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Snow in the Distance
Last weekend I went on a road trip through Asturias. As usual, I didn’t have a particular destination in mind, so I let improvisation and a spirit of adventure guide me. This time I decided to follow the coastal route, crossing into Asturias via the Puente de Los Santos bridge in Ribadeo. Even though I
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An Iconic Place
This time I’m sharing a photograph that is especially meaningful to me, as I grew up in this very place and my roots run deep here. Don’t expect any objectivity, I’m completely in love with this unique corner of Galicia and will defend it unconditionally. Of course, I’ll only say good things about it, and
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The Road in Focus
This weekend was mostly spent driving, though, in truth, I didn’t go very far. The amount of time I spent in the car could’ve taken me all the way to the other end of the Iberian Peninsula, but instead, I only explored a portion of Asturias. I left home at ten in the morning on
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Sunsets in Black and White
I’ll be honest: I used to be completely addicted to the golden hour. The vast majority of my photos were taken during that narrow window of time. Sometimes the setting sun was the star of the show, with warm-colored skies dominating the image. Other times, that light served as a key resource, enhancing scenes with
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Defying Gravity
Everyone I know seems to like storks. They’re one of those birds that people naturally find endearing. I suppose the idea that they bring babies into the world helps their reputation quite a bit. The truth is, we don’t have any in my village, so many years went by before I saw one for the
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Appropriation or Contribution?
Whenever I come across a mural, a piece of graffiti, or a striking illustration on a wall, I often wonder whether it’s fair, or even ethical, to use someone else’s work to enhance the appeal of the photograph I’m about to take. After all, the person who created it did so with the intention of
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The Photographic Process
Our minds like to simplify, categorize, label, compartmentalize knowledge, and draw neat conclusions. It’s a useful trait: it allows our limited cognitive resources to tackle highly complex problems successfully. But it comes at a cost, we reduce the complexity of the world around us to its simplest form. That’s why, when we think of certain
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Time Travel
Black and white photography is often instinctively associated with a sense of the past. Of course, that association doesn’t necessarily reflect reality, most black and white images taken today capture themes and subjects rooted firmly in the present. And yet, even when portraying contemporary contexts, monochromatic photography tends to evoke a certain nostalgia. That doesn’t
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Photographic Limit
Some places are so utterly spectacular that no photograph can truly capture the full grandeur of the scene. The “A Toxa” waterfall is a perfect example. It’s considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Galicia, and its scale is impressive, 60 meters tall, with a single drop measuring over 30 meters. The first time
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Mountaineering
I have to admit, I really enjoy driving through the mountains. My car probably doesn’t feel the same way, since mountain roads tend to be narrow, full of potholes, and in poor condition. They also come with endless curves, and you can’t drive very fast, but that’s part of the charm. Despite the rough conditions,
