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Sights of Antigua Guatemala: Cupolas and Clouds

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Sights of Antigua Guatemala: Cupolas and Clouds

Today I am sharing a simple vista with the things that one often encounters while strolling around Antigua Guatemala during the rainy season: Clouds and Cupolas. Cúpulas (cupolas) are among the most distinctive architectonic elements on the rooftops of the Casa Antigüeña. Originally designed as a chimney for the kitchen, nowadays many cupolas are only decorative … Read more

Cupolas and Volcanoes around Antigua Guatemala

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Here’s a sepia take on this picture that many people seem to enjoy very much. All these houses are newly built, but are made to look antique, used, and aged. The same applies to the photograph, which is digital, but it was desaturated and then I added it a hint of sepia toning to make … Read more

Cupolas and Volcanoes are the Typical Vistas from Antigua Guatemala

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Cupolas and Volcanoes are the Typical Vistas from Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Girón

Believe it or not, this also a typical vista from Antigua Guatemala during the rainy season. So, yes we often get pleasant weather conditions even during the rainy days. The photo above was taken in Ciudad Vieja with an iPhone a few days ago. I like the rhythm of this image, don’t exactly know why, … Read more

Coffee and Cupolas

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Coffee and Cupolas by Rudy Girón

If you live in or around Antigua Guatemala you get used to coffee farms, coffee lots and coffee orchards and cupolas very fast. Here I was able to get both on the same shot. This photo was taken on the back end of the San Cristobal El Bajo church. Have you visited San Cristóbal El … Read more

Casa Antigüeña: The Terrace

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From the attic, it is only a matter of a few steps to reach the terrace or perhaps veranda would be more appropriate term. Since the weather in La Antigua Guatemala is Spring-like year round, well it only makes sense to make the terrace or veranda accessible through stairways. From the terraces of the Casa … Read more