Just last week I was asking where I can get home-made pastrami or roast beef to prepare high quality sandwiches with artisan breads that one can find in Antigua Guatemala. Well, I came across the restaurant La Cocina de Atete on 7a calle poniente #16 where one can actually get a pastrami sandwich and other … Read more
As promised, here’s a similar vista of volcán Agua covered with clouds brought by tropical storm Franklin. In only a few hours, the tropical storm dumped so much rain that many of the streets and roads in and around Antigua Guatemala became rivers. Of course, after so much rain, photographers always find a way to … Read more
Well, it looks like the nice Summer weather in Antigua Guatemala has waved goodbye. As I type these words, we are getting lots of rain, probably due to the proximity of the sixth tropical storm, Franklin, which might become hurricane by the time it reach us or Mexico within a few hours. Come back tomorrow … Read more
Verano or summer in Antigua Guatemala is hot, but not too hot because the daily rains. We can reach 27C/80F after lunch hours, but then the afternoon rains bring the temperature back to the comfortable 22C/72F. The clouds also help to keep the heat of summer in check. The morning are fresh and almost always … Read more
Let’s revive the Antique Photographs category with this family portrait. As you can see as you browse the other antique photographs, there was an aesthetic, basically dictated by the limitations of the medium at the time. For example, noticed the pillar and/or chair on most antique photos, a requirement for the long exposures. This photograph … Read more
When I started Antigua Daily Photo over 11 years ago, I used to highlight the amazing architecture of Antigua Guatemala and its forms and shapes. However, I don’t recalled if I ever captured arches, rectangles, and triangles in one frame. Well, it’s better to be late than never. Can you guys tell if you ever … Read more
One of the things we teach during the Antigua Photo Walks is how to make more creative group portraits. This especially important for groups of volunteers or students, as well as families. How to find creative compositions to make group portraits at different landmarks of Antigua Guatemala. Sign up for a memorable photo experience at … Read more