Former Cathedral Framed Through Arches
Today I share with you a vista from the former Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala, nowadays Antigua Guatemala, framed through the arches …
Close-up Details of the Façade of El Carmen Ruins
Ruinas El Carmen are among the best preserved samples of the Moorish baroque architecture found in Antigua Guatemala. In fact, putting the …
Details of the Façade of Iglesia de La Merced
Today I share with you a close-up view of the Moorish baroque details of the façade of Iglesia de La Merced; one …
Guatemalan Sweet Bread: Lenguas
How about some premium Guatemala coffee with some delicious sweet bread. Did you know it is common practice in Guatemala to dunk …
Another Recipient of the Free Portrait Prints Project
As I have said many times before, the synergy created by the act of giving prints of the portraits made on the streets is incredible. Giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for me as well as I get… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Antique Door of Antigua Guatemala
Every block of Antigua Guatemala provides opportunities to capture fabulous doorways. I was already hook on doorways from Antigua Guatemala before I …
Antigua Makes Me Happy — Take 16
During this afternoon’s photo walk, I was teaching how to capture candid pictures of strangers. The woman on the left was giving water …
Life Goes On in Antigua Guatemala
I have been contacted by quite a few people with interesting in traveling to Guatemala in the coming months and wanted to know how is life in Antigua Guatemala, how are we coping with the pandemic. This is what I told them… KEEP READING.
Volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango Framed with Guatemalans Flags
Yesterday we took a look south to see the colossal Volcán de Agua towering over the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. Today …
Agua Volcano Framed within the flags of Guatemala and Sacatepequez
I never get tired of sharing unique and different perspective of the volcanoes surrounding Antigua Guatemala. Today, I am sharing a south …
Full Moonset over Acatenango Volcano
Every month, around Full Moon time, I try to catch a full moon rise over a ruin, unfortunately most months we have …
Portraits Against The Gorgeous Wall Textures of Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, even fast-food restaurants have fantastic wall textures in Antigua Guatemala. For instance, this portrait was made with one …
Family Photo Sessions in Antigua Guatemala
Through my Antigua Photo Sessions I have been fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to capture beautiful family portraits of families, …
Giant Mermaid from San Francisco El Grande Church
Yesterday I shared with you an overview image that shows the pillars where these mermaids are carved in. Did you know that …
Pillars of the Lateral Aisle of Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande
The dome is gone, but the pillars adorned with giant mermaids remain of the lateral aisle of the San Francisco El Grande …
The Colors of the Eternal Spring of Antigua Guatemala
What better way to show you the colors of the Eternal Spring of Antigua Guatemala than with the vibrant hues of the …
The Remains of Semana Santa
Now that the Holy Week is over, we found the purple banners and bags of colored sawdust used in the processional carpets …
Altar for Easter Sunday at Iglesia El Calvario
Since no processions were allowed on the streets due to the pandemic, churches and temples opted to have altars and shrines inside …
Processional Carpets in 2021
As I explained earlier, because of the pandemic, processions and all massive events had been canceled. However, some of the activities were …
The Women’s Procession on Good Friday
As I mentioned yesterday, under normal circumstances, we would be experiencing processions as the one shown above. The procession of the «Dolorosas» …
Close-up Detail of a Processional Carpet
Under normal circumstances, we would be experiencing one of the most photogenic cultural and religious events in the world: The Holy Week …
Holy Week Carpets Inside the Museum of Colonial Art
As I mentioned yesterday, the pandemic has changed how the Semana Santa and other festivities are observed in Guatemala. One of those …
Holy Week Temple Decorations in Antigua Guatemala
The pandemic has disrupted life in Guatemala in so many ways. The religious and cultural manifestations that brought together huge crowds are …
Palm Sunday Bouquets
Once again Domingo de Ramos, or Palm Sunday, was observed in Antigua Guatemala. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Semana Santa [Holy …
Sights of Antigua: Jacaranda Blooms at Parque Central
Today I share with you a panoramic vista of the Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala taken from the rooftop of the Palacio …
Sights of Antigua: Mayan Mother and Daughter Doing a Selfie
Today I share with you the latest addition to my series Portraits of Selfies where I have capturing people in the act …
Sights of Antigua: Colorful Portrait of a Maya Street Vendor
After years of leading photo walks in Guatemala, I have gained the trust of the some of the Maya people in Antigua …
Sights of Antigua: Cat against a Bougainvillea Backdrop
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Gato for cat. You would not believe the things I come across during the …
Weekend Guatemalan Comfort Food!
How about some delicious Guatemalan chicharrones and carnitas with freshly cut avocados and chojín radish salad? Anyone anyone? Deep fried costillas [ribs], …
Influencers on the Prowl in Antigua Guatemala
Needless to say that Antigua Guatemala is a magnet for influencers on the prowl looking for just the perfect image to feed …