As I explained yesterday, I began the tree silhouette series even before I was even aware I was doing it. Sometimes it happens that way. Today’s picture of the silhouette of a tree a parque central was captured with the help of an 8mm fish eye lens. Often times the distortion of the fish eye … Read more
One of the things I enjoy the most about street photography is the strange things one gets to photograph. I hadn’t noticed that I am collecting tree silhouettes photographs during my photo walks. For instance, on a recent post about commuting to work, the most prominent element is a dead tree silhouette. I guess sometimes … Read more
According to Wikipedia, commuting is regular travel between one’s place of residence and place of work or full-time study. It sometimes refers to any regular or often repeated traveling between locations, even when not work-related. Here’s one take on the commuting imagery around Antigua Guatemala. As part of the series #RealGuatemala, I will create the … Read more
Oh there’s nothing like Sunday morning stroll around San Juan del Obispo. The plaza right in front of the parish is such a delightful place, with its trees, benches and fountain. If you bring a book and a hot and delicious cup of coffee; you’re are set for pleasant time. Honest, I wish you were … Read more
La canicule terminé ! ¡La canícula terminó! The heatwave is over! Call it what you want, but canícula even though elsewhere it is used for referring to a heatwave or the dog days, in Guatemala, or even in Central America perhaps, it’s used to mean an extended break in rainy season where we have dry … Read more
After having spent a slow afternoon going over every little piece at the “Los Desaparecidos” Exhibit (The Disappeared) now showing at the Compañía de Jesús Building, I needed a place to seat down and meditate. I don’t think I am going to be at peace for a while. 🙁
This old tree creates a magnetic shadow by providing shelter from the burning sun. You saw the old lady that did not care about the world, then you peeked at the indigenous Mayan girl taking a break and now you can eavesdrop in our dear friend JM Magaña while he takes a phone call.