Inside the Sagrada Di Familia, places like these evoke a soft serenity to me. The composition and bright hue remind me of the power and hope of the divine message.
Oftentimes I find that the beauty of nature and divinity relationship goes unnoticed. To me, this image, and this poem I wrote, capture exactly that mystifying beauty. Light breaks through darkness, Mary meets open wings, Stone cradles heaven’s feather.
I framed this shot to capture the grandeur and verticality that define the style. I love how the Gothic architecture contrasts between light and shadow with it's pointed arches and intricate details, which also guide the eye upward.
The sacred practice of "Holy Friday". Sometimes, customs can seem so foreign, when to another, they can be a daily part of life.
Coastal town with white buildings, a church with a tower, and a mountain in the background, near the water with boats docked along the shore.
Trying to capture the whimsical, playful feel of a Wes Anderson scene, with overblown highlights and pastel tones. I framed this building minimalistic; to emphasize its colors over its form.
I wanted to capture the energy of this ramen shop in the bustling core of Dubai. The people and the ambience felt like a true reflection of the city’s nightlife.
Windows shine a light on the truth, the streets speak for themselves. This graffiti on a window stood out to me, calling out those in power, turning an ordinary surface into a canvas of resistance.
Night scene at an Arabic street food stall with three men standing in front, illuminated by the bright opalescent lights.
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