We finished the mini series a photograph of liminal or transitional space, one of the corridors found at the former convent of Las Capuchinas… TAP to see the full size image and other posts in the series.
I was watching some videos about liminal images, a genre of photography that honors the transitional spaces between no longer and not yet. The more I thought about the concept of liminal photography I realized that Antigua Guatemala is a perfect specimen of the no longer and not yet. Needless to say, I thought I … Read more
We continue with the game of discovering of architectonic details. As explained previously, with each new post I share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you tell me where you think one can find such detail. Today’s entry is an easy one as I believe most people are already familiar with this site. If … Read more
Let’s continue with the architecture discovery game from this week. With each new post I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you tell me where you think one can find such detail. If you don’t provide an answer or even a guess, within a week, then I will share the exact location. … Read more
Let’s retake the discovery game we had in previous years. With each new post I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you tell me your best guess of where can one find such detail. If you don’t provide an answer or even a guess, within a weekI will share the exact location. … Read more
There’s only one spot in the entire city where you can find all three iconic elements, mermaids, lions and a Santiago in beautiful composition; I often take photography enthusiasts and photographers to this spot during my Antigua Photo Walks as part of the photographic exploration of this enchanting town; make sure to join me in a photo walk next time you visit Antigua Guatemala…
Another element that is hidden in plain sight in Antigua Guatemala is the omnipresent cellular tower, which is camouflaged as a garbage deposit [black box hanging from the light poles]. If you pay close attention though, you will notice that there are vents, the boxes are slightly bigger and there is no opening to deposit the trash…
We finish this week’s mini series of beautiful spots in Antigua Guatemala with picture of a colorful bar adorned with exotic flowers. This is one of the best locations for happy hour or any hour you want to relax and have a drink or two. Sadly, this bar doesn’t offer its Martini Mondays happy hour … Read more
This is what a typical kitchen looked like in colonial times. Most pots and pans were made of clay, the stove used wood as fuel and there was a cupola to get the smoke out. This kitchen is kept as decoration as the food prepared in this restaurant uses a modern kitchen. Have you seen … Read more
Once again I am sharing exotic flowers and an antique stove as part of this week mini series of beautiful spots in Antigua Guatemala. Of course in a place where you find flowers blooming all year around, there’s no surprise here, you will encounter beautiful and exotic flowers adorning most the spots I share with … Read more
We continue this week mini series of beautiful spots in Antigua Guatemala with niche which always has exotic flowers on display. Interesting enough, this is just corridor between a patio and the street, so not many people stops to smell the coffee, so to speak. Nevertheless, I am sure many of you know exactly where … Read more
This week I will share with you some of the beautiful spots I have found through out Antigua Guatemala. These locations can be churches, houses, restaurants, shops, hotels, etc., there’s no restrictions for the inclusion on my list so long there’s something gorgeous to share with you. Let’s play a game to see if you … Read more
If you follow the Lenten processions through the northwest part of Antigua Guatemala you will invariable come across images of floats trying to navigate through the electric wire webs we have all over Guatemala. That’s why there are cable raiser ready to clear the way for the floats or andas as we call them in … Read more
Calle Belén should be 10a calle or Callejón Belén as it’s short alley connecting Plaza Belén with 3a avenida sur final in the south part of town. It’s an interesting alleyway though that in three short blocks connects two parks, three churches in a quiet and colorful neighborhood; well, as long as there’s no precession … Read more
Here’s another installment from the mini series Lesser Known Antigua. Once again, a vista from one of the least visited alleyways from Antigua Guatemala: Callejónn La Quinta, which you can find in the south part of town, somewhere between iglesia Escuela de Cristo and iglesia El Calvario. During the Antigua Photo Walks I always encourage … Read more