Street Portrait of Maya Textile Vendor — Take 1

PHOTO STOCK: Street Portrait of Maya Textile Vendor at Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala

Today I share with you the vibrant colors and timid smile of this Maya ambulant street vendor made a few steps away from Fuente de Las Sirenas at Parque Central… TAP to see the full size photo and complete post.

Panza Verde Portraits — Pedro “El Brasileño”

Panza Verde Portraits — Pedro "El Brasileño" BY RUDY GIRON

This portrait of my good friend Pedro «El Brasileño» was made in a split second while he was impersonating the famous clown «Panchorizo» during a flash photography workshop. Pedro arrived from Brazil decades ago and in a very shot time he made himself at home in Antigua Guatemala and ever since he’s been working to … Read more

Panza Verde Portraits — Meet Carol

Street Portraits of Strangers — Meet Carol

I have seen her many times before and had wanted to make a portrait of her. In fact, I might have made a candid portrait already; I’ll check. Carol always wears black or dark colors; except today; well sort of. Fortunately, I saw a blue wall nearby and I just thought she would make a … Read more

Panza Verde Portraits — Francisco Mendoza

Panza Verde Portraits — Francisco Mendoza BY RUDY GIRON

Today we continue the new Panza Verde Portraits series with a portrait of Francisco who guards the main entrance to the Real Palacio de los Capitanes. As many of you know, Panza Verde, green belly is the nick name by which people of Antigua Guatemala are known. So, the Panza Verde Portraits is series to … Read more

Panza Verde Portraits — Doña Gavi

Street Portrait of Doña Gavi BY RUDY GIRON

Today I will begin a new series and category: Panza Verde Portraits. As many of you know, Panza Verde, green belly is the nick name by which people of Antigua Guatemala are known. So, the Panza Verde Portraits will be series to highlight some of the Antigüeños I encounter on my comings and goings. We … Read more