One of my favorite photographic approaches for Antigua Guatemala is using the hundreds of arches found in the city as creative frames, such as this image captured inside el Antiguo Colegio de La Compañía de Jesús. Of course, since most of the frame was monochromatic, I decided to capture it in black and white to … Read more
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.
You know, whenever you encounter doves, children by an atrium of a church or park, you know your chances of a photo opportunity are quite high. Just be alert and ready, with your finger on the shutter release.
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Puente, that’s what we call a long weekend in Latin America. Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend to those living in the U.S. This is how some people feel about spending time in Antigua Guatemala. Now imagine that you’re spending a long holiday weekend in Antigua Guatemala… what … Read more
It’s so good to see humans and dogs having a good time while walking around town. In this post card, we can see a Spaniard girl enjoying the company of the dog from her hostel while they walk around Union Square.
You can enjoy ice cream during any season in Antigua Guatemala, but actually it makes more sense to cool down during the rainy season as it can get really hot, up to 30ªC/85ºF in between rains. So, it comes as no surprise to find many people of all ages enjoying the rich flavourful ice creams … Read more
This is the time we have to live, let’s make the best of it.
This portrait of a girl from San Juan del Obispo was captured in a recent photo walk through the villages of La Antigua Guatemala. She is a worthy representative of Guatemala as she gave this quick smile as soon as she noticed me approaching. Smiling people are Guatemala for sure, don’t you agree? Join me … Read more
Depeche mode, depeche mode a la Antigua Guatemala style! Here’s the latest fashion dispatch from the streets of Antigua Guatemala. I hope you enjoy it and that this pictures draws a smile on your face. I know it did on mine. How are pictures like this one conceived? That’s what I was asked on a … Read more
This picture was captured during one of my recent private photo walks. I like the texture of the portón [doorway], wall and cobblestones and the hurried pace of a school girl on her way to classes. How about you?
Okay guys, let’s get the creative juices going. I will let you caption this picture. Have fun!
We continue our street portrait series with the picture of this young girl who was practicing her English skills with me, even though I only spoke Spanish to her. Who knows why she chose to speak in English to me since I only speak Spanish and poorly at that. Anyhow, I was able to take … Read more
If you visit Guatemala, one thing that will be common everywhere you go are the smiling faces. Here I captured the typical smiling face of a girl having lots of fun at the lavadero público in the Pilas de Santa Clara, better known now as Tanque de la Unión. Let’s have another creative caption contest. … Read more
Today I will let you guys caption this picture. I am excited to read what creative stories you guys can come up with for this picture of a little girl barely reaching the lavadero. Next Sunday I will pick the most creative caption send a photo post card to the winner. As in previous photo … Read more
