I captured this quotidian vista of a couple walking their dog during a recent photo walk where we were photographing many of the hidden or less popular ruins of Antigua Guatemala. Believe it or not, this was right after some heavy rains in the early afternoon. I often say the best time to go shooting … Read more
As I mentioned yesterday, motorcycles are quite popular as family vehicles. Of course, motorcycles are just as popular for couples. Of course, most motorcycles are actually designed to accommodate two people, so couples use them all the time. In Guatemala, thought, both riders must wear helmets and vests with a sticker with the license plate … Read more
One more post of the indiscreet window, this time a couple sharing a kiss on the streets of Antigua Guatemala. That’s what we need in this dark times we’re about to enter, lots of love and happiness. I will make every effort to show you more manifestation of love and happiness in the upcoming months.
I walk around I see people, lots of them with their smartphones out, held on their hand as the move around. They have places where they can to put their phones away, such as bag, satchels, backpacks, clothes, etc. But no, the phones are out waiting to feed with the latest notification from mail or … Read more
I know it is not the fault of smart telephones, but somehow it is through the usage of smart phones that people are alienating each other when in physical proximity. I have seen a picture such as this one many times, sometimes an entire family is so preoccupied with the tiny screens of the iPods, … Read more
As I mentioned last week, I want to share the faces of the people I meet and perhaps a tiny bit about their lives. So, here’s another couple of Guatemalans who were sitting on one of the benches at Parque Central showing tenderness and affection to one another. My tactic for this natural street portrait … Read more
A couple weeks ago I called for the end of the rainy season mistakenly because we had almost ten days without rain. However, the weather decided to prove me wrong and showered us with a few more downpours since then. However, I believe that we are seeing the last bit of this rainy season. I … Read more
If Antigua Guatemala means the Former Guatemala City, then Ciudad Vieja (Old City) would mean the former former Guatemala City. For a while now I wanted to do a backlit fountain shot and the opportunity appeared the other day when I paid a visit to Ciudad Vieja, the former former Guatemala City. I was also … Read more
After looking at Eric’s “Still hot in Paris!“, I made a mental note to photograph couples in Antigua to show that love is everywhere. The Erotism and carnal imagery found in Paris is a different story. But, I am still looking: have camera and batteries on hand, I will be ready.