Black and White Daily Life Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Take 12
Today I shared with you a black and white vista of the circular patio of the Convento de Las Capuchinas. Enjoy!
Framed Rooftop Cupolas
In colonial times, the cupolas marked where the hearts of the houses were located: the kitchens. Nowadays though, cupolas are used to …
Volcanic Stone-carving of the Coat of Arms of Santiago de Guatemala
Just when you think you have photographed every nook and cranny of Antigua Guatemala, you come across a different version of the …
Niche Detail from Parroquia de San Pedro
It’s been a while since I shared with you a niche detail. Today’s picture is a architectonic detail found at side wall …
Black and White Daily Life Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Take 7
One of my favorite photographic approaches for Antigua Guatemala is using the hundreds of arches found in the city as creative frames, …
Black and White Daily Life Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Take 6
Today, I share with you a photograph showcasing the human scale versus the architectonic scale made at the Palacio del Ayuntamiento during …
Black and White Daily Life Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Take 5
One of my favorite genres of photography is architecture and that is probably why my private architectonic photo walks are so popular. …
For Whom the Bell Tolls? Take 2
No man is an island, entire of itself… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never …
Do Look Up!
One of the things I teach in the photo walks I lead is to change perspective often and to look up often to discover interesting subjects, such as these Saint James ceiling tiles.
Framed Moorish Baroque Architecture from Antigua Guatemala
This gorgeous arch is found in the the Museo de Arte Colonial, which was originally the building for Universidad de San Carlos de …
Fisheye View of the Corridors of Compañía de Jesús
I can’t believe in all these years I have not shared with you a fisheye view of all the Former College of the Jesuit Society, Antiguo Colegio de La Compañía de Jesús as we call it in Spanish… TAP to see the full size photo and post!
Sights of Antigua Guatemala: Cupolas and Clouds
Today I am sharing a simple vista with the things that one often encounters while strolling around Antigua Guatemala during the rainy …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Door and Window
We continue with the game of discovering of architectonic details. As explained previously, with each new post I share an architectonic detail …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Saint in a Niche
Let’s continue with the architecture discovery game from this week. With each new post I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Baroque Door and Façade
Let’s retake the discovery game we had in previous years. With each new post I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua …
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 …
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 …
Architectonic detail of Real Palacio de La Cultura
I believe this is the best and cleanest photograph I have shared with you of the main center piece of the Real …
Sights of Antigua Guatemala: Volcano and Rooftop
Fuego volcano puffing about rooftops is another typical sight from Antigua Guatemala. Fuego volcano could make this photograph better if it had …
Sights of Antigua Guatemala: Cupola and Volcano
The two obvious elements of what make this typical sight of Antigua Guatemala are the Acatenango volcano and the cupola. The less …
Antigua Abstractions: Cupolas and Domes
I wish y’all a new year full of light, creativity and love. If you would like to get a gorgeous print from …
Antigua Abstractions: Window Ironworks
Metallic window grates cast fabulous shadows early in the morning and late in the afternoon. As I have said before, the original …
Antigua Abstractions: Plants Inside Windows
Plants and flowers pots inside the windows are common sight in Antigua Guatemala as well as yellow walls with white windows.⠀ By …
Antigua Abstractions: Lamp Casting Shadow
We continue our mini series Abstractions from Antigua Guatemala with a lamp casting a sharp and well-defined shadow against a vibrant red …
Antigua Abstractions: Bell Tower and The Moon
Can you believe that 2020 will have a Full Moon for on Thursday, December 31; its very last day? What a year …
Effigy of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Some of the new readers and followers of Antigua Daily Photo may not know that back in May 1st, 2006, I set …
Antigua Fragments: Antique Metal Door Knockers
Antigua Guatemala has an enormous amount of gorgeous metallic door knockers. Lions are the most common theme, but you can find all …
Antigua Fragments: Coat of Arms of the Spanish Catholic Monarchs
You can find the Coat of Arms of the Spanish Catholic Monarchs everywhere through out Antigua Guatemala. Interesting enough, most people have …
Antigua Fragments: Corner Doorway
As you take strolls around Antigua Guatemala you may encounter corner doors and windows; have you seen them? If so, which is …
Antigua Fragments: Colonial-style Window
This week I will share with y’all fragments from the architecture of Antigua Guatemala. Let’s start with this iconic colonial-style window. Enjoy!
Architectonic details from Antigua Guatemala
Guatemala’s flag flying over the Catholic Kings emblem at Real Palacio de La Cultura.
Sundial from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Reloj de sol for sundial. Can you tell what it is on the …
Creeper Plants Over Walls of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cubre muros for wall creeper plant. As I mentioned yesterday, rustic walls and …
Arches of Pilas de Santa Clara in Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, that yellow structure houses public washbasins, sort of a laundromat, used everyday by people to wash their clothes …
Baroque Architectonic Details from Antigua Guatemala
Even though I do like capturing the entirety of the façade of Parroquia de San Pedro so I can share it with …
Sunset Cloudscape over Volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango
Take a photographic tour through some of the sunset cloudscapes found in the photo library of AntiguaDailyPhoto. Enjoy! Sunsets in Antigua Guatemala …
Portal del Real Palacio de La Cultura
This long corridor at Portal del Real Palacio de La Cultura, formerly known as Real Palacio de los Capitanes, is one of …
Colonial Baroque Coat of Arms of the Catholic Kings of Spain
Believe it or not, there dozen, perhaps hundreds of coat of arms of the Spanish Catholic Kings all over Antigua Guatemala; formerly …
Colonial Distinctive Lion Door Knocker
There are many iconic images through out Antigua Guatemala, from the mermaids to the Santiagos [Saint James effigies]. Lions are one of …
Baroque Pillars of Ruinas El Carmen
For today, I bring you a close-up view of the intricate stucco details plastered on the pillars of Ruinas El Carmen, one …
Búcaro Fountains of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Búcaro fountain or embedded fountain.
Colonial Architectonic Details
Today I share with you an image with lots of symmetry. This is one of my favorite corners of Antigua Guatemala for …
Typical Cupola from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your Guatemalan illustrated Spanish word of the day: Cúpula for cupola. Cupolas adorn most of the rooftops in Antigua Guatemala. Cúpulas …
Night Photography Walks in Antigua Guatemala
This night vista of Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de La Unión, was made as part of a recent Night Photography Workshop where we capture the dramatic lighting of the Spanish colonial architecture of Antigua Guatemala…
Merry Christmas wishes from Antigua Guatemala
Did you know that nacimientos, pesebres or Nativity were first introduced to the American Continent through the city of Antigua Guatemala by …
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Church Domes
Here’s another wall art photograph of the main dome of Iglesia de La Merced decoration piece to hang in your home or …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Five Octagonal Windows
Today is the last day of the mini series the discovery game of this week. Each day I shared an architectonic detail …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Street Lights
Two more days to go with the discovery game of this week. Each day I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Baroque Doorway
Let’s continue with the discovery game of this week. Each day I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Mermaid
Let’s continue with the discovery game of this week. Each day I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Ruins
Let’s play a discovery game this week. Each day I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you tell me …
Architectonic Baroque Details of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Barroco for baroque.
Typical vistas of Antigua Guatemala: Kitchen cupolas
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cúpulas for cupolas or domes.
The emblem of the Catholic Kings of Spain is found everywhere in Antigua Guatemala
For 297 years what we now know as Guatemala was part of Kingdom of Spain and there’s plenty of proof about it …
Architectonic Detail of the Former Colegio Tridentino in Antigua Guatemala
Look for the emblem of the Catholic Kings of Spain in this architectonic detail of the former Colegio Tridentino.
Antigua Secrets Hidden In Plain Sight — Sundial
This is one of the two sundials I have encountered in Antigua Guatemala. One is located on 4a avenida norte and the …
Antigua Secrets Hidden In Plain Sight — Lions
There’s only one spot in the entire city where you can find all three iconic elements, mermaids, lions and a Santiago in beautiful composition; I often take photography enthusiasts and photographers to this spot during my Antigua Photo Walks as part of the photographic exploration of this enchanting town; make sure to join me in a photo walk next time you visit Antigua Guatemala…
Public Washbasins Pilas de Santa Clara
I believe this photograph shows the best possible way the actual lavaderos, washbasins, of Pilas de Santa Clara better known as Tanque …
Balcony on Calle del Arco
This is one of my favorite balconies in Antigua Guatemala and believe it or not, you can find at Calle del Arco. …
Baroque architecture at sunset
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Celaje for cloudscape. We are fortunate in Antigua Guatemala that even during the rainy …
Repairs to Museo de Arte Colonial in Antigua Guatemala
The Museo de Arte Colonial building is undergoing some repairs and restoration of the façade. Originally this building was the home of …
Arches, Rectangles and Triangles in Antigua Guaemala
When I started Antigua Daily Photo over 11 years ago, I used to highlight the amazing architecture of Antigua Guatemala and its …
Exploring The Hidden Spots of Antigua Guatemala
I encourage to visit and to go inside every shop, restaurant, hotel, and building public access to find the many hidden gems …
Baroque Architectonic details from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s a simple picture to show off the baroque colonial architecture of La Antigua Guatemala, formerly known as Santiago de Guatemala. What’s …
Solar Panels in Colonial Antigua Guatemala
It was only a matter of time before solar panels would become part of the landscape of colonial Antigua Guatemala. What things …
Extreme Baroque Stucco Art from Antigua Guatemala
In La Antigua Guatemala, I believe, that nothing can rival the baroque stucco art found on the façade of Iglesia de La …
Bell at Museo de Arte Colonial
No man is an island, entire of itself… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never …
Arch at Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
Finally, we step outside the parish of Antigua Guatemala to contemplate the architecture and to breathe the magnificent chilly air of November, …
Stucco Siren Architectonic Detail
This stucco siren is found on the top relief found in the building right across the cathedral on 5a calle oriente. Even …