It’s been a while since I posted an entry in the Doors & Windows category. Today I bring you one of the windows found on 5a avenida norte, better known as Calle del Arco, at the white house knows as Casa de los Leones. I hope you will enjoy the quotidian life vista as well … Read more
Nearly a year ago I mentioned three of the restaurants where you could find Chinese-style dumplings in Antigua Guatemala. At present two of those restaurants have closed down. Fortunately, there are two more options available now and they might be even better. My favorite Asian restaurants where to find dumplings in Antigua Guatemala are Red … Read more
I continue to make people happy with prints made from the portraits I have previously made of them. As I have said before, giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for me as well as I receive such wonderful smiles and sólo buenas vibras, only good vibes in the process. The synergy created … Read more
I invite you to explore the city of Antigua Guatemala after dark with me through my night photography workshops. Master long exposure photography and capture some truly remarkable views over the city by booking a Night Photography Walk at www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com. Each photo walk is crafted to the skills and needs of the participants. Apart from … Read more
As I have said many times before, Parque Central is charged with such special vibes that only after hanging around for a few minutes, either talking with locals or visitors, eating an ice cream cone or simply having the shoes shone, we walk out with only buenas vibras. Give it a try next time you … Read more
Quotidian life is coming back to Antigua Guatemala after a couple quiet days of clean up. Even the ambulant vendors can be found all over town. Enjoy this snapshot of daily life from La Antigua Guatemala.
We had so much fun learning to do creative group portraits at different locations in Antigua Guatemala during the last photo walk I lead around town. As part of the photo walk, I suggested some easy ways we can help the victims of the eruptions of Volcán de Fuego. Often I receive the feedback of … Read more
There are cleaning up crews in every block of Antigua Guatemala. At this rate, the city is going to look even better than last week. Antigua Guatemala is ready to welcome all visitors.
All is well in Antigua Guatemala and after two days of clean ups, the city is looking better and better. We are ready for you all! The San Francisco Painted Ladies was the inspiration for taking this picture of similar houses painted to enhance their architectonic details. I hope you enjoy the reference.
Sunday morning, June 3, 2018, began like many mornings with clear skies and Volcán de Fuego showing off with towering fumaroles that reach the clouds. All through the night we can hear Fuego growling, but only until the morning we get a chance to see its magnificent eruptions, similar to the many eruptions we have … Read more
Randy’s has a hangover solution for those weekend morning where you need recuperate all the energy lost at a party or get together. The hangover monster comes with fries, sausage, bacon and an egg on top of it all. Bon appetite!
It is quite common in Mesoamerica to bring live music to the graveyards to serenade the dead loved ones. That’s exactly why this small Mayan mariachi band is walking through the graveyard; they were hired to play sorrowful music related to death. Of course, the music is also heartfelt by the living around the tombstone.
During the photo walks I lead I make a lot of emphasis on keep your eyesight half a block away or more to be prepared when you see a possible subjects or backgrounds. In this particular image, we were practicing some natural framing when I spotted the three women having a fun chat; we approached … Read more
Rain or shine, La Antigua Guatemala offers magnificent vistas to enchant you at every corner. Here’s, for instance, a post card view of Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de la Unión taken at twilight during a rainy evening. Enjoy!
I never get tired of saying how cosmopolitan Antigua Guatemala really is when it comes to cuisine. Any foodie who takes photographic trip through the Food & Drink or the Restaurants categories will be delighted to see how incredibly diverse is the cuisine offerings in this tiny town in the highlands of norther Central America. … Read more