I know that through history artists have realised self-portraits. Also, I am aware that the people started taken self-portraits when the Instamatic or Polaroid cameras appeared, perhaps even before so. Furthermore, I am certain this practice probably increased with the appearance of point-n-shoot cameras. However, I don’t remember the self-portraits being so pervasive and omnipresent … Read more
One of the benefit of the camera is that it forces to observe what we normally only look. For instance, how often do Muslims visit Antigua Guatemala, yet this is the first time I have captured with the camera during a recent photo walk around town. The camera teaches us to really scrutinise our surroundings … Read more
Here’s yet another colourful picture that might work well as wall art. Enjoy a little color from Antigua Guatemala.
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Tostaditas or mini tostadas It’s been a while since I publish a Guatemalan food dish. Let’s break the Guatemalan food hiatus with post about tostaditas or mini tostadas. I am many of you have seen or even tried Guatemalan tostadas, right? However, I am not sure if … Read more
Perhaps you need a little Guatemala to alleviate to effects of winter? If so, here are some colours to paint over your winter.
This is what happens when you point your camera to Guatemalans, yes automatic smiles. I dare you to try it next time you visit Antigua Guatemala. Lent aside: The first Sunday of Lent was a day with carpets and a big procession from the village of Santa Catalina Bobadilla, La Antigua Guatemala. As one can … Read more
Okay, here’s just more marimba picture. I know, I know, I said I had enough about the marimba, but I felt necessary to share this image of what the origins of the marimba looked like. Oftentimes I talked about history of Guatemala and rarely ever go beyond 1491, but I have to tell you this … Read more
Apparently, the marimba is everywhere nowadays. For starters, Guatemala has an official Marimba Day, which is observed on February 20. They play marimba everywhere and they even hold a marimba festival at the Palace of Culture in Guatemala City. In Antigua Guatemala, there are marimba music recitals, as well many radios play lots of marimba … Read more
Oh Fuego is such a show-off. I guess volcano Fuego didn’t get enough attention when it was growing up. Did you know Guatemala has three active volcanoes, Santiaguito, Pacaya and Fuego. Volcano Pacaya is located south of Guatemala City and that’s the volcano that most visitors climb when they come to Guatemala. Santiaguito is near … Read more
Blip, blip, blip! Alert, alert, we break from our regular programming to bring you this important news update. From early in the morning, around 8 a.m., there were sightings of hundreds, no, make it thousands of people with dark markings in their foreheads. The first sightings were reported near the church of San Francisco El … Read more
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Carnaval, or meat festival, or carnival. As I have said before in previous years, the best way to explain cascarones, carnaval (carnival) and Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is to quote some of the AntiguaDailyPhoto readers. Manolo: Cascarones are literally egg shells. So, as some have said, weeks in … Read more
This picture of a couple with cameras taking a break at parque central was my second option for Día del cariño. What better way to show you love and affection for your friends or love ones that with a photo walk through Antigua Guatemala. It is such a creative and fun way to learn more … Read more
You have to love all the free culture that one has access to in Antigua Guatemala. Let me explain. On Día del Cariño we were treated with a free concert by The Karpatt trio, thanks to the French Alliance of Antigua Guatemala and the Cooperación Española, at the atrium of the Compañía de Jesús building. … Read more
Cariño is a very versatile Spanish word; it can mean honey as ven cariño, come here, honey, or sweetie and darling; it can also be used as tenderness [dilo con cariño]. Cariño can also mean love, dear, and affection, as in Día del Cariño or Day of Affection, which is I believe it is the … Read more
