Framing Vistas of Daily Life in La Antigua Guatemala

Framing, sub-framing or natural framing is one the photographic compositions that can make images much more interesting. Here I am using a Tuk Tuk mototaxi to frame stamps of daily life around Calle del Arco in La Antigua Guatemala. Since framing is one of the things I do quite often, can you share with us … Read more

A Day in the Life of a Tuc Tuc Taxi Driver in Antigua Guatemala

Foundry Project: A Day in the Life of a Tuc Tuc Taxi Driver in Antigua Guatemala by Vera Narvaez-Lanuza

Here’s the first photojournalistic project of the Foundry Photo Workshop I am sharing with you. As soon as I get other projects I will share them here. Stay tuned! Tuctuquero Don Juan José Cos drives a silver tuc tuc numbered 30. He lives 3 kms from the city of La Antigua Guatemala, in a town … Read more

View from Inside a TukTuk Moto Taxi

View from Inside a TukTuk Moto Taxi by Rudy Giron - www.rudygiron.com

Have you ever ridden on a tuk tuk taxi? I don’t recall exactly when tuk tuk motorcycles arrived in Guatemala, but they were absorbed as part of the Guatemalan culture and tradition very swiftly. Tuk tuk motorcycles became quite popular instantly and before you knew it, tuk tuk motorbikes were used as speedy and inexpensive … Read more

Antigua Guatemala Fire Department’s Tuk Tuk Unit

I don’t recall exactly when tuk tuk motorcycles arrived in Guatemala, but they were absorbed as part of the Guatemalan traditions and culture very quickly. Tuk tuk motorcycles became very popular in a short time and before you knew it, tuk tuk bikes were used as quick and inexpensive taxis, by the Tourist police, and … Read more

Tuk Tuk Toy

Believe it or not, the tuk tuk motorcycles which are used as short-run taxis, tourist police patrols units and grocery delivery vehicles are now part of the Guatemalan traditions and culture; so, now the three-wheeled motorized vehicles are showing up in unexpected places. In the pictures above however, the tuk tuk has its revenge against … Read more