Wow, it is incredible how fast time goes by; it seems like last week when I posted a photo of Antigua’s street lighting, yet it was on May 17th. Today I bring you another example of a street lamp. You can click the “lamp” tag below to see many more styles.
Color is everywhere in La Antigua Guatemala. Color is on the walls, on the flora and the fauna, on the sky, on the parks, on the people, on the food, et-cetera. Why would toys be any different? Here are mini Guatemalan dolls for your refrigerator. I take orders. 😉 There is even an entry on … Read more
One thing is very obvious in the photos of Guatemala: Green is everywhere (Lisi would be happy here since she loves green). On my post of Wood used as fuel in Antigua, I told you the etymology of the word Guatemala; in short it means Land of forest. For the whole story go, click the … Read more
Normally a lamp is design to cast light, but I found a lamp that casts shadows. I know, it is lame excuse to bring to you a very simple picture of a lamp, its shadow over a great yellow wall. I figured you need something light and yellow for Sunday. Remember, take it easy and … Read more
Balconies are not very common in Antigua, yet there are some like this one on Calle del Arco. I think it is a great location to watch the pedestrians stroll on Calle del Arco, or the giants dance to listen to live music. In my case, it is an opportunity to photograph a great yellow … Read more
Door knocker, originally uploaded by rudygiron. I am prettry sure this is not what Bob Dylan had in mind when he wrote his now famous song. Marie has a fascination for the doorways around the world, I can tell you I get my kicks for the door knockers on Antigua’s doors. Okay, next week I … Read more
hi-tech low-tech, originally uploaded by rudygiron. Often in La Antigua Guatemala you find this dichotomy: old against new, high technology against low technology. The juxtaposition of a 360° closed-circuit camera (probably wireless with internet access) and a brick-n-mortar chimney is a very good example. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / chimney / … Read more
Antigua’s colors, originally uploaded by rudygiron. Nuno suggested that we should always look up, beauty is on every direction. That is exactly what I did for this shot; although it lacks the beauty that Nuno is giving us in July 2006, it serves to show you the color and quality of light at sunset, as … Read more
In my way to lunch I caught this metallic cat at the Macaco store. There is an artist in Guatemala City who makes this metallic cat decoration and other type accents and functional art; like clocks and fountains. I have bought a couple to give away. they are very original. Anyhow, Tucson DP posted a … Read more