Today is observed and celebrated the Día de la Santa Cruz, Day of the Holy Cross,in the Catholic world. As in previous years, I share with you the flower decorations placed around the cross in the atrium of the El Calvario parish, located in the southern end of Antigua Guatemala. I made several shots, but … Read more
Once again I was finishing a photo walk with a group of photography enthusiasts when we decided to try to capture some pictures of the full moon rising over the former cathedral. Of course, as it often happens during a full moon, the sky was completely covered with clouds, so we had to wait for … Read more
Today I share with you one of the ever-changing looks of the façade of Iglesia de La Merced. Honest, this of the churches that gets decorated the most. Take a look at this night Christmas lights version of La Merced church. Or take a photographic tour through the many faces of Iglesia La Merced.
Today I share with you a fisheye vista or Parroquia de San José Catedral, well to be precise, the side nave as you enter the Parrish from the 5a calle oriente. I hope you enjoyed the fisheye vistas of the churches of Antigua Guatemala. Let me know if you would like to see other fisheye … Read more
Today I am happy to share with you the dramatic fisheye vista of the inside of Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de La Merced, or simply known as La Merced church… TAP to see the full size photograph and post.
We continue the Fisheye vista series with the inside view of Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, better known simply as Escuela de Cristo.
I really like how the entire parish is framed by this huge arch located right at the entrance. Also, I really like how the checked floor tiles bring you in… TAP to see the full size photograph and post.
After a couple of weeks of almost no rains, the wet season is back in full swing. Today I share with you a vista of the façade of the former Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala, now the Parroquia de San José Catedral framed with one of the arches of the Real Palacio de la Cultura. … Read more
The rainy season brings out the vibrant colors of the gardens of Antigua Guatemala. You need to take strolls during the wet season to really appreciate how green really is Guatemala. Enjoy!
I would venture to say that these two colors are the most often used to paint the façades of houses and buildings through out this enchanting town… TAP to see the full photo and the official Cartilla del Color of La Antigua Guatemala.
On May 3rd Latin Americans celebrate the Day of the Holy Cross as well the Day of the Construction Worker. The Day of the Holy Cross is known in Guatemala as Día de la Santa Cruz and you can see many Albañiles (construction workers) placing an adorned cross at their current construction site. TAP to … Read more
Today I share with you a vista from the former Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala, nowadays Antigua Guatemala, framed through the arches of the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, the City Hall palace. You can see the purple banners used during lent draped over the hand rails of the second floor of this building.
Today I share with you a close-up view of the Moorish baroque details of the façade of Iglesia de La Merced; one of the most photogenic churches in Antigua Guatemala. Make sure to take a look at the full size photograph.
The dome is gone, but the pillars adorned with giant mermaids remain of the lateral aisle of the San Francisco El Grande Church in the southeast of Antigua Guatemala. Come back tomorrow to see a close-up view of one of the giant mermaids carved in each corner of this structure.
Once again, fortune came my way I was able to capture a near full moon. However, luck was not on my side as I was not allowed to capture a full moon as the following days clouds carpeted the skyline around of the moon rise. I am looking forward to addicting new images to my … Read more
Even though the façade of this parish looks like a ruin, it is an actual temple still being used. Some of you commented that the Moorish baroque architecture of the Parroquia de San Pedro Las Huertas looks like a wedding cake. Well, what do you think this façade looks like?