
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“MARIACHI’S
200-YEAR
JOURNEY,”
Story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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July/August
2022
Desert
Leaf
Magazine
cover
story:
“THE
CAROUSELS
OF
PARIS,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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his
Eiffel
Tour
Carousel
photo
was
featured
on
the
cover,
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photo
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March
2022
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“REVITALIZED
MÁLAGA,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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April
2022
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“CELEBRATING
LIFE
IN
SEVILLA,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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Feria de Sevilla
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March
2022
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“CELEBRATING
PHOTOGRAPHY
IN
PARIS,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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November
2021
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“THE
ARTISANS
OF
GUATEMALA’S
LAKE
ATITLAN,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez.
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October
2021
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“DELIGHTING
IN
THE
SITES
OF
PUEBLA,
MÉXICO.
”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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May
2021
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“CUSCO,
PERU–GATEWAY
TO
MACHU
PICCHU,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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April 2021 Desert Leaf Magazine: “
TANGO STEPS IN,”
story and photography by Dan Chavez, to view the article
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February
2021
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“THE
MIGHTY
IGUAZÚ
FALLS,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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December
2020
Desert
Leaf
Magazine:
“BIKING
AND
BOATING
THE
AMALFI
COAST,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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October
2020
Desert
Leaf
Magazine,
“TUCSON’S
ALL
SOULS’
PROCESSION
RE-IMAGINED,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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article
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April
2020
Desert
Leaf
Magazine,
“SEMANA
SANTA
ALONG
THE
COBBLESTONES
OF
SEVELLE,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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article
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To
view
a
short
3
min
Semana
Santa
slide show with more images and traditional music please
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February
2020
Desert
Leaf
Magazine,
"
CELEBRATING
GAUCHO
CUSTOMS
AND
TRADITIONS,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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article
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October
2019
Desert
Leaf
Magazine,
“LIFE
ON
ESTANCIA
EL
CALCHAQUI,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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October
2019
Desert
Leaf
Magazine,
“
A
FIRST-VISIT
ITINERARY
FOR
MEXICO
CITY
,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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September
2019
Desert
Leaf
Magazine,
“
ANDALUSIAN
ROAD
TRIP
,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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January
2018
Desert
Leaf
Magazine,
“
EXPLORING
COLONIAL
LIMA
PERU
,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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December
2016
Desert
Leaf
Magazine,
"
OUR
LADY
OF
GUADALUPE:
A
WOMAN
FOR
THE
AGES
,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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Oct
2016
Desert
Leaf
Magazine
cover
story,
"
THE
SPIRIT
OF
FRIDA
KAHLO’S
CASA
AZUL
,”
story
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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January
2016
Desert
Leaf
Magazine,
cover
story
“
SECOND
CHANCE
FOR
VINTAGE
FIRE
TRUCKS
,”
story
by
Alan
Petrello,
cover
and
article
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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the
article,
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October
2015
Desert
Leaf
Magazine,
"
POST
CARD
FROM
HAVANA
,”
article
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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Upcoming Articles
May 2025, Desert Leaf Magazine: “THE VOLADORES DE PAPANTLA.” Learn the story of the ceremony of the Voladores (‘flying men’). This ritual ceremony/dance performed by the indigenous Totonac people in the eastern state of Veracruz, to express respect for and harmony with the natural and spiritual worlds. July/August 2025, Desert Leaf Magazine: “"CELEBRATING TRADITION: THE VIBRANT COSTUMES, MUSIC AND DANCES AND CULTURAL PRIDE OF OAXACA'S GUELAGUETZA." The Guelaguetza, is a vibrant and culturally rich celebration that showcases the diverse traditions, music, dance, and cuisine of Oaxaca's indigenous communities 2026 publication date TBA, Desert Leaf Magazine: "LEGACY OF LOVE: FAMILY TIES AT THE HEART OF QUINCEAÑERAS." The article will explore this significant celebration in Latin American cultures, marking a young girl's transition from childhood to womanhood on her fifteenth birthday. It is deeply rooted in tradition, symbolizing the girl's maturity, readiness for new responsibilities, and the family's pride in her growth. 2026 publication date TBA, Desert Leaf Magazine: “A WALK THROUGH TIME: EXPLORING SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE'S HISTORY, COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE.” Discover one of Mexico’s most artistic cities with its magnificent architecture, local crafts markets and historic center. 2026 publication date TBA, Desert Leaf Magazine: “CHASING TRADITION: THE THRILL OF PAMPLONA’S RUNNING OF THE BULLS.” The article will explore the tradition, and chaos of Pamplona’s legendary Running of the Bulls. From the sacred rituals of San Fermin to the heart-pounding dash through narrow streets. 2026 publication date TBA, Desert Leaf Magazine: "GAUDÍ’S DREAM NEARS COMPLETION: THE SAGRADA FAMÍLIA IN SIGHT." After more than 140 years, Gaudí’s breathtaking vision is finally nearing completion. The articel will explore the story behind the Sagrada Família’s final stages and what this milestone means for Barcelona—and the world.
February
2025,
Dessert
Leaf
Magazine
cover
story:
"GRANADA'S
ALHAMBRA:
A
MOORISH
MASTERPIECE."
S
tory
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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share
that
his
image
of
The
Alhambra’s
Generalife
is
featured
on
the
cover,
to
view cover photo
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June
2024,
Desert
Leaf
Magazine
cover
story:
“D-DAY’s
80TH
ANNIVERASARY--A
TIME
TO
REMEMBER.”
S
tory
and
photography
by
Dan
Chavez,
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the
article
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Dan
is
proud
to
note
that
his
image
of
Normandy
Beach’s
American
World
War
II
Memoiral
is
featured on the cover, to view cover photo
click here
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