I have been accused by some close friends of never showing the inside of churches in AntiguaDailyPhoto. Okay, they might be partially right, so I will make an honest effort to go inside churches to bring you new images from within the temples. However, we will go slow, for now it will be the atriums. … Read more
I have developed a deep respect for animals. I consider them fellow living creatures with certain rights that should not be violated any more than those of humans. —Jimmy Stewart, actor
Today’s photo and Colonial Church Ruins Within My Fingers were the result of fortunate accident. Let me explain. I was playing around with the fish eye adapter donated by my good friends Michele and Eddie trying to capture entire churches within a frame at a close distance. Unfortunately the fish eye extension creates soft edges … Read more
One or more búcaro fountains are found along a patio or corridor away from the main fountain normally found in the center of the main patio. Like I have said before, búcaros are half fountains embedded along walls. In today’s smaller houses búcaro fountains are usually the only fountains found; still quite beautiful and relaxing … Read more
Historically, colonial corridors have always been long and wide, and have always faced out onto a central patio, garden or fountain. Often chairs, sofas, rocking chairs, and plants adorn the corridors. This is the perfect place to have your afternoon cafecito with champurradas. 🙂 [gmap]
What better way to enjoy a Sunday morning than to bring a freshly brewed cup of the best coffee in the world from Antigua Guatemala and a couple of newspapers to seat and read by the fountain in the patio. Beautiful weather, peaceful ambience, great coffee, what else can you ask for a Sunday newspaper … Read more
This has to be one of the more elaborate niches I have seen around Antigua Guatemala, except for the niches on the façades of churches, of course. I wonder what’s the name of the Virgin in the picture, do you know?
Plaza a la Paz or Peace Plaza was designed and built in July 1986. Unfortunately, it took another decade for the Peace Accords to be signed. Do you know where is the Plaza for Peace located?
Today is Earth Day so I am sharing with you a wallpaper for your computer from a typical green vista of Colas de Quetzal often found in the gardens and patios of the houses of La Antigua Guatemala. If you like it, please let me know in the comments. Now go crazy following all the … Read more
Most Guatemalan families are very tight with several generations often interacting with one another. It is not unusual to have at least three generations living under the same roof. That’s what I call family ties. 😉 Have you had to opportunity to notice this or to live with a Guatemalan family?
I like to photograph old people. I like to photograph young people. I like to photograph people, regardless of their age, really. I like to photograph people bonding. I like to photograph members of a family interacting, being kind to one another. That’s what life is all about. Please, help me come up with possible … Read more
Win a custom-made post card from one of the photos from AntiguaDailyPhoto by providing the correct name and exact location of the colonial church ruins shown in AntiguaDailyPhoto today. Only the first person who gives both correct answers in the comment area of AntiguaDailyPhoto wins. Good luck to all the participants. The game is on!
This morning, at 7:31, we were awaken by a 5.6-magnitude earthquake near the Mexican border. Later we were kept on alert by the continuous eruptions of Volcán de Fuego. If you ask me, that’s way too much commotion for a Sunday morning.
Often I have said that La Antigua Guatemala is not Guatemala. I still hold this thought, mostly. However, there are cases or instances that make me look mistaken, and you know I am never wrong (except when I am not right). Such an event occurred last Friday when on my way to work I spotted … Read more
This is how street corners look like now that the strips near the corners have been marked as motorcycle parking only areas. I am not sure I like it. 🙁 [gmap]