I captured this quotidian bonding vista during the “refa time” at the atrium of El Calvario Church. I was reminded that in Guatemala every weekend (or day) is a good time to be thankful for the time we are allowed to spend with our families. Thanksgiving Day is not a tradition from La Antigua Guatemala … Read more
For a while now I wanted to an image where I was zooming in or out of the spot lights. After several tries I believe I managed to get a decent enough image. I hope you like it and please let me know your honest thoughts about it.
During one of the afternoon mass services I happened to be at the Cathedral. The visual fortune that Catholic church offers to its visitors is incredible. I am always impressed by it. However, as a Muslim person, I have to admit the fact that there are many things that I don’t really understand about Christianity; … Read more
There are days in La Antigua Guatemala that are almost perfect, even during the rainy season. However, most days of the rainy season are dull and grey, photographically speaking. 🙁 Still, one must try to get the best of what’s available. [gmap]
I have decided that instead of complaining about the horrible light and photographic conditions of the rainy season I am going to take it as a challenge to capture its beauty and strength as well as its effects. I know I can if I set myself to do it since already I have had some … Read more
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San Juan del Obispo (Francisco Marroquin) has one of the most beautiful churches along with a bishop’s palace. For now I am only showing you the façade of the the main entrance to the church. I will go back to the church and palace once they are open and make a miniseries with images from … Read more
It’s incredible that even the small, tiny villages with little over 500 people have churches. Although the temples are smaller and simpler, they still are built with arches and bells. I wonder what this church is going to look like in a hundred years from now; what do you envision?
Some of the former colonial churches are now used as venues for events like graduations, weddings, quinceañeras, etc. Such is the case of Iglesia San José El Viejo ruins which you may remember were used as the stage for the Violoncello recital by Yan Levionnois in the Free Culture entry back August 30, 2009.
Yes, believe it or not there is a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church in La Antigua Guatemala. Interesting enough, though, for the Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations on December 12, Iglesia de La Merced is the main venue where everyone goes and take their children dressed in native Guatemalan garments. Also, the Retablo, Reredo for … Read more
Santo Hermano Pedro de San José de Betancourt introduced the Nativity scenes and rituals to the American continent so it is only fitting that he’s portrayed inside the Nacimiento in the Capilla de Belén, located right across from the house where he lived.
I have been accused by some close friends of never showing the inside of churches in AntiguaDailyPhoto. Okay, they might be partially right, so I will make an honest effort to go inside churches to bring you new images from within the temples. However, we will go slow, for now it will be the atriums. … Read more
I have developed a deep respect for animals. I consider them fellow living creatures with certain rights that should not be violated any more than those of humans. —Jimmy Stewart, actor
Win a custom-made post card from one of the photos from AntiguaDailyPhoto by providing the correct name and exact location of the colonial church ruins shown in AntiguaDailyPhoto today. Only the first person who gives both correct answers in the comment area of AntiguaDailyPhoto wins. Good luck to all the participants. The game is on!
