As I mentioned yesterday, the pandemic has changed how the Semana Santa and other festivities are observed in Guatemala. One of those things is the ephemeral processional carpet, normally created out on the streets, often finishing the design just minutes the procession arrives; nowadays, these processional carpets are being made inside museums and galleries, inside … Read more
The pandemic has disrupted life in Guatemala in so many ways. The religious and cultural manifestations that brought together huge crowds are some of the events that had to be canceled in 2020 and 2021. The magnificent processions during Cuaresma [Lent] and Semana Santa [Holy Week] and everything that came with them were the most … Read more
Once again Domingo de Ramos, or Palm Sunday, was observed in Antigua Guatemala. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Semana Santa [Holy Week] in the Catholic realm. Because of the pandemic, things are done differently, less crowds, observing the health protocols to ensure the safety of everyone. I’ll be covering these unique Antigua Guatemala Holy Week … Read more
Today I share with you a panoramic vista of the Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala taken from the rooftop of the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, the City Hall Palace. In the foreground you can see the purple flowers of the jacaranda trees found at Parque Central. By the way, in Guatemala jacaranda trees bloom around Cuaresma, … Read more
Today I share with you the latest addition to my series Portraits of Selfies where I have been capturing people in the act of doing a selfie. Believe it or not, I have quite a few images of the Maya making selfies; so don’t think for a second that the Maya don’t like to be … Read more
After years of leading photo walks in Guatemala, I have gained the trust of the some of the Maya people in Antigua Guatemala and surrounding villages through transparency, honesty and giving prints away. Wouldn’t you like to be known as the photographer who «gives» away photos as opposed to the photographer who «takes» photos. If … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Gato for cat. You would not believe the things I come across during the photo walks I lead around Antigua Guatemala. I mean, for instance today, I am sharing a photo of cat taking cover from the harsh sunlight in the side atrium of the former cathedral … Read more
How about some delicious Guatemalan chicharrones and carnitas with freshly cut avocados and chojín radish salad? Anyone anyone? Deep fried costillas [ribs], carnitas and chicharrones [pork rinds] are among the most popular weekend comfort foods in Guatemala. Have you tried them last time you were here?
Needless to say that Antigua Guatemala is a magnet for influencers on the prowl looking for just the perfect image to feed their followers. Of course, Antigua Guatemala is a feeding frenzy for national and international influencers alike with so many instagrammable spots. Book a fun and instagrammable photographic experience at » www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com In the photograph … Read more
Today I am sharing with you a street portrait I made of the pregoneros, town criers, and visiting girls with the façade of the cathedral as backdrop. I made this photograph during one of the Antigua Photo Walks that I lead around town. We had a blast and laugh a lot while making portraits and … Read more
Honestly, I never get tired of sharing with you images of the beautiful warm morning light we experience in Antigua Guatemala. In today’s picture we can see how the Sun was bathing the Ruinas de Santa Rosa with its gentle and pleasant sunshine. Don’t you wish you were hibernating this pandemic in Antigua Guatemala?
No wonder people from really cold latitudes love to hibernate in Antigua Guatemala during the harsh winter months. Imagine having gorgeous warm sunshine everyday and everywhere you look there are flowers in bloom. Nowadays, we are also welcoming Covid hibernators; those lucky people who can work remotely and it doesn’t matter where they clock-in from. … Read more
Just because we are not having processions during Cuaresma [Lent] or during the Semana Santa [Holy Week] it doesn’t mean we are not going to decorate our balcanies, doors and windows with the emblematic purple flowers and banners. By the way, The purple color is a sign of penitence. Today I share with you the … Read more
Let me introduce you to José, Ruth’s son, who is celebrating his 14th birthday today. How lucky am I that I get to be around Parque Central and meet Ruth and her children when they celebrating their birthdays. Believe it or not, I don’t hit the streets as often as I used to since I … Read more
One thing is for sure, we love color in Guatemala. It is quite understandable since we are exposed to vibrant colors in the flora, fauna and landscapes found in Guatemala. We are also exposed to a lot of color in our houses, our food, our public transportations buses and, of course, our clothes. Today’s portrait … Read more