The renovation works done to the Arco de Santa Catalina are paying off already. I must say the arch is looking pretty good not only during the day, but also at night. Also, check out some of the Christmas lights installed on the main dome of Iglesia de La Merced at the end of Calle … Read more
Here are some of the Christmas lights installed at Iglesia de La Merced in Antigua Guatemala. The really colorful lights were off for electrical problems. I hope I get a chance to share with you a new image of La Merced church illuminated like a Christmas tree. Stay tuned for that.
Recently I organized a layover photo walk for a couple from Indiana. This included the arrangement of private transportation pick up at the airport, a place for quick breakfast brunch and transportation back to the airport after a street photography walk through Antigua Guatemala. I could try to describe the experience, but I rather you … Read more
All year long he hides under the bed or in the junk piled up in the corner, casting misfortune or worse on helpless mortals. But on December 7, at 6 p.m. sharp, the Devil gets his comeuppance, as he is tossed out of the house along with the trash and set ablaze in the Quema … Read more
After spending a week at the emergency room of the IGSS hospital, the Devil is back a few broken bones, but ready for the Quema del Diablo this December 7th. He was vandalized by a couple unknown hombres malos the night of November 29th and was taken to the emergency room right away. Not in … Read more
The dry season starts in November and finishes sometime in April. To me, the dry season is the best time to come and photograph the beauty of La Antigua Guatemala not only because there are less clouds but also because the quality of the light is superb. On top of that, the eruptions of Volcán … Read more
Recently I shared with you a photograph of three boys having a blast with a portable wooden staircase on a platform and my thoughts on how imagination is the best game for children in Guatemala and the world over, really. Well, today I am sharing a fast capture of about half a dozen Maya girls … Read more
This is the new renovated look of Arco de Santa Catalina. As I shared with back in October, the Arch of Santa Catalina was undergoing renovation works to make look its best for the end of the year celebrations in Antigua Guatemala. You can take a look here to see the closed down street and … Read more