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Antigua in Black and White
Framing Vistas of Daily Life in La Antigua Guatemala
Framing, sub-framing or natural framing is one the photographic compositions that can make images much more interesting. Here I am using a Tuk Tuk mototaxi to frame stamps of daily life around Calle del Arco in La Antigua Guatemala. Since framing is one of the things I do quite often, can you share with us … Read more
Let me show you my pictures of the eruptions of Fuego
Networking 101 for La Antigua Guatemala: Hang out at Parque Central. The main square of Antigua Guatemala has been our social media network since 1541. No batteries required. Some people show their pictures of the recent eruptions of Volcán Fuego on Facebook and other social media channels. Others turn to the Parque Central of La … Read more
The Piano Man
As promised nearly ten years ago, I share with you the stuff I see, the stuff I come across. Today I bring you a passionate piano man, someone who at the sight of a piano could not resist playing a few songs. I wish there were more passionate people in the world.
Sweeping Changes in Guatemala
Zero violence! Only love, happiness and peace while Guatemalans are changing the country forever with their manifestations and rejection of corruption at all levels of the government; thus making history in the process. It all started back in late April when Guatemalans yelled: ¡Ya basta! Enough is enough. And every weekend after that large numbers … Read more
The Day Guatemala Stood Still
On August 27, Guatemalans from all over were to call to a general national strike with the goal to ask for the resignation of Guatemala’s president, regarded by many as illegitimate because the many scandals of corruption and charges brought forth by the Ministerio Público, Public Ministry and CICIG. Of course, many antigüeños hit to … Read more
Some people live in color, some people live in black and white
Dorothy: Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. [from the film The Wizard of Oz] I clearly remember the film The Wizard of Oz, or rather the scene where everything goes from black and white to full color. I imagine that’s what many people who have never left their home country might feel when they … Read more
Conversations at Parque Central
A group of friends get together to ‘chat’ with one another on a bench of Parque Central, La Antigua Guatemala. That’s modernity for you. What application do you use to converse with the people around you, WhatsApp or Snapchat? Or perhaps you are still old-fashion and use Skype or Facetime? Share with the rest of … Read more
Inside Iglesia San Francisco El Grande, Antigua Guatemala
Today we have a humble black and white picture showing the main isle inside iglesia de San Francisco El Grande in La Antigua Guatemala. In case you don’t know, they don’t allow to take pictures inside this temple; now I know. I hope you enjoy this rare vista and the black and white treatment. What … Read more
-0 Days to 9th Anniversary: The Street Photographer
The street photographer is a very special kind of photographer; she has special powers, the most obvious and often used power is invisibility. During Antigua Photo Walks that I lead about street photography I share many of the skills and powers needed to turn shy and timid, sheep photographers into wolf photographers ready to just … Read more
-1 Days to 9th Anniversary: Antigua Wedding Photography
La Antigua Guatemala has to be the wedding capital in Central America. Can you picture a more enchanting and charming place to be wedded? Honest, Antigua Guatemala is the premier placer to host a wedding. Of course, where there is a wedding there is a photographer covering it. If you or anyone you know is … Read more
-2 Days to 9th Anniversary: Granizadas
Granizada carts have been a popular theme here in AntiguaDailyPhoto. I believe the first time I shared the first granizada cart with you was on May 9, 2006; that’s right less than ten days from starting to dispatch daily vistas from Antigua Guatemala. In 2006 I showed a colorful street vendor cart of granizadas, can … Read more
-3 Days to 9th Anniversary: Los Encuentros at Parque Central
As we have discussed many times before, the Plaza Mayor, Main Square, better known as Parque Central is the premier place to meet people, either family and friends or total strangers. Los encuentros is such a complex frase; it can mean the meetings, it can mean the crossroad, it can also mean the clashes. What … Read more
-4 Days to 9th Anniversary: El Borracho
Here’s yet another daily life vista from Antigua Guatemala. I will let you guys caption this photograph. As before, the most creative caption will receive a photo post card via snail mail at your home or office. Good luck to all the participants.
-5 Days to 9th Anniversary: Double Door Archway
This rare double-door arched doorway is found in Calle del Arco. This picture of the double door archway makes a perfect addition to the Take a photo tour through Doors & Windows of Antigua Guatemala category. To top it off, there are also four arched windows or balcony doors. Vistas like this one are part … Read more