Antigua Abstractions: Window Ironworks

PHOTO STOCK: Window Ironworks from Antigua Guatemala

Metallic window grates cast fabulous shadows early in the morning and late in the afternoon. As I have said before, the original window grates were carved in wood, nowadays the majority of window grates are made with iron, forged iron sometimes. I wish y’all a new year full of health, prosperity, and love. Would you … Read more

Typical Architectonic Details from Antigua

A quick search for architectonic details throws beams, arches, baroque elements, Spanish-tile roofs, windows, doorways, et-cetera. Each an individual entry showing a distinct aspect or element of the colonial architecture of La Antigua Guatemala. In today’s photo I was able to capture several elements: the cupola, the window with its ironworks crate, the ojo de … Read more

Detail of a Stairway

One thing is very obvious in the photos of Guatemala: Green is everywhere (Lisi would be happy here since she loves green). On my post of Wood used as fuel in Antigua, I told you the etymology of the word Guatemala; in short it means Land of forest. For the whole story go, click the … Read more