San Juan de Dios Colonial Hospital Ruins
Very little remains from the Hospital Real de Santiago, also known as Hospital San Juan de Dios because it was under the …
Atmosphere at Inaugurations in La Antigua Guatemala
A couple times, I have talked about attending inaugurations of art exhibits, concerts and recitals, but I do not think I have …
Jordi Albert Projet in the Jazz Festival in Antigua
The last presentation in the three-day Festival de Jazz en Antigua was the Jordi Albert Projet doing a tribute to Chet Baker …
Be Little! Trio in La Antigua Guatemala
Tonight it was the turn for Be Little! Trio which is composed of Luca Calabrese, Massimo Minardi and Francesco D’Auria. Be Little! …
Alain Derbez Jazz Trio in La Antigua Guatemala
Honest, I don’t mean to brag. But I have to say sometimes life can be pretty good in La Antigua Guatemala. Let …
For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Oops! I almost forgot about the photo above. These ruins belong to the church Our Lady of the Remedies, or Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in Spanish. It is located on the left bank of El Pensativo river, on the south part of town, right on the street that takes you to El Calvario Church; just a few hundred feet from it. The processional figures in storage, shown yesterday, are pile on the front part of the atrium. There is a black bird in the picture, can you find it?
Dramatic Illumination of San Agustín Ruins
In the photo above, you can see the San Agustín ruins in the foreground, the Moon in the background and Venus between the two. Today’s night photo is to follow up my entry of Dramatic Illumination of Ruins and Historic Buildings with a better example. Back in June 3rd, I mentioned that many ruins and historic buildings in La Antigua Guatemala get a light bath a key places with spot light as to emphasize and to add drama to building that might not look impressive during the day. You now can see what a big difference a tripod can make when taking photos at night.
Santa Isabel Church Ruins in Santa Ana, La Antigua Guatemala
Around Antigua Guatemala you’ll never know what may find if you take a side road or dirt road. For instance, today while …
Dramatic Illumination of Ruins and Historic Buildings
Even though I have shown a few photos of La Antigua Guatemala taken at twilight or at night such as Tree Branches …
Student Marching Bands at Ermita de la Santa Cruz Ruins
Here is better overview of the La Ermita de la Santa Cruz ruins and the trees that hug it. Also, you can …
Student Band’s Practice at Ermita de la Santa Cruz Ruins
While driving over Calle Chipilapa, I was lucky several school marching bands practicing for an upcoming student band competition in La Antigua …
Baroque Columns at El Carmen Ruins
The El Carmen Ruins show cases some of the most baroque-style architecture. Here you can see the details of the columns. Outside …
Tour Antigua the old-fashion way
One way to tour La Antigua Guatemala is through the horse-powered carriage rides around town. If you can obviate the buses, the …
Sky inside
Normally you look out a window to see the sky, not in this photo. This shot is take from the outside to …
Back door for San Jeronimo ruins
Ruins are everywhere in Antigua. Heck you could even say the whole town is a ruin or a post card from the …