Saul Martinez/EPA

This photo brings me back to the time that I spent two weeks in Ecuador last year. The people, colors, and the action that is taking place in the center of the photo remind me of that amazing place. This photo was taken in Guatemala City, Guatemala. It is showing a mother and a daughter observing the traditional ceremony of quema del diablo (burning of the devil). When I was in Ecuador they had a similar holiday on New Years Eve where they would burn a body that resembled a member of their family to get rid of the bad actions of that past year. In this photo, not only does the burning devil catch your eye, but the child's reactions to the sparks also is important. She looks somewhat scared, but happy at the same time as she goes to embrace the person standing next to her.