Have a happy Guatemalan Independence Day weekend everyone. Enjoy the multimedia material I have compiled for you! Once again, we have to thank Nelo Mijangos for sharing his photos with us. Our regular contributor and friend Guy Howard shares his gallery of civic events for September 15 in Antigua Guatemala. Free into the wind, your … Read more
This is one of the images with which I am participating this year in Guatemala’s largest photo festival, FOTO30, which spans the 30 days of September; thus the name. “Víctimas y victimarios” or “Victims and Victimizers” photo exhibition was organized by the Club Fotográfico de Antigua, CFA for short, of which I am a co-founder. … Read more
This photo was taken around the basket ball court of the public school of San Juan del Obispo shown a few days ago in AntiguaDailyPhoto. At the University of Michigan I came across this summary of why PE is so important: It is a known fact that physical activity improves overall health. Not only does … Read more
As I have mentioned before, Guatemala’s school year begins in January and end in October. So even though in many places of the world right now is summer vacation, in Guatemala we’re about 70% into the school year. Yesterday there was a break in Antigua Guatemala because on 25th of July, antigüeños celebrate their patron’s … Read more
Okay abuelita, I am ready, let’s go… The most creative caption for the image above wins a post card made from this photo. We close the contest on Friday. Good luck to all participants!
Many farms, parcels and properties have a caretaker living on premises, this is what a house for guardian living on the premises look like. Often, his family lives there as well. The one thing that caught my eye was the fact that even though this is humble living quarters, they still manage to have flowers … Read more
It looks like it doesn’t matter what season we are in Antigua Guatemala, rainy or dry, hot or cold, summer or winter, people are always eating ice cream. Furthermore, we have a large selection of ice cream and different kinds as well from the cheap cuquitos to the very expensive gelatos. What’s your favorite Guatemalan … Read more
The news that his grandmother had come to visit the family reached Chepe as he was getting out of school; his sister Nancy just let it straight out, “vos Chepe, fijate que vino la abuelita!” and without realizing it Chepe mounted his bicycle and starting riding as fast as he could to see his grandmother … Read more
I just love it when photographs walk or ride into my viewfinder. Better yet, when they even call on me to take their photograph. This was the case for the picture above as I was composing the shot to include the fountain to one side, the Agua volcano between the trees, enough red floor tiles … Read more
Mother’s Day always falls on May 10 in Guatemala. Thus, today is a holiday for mothers in Guatemala and many mamás get the day off from work. I’d like send a very special Gracias to my own mother for teaching me how to be a fairly decent human being (most of the time; maybe?!). I … Read more
I read somewhere that the relationships among siblings are the longest of all. In this case, these two brothers are building a very strong relationship from the start. I like how the older brother wraps his arm around his little brother in a sort of protection way. This is just another daily life stamp from … Read more
Here’s a follow up to Run Lolo Run published over five years ago. Once again, there’s kid running with both feet on the air. Also, once again the kid is framed, but this time the perspective is different. Visit the original Run Lolo Run and compare it with todays photo and tell us which one … Read more
Often I have spoken about the wonderful feel-good vibe that one can sense and be part of while hanging out at the Plaza Mayor, better known simply as Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala’s Main Plaza, but I have not been able to seize the sensation in a picture until today. If you have been to Parque … Read more
I read somewhere, can’t remember where now, that luck is just where preparation meets an opportunity. Well, if that’s the case, I was lucky to capture this little girl as she was walking to get an ice cream cone. I was with the camera ready on my hand and thought the heladero, ice cream vendor, … Read more
How many people can you fit inside a bus? The chicken bus Guinness World Record of how many people you can fit in a bus was broken today at Jocotenango, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala with 221 people inside the chicken bus, two chickens and lots of Gallos (beer). The previous record of 209 people was held by … Read more