Journal | Reflections on Creativity and Ideas

This journal is where I share personal reflections on creativity — thoughts, ideas, and moments that shape the way I see the world. It isn’t only about photography or architecture, but about the wider process of making and observing. Some entries are stories, others are experiments, all connected by curiosity and a search for meaning in creative work.

La Fantástica and the Palenqueras
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La Fantástica and the Palenqueras

On a sweltering December day in Cartagena, I wandered through the vibrant streets of La Fantástica, captivated by the colonial charm and the proud presence of the Palenqueras. This is a reflection on memory, culture, and the beauty that hides in plain sight.

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A Wander Through the Electric Town
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A Wander Through the Electric Town

My second day in Tokyo — this time, wandering through Akihabara in the rain. What I found wasn’t the perfect photo, but rhythm, reflection, and the quiet beauty of a city that doesn’t try to dazzle — it just does.

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Timber and Time
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Timber and Time

A sunny afternoon walk through Japan’s backstreets led me to a quiet discovery: tiny wooden houses full of character, memory, and meaning. Camera in hand, I found beauty in small spaces — and ended up thinking deeply about how we live, and what we really need.

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Stairway to the Pagoda
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Stairway to the Pagoda

After a long journey from Hiroshima to Fujikawaguchiko, we took an unexpected sunset trek to Chureito Pagoda — and it led to one of the most rewarding photographic moments of my trip. A quiet climb, a glowing sky, and a surprise ending I’ll never forget.

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A Flash of Light, a Portrait, and a Quiet Realisation
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A Flash of Light, a Portrait, and a Quiet Realisation

I used to think I was just a natural light photographer — mostly because I didn’t know how to use anything else. But one day I bought a strobe, and everything changed. First in real estate, then in portraiture… and finally, in how I see the people in front of the lens.

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