The most common color combination we can make in Antigua Guatemala is blue and yellow since there’s a blue sky everywhere and yellow is possibly the most popular color for houses, buildings, and churches in Antigua Guatemala. Red and blue will be is also another popular combination. Take a photographic tour through archives to discover … Read more
To say that the street signage is deficient in Antigua Guatemala is an understatement. Often times I see tourists and visitors trying to make sense of the maps and address in La Antigua, but it does not help that where you hit a corner to find out where you are there no street signs. So … Read more
Today I am sharing a simple street view of Antigua Guatemala. It’s been a while since I posted a street view and I used to it quite often. One thing I have always done though, it’s making sure the pictures include people. Also, notice how narrow the sidewalks are on my streets of Antigua Guatemala, … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Celeste or sky blue. Celeste comes from cielo, sky. Celaje is another word that comes from cielo. If you really want to dominate the nuances of the second most often spoken language in the world after Chinese, better take some Spanish classes at Máximo Nivel Intercultural Center … Read more
What’s your favourite color from Antigua Guatemala. Methinks mine is yellow.
We continue the Antigua Color Series with yellow wall, Amarillo La Merced, to be precise, as backdrop for this interaction between a local and a visitor. This precisely what I like to capture when I hit the streets, human interaction, gestures, and emotions. Have a happy Sunday everyone. Stay tuned for a week full of … Read more
Today I have decided to share with all the people suffering from the harsh Winter cold, this simple picture of Winter sunshine in Antigua Guatemala, framed around the bright warm yellow from La Merced church, the purple flowers of the Jacaranda tree and a few friends playing an informal football game, chamusca we call it … Read more
Please help me identify these colorful red and yellow flowers I found during one of my morning walks. The first correct answer will receive this photo as a post card. Good look to all participants.
Hurry, we only have a few more weeks of gorgeous light left before the rainy season begins. I wonder why Guatemala does not use the enchanting light along the temperate weather are selling points to potential visitors who might not where Guatemala is located. I am sure there are people out there who do not … Read more
Here’s a peak view at the three arches of the entrance of El Calvario church. A few times I have shown these arches as seen from the outside, but not often or maybe never from the inside. I gotta fix that. So here it is the view from the inside. If you would like to … Read more
El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it’s believed that Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation of the crucifixion; with each arch representing each cross. As I have explained before, the natural limestone-based paints have a transparent … Read more
It’s been a while since I last updated the color palette category. What do you think of the new colors?
I am glad El Calvario Church provides a nice transition from the white cemetery series back to the rich antigüeño color palette while maintaining the death theme going on. El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it’s believe Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation of the crucifixion; with each arch representing each cross.