As you take a photographic tour through the entries about selfies, you realise that “portraits of selfies” could be a very popular series with an endless supply of images. In fact, I believe that without really applying myself, I could easily make two or three portraits of selfies everyday in Antigua Guatemala. That’s too easy … Read more
Recently I was asked to help with a photo session of two beautiful Maya women on the streets of Antigua Guatemala. Here’s a candid photograph taken while they were reviewing and laughing so hard at some of the images made during the photo session. As I have said before, Guatemalans are always ready to share … Read more
Well well, well if you think baristas are all men, then you got it wrong. As you can see here, the baristas at Bella Vista Coffee Shop in Antigua Guatemala are all women. So, if you are looking for an excellent cup of coffee from a local plantation, you can stop by and Hilda, Karina … Read more
What better way to start the new year than hanging out with friends at parque central of La Antigua Guatemala; sharing a piece of cake from Café Condesa, some hot coffee and chatting and catching up. This is much better than «likes» and «comments» on Facebook or Twitter, don’t you agree? BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER: … Read more
She works at Choco Museo, the chocolate museum, and every single time I have seen her, she’s got a big smile. Do you need any more proof that chocolate makes people happy?
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Etiqueta for tag and hashtag. We now live in a hashtag world or should I say #HashtagWorld. People head out to the streets with signs promoting the hashtag campaign, whatever that happens to be. Hashtags have jumped off from Twitter and Instagram to newspapers, radio, TV shows, billboards, … Read more
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Tejedora or weaver It is easy to be enchanted by the rhythm of the weaving hands of the Maya of Guatemala. With each passing stroke of the loom a new line is made in the art form known as Maya embroidery. Of course, some of the best weavers … Read more
As in previous occasion, the most creative caption entered in the comment area for this post on www.AntiguaDailyPhoto.com will win a Postagram photo post card mailed to your home or office and a high-resolution photograph as decor art piece to dress your walls. I will close the captioning contest on Friday. May the odds be … Read more
Slowly but surely, many of the highland mayas are moving to La Antigua Guatemala. Soon enough all tortillerias and tienditas will be run by mayas from the highlands, from Sololá, Quiché, Totonicapán, etc. La Antigua Guatemala and its surroundings are Kaqchikel territory, so, it attracts more Kaqchikel people, but the K’iches are also coming. Today … Read more
How would you caption this picture? We all have different approaches to documenting the quotidian life in the cities we happen to live in the Daily Photo City Community. The same can be said about the subjects we pick and the kind of photography each of us like to practice. Street photography is my thing … Read more
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Quinceañera We’ll begin this 15-day countdown with the picture of this very friendly quinceañera, 15-year-old girl, taken inside the Santa Clara ruins. To understand the importance of the Quinceañera celebration, read the information listed below. By the way, now I am available to do portrait and event photography, … Read more
The best way to celebrate International Women’s Day is to work everyday towards the same rights, education, salaries, opportunities, and respect for everyone, regardless of gender. March 8 should be a day to ponder how much we have advanced in the previous 364 days before, don’t you agree?
I know that through history artists have realised self-portraits. Also, I am aware that the people started taken self-portraits when the Instamatic or Polaroid cameras appeared, perhaps even before so. Furthermore, I am certain this practice probably increased with the appearance of point-n-shoot cameras. However, I don’t remember the self-portraits being so pervasive and omnipresent … Read more
Oh el parque central, the main square, what a wonderful place for people-watching and talking to total strangers. If you ever need to recharge your energy and flavour for life, come to Antigua Guatemala’s central park. By the way, this picture can be another addition to the series, “I am Guatemala,” do you think?
