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The Faces of the Hard-working Guatemalan Women

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Believe it or not, La Antigua Guatemala is NOT the REAL Guatemala. Well, let me rephrase that, downtown Antigua Guatemala is not the real Guatemala because the minute you step in any of the villages around our beloved colonial town, you are in the REAL Guatemala. Today we continue our series of street portraits with … Read more

Street Photography in Antigua Guatemala

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The best thing about street photography: serendipity —Philip Greenspun (source: Photo.Net) “Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, listen eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long.” —Walker Evans (source: Photo.Net) See, I have tricked you into thinking I am a genius. I merely happen to be there … Read more

Guatemalan Indigenous Women

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Here’s the follow-up photo to yesterday’s rear view mirror vista. In this picture, you can appreciate the different cortes worn by the indigenous women of Guatemala. These cortes are not the usual indigenous dresses you find around La Antigua Guatemala. I am not sure where they are from exactly, but for sure, the different styles … Read more

Rear View Mirror Vistas

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Some people like photos without people; aseptic and sterile images pues. I am the opposite. To me what makes the image interesting is the life in it. Here’s my approach to the photo taking process: This morning as I was driving past the San Francisco El Grande Church, I spotted a classic post card of … Read more

Guatemalan Women Are Moving!

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I am happy to report that slowly but surely Guatemalan women are moving into all the positions they deserve. Two good friends come to mind: First of all, we have to congratulate Stephanie Falla {ñ} for winning the Best Future Project with Journalism 24/7 at Exponet, Prensa Libre’s initiative to promote best web practices and … Read more