Guatemala City

Guatemala City

“No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.”

– Theodore Roosevelt

Children sitting on a sidewalk against a red brick wall, some are smiling and making gestures, with varied appearances and casual clothing.

©[2004] R.S.Collins. Photography “Chillin” All Rights Reserved.

Smiling young girl with curly hair and a white shirt surrounded by other children in a crowd.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Tómame una foto.” All Rights Reserved.

Group of smiling children and a man standing outdoors in front of a brick building with hills in the background

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography “Is there room for me?” All Rights Reserved.

A young girl with dark hair in two braids smiling outdoors in front of a stone wall and a red and white building.

©[2004] R.S.Collins. Photography “Beautiful Smiling Face” All Rights Reserved.

Children playing and standing in a schoolyard or open area in front of a brick building with a large gate, with mountains and power lines in the background.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Adiós” All Rights Reserved.

Children and students standing and walking outside a school building with a brick wall that has a sign in Spanish, in a rural area with cobblestone ground and utility poles.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Sibling Fieldtrip” All Rights Reserved.

Two young girls with traditional woven clothing and large colorful woven headpieces standing against a dark background.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Balance in Guatemala City” All Rights Reserved.

Up To The

Mountains

Silhouetted tree branches and leaves frame a hazy mountain in the distance, overlooking a large body of water, in a monochrome black and white tone.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Lake Atitlan, Guatemala” All Rights Reserved.

Chixocol

Chixocol

A man holding a turkey outside a gated area with a black door, a bicycle, and a white Mazda truck in the background.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Dynamic Duo” All Rights Reserved.

Kids and teenagers gathered indoors, some with eyes closed and heads bowed, participating in a prayer circle or group prayer.

©[2004] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Men Of The Mountain” All Rights Reserved.

A group of five girls standing side by side indoors, some smiling and some with neutral or slightly serious expressions, with a boy in the background. They are dressed casually and appear to be at a school or community event.

©[2004] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Women Of The Mountain” All Rights Reserved.

Two young girls standing outdoors on a sidewalk near a wooden table with cups on it. Both are smiling and looking at the camera.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Pigtails that melt Hearts” All Rights Reserved.

A woman holding several bags of supplies standing outside a rustic mud brick house with two children nearby, one boy and one girl, in a rural setting.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Everyday Life” All Rights Reserved.

An elderly woman standing outdoors in a garden with green plants in the background. She is wearing a patterned skirt, a colorful shawl, and slip-on shoes, and is smiling at the camera.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Abuelita” All Rights Reserved.

ZONE 5 Guatemala City

A hillside community with multiple houses made of concrete and corrugated metal, with clothes hanging on lines to dry, surrounded by greenery.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Zone 5 Color” All Rights Reserved.

A hillside community with densely packed houses, some with flat roofs, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky, viewed through a chain-link fence.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Zone 5 Landscape” All Rights Reserved.

Group of children and a woman smiling and playing together outdoors, some holding hands, in black and white photograph.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Chaos” All Rights Reserved.

A group of children gathered closely together, smiling and holding toothbrushes, with some making peace signs, in an indoor setting.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Toothbrushes!” All Rights Reserved.

Group of smiling children in a crowded setting making various hand gestures, black and white photo

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “Moisés” All Rights Reserved.

Two boys smiling and making peace signs at a crowded community event or festival. One boy is wearing a baseball cap and a t-shirt, the other is wearing a shiny windbreaker. The background has a banner with partially visible text and other people in attendance.

©[2002] R.S.Collins. Photography. “SUP!” All Rights Reserved.