Arches

Public Washbasins Pilas de Santa Clara

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Public Washbasins Pilas de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala BY RUDY GIRON

I believe this photograph shows the best possible way the actual lavaderos, washbasins, of Pilas de Santa Clara better known as Tanque de La Unión. It is too bad that you rarely see people washing clothes at these lavaderos. If you would like to see people washing laundry at public washbasins, hop over a bus … Read more

Before and After: Arches reflected on Pilas de Santa Clara at Night

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Reflected Arches at Pilas de Santa Clara in Antigua Guatemala BY RUDY GIRON

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

Antigua Guatemala at Night — Light-painting Tanque de la Unión

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Light-painting is another technique that can be used at night to enhanced or even create a different ambience Light-painted buildings are not common in photos from Antigua Guatemala. In fact, I would even argue that they are rare. It’s a shame since La Antigua Guatemala lends itself for light painting with its many fountains, churches, … Read more

Architecture of Antigua Guatemala — Windows and Arches

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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

The Arches and Repetition of the Architecture of Antigua Guatemala

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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

Arches at Ruins of La Merced

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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!

Photography During the Storm Season in Guatemala

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Who says you can not enjoy the blue hours during the storm season in La Antigua Guatemala? Come on, as I said many years ago, stop complaining and try to capture the beauty of the rainy season or storm season as the one we are experiencing now in Guatemala. I hope you enjoy today’s picture, … Read more

Arches R Us

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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

Handicrafts from Antigua Guatemala Villages on Sale this Weekend

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Several times through the year the artisans from Antigua Guatemala set up booths to show case and sell their creations. Normally, they do it on the main square, the Plaza Mayor that we informally called Parque Central. This time though, the handicraft stands were set underneath the arched corridor of Palacio de los Capitanes. They … Read more

Pilas de Santa Clara

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I have always called this monument Tanque de la Unión because that’s what everybody calls it. However, I learned during my Antigua Guatemala’s history certificate course, that most historians call it Pilas o Lavaderos de Santa Clara. I believe both names are correct, but Pila de Santa Clara is probably more correct since these washbasins … Read more

Arch at Antigua Guatemala Cathedral

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Finally, we step outside the parish of Antigua Guatemala to contemplate the architecture and to breathe the magnificent chilly air of November, the first month of the dry season. When taking photographs, often, I recommend to look up and down and to experiment with different perspectives. Sometimes you will be surprise to see things from … Read more

The gorgeous Palacio de los Capitanes in Antigua Guatemala

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At least twice a year I photograph Palacios de los Capitanes in Antigua Guatemala. Perhaps even a dozen times Palacio de los Capitanes appears in photos through the year since it’s impossible to miss it while taking other photographs around Parque Central. This is the season version of Palacio de los Capitanes, I hope you … Read more