Quotidian life framed at Pilas de Santa Clara
Today I bring you a vista of the quotidian life of Antigua Guatemala framed within one of the arches of Pilas de …
Framed Volcan Fuego Eruption from Pilas de Santa Clara
As I mentioned last week, with the cold winds of the dry season we get clear skylines which allow us to see …
Sights of Out Times: Face Masks on Everyone
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Mascarilla for face mask. Well, mascarilla is the most often used word in Guatemala, …
Quotidian vista from Antigua Guatemala: Pilas de Santa Clara
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Night Photography Walks in Antigua Guatemala
This night vista of Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de La Unión, was made as part of a recent Night Photography Workshop where we capture the dramatic lighting of the Spanish colonial architecture of Antigua Guatemala…
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Pilas de Santa Clara at Night
Along the years I have photographed these lovely yellow arches providing cover to the public washbasins of Pilas de Santa Clara better …
Vintage Motorcycles Photographed in Antigua Guatemala
I captured these group of classic motorcycles and their easy riders at Pilas de Santa Clara as I was finishing a Destination …
Night Antigua Guatemala Prints as Gifts
Fisheye vista of Pilas de Santa Clara captured during a rainy night. If you would like to decorate your home or office …
Public Washbasins Pilas de Santa Clara
I believe this photograph shows the best possible way the actual lavaderos, washbasins, of Pilas de Santa Clara better known as Tanque …
Before and After: Arches reflected on Pilas de Santa Clara at Night
It was on July 27, 2006 when I shared my version of the reflected arches on Tanque de la Unión, which you …
Pilas de Santa Clara in Antigua Guatemala at the Blue Hour
Rain or shine, La Antigua Guatemala offers magnificent vistas to enchant you at every corner. Here’s, for instance, a post card view …
Antigua Guatemala at Night — Light-painting Tanque de la Unión
Light-painting is another technique that can be used at night to enhanced or even create a different ambience Light-painted buildings are not …
Antigua Guatemala at Night — Pilas de Santa Clara
We continue the mini series Antigua Guatemala at Night with a vista of the Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque …
AntiguaDailyPhoto is your rear window to Antigua Guatemala
“Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, listen eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here …
Post Card from Pilas de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala
Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de La Unión, is quite possibly the most romantic spot in Antigua Guatemala. Teenagers …
Happy creatures at Union Square
It’s so good to see humans and dogs having a good time while walking around town. In this post card, we can …
Pilas de Santa Clara at the End of the Blue Hour
I know, I know, most people call this monument erroneously Tanque de la Unión. Not many people call this monument Pilas de …
Carlos Mijangos, The Guatemalan Guide at Work
I have known and collaborated with the Guatemalan guide, Carlos Mijangos, for many years. He’s tour operator agency, Guatemalan Guide is top-rated …
Doing laundry at the public washbasins of Tanque de La Unión
Years ago the Pilas de Santa Clara used to be a very busy place with Maya women doing laundry. Most women came …
The Exhibitionist Fuego
The last few months, starting with the dry season, have been months of high volcanic activity for Fuego volcano, the most exhibitionist …
Blue Hour at Tanque de La Unión
Believe it or not, we are still experiencing rains this late in November. As I have said before, al mal tiempo, buena …
Photography During the Storm Season in Guatemala
Who says you can not enjoy the blue hours during the storm season in La Antigua Guatemala? Come on, as I said …
Gorgeous Winter Weather Now Available in Antigua Guatemala
I hate to tell you this kind stuff; honest, especially if you are already suffering the bitter cold of the Winter season …
Pilas de Santa Clara
I have always called this monument Tanque de la Unión because that’s what everybody calls it. However, I learned during my Antigua …
Arches at Tanque de la Unión
These arches along with the public washbasins and water tank are one of the most often photographed landmarks in Antigua Guatemala. I …
Arches of Tanque de la Unión at Night
Would you like to know why this public water tank and washbasins goes by the name of Tanque de la Unión? The …
Tanque de La Unión Revisited
While Arturo was playing with his camera mounted on a tripod to take his signature sunsets, I decided to look in the …
Typical Laundry Day in Antigua Guatemala
I have shown you before the Tanque de la Unión public washbasins, but I don’t think I ever showed you what they …
Antigua’s Arcos de Amor
Without the letter “A” Without you we won’t even have sadness To lament. Without you, no longing till death Or even weeping …
Split-second Catch at Tanque de La Unión
I pass by Tanque de la Unión at least twice a day. Lucky me. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that …
Arches, Anyone, Anyone?
Sometimes in your way to work, you just have to stop, take a deep breath and sip from your cup of coffee …
Arches reflected on Tanque de la Unión
Here is the other side of the Tanque de la Unión.