Today I share with you a vista from the former Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala, nowadays Antigua Guatemala, framed through the arches of the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, the City Hall palace. You can see the purple banners used during lent draped over the hand rails of the second floor of this building.
Take part in the Thanksgiving raffle for a chance to win a fabulous 11″x14″ metallic print of this Arches of Tanque de La Unión, valued at $75, by pledging a small contribution, of $10 or more, to support my efforts of sharing with you authentic daily life images, artistic vistas and stories from Antigua Guatemala. … Read more
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
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Arcos for arches. Here’s one my favorite arched corridors in Antigua Guatemala. You find this arched way inside the former college of the Jesuit society monastery one block west from the main square in Antigua Guatemala. Certainly, the building for the Compañía de Jesús, that’s the name … Read more
It was on July 27, 2006 when I shared my version of the reflected arches on Tanque de la Unión, which you can see below. 12 years 4 months 2 days later I bring you the night version of Arches reflected on Pilas de Santa Clara. Even though sometimes it feels like nothing ever changes … 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
Nearly four thousands days ago when I started Antigua Daily Photo, I focused a lot on the architecture of Antigua Guatemala. Of course, my graphic design background influenced a lot how I approached the photography of architecture. I guess it is time for another mini-series about the Moorish baroque architecture of La Muy Noble y … Read more
Simple yet elegant and repetitious is the architecture of Antigua Guatemala, don’t you agree? Take for instance this corridor inside the Compañía de Jesús building full of repetition, arches, shadows, beams, and light. Always go inside building and houses with public access, you never know what you’re going to find there. Enjoy! Follow the white … Read more
If you haven’t visited the ruins of La Merced, you are missing out in one the most charming and unique ruinas of La Antigua Guatemala. The arches, the fountain, the second story, the staircases, the rooftop, come on you have to do it. Here’s a taste of it. Enjoy!
Here’s a simple photograph of arches captured inside Ruinas de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala. Nearly 9 years ago I started sharing with you daily post of the images I encountered in and around Antigua Guatemala. Starting tomorrow, April 15, we will start a countdown toward the 9th year anniversary. Stay tune for the countdown as … Read more
The more time I spend at Capuchinas the more I find this building to be very beautiful and enchanting. In case you don’t know or have forgotten, I am taking a certificate course in history of Antigua Guatemala at Capuchinas every two weeks on Thursdays. I have learned so much and this new acquired knowledge … Read more
My advice is to always carry a camera with you and I mean ALWAYS. You don’t know when you will get a photo opportunity like this one I had while going to a meeting in ruins of Las Capuchinas. In nearly seven years of documenting the life and architecture of Antigua Guatemala every day, I … Read more
Here’s a peak view at the three arches of the entrance of El Calvario church. A few times I have shown these arches as seen from the outside, but not often or maybe never from the inside. I gotta fix that. So here it is the view from the inside. If you would like to … Read more
These arches along with the public washbasins and water tank are one of the most often photographed landmarks in Antigua Guatemala. I am certain that if you have visited Antigua Guatemala with a camera on hand, you have a picture of it; am I correct? Estos arcos junto con los lavaderos públicos y la pila … Read more
Would you like to know why this public water tank and washbasins goes by the name of Tanque de la Unión? The park also takes the name or viceversa as Parque de la Unión. I have published this information before. I will send a photo post card of this picture to the first person who … Read more