Today’s image is the portrait of Maya girl holding her candid portrait. Giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for me as I receive such wonderful smiles and sólo buenas vibras, only good vibes in the process. The synergy created by the act of giving prints of the portraits made on the streets … Read more
Everyone who visits Guatemala agrees that what really makes every visitor happy is friendliness of Guatemalans; always ready to offer a smile. Sometimes they even ask to have their picture taken with you. This is exactly what happened several times to Isabelle during our street photography walk. She was quite happy to participate as you … Read more
It’s a delight to walk around a city we so many beautiful textured walls. This wall is one of my favorites. You can find it on 6a avenida norte. Which wall texture is your favorite?
If you ever need to get a Guatemalan newspaper to catch up with the latest news from Guatemala, head over the corner of 1a calle and 6a avenida, better known at the corner of Iglesia La Merced. This lovely vendor will be more than happy to hand you the newspaper of your preference.
Recently I shared with you a photograph of three boys having a blast with a portable wooden staircase on a platform and my thoughts on how imagination is the best game for children in Guatemala and the world over, really. Well, today I am sharing a fast capture of about half a dozen Maya girls … Read more
I believe I touched lightly on this subject back in May 2013 with the entry, “My shadow and I.” Anyhow, I believe imagination is the best toy available for kids in Guatemala, don’t you agree?
Meet Henry, he will make you go nuts. Literally. Back in May 2006 I asked your thoughts about child labor. 11 years later, I ask again, what kind of future awaits for Guatemala when its children are on the streets working to survive today. What kind of education and preparation will its labor force have … Read more
I never get tired of spotlighting the fact that Guatemalans are eager to give you smiles at every chance they get. You only need to walk a few blocks in Antigua Guatemala to realise there’s something odd, something not quite like home, specially if you come from a huge city where one is rushing all … Read more
Here’s a grandmother and granddaughter partnering in this small enterprise to bring organic, GMO free, gluten free, fruit and vegetable booth. How would you caption this photograph?
We continue the indiscreet window series with an image of two Maya girls playing hide and seek at the parque central, main square, of San Pedro Las Huertas. Check out the deep blue sky and the plentiful sunshine. The temperatures oscillate between a low 12C/54F and a high 24C/75F; horrible isn’t it?
Let there be plenty of quality time and light in your life this 2017. I send you my very best wishes for the upcoming new year!
Honestly, how could you go wrong with a visit to Guatemala if you’re greeted with smiling faces almost everywhere you go. Heck, I get out of the house just to change moods and I live here. How about you, do you want to have a few more smiles in your life?
You know, whenever you encounter doves, children by an atrium of a church or park, you know your chances of a photo opportunity are quite high. Just be alert and ready, with your finger on the shutter release.
We continue our Independence Day celebrations coverage with this photograph of a couple little girls marching as part of a school parade, zig-zagging through the streets of Antigua Guatemala. So, as you can see we have marathons, parades, marching bands, musical recitals and flags, many flags as part of the activities to celebrate the Independence … Read more
Push and pull, push and pull, slowly but with all the strength of her little muscles this little girl was able to bring the box of strawberries near the fruit stand. It breaks my heart to see SO MANY children working instead of being in school like they should if the laws were enforced in … Read more