Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Mandados or errands. On the other hand, Guatemalans don’t seem to be able to do anything by themselves. You need to run some errands, well, why don’t you take the whole family as as many as possible. Weekends at the supermarket are the best example of that, you … Read more
I am astonished about how people choose to connect more with the people on the other side of the screen than with people on the other side of the table. At this rate, we should be traveling alone or rather by oneself and in company of the people in our social networks. What drive us … Read more
It’s been a while since I shared an architectural decoration piece from the streets of La Antigua Guatemala. I always recommend photographing as many door knobs as possible during the photo walks around La Antigua Guatemala. There are so many beautiful antique door knobs in La Antigua Guatemala. Do you have a favourite door knob … Read more
It’s been a busy week with Antigua Photo Walks every day. I am feel so fortunate to be able to share my passion for La Antigua Guatemala and photography with so many people. Also, I really enjoy sharing the best spots and approaches to capture the beauty and flavour of La Antigua Guatemala and its … Read more
Good Morning and Welcome to La Antigua Guatemala. This is the kind of vistas you can encounter when you walk in and around La Antigua Guatemala. How do you like my most recent photograph of the series Portraits of Strangers?
In Guatemala even the most humble and simple handicrafts are full of color. Be prepared to be overwhelmed with the rich saturated colours of La Antigua Guatemala.
Once again we are celebrating Saint James Day in La Antigua Guatemala, or Día de Santiago, as we call it in Spanish. I said it before and I will say it again, parades is the second most popular activity in La Antigua Guatemala after processions, of course. So, today streets were full of school bands, … Read more
Many years ago I shared a portrait of a rugged violin player. This was one of the first portraits of strangers I had shared here. It was an instant success and that portrait was also the first picture I sold through AntiguaDailyPhoto. Ever since I have become really good at photographing strangers sand even making … Read more
Today the peacefulness and quietude of the residential areas in and around La Antigua Guatemala was disrupted by noisy low flying U.S. Chinook and Blackhawk helicopters as part of an international special forces tournament. On the social media networks many people were complaining about being woken up so abruptly by the loud low-flying helicopters. “They … Read more
Yesterday I had the honor and privilege of photographing two amazing, inspiring women: Gaby Moreno and Misha Moliviatis. Those loyal readers who have followed the daily updates of AntiguaDailyPhoto for a while know how much I have enjoyed the music of Gaby Moreno way before she was world-famous. I believe I encountered her music through … Read more
If you have follow the daily updates from AntiguaDailyPhto you may know that I enjoy taking the most innocent and harmless photograph and turn it into a deep thought provoking post. Today’s photograph of sancocho is no exception. Here is a simple photo of caldo de res y gallina criolla, beef and hen stock-stew, taken … Read more
Here are your Spanish words of the day: Mangostán, mangostino, mangostín and mangosto are variations for Mangosteen. The Times They Are A-Changin’ —Bob Dylan A few years ago I shared a post about salty granizadas [shaved ice] and many Guatemalans living abroad complained that when they grew up in Guatemala they never knew about salty … Read more
Here’s typical vista found in many places in La Antigua Guatemala around lunch time. This picture in particular was taken on the corridor of Real Palacios de los Capitanes. If you have any doubts that humans are social beings, how do you explain these groups that are form during meals the world over. ¡Buen provecho!
My new favourite Guatemalan food restaurant in La Antigua Guatemala is 7 Caldos, a classic and authentic venue from Guatemala City that just opened doors in town. There goes one less reason to go to Guatemala City as now we can enjoy the same authentic flavour of typical Guatemalan soups, stocks and Maya curries in … Read more
Dorothy: Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. [from the film The Wizard of Oz] I clearly remember the film The Wizard of Oz, or rather the scene where everything goes from black and white to full color. I imagine that’s what many people who have never left their home country might feel when they … Read more