I don’t normally share images of the insides of churches because you are not allow to take pictures inside most churches. The obvious exceptions are Iglesia de La Merced and Escuela de Cristo. This is the inside view of Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, better known simply as Escuela de Cristo. When visiting … Read more
I wonder if the Municipalidad de Antigua Guatemala, city hall or the municipal government, should charge for filming within the city. I know that photographers already have to pay to use the ruins as backdrop for photo sessions. Also, I know other cities such as Los Angeles or New York City also charge for filming … Read more
I was fortunate to accompany Guatemalan Architect José María Magaña Juárez, who specializes in conservation of monuments and historic centers and was Antigua Guatemala Conservator from 1979 through 1986, and other architecture enthusiasts through a architecture walk through the three different periods Magaña has been able to identify: Renaissance, Transition and Baroque. According to Architect … Read more
Antigua Guatemala has to be the most popular filming venue in Guatemala. As I have mentioned many times before, one can often find filming crews through out La Antigua. I wonder if the Ayuntamiento, City Hall, collects filming fees as many other cities do?
Velaciones, vigils, are a very important tradition during Lent and Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala. Velaciones are altars or shrines made for the catholic figures that later on will be on top of the floats, andas in Guatemalan Spanish, which are the nucleus of the processions. Even though I recently shared with you an entire … Read more
In my endless quest to bring you new fresh perspectives for the over-photographed vistas of Antigua Guatemala, I present you here the Parroquia de San Juan del Obispo. I hope you like it! What story or anecdote can you share with us about San Juan del Obispo. We’re all ears.
Another series that I am working on is all the ruins, churches and landmarks of Antigua Guatemala taken at night and in black and white. In this case, I chose to make a high key of Iglesia de la Merced to really make it stand out against the darkness of the night. What do you … Read more
Here’s my second attempt at capturing the new looks of the façade of the gothic church in San Felipe de Jesús, the village to the northwest of Antigua Guatemala and home to Finca Filadelfia, which was recently renovated. I tried a new angle and orientation to highlight the gothic architecture of this parish. Below you … Read more
It was almost a decade since this parish was last painted, the only gothic church in and around Antigua Guatemala. I will try to make new photos with the sunset light to get the rich warm colors to pop out and with better perspective. Stay tune! Hacía casi diez años desde la última vez que … Read more
Only when you get a close-up and pay attention to the details on the façade of the church you realise how baroque it really is. I also like to colour of the stucco and the texture and contrast provided by the wear and of the stucco. To top it off, the bells of top gives … Read more
In the recent photos I have posted here and elsewhere on the social media world, many people have commented on the gorgeous light we have in Antigua Guatemala. With rain, snow, wind, clouds, cold, warm, doesn’t matter, the light stills breaks through and gives us these magical ambience which makes believe you are walking in … Read more
Here’s a peak view at the three arches of the entrance of El Calvario church. A few times I have shown these arches as seen from the outside, but not often or maybe never from the inside. I gotta fix that. So here it is the view from the inside. If you would like to … Read more
I don’t know if I am attracted to yellow, but somehow in the dry season I captured many yellows and blues. If you ask me, I believe antigüeño yellow should be the official color of Antigua Guatemala. What do you think, should antigüeño yellow be the official colour of La Antigua Guatemala?
We’re at the end of the December, so we’ll be saying our goodbyes to 2012. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful people who have left comments or sent feedback. I want to send a big THANK YOU to all of you who supported my efforts. A very special THANK … Read more
Ask yourself, when was the last time I visited Ciudad Vieja? If it’s been a while, perhaps it is time to put it in your list of places visit soon. Especially around the Christmas season since Ciudad Vieja has all kinds activities and events for the season, such as their patron town fair around December … Read more