Volcanoes

Fuego’s puffs at Sunset

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Volcano Fuego eruptions at Sunset time BY RUDY GIRON

Today I share with you some moderate eruptions from Volcán de Fuego right after sunset. Enjoy! I used to think that Volcán de Fuego were more active during the dry season that spans from November through April. I was corrected by my Weather guru friend Norman Avila from ClimaYa.com when he stated the obvious, during … Read more

Consecutive Day 3624 of 3654 — Typical Vista At A Corner of Antigua Guatemala

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During the next 30 days I will try to show highlights of the themes and photographic subjects I have been sharing with you over the last ten years. I remember that for a while I share many of corner vistas of Antigua Guatemala. If done right, you can place many different elements in the same … Read more

Framed Volcanoes: Fuego and Acatenango

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The cold winds blowing all the way from the true north, otherwise known as Canada, give us the best days of the year. Clear blue skies, chilly mornings and afternoons, and very comfortable 72F days plus the enchanting light of the golden hours. Furthermore, we also have some of the interesting captivating festivities from Day … Read more

Kite Catchers Around Antigua Guatemala

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Kites hanging off trees, balconies and electric posts are, of course, another typical vista of the dry season. By the way, Guatemalan kites are made very inexpensively with biodegradable materials and although you can buy them for less than a dollar, many kids choose to build them themselves. BLACK FRIDAY PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 50% OFF SALE … Read more

Cupolas and Volcanoes around Antigua Guatemala

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Here’s a sepia take on this picture that many people seem to enjoy very much. All these houses are newly built, but are made to look antique, used, and aged. The same applies to the photograph, which is digital, but it was desaturated and then I added it a hint of sepia toning to make … Read more

Clear skies and beautiful weather available in Antigua Guatemala

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In case you didn’t know, on Thursday night we had rain falling in Guatemala which caused most peaks above 3,700 meters to acquire cap of snow; by the way, that’s 12,200 feet for those of you who still live in a place where the metric system is not in place yet. The skies around Antigua … Read more

What Makes Coffee from Antigua Guatemala So Incredible

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What makes Guatemalan Coffee So Incredible by Rudy Giron

Volcanic soil, the perfect amount rain and sunshine and shadow, temperate weather, 5,000 to 6,500 feet altitude above sea level and to start with the best possible coffee berries. That’s all, give or take. Any other suggestions or things that I might have overlooked?

Yes, this is the rainy season in Antigua Guatemala

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Yes, this is the rainy season in Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Giron

Yes, this is the rainy season in Antigua Guatemala. If you have followed AntiguaDailyPhoto for a while you would know that I don’t like the rainy season too much, except for this gorgeous temperate rainy season with clear skies and agreeable weather in the morning and some light rains in the late afternoons or nights. … Read more

Antigua Guatemala Rainy Season What, When?

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Vista panorámica de los volcanes Agua, Fuego y Acatenango by Rudy Giron

This year the rainy season has been fabulous so far. Crystal clear skies and sunny mornings to mid-afternoons with some light rains in the late afternoon or evening. The average temperature is about 20C/68F. The picture above was taken this morning when some rebel clouds were caressing the volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. It was … Read more