How do you think you would feel if you were on top of the Acatenango Volcano and then you watched the Fuego Volcano erupting and making a huge loud noises? I tell you it was loud!!! It was just impressive!!! It’s one of those things that happen a few times in life; something that reminds … Read more
A year ago we went to Café Sky to celebrate a friend’s birthday and all of a sudden I glanced to my right and saw the San Francisco El Grande church with the Volcán de Agua nicely lit despite that area was a bit hazy. I wish I knew a little history the San Francisco … Read more
Scattered throughout the terra cotta rooftops of La Antigua, keen observers can spy the signature domed chimneys of the traditional Spanish colonial architecture. For me, the chimneys evoke thoughts of a warm hearth filled with crackling firewood. But during this unseasonal rain, I can’t help but to think of Rudy as he asks “Who stole … Read more
I love walking around our garden at night. There’s something enchanting about looking at all the different flowers illuminated by spot lights. I like the scents and colors. Also, I like the fact any time of the year, there are always flowers in bloom. Photo pro tip: Always carry a camera with you so you … Read more
I captured this quotidian bonding vista during the “refa time” at the atrium of El Calvario Church. I was reminded that in Guatemala every weekend (or day) is a good time to be thankful for the time we are allowed to spend with our families. Thanksgiving Day is not a tradition from La Antigua Guatemala … Read more
I know, I know, it’s easy to think of photographers as the wedding crushers, but no, these ARE the wedding catchers since they capture every single moment from such an important event. Besides, these are my friends Iván Castro (dark shirt) and El Guie (t-shirt) doing their BBC photography work. BBC is what we photographers … Read more
For a while now I wanted to an image where I was zooming in or out of the spot lights. After several tries I believe I managed to get a decent enough image. I hope you like it and please let me know your honest thoughts about it.
Corbatas are fried flour-based crunchy dessert soaked in syrup or honey. Corbatas take their name from the shape they are cooked into. I believe corbatas are known as molletes in Mexico, which are not at all like the Guatemalan molletes. When was the last time you had corbatas?
I am with MO with regards to how electric wires become visual pollution, especially in colonial Antigua Guatemala. However, I have tried to capture electric wires in creative ways in the past. How sucessfull I was with Electric Wire Grid plus Volcanoes, Wonderful Sunset plus Power Lines and The Webs We Weave is hard to … Read more
Question: If La casa de Los Abuelitos has already a red lantern signaling that they sell tamales, then why on earth would they also put sign stating the obvious? Short answer: Because they are also selling tamales negros (black tamales), which are a delicacy and only available for Christmas season or for special occasions. Of … Read more
Just compared today’s November photo with last year’s November photo which marked the end of the rainy season. That’s right, we want to know who stole our beautiful, rain-and-cloud-free November. This year has been the rainiest year ever. This October, which normally is still part of the rainy season, was pretty much dry and gorgeous, … Read more
Guess, just a simple guess… Do you recall the place on the images? If so, what were you doing there? text and photo by Arturo Godoy.
Pinar Istek from XelaDailyPhoto thinks she can win by publishing amazing photos of the half marathon in Xela. Ha, she doesn’t know we also have several marathons in La Antigua Guatemala, including the world famous Medio Maratón Las Rosas (Half Marathon Las Rosas). However, Pinar doesn’t know we also have a very unique running race … Read more
In La Antigua Guatemala you get so used to certain things, or rather the absence of certain things. For instance, only when we go to Guatemala City I realized how visually contaminated other cities are in comparison to Antigua Guatemala. I am talking about billboards and ugly signage everywhere in just about any major city … Read more
Pollo en crema has to among top ten typical dishes of Guatemala. Pollo en crema also shows best the syncretism in the Guatemalan gastronomy. Pollo en crema can sometimes come with loroco or mushrooms along the potato and güisquil wedges. Pollo en crema is basically chicken covered with a rich cream sauce. Can anybody help … Read more