I was fortunate to captured the first Full Moon of 2020 as I was finishing a large group photo walk. I just wished I had a tripod with me so I can do another photograph of my series Full Moon over Ruins so I could show the beauty of a Full Moon. Make sure take … Read more
Antigua Guatemala’s most distinctive landmark is also one of the best spots to photograph at night because of its dramatic lighting and rich saturated yellow color with white details. This night version of the Arco de Santa Catalina includes red light trails and green laser light painting. Tap here to look at a fisheye version … Read more
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