One of my favorite genres of photography is architecture and that is probably why my private architectonic photo walks are so popular. I mean, the pairing of photography and the astonishing baroque of architecture of Antigua Guatemala make for such fun and breathtaking photo experiences.
At the end of a private photo walk where we capturing the magnificent architecture of Antigua Guatemala we encountered an Argentine woman with her dog at the exit of Ruinas de las Capuchinas. Almost the entire scene was monochromatic, that’s why I decided to photograph it in black and white. I hope you like it.
Even though I have shared with you before a fisheye vista of The Circular Ruins of Las Capuchinas, I thought you may also enjoy this fisheye view of the central nave of the ruins of this parish when it was used for events. Of course this was before the pandemic. It’s funny how many things we miss from before the pandemic, how about you, what do you miss?
Nothing brings you closer to time traveling than a visit to the many convent and monastery ruins of peppered all over Antigua Guatemala. Of course, one of the most popular ruins are Las Capuchinas in the northeast quadrant with magnificent oratorio or its haunting circular ruins or its massive pillars; or all of the above. … Read more
“He wanted to dream a man; he wanted to dream him with minute integrity and insert him into reality.” ― Jorge Luis Borges, The Circular Ruins
My favorite ruins to visit and photograph in Antigua Guatemala are Capuchinas, Santa Clara, San Francisco El Grande Ruins, Iglesia La Merced Ruins and the ruins of the former Cathedral, how about you?
Today was the last class of the history of Antigua Guatemala certificate backed by the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, USAC. I can say I feel very fortunate to have been able to attend these lectures by the most renown Guatemalan historians. Also, I can honestly say I have a deeper understanding of why … Read more
The more time I spend at Capuchinas the more I find this building to be very beautiful and enchanting. In case you don’t know or have forgotten, I am taking a certificate course in history of Antigua Guatemala at Capuchinas every two weeks on Thursdays. I have learned so much and this new acquired knowledge … Read more
The huge convent complex of Las Capuchinas, founded as Convento e Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza. This building is now a museum. Also, this is another architectural master piece by colonial architect Diego de Porres. Escuela de Cristo and Las Capuchinas are the masterpieces of colonial architect Diego de Porres, mulato libre … Read more
Sólo amamos lo que conocemos (we only love what we really know) is the slogan of the advanced course from Universidad de San Carlos, USAC, being taught at Iglesia Capuchinas in Antigua Guatemala for six Thursdays every two weeks. I decided to take this diplomate in history of Antigua Guatemala so I can add more … Read more
My advice is to always carry a camera with you and I mean ALWAYS. You don’t know when you will get a photo opportunity like this one I had while going to a meeting in ruins of Las Capuchinas. In nearly seven years of documenting the life and architecture of Antigua Guatemala every day, I … Read more