Here we have the typical elements that you find on the roof-tops of Antigua Guatemala such as Spanish tiles, cupola, texture, and colorful walls. What I like about this picture is the repetition that occurs in it the rhythm of the different colors, how about you?
People repairing streets, façades and roofs are also very common during Cuaresma [Lent]. Everyone wants La Antigua Guatemala to look its best for Semana Santa [Holy Week]. Do houses and buildings get annual repairs and new paint jobs where you live?
Palo de Izote is the Guatemalan equivalent of the Joshua tree. In fact, Palo de Izote is the Mesoamerican cousin of the Joshua or Yucca tree. Like I mentioned before, I have a fascination with the Izote tree; I don’t know why, maybe its many branches that look like arms and hands. Palo de Izote … Read more
I am sure I am not the only one who enjoys looking at the repetition and texture created by the terra-cotta Spanish tile roofs. Even when the tiles are old and weathered, they still look great. Nowadays, however, most Spanish tiles roof, tejas in Spanish, are ornamental since they are place above modern roofs.
I love textures and La Antigua Guatemala seems to possess an endless amount of textures. Perhaps the fact that I am a graphic designer is what makes me focus on textures. Now the texture, repetition, waves, color and perspective found on the roof tops of La Antigua Guatemala are simply delightful, at least they’re to … Read more
We, graphic designers, are a weird bunch. We like thinks like patterns, textures, colors, signs, letter shapes, shapes, you name it; if it is visual we’re hooked. Since I am, after all, a graphic designer, please forgive my indulgences every once in a while.
With the first rains of the season, you also begin to see the handymen on the roofs of La Antigua Guatemala. I like the movement of this photo and how the handyman is sort of like walking the line. Even though, there is nothing in about 85% of the image above, I like it. Negative … Read more
Elsewhere in La Antigua Guatemala, there is all kinds of Independence activities, similar to what I showed you last year. Today and tomorrow will be filled with patriotic sounds coming from the many students school bands and their parades, as well as the many Independence marathons which carry the patriotic fire in their torches back to their communities and villages. I will try to get at least some different shots of the activities, if work allows it. In the meantime, you can get a feel for the festive and noisy atmosphere we live now in La Antigua Guatemala by checking the entries below.