Every year October 31st is the best day for flowers vendors as the sales skyrocket for the entire week as everyone is buying flowers to take to cemeteries and for the Day of the Dead shrines. This year, sales even began a few days before October 31st as the national government order all cemeteries and … Read more
One of the things I enjoy the most during my morning photo walks are the abundance of beautiful doors, door knockers and windows. Today, I share with you the detail of a astonishing blue door. I also have a photograph of the entire door that I might share with you in the near future if … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Luminarias for street lights. Do you notice some odd along all the street lights as they get further away? That’s one of Antigua’s secrets hidden in plain sight.
Believe it or not, that yellow structure houses public washbasins, sort of a laundromat, used everyday by people to wash their clothes until about five years ago. Nowadays, it is used infrequently as a washbasins, but still people use it for hanging our and chilling. Photographers, like myself, use this monument as a photogenic backdrop; … Read more
Even though I do like capturing the entirety of the façade of Parroquia de San Pedro so I can share it with y’all. Sometimes, it is best to zoom in into a section of the façade to highlight the baroque architectonic details, don’t you think?
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Barrilete for kite. It is quite common for home and businesses to decorate with colorful Guatemalan kites during October and November. Above, you can see a Guatemalan kite decoration at the entrance of El Mercadito, located on Portal de Las Panaderas.
Winter is coming! Fortunately,Winter in Antigua Guatemala is very comfortable with its temperate weather; blue volcanoes skyline; plentiful supply of freshly harvested fruits and produce; bright and colorful sights; and the warm hospitality of Guatemalans. All of these and many more reasons make Guatemala the perfect place to hibernate during long cold and harsh winter. … Read more
Last Saturday I mentioned that poco a poco, little by little, some of the activities from the old reality are coming back to our new normality; slightly modified to include current health protocols. I am happy to report that the Antigua Photo Walks I lead around town are back as well. This is a fun … Read more
When was the last time you walked through these streets? Question for you guys. I have been considering creating a quarterly photographic printed magazine with the best images captured in the quarter. Would you be interested in subscribing or buying individual issues? Please let me to see if I move forward with this project.
Here’s another treat from my morning photo walks, the side entrance of Ruinas de Santa Clara. I was attracted by how the light brought forth the patina and texture of the old chipped paint and the shadows added dimension to an otherwise flat composition, meaning straight on composition. Question for you guys. I have been … Read more
I first came across the Pitaya restaurant nearly 8 years ago. I have followed them at all their different locations and menus. Their newest spot is close to Panza Verde and serving up delicious breakfasts. Who wants to join me for one of these breakfast? Look at the green board for the breakfast menu options.
Today I am happy to share with you a wall decoration treat from my morning photo walk. As I have said before, I really enjoy how the ruins just pop up during my strolls. I hope you enjoy it as much I as did making the photograph. Also, as mentioned before, the Parroquía de San … Read more
Since the Municipal government has forbidden the ambulant vendors in all the parks of Antigua Guatemala, including the world-famous Parque Central, vendors will find new places to set up their ambulant shops, such as this doorway near Vivero La Escalonia. By the way, this Maya vendor was wearing her mask, I just happened to click … Read more
Be a participant in the raffle for a chance to win a fabulous 11″x14″ metallic print of this The Former Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, valued at $60, by pledging a small contribution, of $10 or more, to support my efforts of sharing with you authentic and alluring daily life images and stories from … Read more
Poco a poco, slowly, some of the activities from the old normality are coming back in with modified and healthy protocols into the new reality. I was happy to see the artisans showcasing and selling the handicrafts on the the outside of the Real Palacio de La Cultura.