A Busy Week Before the Holidays / Una Semana Agitada Antes de las Fiestas [Eng-Esp]
(English)
A Busy Week Before the Holidays / Una Semana Agitada Antes de las Fiestas
Good start to the week, my friends in the community! We're already entering the last few weeks of the year, and with Christmas just around the corner, I feel a bit nostalgic because family is getting smaller, but we still celebrate with those who are here.
Yesterday, I went out to look for some presents and came across many familiar faces—workers collecting trash, a job I respect a lot, and many children already out on the streets, often used by their parents to ask for things. It's a very low strategy because, despite everything, I’m not in favor of using children to benefit oneself. That’s why I always give them some candy or something they can eat, never money, because sometimes they’re not even the parents’ children, but street kids.
Well, with the year coming to an end, today I have a very busy and difficult day ahead, but I just wanted to stop by and thank everyone for the support you give my posts and the beautiful comments you leave. I wish you all a beautiful start to the week and send the best vibes as always.
¡Kachkaniraqmi!
(Until we meet again)
Thanks for being part of this ongoing #MonoMad Challenge adventure!
This is my entry for the #Monomad Challenge, hosted by @monochromes and @brumest
(Español)
Una Semana Agitada Antes de las Fiestas / A Busy Week Before the Holidays
Buen inicio de semana mis amigos de la comunidad, ya empezando las últimas semanas del año y ya a vísperas de la Navidad. Un poco nostálgico porque la familia cada vez es menos, pero igual siempre celebrando con los que están.
Ayer salí a ver algunos presentes y me encontré con muchas cosas, los mismos rostros de siempre, los trabajadores de recoger la basura, una labor que respeto mucho, y muchos niños ya en la calle que son usados por sus padres para pedir cosas. Una estrategia muy baja, porque pese a todo no estoy a favor de que se use a un niño con el fin de beneficiarse. Yo, por eso, siempre les doy alguna golosina o algo que se puedan comer, nunca dinero, porque a veces ni son los hijos, sino niños de la calle.
Bueno, a poco que termine el año, hoy tengo un día muy ajetreado y difícil. Solo paso por acá para agradecer a todos por el apoyo que le dan a mis posts y sus tan bonitos comentarios. Les deseo un hermoso inicio de semana y las mejores vibras de siempre.
¡Kachkaniraqmi!
(Hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar)
¡Gracias por ser parte de esta aventura del #MonoMad Challenge!
Esta es mi participación en el #Monomad Challenge, organizado por @monochromes y @brumest
Technical Details 📸
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Photographer | @cabzphoto |
| Camera | Sony A7III |
| Lens | Sony 50mm f/1.8 |
| Location | Lima |
| Editing | Lightroom |
Am wondering what the little girl in your first shoot is scoping for? Did you see what she tried to get?
She was playing with the soil in the flowerpot, wearing the veil because they belong to a Jesuit religion. During this time of year, you see many children like this, asking for alms on the streets for Christmas. It’s such a sad sight. I’m glad you liked the photo. It helps me raise awareness about the realities we live every day. Thank you for your comment.
This is a great way of using the art of photography. For that reason, I like Banksy so much. Less photography, more painting, but with a very similar aim.
I’m really glad that my intention was captured by you. I believe that street or documentary photography has, in part, the mission of showing realities that others might not see, and raising awareness that sometimes we are very fortunate for what we have. It’s also important to contribute and help those who need it most. It’s a pleasure to come across conscious people like you in the community. Thank you for sharing your comments
🙏