I decided to place the vibrant hibiscus flowers [rosa de jamaica] in the foreground and and dramaticly-lit ruins as backdrop. I made several shots switching for the focal point from the flowers to the ruins as well making horizontal and vertical orientation version… TAP to see the full size photos and post.
Here’s a way to show your support for the work I have done over 15 years of daily posts at AntiguaDailyPhoto.com and …
The rainy season brings out the vibrant colors of the gardens of Antigua Guatemala. You need to take strolls during the wet …
Did you know that the slogan for Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Spring? Well, then Antigua Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Sunshine because… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
One of the most sought after aesthetics of Antigua Guatemala is bare walls of ruins with rustic textures. Pair this aesthetic with …
Today I am happy to share with you a wall decoration treat from my morning photo walk. As I have said before, …
The Ruins of San José El Viejo parish in Antigua Guatemala. This parish was built in 1749. Nowadays, these ruins are used …
I never get tired of sharing the many fantastic backdrops we have in Antigua Guatemala. I was fortunate to able to make …
I never get tired of sharing with you different vistas of the ruins in and around Antigua Guatemala. The other day while …
My favorite ruins to visit and photograph in Antigua Guatemala are Capuchinas, Santa Clara, San Francisco El Grande Ruins, Iglesia La Merced …
If you would like to learn more about the ruins of Our Lady of the Remedies, follow the white rabbit! In fact, …
The ruins of Our Lady of Sorrow of the Hill are located on the north east part of Antigua Guatemala. Have you …
Antigua Guatemala is world famous among other things because its many ruins; each at different point from total abandonment to restoration. The …
Some times I wonder what would’ve be like to walk around the streets of Santiago de Guatemala, now Antigua Guatemala, with all …
Sometimes we forget how tall are the ruins in and around Antigua Guatemala and only when take a picture with human next …
If you haven’t visited the ruins of La Merced, you are missing out in one the most charming and unique ruinas of …
Here’s a simple photograph of arches captured inside Ruinas de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala. Nearly 9 years ago I started sharing with …
The rebuilding and renovation of the Antigua Guatemala is on-going process which never ends. Here we can appreciate the work being done …
Pots and flowers are so typical of the rooftop terraces of Antigua Guatemala, present as often as you cupolas. Chayes are also …
Since Eric mentioned the fantasmas (ghosts) in the comments of San Agustín Ruins by Night, I figure I ought to share a …
I believe this is the second time I share a photo of Ruinas de San Agustín with you guys. Interesting enough, both …
An earthquake struck Guatemala on July 29, 1773 and had an estimated epicentral intensity magnitude of 7.5 Mi. It was followed by …
The Convento de Las Capuchinas is among the best preserved ruins in La Antigua Guatemala. Every nook and cranny of Las Capuchinas …
Win a custom-made post card from one of the photos from AntiguaDailyPhoto by providing the correct name and exact location of the …
The Santa Clara ruins is among the most popular wedding destination venues. And even if folks don’t decide to celebrate inside Santa …
The whimsical, timeless allure of La Antigua’s colonial architecture, peacefully protected ruins and cobbled streets is a common theme of which I’ll …
Many Guatemalan families take advantage of the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere surrounding the church, convent and monastery ruins around La Antigua Guatemala …
In the photo above, you can see the San Agustín ruins in the foreground, the Moon in the background and Venus between the two. Today’s night photo is to follow up my entry of Dramatic Illumination of Ruins and Historic Buildings with a better example. Back in June 3rd, I mentioned that many ruins and historic buildings in La Antigua Guatemala get a light bath a key places with spot light as to emphasize and to add drama to building that might not look impressive during the day. You now can see what a big difference a tripod can make when taking photos at night.
