If you took a trip through the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto, you will come to realization that fútbol is the most popular sport in Guatemala. Everywhere you go there are fútbol, football, fields and there are informal matches, chamusca, springing everywhere. Of course, the omnipresent chucho could not be missing.
The category of Doors and Windows has always been among the most popular. It seems that people find fascinating many of doorways and windows found in Antigua Guatemala. Today I bring you a colorful red doorway found in the village of San Pedro Las Huertas; somehow a more typical doorway that can be found anywhere … Read more
I swear I could do a series just on unusual windows found in Antigua Guatemala. As a matter of fact, when I began almost 6 years ago, I created a Doors & Windows category because I knew that the distinctive and remarkable inventory of doors and windows found in La Antigua Guatemala was going to … Read more
Here’s a rainy season vista from A Room With A View. Believe it or not, La Antigua Guatemala always shows its most beautiful face even when the heavens cry incessantly. Don’t you agree?
In other places of the world, windows are just windows. In La Antigua Guatemala windows are shop displays, gardens, pet spots, plant pot spots, convenience stores, flag poles, decoration holders, bus stop benches, green houses, Christmas trees, et cetera. What other uses you have for windows in your city?
I can almost think of the image above as window conceptual art. The combination of the pearls, the manikins, and the pan with a little spot light in the corner; everything behind bars on a public space stirs something in me which I am sure none of the elements do otherwise. A ‘je ne sais … Read more
Today AntiguaDailyPhoto.com is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Also, the CityDailyPhoto community around the world is having the monthly theme day which is Mailbox. So I thought it would be a good idea to participate in the theme day and at the same time request a post card or letter mailed from your home town. Feed … Read more
It’s been a while since I shared with you a shot of a doorway. For a long time, doorways and windows used to be among my favorite things to photograph around Antigua Guatemala. Heck, I used to be regular contributor for Doorways Around the World. Anyway, believe it or not, I don’t think I have … Read more
Isn’t it just engaging to run into so many different doorlocks around La Antigua Guatemala? This one is found in one of the villages around Antigua Guatemala; it is from a museum, can you guess which one? text and photo by Arturo Godoy.
I would also want out with such a gorgeous day. This beautiful dog was so peaceful and enjoying the breeze that it appeared like he didn’t mind being in such a tight spot. Although, I am sure that he was offer a walk, he would wiggle his tail, don’t you think?
This has to be the rainiest year ever in my entire life. I had never ever seen so much rainfall. After several consecutive days of non-stop rain I posted this in Twitter: @rudygiron: Éste es el año más lluvioso de toda mi vida y sinceramente ya me tiene harto y deprimido. @rudygiron: This has to … Read more
How can one find beauty in such a rustic forged metal knocker? I don’t know, but the instant I saw it I knew I had to add it to my door knocker collection. I found this door knocker in Finca Filadelfia; look for it next time you visit La Antigua Guatemala.
Do you believe this couple will also record their names interlocked inside a heart as proof their present love?
Don’t we all would love to have a room with a view? Even though this is not my daily view, I can’t complaint from my rooms with different views towards the jardín florido, flowering garden. 😉 [gmap]
Arched windows are quite common in La Antigua Guatemala; I am sure I have shown you one arched window before, but I believe today’s image is a better example since you get to see the window in context. This magnificent garden is part of the El Sitio Cultural, one of the culture centers of Antigua … Read more