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
As I have mentioned before, on May 3, In Guatemala and many countries in Latin America is celebrated the Day of the Holy Cross and also the Day of the Construction Worker. The Day of the Holy Cross is known in Guatemala as Día de la Santa Cruz and you can see many Albañiles (construction … Read more
I met these smiling German-Guatemalan couple at Palacio de Los Capitanes while they were chit chatting and absorbing all the good vibes and energy emanating from Parque Central. I believe I have captured their true relax state and smiles, don’t you agree?
Lilli reminds me of Ramona Flowers character from the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World in this street portrait taken in Antigua Guatemala. That’s why I thought the moment I saw her and I approached and ask permission to take her portrait, she was surprised, but said, “no problem, shoot away.” The reason I ask … Read more
I am not famous because I am one of the few chupeteros left in Antigua Guatemala. I am famous because I am Sandro, the chupetero above declared. I am glad some people keep their ego in check.
Here’s another dramatic portrait for the newly created Portrait category. As always, follow the white rabbit to look at the other entries on Portrait series. By the way, Norman’s portrait was taken a few minutes before the portrait of Melody the Mennonite; the first portrait on the series. I met Norman a few years ago … Read more
I met filmmaker Meghan Eckman at Calle del Arco on Sábado de Gloria and what a glorious meeting that was. Meghan filmed and produced an interesting and offbeat documentary about one particular parking lot in Charlottesville, Virginia. You can find The Parking Lot Movie on Netflix and iTunes. As many other before her, she felt … Read more
More than anything else, I’d like to be an old man with a good face, like Hitchcock or Picasso. —Sean Connery
I am the Walrus… I am Fofo… I am the Walrus. Honest. Fofo is short in Guatemalan Spanish for Rodolfo, which is Rudolph in English and German (I think) and Rudy is diminutive for Rudolph. So there you have it I am Fofo… But Fofo is not me because I am the Walrus. This portrait … Read more