Retablo of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe found inside Iglesia San Francisco El Grande, Antigua Guatemala. Guadalupe-Reyes Marathon is a concept typical of Mexican [/Central American] culture. It began in the decade of the 1990s and informally refers to the vacational period from December 12 (Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe) to January 6 (Day of … Read more
I always recommend to carry a camera with you at all times because you never know when a photo will manifest itself in front of you or the light quality would be just right to enhance a building or a person you have been meaning to photograph. Such was the case for today’s picture of … Read more
I can’t believe in all these years I have not shared with you fisheye views of all the churches and monasteries in Antigua Guatemala. Of course, we have to start with the most exuberant church of all: Iglesia La Merced in Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy and stay tuned for more fisheye vistas.
As I was saying a couple of days ago, you could taking a walk by any given street of Antigua Guatemala when all of a sudden you come across a ruin, a church or a building that just blows your mind. Enjoy!
As I promised in December from last year, I was going to come back to take a better photograph of the Christmas lights installed at Iglesia de La Merced. Enjoy! By the way, this photograph was made during one of the Night photography walk that I lead around town to capture some truly remarkable views … Read more
Here are some of the Christmas lights installed at Iglesia de La Merced in Antigua Guatemala. The really colorful lights were off for electrical problems. I hope I get a chance to share with you a new image of La Merced church illuminated like a Christmas tree. Stay tuned for that.
Here’s a night vista of Parroquia San José, the actual official name for the church located on the east side of the Plaza Mayor, the main square of La Antigua Guatemala. As many of you already know, almost all the the churches, ruins and monuments in Antigua Guatemala have spot lights to make them more … Read more
Here I present you two of the most popular colors in Antigua Guatemala. I believe Amarillo La Merced is my favorite. By the way, this corner is also one of my favorite backdrops for the artistic photo sessions I offer around town. What’s your favorite color in Antigua Guatemala?
Oh the cathedral building and its ruin complex is such delight for those who love architecture. However, let’s get one thing clear, this is no longer a cathedral as we don’t have a bishop and the entire departamento de Sacatepéquez belongs to the archdiocese of the Catedral de Santiago de Guatemala, located in Guatemala City. … Read more
We continue the mini series about the Moorish baroque architecture of La Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, now known simply as La Antigua Guatemala with the façade of the temple in the main square of the village of San Pedro Las Huertas. Have you ever visited the … Read more
Check out the new decorative spot lights on the side wall of the cathedral building in Antigua Guatemala. The restoration works of the cathedral ruins are looking better and better all the time. Soon I will share with you the new look of the 2-meter wide side walk built as part of the restoration process. … Read more
The restoration work of the Cathedral ruins in Antigua Guatemala is bringing back the elegant and monumental beauty of the cathedral complex. They are also building a 2-meter wide sidewalk to accommodate more people and wheel chairs. Even though they are not finished, it is worth a visit as soon as you can.
You know, whenever you encounter doves, children by an atrium of a church or park, you know your chances of a photo opportunity are quite high. Just be alert and ready, with your finger on the shutter release.
As every July 25, La Antigua Guatemala, formerly known as La Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, or The Very Noble and Very Loyal City of Saint James of the Knights of Guatemala, celebrates its patron saint day with all kinds of activities, but the most prominent are … Read more
Art should live free among us, in sitting rooms, cathedrals, palaces, town halls and cancer wards, in pubs and on gable ends. Instead, it has been forced to compete in lascivious chorus lines and wrestle in phoney competitions. No artist ever created a work to be consigned to orphanages for the vainglorious snobbery and pride … Read more