Keeping Antigua Guatemala Green
This year we have been getting lots of rain, except for the last two days. So, it’s time again to water the pots and gardens to keep them looking evergreen. Here’s a vista from a venue at Calle del Arco.
Month: June 2017
Volcán Fuego erupting through the clouds
Volcán Fuego does not care whether it is raining, snowing, or trembling. Fuego erupts in a regular basis, around 7 times an hour, I have heard from INSIVUMEH, Guatemala’s National Institute of Sismology, Vulcanology, Weather and Hydrology.
The two most popular colors in Antigua Guatemala
Here I present you two of the most popular colors in Antigua Guatemala. I believe Amarillo La Merced is my favorite. By the way, this corner is also one of my favorite backdrops for the artistic photo sessions I offer around town. What’s your favorite color in Antigua Guatemala?
Street Portraits of Strangers — Missionary girls
In Antigua Guatemala you can find people from all walks of life and origins. Thanks to the Antigua Photo Walks I have met photography enthusiasts from all over the world. So, you could be photographing Maya women one moment and missionaries girls the next, if you know what I mean.
Street Portraits of Strangers — Maya women
Today was a very good day. This morning I lead a group of 11 volunteers through the streets of Antigua Guatemala. During the photo walk we encountered a beautiful Maya woman whom I had photographed months ago and only now I was able to give her printed photographed. After the photo walk, I stopped to … Read more
Textures of Antigua Guatemala
La Antigua Guatemala has have to have the largest collection of natural textures of any town. I mean, in every block your find many fabulous examples. I have a set of about 20 wall textures that I use often for my Antigua Photo Sessions. Believe it or not, this is not one of 20 wall … Read more
The colors of Antigua Guatemala
Do you know the ten official colors of La Antigua Guatemala? Which one is your favorite?
Rainy season vista from Antigua Guatemala
The rainy season started the first days of May and it looks like there will be some very copious rainy months. This means I have 5 more months of rains to make some of the best rainy season vistas you have ever seen here in eleven years. I wish I had a rain coat though.
Meet Henry, the nut ambulant vendor
Meet Henry, he will make you go nuts. Literally. Back in May 2006 I asked your thoughts about child labor. 11 years later, I ask again, what kind of future awaits for Guatemala when its children are on the streets working to survive today. What kind of education and preparation will its labor force have … Read more
Traditional Guatemalan Marimba Music at Calle del Arco
On the weekends you can enjoy traditional Guatemalan marimba music thanks to this family of Kakchiquel musicians. Of course, with the new and ugly regulations on Calle del Arco, who knows where you can find them. I will look for them tomorrow and I will update. this post with their new location. Stay tuned!