After publishing daily pictures for nearly 12 years from Antigua Guatemala, I can honestly say that I know the majority of the most photogenic spots and times to photograph La Antigua Guatemala. Furthermore, as I have said before I have used dozens of cameras through the years, I can also say that I have developed … Read more
After nearly twelve years of photographing Antigua Guatemala I have amassed a list of lesser known and sometimes hidden gems which oddly enough are within popular places. I turned a slow-paced stroll through these photogenic spots into a photo walk available through www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com where you can enjoy the enchanting architecture, gardens, fountains, patios, et cetera, … Read more
Lent and Semana Santa is time to show devotion and love as you can see in the picture above. With this wonderful image we say goodbye for now to the mini series Lenten Vistas. I hope you have enjoyed it! Join me for a very special photo walk every Sunday of Lent, from 2 pm … Read more
Nowadays I believe there are as many photographers as cucuruchos, well maybe half or so as many cucuruchos. Of course, many cucuruchos also carry a camera as well and since they are inside the float area they get close-up views of the processions; but so do we! Find the perfect perch and watch the procession … Read more
Another typical vista during Lent is the purple banners and bands that adorn many houses and business doorways and windows. Palacio de Doña Leonor goes the extra mile by also placing a live violet orchid in between the doorways. Is this your first Semana Santa in Antigua or your 5th? Join us for an unforgettable … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Alfombras procesionales for processional carpets. To look at the Lenten processional carpets you actually need to be in front of the procession as carpets are usually finished only minutes before the main float, anda in Spanish, goes by. Semana Santa is coming up quickly! Treat yourself … Read more
If you follow the Lenten processions through the northwest part of Antigua Guatemala you will invariable come across images of floats trying to navigate through the electric wire webs we have all over Guatemala. That’s why there are cable raiser ready to clear the way for the floats or andas as we call them in … Read more
As I mentioned yesterday, procession give us a window into the full spectrum of the Guatemalan identity. Here’s a Maya woman with a religious attired used during the carrying of the processional floats. Join me for a very special photo walk every Sunday of Lent to learn my approach techniques for street portraits and much … Read more
Lent processions provide so many opportunities to capture the essence of the Guatemalan identity as well. Here’s a street portrait of a Dolorosa carrying an incense burning during a Lenten procession.