Some of you may still remember the image behind the Typical Post Card from La Antigua Guatemala, right? Well, today’s entry is yet another classic post card from La Antigua Guatemala. Okay, let’s dissect the vista above into its architectural elements and tell me how many of these pieces are needed to be present to … Read more
I said it before, but I repeat it now: I could go on forever photographing the never-ending supply of signs around Antigua. It looks like every time I blink a new business opens its doors. The other day, I read an apocalyptic article entitled Antigua 2020 in which the author describes the business association delightful … Read more
I wonder if the blue cap you see on top of the lamp’s pole is actually a sensor to turn on and off the lamp or if it is indeed a sun-powered cell to provide the electricity for the colonial-style lamp; what do you guys think? As you can see, just because you are living … Read more
I know I have a problem… what can I say, I like to photograph shadows. Shadow Casting Lamp and Before Sunset in La Antigua Guatemala are just two more samples of my addiction. Should I look for help? By the way, from this point forward, you can buy prints from any photo available at La … Read more
Sol Latino is a band that plays mostly Andean and Latin American music. For a long time Sol Latino wonder around the different venues and bar/restaurant circuit in La Antigua Guatemala. Eventually, they managed to get an investor to open up a restaurant-bar so they could have their own stage where to play every night. La Peña de Sol Latino became their home base; thus, they needed to wonder no more.
I will let you in a little secret: I was caught taking the photo of the watchers (the guard and the photographer) so I pretended I was not taking their photo, but rather they were actual visual noise on my attempt to capture the street lamp, the stop sign and the roof detail. It worked, they continued their voyeuristic activities and so did I. Boy oh boy, the things I do for you guys!
Have I told you about my sign fetish… I don’t know if a cure exist for this sing disorder, but for sure La Antigua Guatemala signs do not help; there are SO MANY of them.
Do you know the etymology of fetish? If not you can find in this site… go happy h
Wow, it is incredible how fast time goes by; it seems like last week when I posted a photo of Antigua’s street lighting, yet it was on May 17th. Today I bring you another example of a street lamp. You can click the “lamp” tag below to see many more styles.
Normally a lamp is design to cast light, but I found a lamp that casts shadows. I know, it is lame excuse to bring to you a very simple picture of a lamp, its shadow over a great yellow wall. I figured you need something light and yellow for Sunday. Remember, take it easy and … Read more