Finding My Inner Creative Soul to Express Myself In Photographs

I believe that deep down, every kid is an artist. No matter what we do or who we are.

F for Formidable

This photograph is my 7^th installment of Rosie Hardy Challenge, Rosie is one of my favorite conceptual photographers on this planet. The idea is to post a photo every week with a new letter of the alphabet in every photo. I really love the idea because I am looking for a way to dramatically improve my photography skills and creativity this year because I believe every one of us has a unique side, every one of us is special and nobody sees the world the way I do, the way you do. We have our own emotional lens, now is an excellent time to consider doing this kind of challenge and let see how I can go far for this addiction.

This stands for F for Formidable. I’m a Filipino and we are known as hardworking, resourceful, and passionate people towards our work. Many of us work overtime, even underpaid, some work with multiple jobs, some have additional small businesses to earn extra money, and many are away from their families working overseas and sacrifice the time with them to support their loved ones. Many of us were striving harder, yet it seemed not to gain progress. Why?

One of the reasons is, that we tend to be extra helpful and take full responsibility for our families and dependents at home, especially if you are the breadwinner or become the sole provider in the family. It’s a Filipino cultural value that I consider FORMIDABLE, FORMIDABLE BURDEN, and ENEMY of progress for the ones who are providing financial support because if you give money instantly to your dependents, you can’t save for yourself for your future and it delays your gratification as it is pulling you down from success.

I know if you’re a Filipino, many of you can relate to what I want to convey in this image. I believe that if someone needs money, they have to earn it. Maybe the best solution is to always remember this proverb, “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”, which is hard to do particularly if you live here in the Philippines or your dependents are unable to work, you really cannot endure their suffering. So, may your burdens be light.

The hardest part of doing this kind of photography is coming up with ideas, writing captions and execution can be difficult.

Here are my A-E photographs of #rosiehardychallenge.

A for Adventure

B for Butterfly

C for Cold

C for Christmas

D for Desolate

E for Education

Happy 60th Birthday to My Mother!

Dearest Nanay,

I will never find anyone who will love me as unconditionally as you have. You know me in many ways that no one else ever will. One who can see what I am going through. You’re the one who will do anything to see me happy. One who always prays for my happiness, keeping me safe from harm or sickness. You’re are the one who instills confidence and faith in me and gave unquestioning support to whatever I do. You’re unconditional love and care that I always wear every single day even you are not always beside me is irreplaceable.

I am so blessed to have you in my life. Thank you for always, always being at my side and having my back. No one is in my corner quite the way you are. I precious you, mother, and love you more than life itself.

I hope for your good health and a strong mind. There’ll never be a day in my life when I won’t need you. I’m here for you too. Please remember that.

Happy, Happy Birthday Nanay. Love you!

All my love,

Diego