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The Silent Journey of Reflection Behind the Camera

One day, I stopped taking photographs, and I never knew why. Perhaps it was the weight of time, turning each moment into a fleeting flash of light. Or maybe it was the exhaustion of searching for meaning in every corner, of capturing ephemeral moments in the hope of freezing time.

In the silence of that photographic pause, I discovered a universe of hidden reflections among the shadows. I realized that each image frozen in time was more than just a simple capture; it was a fragment of life, a whisper of the soul manifested through the lens. By letting go of the frenetic pursuit of visual perfection, I found the freedom to simply be, to flow like never before.

Now, in addition to capturing the world through a lens, I contemplate it with the eyes of the heart. I see beauty in imperfection, harmony in chaos, poetry in the mundane. I no longer chase the perfect image, but the authentic experience, the fleeting moment that fades away with time.

This is not just a photographic reflection but a life lesson: if you’ve been at rest from something you love, perhaps one day you’ll look up again and capture the magic that lies in every corner, every nook. For now, in silence, I embrace stillness like an old friend. Because sometimes, stopping the search is the first step to finding oneself.

Fernando Castillo, Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, journalist, and former Electoral Counselor of the INE. Recognized with the «Gregorio Macedo López» award for journalistic merit in 2014. Passionate about digital integrity and online transparency, he explores topics such as cybersecurity and the impact of technology on modern society.