Colonial gem of Antigua, Guatemala

[Philmar]

Antigua is a small city surrounded by volcanoes in southern Guatemala. It’s renowned for its Spanish colonial buildings, many of them restored following a 1773 earthquake that ended Antigua’s 200-year reign as Guatemala’s colonial capital. Architectural landmarks include baroque La Merced church, noted for its ornate yellow-and-white facade. It's integral to the city’s famous Semana Santa, a holy week with parades and rituals.

Agua volcano looming over Antigua, Guatemala by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Palacio del Noble Ayuntamiento - Antigua by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Ermita la Santa Cruz - Antigua by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Antigua Cathedral, Agua Volcano and Parque Central - Antigua by Phil Marion, on Flickr

 

[Dave442]

Nice shots from Antigua. Must have been out early to not have the streets full of people during Semana Santa.

 

[LarryLomona]

Very nice photo!

 

[Ty Sheers]

Solid set..

A few things I noticed if I may.

1.

Need more breathing room at top of mountain.
Bike is cropped as is the bottom of the building and the man on left of frame.

2.

Nice.. maybe transform in PS the near edge so it is square to the frame also.
Not sold on the sepia but just a taste thing

3.

Needs a person to add scale and interest

4.

Cropped off mans foot bottom of frame and car is chopped on LHS.



Just small things but I think if you keep your edges cleaner this will help sell the story.

 

[Philmar]

Nice shots from Antigua. Must have been out early to not have the streets full of people during Semana Santa.

Thanks - like most places, if you get up early enough....

 

[Philmar]

Thanks for the CC Ty!

 

[Philmar]

Early morning over San José Catedral - Antigua, Guatemala by Phil Marion, on Flickr

End of 6A Calle Oriente - Antigua, Guatemala by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Streets of Antigua with Volcano Agua in the background by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Chicken bus in the streets of Antigua, Guatemala by Phil Marion, on Flickr

 

[spiralout462]

Love it ,Phil! Your pictures make me want to book a flight.

 

[dennybeall]

Nice photos. I wonder what the third shot in the first series, the old building, would look like in HDR and less jungle?

 

[Ty Sheers]

Love Streets of Antigua with Volcano Agua in the background !!!!

 

[Philmar]

Nice photos. I wonder what the third shot in the first series, the old building, would look like in HDR and less jungle?

Thanks for the input.
The dynamic range of the scene appeared to be within the camera's range so I didn't take multiple bracketed exposures. Just curious as to why you would like to see an HDR version of this?

The reason I like this shot is because of the background. I can think of many churches that have vegetation appearing in the immediate background.

 

[Philmar]

It is a busy town with narrow cobblestone streets so you have to get up pretty early if you want to compose a shot from a vantage spot on the sidewalk. Best to do so early when you can set up in the middle of the street!

Start of a new day - Antigua, Guatemala by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Agua Volcano as seen through the Santa Catalina Arch - Antigua, Guatemala by Phil Marion, on Flickr

 

[funwitha7d]

beautiful and somehow great atmosphere also

 

[sashbar]

Solid set..

A few things I noticed if I may.

1.

Need more breathing room at top of mountain.
Bike is cropped as is the bottom of the building and the man on left of frame.

2.

Nice.. maybe transform in PS the near edge so it is square to the frame also.
Not sold on the sepia but just a taste thing

3.

Needs a person to add scale and interest

4.

Cropped off mans foot bottom of frame and car is chopped on LHS.



Just small things but I think if you keep your edges cleaner this will help sell the story.

Check Philmar's Flickr. Very educational.
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