Light-painting is another technique that can be used at night to enhanced or even create a different ambience Light-painted buildings are not common in photos from Antigua Guatemala. In fact, I would even argue that they are rare. It’s a shame since La Antigua Guatemala lends itself for light painting with its many fountains, churches, … Read more
Many of the illuminated buildings and ruins give you a completely different vista after sunset. The dramatic lighting creates contrasts that bring forth a new dimension to the Moorish baroque architecture of La Antigua Guatemala. The Real Palacio de los Capitanes is a very good example of this dramatic lighting effect. What’s your favorite illuminated … Read more
One can start shooting night photography after sunset, usually around 6pm in Antigua Guatemala, at the start of the blue hour, for dramatic contrast between the yellow lights and buildings and the blue sky as shown below. After the blue hour, the sky turns black, which means no natural ambient light is available, as shown … Read more
We continue the mini series Antigua Guatemala at Night with a vista of the Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de la Unión after dark with some light stripes. Light streaks are not common in photos from Antigua Guatemala. In fact, night photographs from Antigua Guatemala are not that common. It’s a shame … Read more
Here’s a night vista of Parroquia San José, the actual official name for the church located on the east side of the Plaza Mayor, the main square of La Antigua Guatemala. As many of you already know, almost all the the churches, ruins and monuments in Antigua Guatemala have spot lights to make them more … Read more