We finished the mini series a photograph of liminal or transitional space, one of the corridors found at the former convent of Las Capuchinas… TAP to see the full size image and other posts in the series.
Even though I have shared with you before a fisheye vista of The Circular Ruins of Las Capuchinas, I thought you may also enjoy this fisheye view of the central nave of the ruins of this parish when it was used for events. Of course this was before the pandemic. It’s funny how many things we miss from before the pandemic, how about you, what do you miss?
“I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me. Like the bodiless heads you see sometimes in circus sideshows, it is as though I have been surrounded by mirrors of hard, distorting glass. When they approach me they see only my surroundings, themselves or figments of their imagination, indeed, everything and anything except … Read more
“He wanted to dream a man; he wanted to dream him with minute integrity and insert him into reality.” ― Jorge Luis Borges, The Circular Ruins
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
The huge convent complex of Las Capuchinas, founded as Convento e Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza. This building is now a museum. Also, this is another architectural master piece by colonial architect Diego de Porres. Escuela de Cristo and Las Capuchinas are the masterpieces of colonial architect Diego de Porres, mulato libre … Read more
Often enough you find lots of textures and patterns in my photography such as in this column found inside Convento Las Capuchinas in Antigua Guatemala or in many of the images of my current photo exposition #Guategrams on display at El Fotografo Photo Gallery during August and Proyecto Cultural La Puerta Roja during September. If … Read more
This is the humble entrance to the huge convent complex of Las Capuchinas, founded as Convento e Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza. This building is now a museum. Also, this is another architectural master piece by colonial architect Diego de Porres whom we talked about when we covered the Parroquia Nuestra Señora … Read more
The Convento de Las Capuchinas is among the best preserved ruins in La Antigua Guatemala. Every nook and cranny of Las Capuchinas presents a photo opportunity. If I was a professional fashion photographer, I would often use Las Capuchinas as backdrop.
The night of Friday, November 6, was the successful inauguration of the first exhibit of the Club Fotográfico de Antigua. There were a large number people interested in seeing the photographic work of the club members which in only 4 months have amassed a large quantity of imagery. There are close to 80 images hanging … Read more
Today I shared with you a black and white vista of the circular patio of the Convento de Las Capuchinas. Enjoy!
At the end of a private photo walk where we capturing the magnificent architecture of Antigua Guatemala we encountered an Argentine woman with her dog at the exit of Ruinas de las Capuchinas. Almost the entire scene was monochromatic, that’s why I decided to photograph it in black and white. I hope you like it.
Nothing brings you closer to time traveling than a visit to the many convent and monastery ruins of peppered all over Antigua Guatemala. Of course, one of the most popular ruins are Las Capuchinas in the northeast quadrant with magnificent oratorio or its haunting circular ruins or its massive pillars; or all of the above. … Read more
My favorite ruins to visit and photograph in Antigua Guatemala are Capuchinas, Santa Clara, San Francisco El Grande Ruins, Iglesia La Merced Ruins and the ruins of the former Cathedral, how about you?
The best places to photograph in Antigua Guatemala is among the most popular photo walks people take with me. I guess after photographing the city every day for over 11 years, you learn the best angles and spots to take pictures. This knowledge comes handy as well for photo sessions. Here are my five favourite … Read more