Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative. — H. G. Wells (1866-1946) I have always admired the speed at which the ambulant vendors in Guatemala can adapt to sell whatever is necessary or in demand. One day they are selling fruits and vegetables, next day temperate glass for smartphone and the following … Read more
Here are some smiles and colors from Antigua Guatemala to brighten your day where you are in the world during these trying times. Let’s us know where and how you are; we want to know how are you coping. It’s been nearly 14 years of daily photographic updates from Antigua Guatemala. No one pays me … Read more
Today I share with you the beautiful and colorful smile of world-famous and friend of mine, Ruth and her family. Also, what better way to share with you the color palette you can find in Antigua Guatemala, than to showcase Ruth’s intricate and vibrant textiles.
As I have said recently, one of the most satisfying things I have been doing for a couple of years now is giving away free instantaneous prints of the portraits I make of total strangers on the streets while leading the Antigua Photo Walks… tap for full image!
Daily life vistas from Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy!
Winter is coming, we know what’s coming with it. —Jon Snow Well, if you are looking for a warm and colorful destination to hibernate during the cold harsh Winter season, look no more, Antigua Guatemala is the answer to you have been looking for. In Antigua Guatemala every day of Winter comes with sunshine, warm … Read more
Did you know that the sign regulation of Antigua Guatemala mandates that signs must me handmade and only metal, wood or ceramic can be used in the making.
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This year theme for the Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala was The Little Prince as it’s claimed that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was inspired to write The Little Prince while convalescing in Antigua Guatemala and Lake Atitlán. The Little Prince (French: ”Le Petit Prince”), first published in 1943, was voted the best book of 20th century in France, and maintains … Read more
Xibalbá is described in the Popol Vuh as a court below the surface of the Earth associated with death and with twelve gods or powerful rulers known as the Lords of Xibalba (source: Wikipedia). The Maya believed that Ceiba trees were portals to Xibalbá (The Underworld).
Walking is the best way to get around Antigua Guatemala, I have been saying here since 2006. Here I capture two students on their way home right after school.
I captured this portrait of Ceci, the world-famous La Llorona, at a pit stop near Convento of Santa Clara, while showing a group of Dutch students the different landmarks in their way from one class to another. These orientation walks are offered by most schools and institutions that want their students and volunteers to be … Read more
English speakers are on demand on Antigua Guatemala… come and help out!
As I have said many times before, Antigua Guatemala is such a photogenic town that you will encounter people taken photos of the charming architecture, flora or of themselves in the city as shown above near the entrance of the Recolección ruins. If you need a professional photographer I can help you capture your trip … Read more
As I have been saying all along these years, even before we had one or two official co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, coffee shops have always been the de facto co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala as well as restaurants with good Wi-Fi and ambience to lesser degree. Here I captured a vista of a sales … Read more