In Antigua Guatemala, the official Christmas season begins with the celebrations and activities organized in honor of the Virgin of Immaculate Conception on December 8th. This horse show and small procession was held on the eve of December 8th. Stay tuned for more Christmas celebrations pictures.
If you were to ask me if Antigua Guatemala is a dog-friendly city, I would say that it is. Often I see people walking their dogs all over town as well as next to them in many coffee shops and restaurants. Heck, there are even dog schools here. As always, follow the white rabbit, the … Read more
Today’s photo of la encantadora de palomas, the pigeons enchanter, was made during a street photography walk where I was teaching other photographers my approach to capture the decisive moment as well as how to frame your street shots for maximum impact. I hope you like it as much as we did.
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.
Let me introduce you to Crisula, the pigeons enchanter of Antigua Guatemala. Can you guess how she manages to summon the pigeons on the her hand?
Well, this afternoon the rains finally arrived and put an end to the heatwave we had been experiencing for the last two weeks. Today I share with you a candid shot a dog and his human friend waiting for the storm to pass.
I captured this quotidian vista of a couple walking their dog during a recent photo walk where we were photographing many of the hidden or less popular ruins of Antigua Guatemala. Believe it or not, this was right after some heavy rains in the early afternoon. I often say the best time to go shooting … 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
My commitment to share with you daily life images from Antigua Guatemala is as strong as it was on May 1, 2006. Today I share with you a snapshot of an old lady feeding the pigeons. During my morning photo walk I saw the old lady opening the door with a bag, outside were two … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Palomas for pigeons or doves.
What do you think happened next? I want to hear your thoughts.
I guess bicycles can be used as another way to ‘walk’ with our dogs and exercise at the same time. Well, I guess it depends on the dogs, right?
Parks are still closed so pigeons are the only ones enjoying Parque Central on beautiful sunny morning in Antigua Guatemala. I am sending y’all my best wishes for Sunday morning. How are things where you live?
Through the Pandemic Photo Project I have been sharing sights of how the new normality will look like for the short-term and medium-term future. Face masks, physical distancing, constant hand sanitation will be part of this new normality, at least until an effective vaccine or treatment is found for Covid-19. What does the new normality … Read more
