Detail of a Stairway
One thing is very obvious in the photos of Guatemala: Green is everywhere (Lisi would be happy here since she loves green). On my post of Wood used as fuel in Antigua, I told you the etymology of the word Guatemala; in short it means Land of forest. For the whole story go, click the link above.
Now for the trivia: What other words in any language could be translated to the concept of “land of forests or trees”? I will get you started with three: Quauhtlemallan in Nahualt, Quiche in Maya, Holland in Dutch. Please help with other words in other languages.
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August 25th, 2006
Not only do you take excellent photos of doorways, you also are a genius with staircases!
I’ve been trying to get my hands on a copy of Camera Lucida since you mentioned it. None in KL nor in Singapore. I went to the bookstore today and ordered it. They’re not too sure but hopefully it’ll be here in a month or two. Fingers crossed. i bought Susan Sontag’s On Photography just to placate myself. I read somewhere that it makes a good companion to Barthe.
August 25th, 2006
Hi Rudy! I love greens too you know
And this is one killer shot! Beautiful composition!
August 25th, 2006
Edwin: Thanks for the tip on Susan Sontag’s book. I will be ordering some books in the next few days and I will add it to my list. P.S. Welcome back!
Anne: I imagine many of us do. I tease Lisi that she follows green because many of her photos that I like have green. Although, I believe she is doing great work with the rainbow just now.
August 25th, 2006
I looks like a nice place to just sit a while.
August 25th, 2006
Beautiful shot! I wish I were there right now!
August 25th, 2006
what is that black object above the stair way looks like wires running to it?
August 25th, 2006
I love this photo. Awesome shot!
August 26th, 2006
Antigua es una ciudad muy hermosa, su nombre de la capital de la eterna primavera es muy cierto.
Saludos desde Brasl
Rocha
August 26th, 2006
hey…that of course is beautiful green, and this place looks pretty cool too because of the green!…(I mean the cool in contrast to warm). In fact, I notice your blog is pretty green too! thumbs up!
September 2nd, 2006
Hola saludos desde Brasil a los amigos de la capital de la eterna primavera.
Rocha
September 3rd, 2006
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