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Sunday Encounter
I’m not a particularly religious person, in fact, I’d say I’m non-practicing. I could certainly voice a number of criticisms about the institution of the Church, as with any powerful institution, since it has often misused that power. But I prefer to focus on the good, especially because it brings back fond memories from my
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Anxiety
The experience of grabbing your camera, jumping in the car, and setting off through places you’ve never been, or places you’ve been but never truly explored, is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It connects you to the world in such an intense, focused way that few other activities can compare. The
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The Photographic Experience
A couple of years ago, I visited the Meirás Lighthouse (Faro da Frouxeira), located in the municipality of Valdoviño, to take some photographs of the area. The place has many features that make it especially appealing to photographers. Its rugged coast, small cliffs, crashing waves, rocks, wild vegetation, and of course, the lighthouse itself, all
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The Empty Bench
One quality that almost all of my photographs share, aside from the absence of color, is the absence of people. My family always has two categorical critiques: “Take your photos in color!” and “Photograph people!” Of course, I don’t listen, but sometimes their comments do make me think. I actually love color photography, especially analog
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Minimalism in the Mariña Lucense
Some places seem to have been created specifically to be photographed. They serve no particular function, carry no special meaning, and have no official recognition. It’s difficult to explain their charm or visual appeal, especially since, in many cases, they’re abandoned, but it’s undeniable that they hold a powerful kind of magnetism. That’s exactly the
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The Beach of the Cathedrals
Today I’m sharing a couple of photos from a place that really needs no introduction, but just in case, it’s the Playa de Las Catedrales, on the coast of Ribadeo. This beach is famous for its striking rock formations, which over time have been shaped by erosion into a series of arches, caves, overhangs, and
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Motivational focus
The motivations that draw us to photography can vary greatly from person to person, and it’s quite common for them to change or evolve over time. It’s an activity that, in its early stages, almost always arises from a vocational impulse, the need to capture places, situations, or people that carry a profound meaning and
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Coruña and Its Conch
The city of Coruña never fails to surprise with its blend of landscapes. Its seafront promenade is one of those places that invites you to pause, enjoy the sound of the sea, and discover the small gems that are part of its essence. Among them, “La Caracola” has always been one of my favorites, not
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Analog Photography
At 46 years old, I can say I have some experience in the world of photography, not so much because I’m an expert (which I’m not), but because I’ve been enjoying it as a hobby for many years. I’ve never been a professional, nor do I have any intention of becoming one. A camera has
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A New Beginning
For many years I’ve been passionate about photography. Actually, ever since I was a child. As a kid, I constantly begged my parents for a camera, but they never bought me one. It wasn’t about the price of the camera itself; their real concern was all the expenses involved in owning one, especially film developing
