I guess through the years what is common daily life vistas in Antigua Guatemala change, but Volcán de Fuego eruptions are constant in the landscape.
During the dry season, when there are less clouds in the skyline, one can really appreciate the continuous eruptions of Volcán de Fuego. This framed vista of Fuego erupting was made during a recent photo walk where I was sharing some of my best spots to photograph the hyperactive Fuego volcano.
Did you know that grevillea trees are the most often used shadow tree used in coffee plantations in and around Antigua Guatemala. Thus, Fuego volcano constant eruptions can easily be framed within the branches of the grevillea trees found all over Antigua Guatemala. Also, even during the rainy season that spans from May through early … Read more
The continuous eruptions of Volcán de Fuego are best appreciated during the dry season when there are less clouds in the skyline. This framed vista of Fuego erupting was made during a recent photo walk where I was sharing some of my best spots to photograph the hyperactive Fuego volcano.
Volcán Fuego does not care whether it is raining, snowing, or trembling. Fuego erupts in a regular basis, around 7 times an hour, I have heard from INSIVUMEH, Guatemala’s National Institute of Sismology, Vulcanology, Weather and Hydrology.
Volcán Fuego is such an exhibitionist, don’t you think? I mean, it needs so much attention, 10 to 40 times a day, if not more. And if we can’t see it, Fuego will make sure we can listen to it. Volcán Fuego is among the best perks of living in La Antigua Guatemala, methinks.
This is what the Winter season looks like in Antigua Guatemala. Temperate weather, somewhere between 60ºF and 75ºF, clear blue skies, lots of sunshine and a pyromaniac show courtesy of Volcán Fuego, the active volcano seen from many spots in and around Antigua Guatemala. I could go on and on about the reasons to hibernate … Read more
Volcán Fuego has been unbelievably active in recent months. Last energetic eruption period was on Ash Wednesday with almost 24 hours of uninterrupted eruptions cause earth vibrations and sonic booms within 30 kilometres. Literally, we had an Ash Wednesday in Antigua Guatemala and other surrounding communities because the winds were blowing our way. My new … Read more
Volcán Fuego is quite active again with continuous eruptions and thunders and growls all night long. Here’s a picture of one the eruptions at sunrise. Of course, if you really want to see the up-to-the-minute activity picture, visit the INSIVUMEH’s monitoring station. They also keep a time-lapse video feed from the night activity at this … Read more
I don’t know if I have mentioned before, but one of the “benefits” of living in Antigua Guatemala, so close to an active volcano, Volcán de Fuego, is the constant rattle, hum and growls we get through the days. Honest, you never get used to it. By the way, if you reserving your vacation days … Read more
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Fuego or Fire. Volcán de Fuego, Fuego Volcano is the most active stratovolcano in Guatemala. It sits about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. It has erupted frequently since the Spanish conquest. In colonial times, the word Fuego was used by the Spaniards … Read more
Last night I received a text message with the following orders: Get the camera and take photos of Volcán de Fuego; lots of lava and lighting storms. So, as instructed by Nelo, I took my camera, mounted it on the tripod and shot a few photos. I must say these were the largest eruptions I … Read more
How do you think you would feel if you were on top of the Acatenango Volcano and then you watched the Fuego Volcano erupting and making a huge loud noises? I tell you it was loud!!! It was just impressive!!! It’s one of those things that happen a few times in life; something that reminds … Read more
While some people prefer to make an extra buck, or a lot more extra bucks, here in La Antigua Guatemala some of us try to just live with what nature presents us. So, here is an experiment on a brief time lapse when the Volcán de Fuego erupted on September 14 while I was capturing the gorgeous sunset.
How can some people forget to live life?
text, photo and video by Arturo Godoy. Check out Arturo’s portfolio to purchase photos from his massive photographic bank.
