Architecture
Stars, Cartagena 2024
One of the striking features of Cartagena would most definitely be that which saturates it, the colors… followed by the sun and shadows cast. But putting those devices together, sometimes the only way to see it best it without color—in black and white. These facets together bring a genesis of moments revealed.
I always come back to black and white.
Early in my photography journey, architecture stood out as one of my favorite subjects to capture. Regardless of my travels, I always find remarkable structures that deserve the timelessness of a photograph to preserve their essence.
Cartagena was no exception. The Centro exudes an “old world” Spanish charm that perfectly reflects its time period and origins. On the other hand, Barrio Bocagrande infuses Miami Beach with a Latin American flair, particularly captivating with its white buildings, blue glass, and the stunning contrast against a blue sky.
A Year in Photographs
365 Days, 12 Themes, 1 Creative Journey
Museo Soumaya — Day 98
I started writing this entry with some grand idea that there was a lot to say, stories to tell, and great insight I learned. While I do have many stories, evolved creatively, pushed myself hard to achieve this tremendous goal, and want to share so much of my journey, I didn’t find that I could completely convey what #AYearinPhotographs has meant to me nor engage it all in just a few paragraphs.
Instead, I intend to keep this short because, perhaps, minimalism is a certain type of valor. A photograph every day for a year is an undertaking. One sets out, like every journey, with the first footstep and from there, the Universe leads one on. Simply put, it is a lot of work. Sometimes hours spent crafting one photo—it is easy, and it is hard. One is excited to do it and one will be tired.
Then it is all over and there is pride, sadness, love, and even bewilderment. And it is absolutely something that I recommend everyone should do—whether it be photography, writing, music, art, cooking, fitness, or whatever your passion may be. Do it. Journal it. Blog it. Share it.
It is a wave that washes over you and you’ll either ride it great distances or it will stay your feet, and you will be left behind. It is a commitment that if you hesitate for merely a day, you can never draw level. But when you reach the end of every day, every week, month, and the year, you have an accomplishment that only those who have traveled this path can truly appreciate.
Over 11,000 photos, 365 days, 12 themes, thousands of kilometers, two continents, four countries, and one singularly fantastic camera later, #AYearinPhotographs comes to close.
Here’s to the journey’s beginning, the path, the light, the shadow, and to the journey’s end.
Until next time.
“Go out and shoot!”
Shot on FujiFilm X-T5
July