Entrance Doorway to the Compañía de Jesús Building
I am sucker for shots with contrast. I like to show all the different contrasting vistas that come into my viewfinder in …
Opposite ends of life #2
The original post Opposite Ends of Life, in La Antigua Guatemala DP, was published on May 23rd, 2006 and it was about a little girl and an old lady helping each other cross the street. It is an interesting shot, if I may say so, you should see if you haven’t done so already.
Today’s entry is about different women and their opposite position in the spectrum of life.
Welcome to the Laid-back town of La Antigua Guatemala
Almost everyone who visits La Antigua Guatemala is taken by its laid-back atmosphere. It is almost like when you first approach La …
Perfect Weather for Retirement
One aspect of life in La Antigua Guatemala which drives many people to move here is the temperate weather. Even in the …
Even the Windows Wear Violet
Back in March 6th I showed to you the entry doorway of Hotel Santo Domingo (Holy Sunday, by the way) with violet …
Taking a break from Spanish Classes
I had said it before, La Antigua Guatemala is tiny town —barely a 10×10 block grid— yet it manages to host well …
Enjoying the Sunset at the Park
One of the best things to do in La Antigua Guatemala is to enjoy the sunsets at the parks or in a …
Enjoy it while it lasts!
Sometimes when you start a series you don’t know where to begin. I have colors, rich saturated colors for you. But, I …
Ice Cream Row
The weather has been fantastic in the recent weeks. Even though, we are in the middle of winter, temperatures have been around …
Guatemalan Adoptions
I was lucky to capture this couple and their new baby just taking a rest and enjoying the beautiful light and atmosphere …
Buying Folk-art on the Streets
Guatemalan textiles are among the most look-after items in the folk-art markets. You have to be careful though, they come in two …
The indigenous women’s dress
The indigenous women’s dress is known as corte (the bottom part or skirt that is). The corte translates roughly as cut or …
Backpacking in Antigua
Antigua is the tourism capital of Guatemala. Almost all the tourists flee away from Guatemala City as soon as their airplane lands …
What are they looking at?
Guatemalan author Miguel Ángel Asturias, Nobel Prize in literature, wrote a book called Week-end en Guatemala (that is the title in Spanish). …
The height scale on Calle del Arco
Here is another humorous shot taken at Calle del Arco. I wish all of you an easy and slow start on this …