Maximón Lives!
A few months ago, I posted as part of the Theme Day some Maximón effigies made from wood, now holly wood really …
I Wonder What’s New in Guatemala
Me too! I wish I knew what’s new in Guatemala. Can you help me?
Vibrant Guatemalan Women
As a graphic designer I can never ceased to be amazed by the intricate brightly colored textiles worn by the Maya people …
Father’s Day in Guatemala
Today, for instance, in Guatemala we celebrate Día del padre, Father’s Day. So I decided to share with you three photos of a series of a father and her daughter having a tender lunch. The little girl refused to take the byte unless her dad gave it to her on the mouth. These three photos are in reverse order, so the first frame is the thumbnail on the right, next the thumbnail of the left and finally the photograph above as they break into smiles and happy moments. There other photos with both of them smiling, but I love the mirada juguetona, playful look of the lit
El Foot Bool Une Fronteras y Razas
Foot Bool with the African spelling is how the people of San Pedro Las Huertas want to let everyone know that the …
Traffic Jam at the Panadería
If you hate traffic jams and bumper-to-bumper situations, then, stay away from the panaderías between 5 pm and 7 pm; the afternoon …
Give Me A Hand
You know what I mean! 😉 Okay, let’s review the recent events of the last four days: 1. Fast jolt by an …
Stop Agatha, Stop!
Guatemalans urgently need a break! First we experience a short but strong jolt cause by an earthquake. Right after Pacaya volcano began …
Stop Pacaya, Stop!
I can easily hear a lot of Guatemalans asking just that: Stop Pacaya, Stop! For those who don’t know, Pacaya is the …
Meetings At the Park: Friends
Believe it or not, after 500 years, the Plaza Mayor, also known as Parque Central, still is the most popular venue to …
Old Man Thinking
What is he thinking about? The most creative answer for what the old man is thinking will win this photo as a …
Street Photography Is Like Hunting
We street photographers are like hunters; often we roam the streets, stalking the city for candid, naturally looking, images. Other times, we …
Earphone Usage is Up in Antigua Guatemala
A few years back LD ranted about all the people she came across wearing earbuds while riding the public transit buses in …
Braid My Hair
It’s incredible how long it takes me to show you the most common vistas from La Antigua Guatemala. See, one of the …
The Tortillas Transactions
We are men of maize! It is impossible to think the Guatemalan, Mexican and Mesoamerican diet without maize. From the Popul Vuh …