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 …