JUNE 2018: Featured Artist |
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Award-Winning Photographer:
Roberto Destarac
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Photo Credit: Isabel Gaitan
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Roberto Destarac was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala. He has always had a passion for the arts. In high school, he had poems published in local newspapers and played guitar in a band. He was awarded a full scholarship by the Guatemalan government to attend New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology where he received a B.Sc. in Geological Engineering. He then worked in the mineral exploration industry for several years and got to visit numerous remote locations throughout Latin America. It was during those journeys that he discovered his passion for beautiful landscapes and cultures.
Roberto spent many years as a self-taught photographer shooting with basic point and shoot cameras. In 2012, while standing atop Temple IV of the Mayan site of Tikal in northern Guatemala for the celebration of the end of the 13th Baktun (Mayan long calendar cycle of 144,000 days), the vastness of the jungle behind the Mayan ruins made him realize he wanted to be able to capture scenes like this in better detail. So, he decided to pursue his passion for photography further. In 2015, he took several courses in Guatemala´s premier photography school, La Fototeca, as well as online and in-class courses with renowned photographers and teachers. |
Roberto has won numerous awards, including a 2017 Performance Award for the Humanity Photo Awards and Finalist in 35Awards (2017), an international competition. He has been published by the following Guatemalan newspapers: Prensa Libre, Soy502 and Nuestro Diario. He has also been published by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce 2017 marketing campaign and in social media by major brands, such as banks and tourism agencies.
His work is shown in a private, permanent exhibition in Novartis Pharmaceuticals in Guatemala (main building). He will be participating in several exhibitions and competitions later this year.
His work is shown in a private, permanent exhibition in Novartis Pharmaceuticals in Guatemala (main building). He will be participating in several exhibitions and competitions later this year.
Before Dawn
© Roberto Destarac |
City Silhouette
© Roberto Destarac |
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Easter in Guatemala
© Roberto Destarac |
Mayan Weaver
© Roberto Destarac |
Machu Picchu
© Roberto Destarac |
The Gates of Fire
© Roberto Destarac |
Illuminated
© Roberto Destarac |
Arch Street
© Roberto Destarac |
Sunset Moonrise Eruption
© Roberto Destarac |
Toronto Sunset
© Roberto Destarac |
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“Landscapes, travel, and people
are my favorite styles of photography. I'm in constant search to improve my skills in order to bring my audience quality work that reflects my passion for the beauty of our world.” ~ Roberto Destarac |
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