Some photojournalism in Venezuela
It's been a while since I've written or even been around on steemit. I think I even forgot how to use markdown, good thing I had a draft saved somewhere. Just wanted all my steemit friends to know I'm fine. I'm alive, just very busy. I've been covering all the political events happening in Venezuela right now.
I'm active on instagram (same user name) sharing daily all the events. So if you are curious, you can always contact me there.
I'll just go ahead and share some of the recent pics. But if you have any questions, feel free to comment and whenever I have time I'll be happy to clear some doubts. To be honest, I don't even know how to explain everything. I feel like I'm in the turn point of a Netflix Narcos Series. It's scary and exciting at the same time. It all really comes down to what the government has planned and what their next move is.
I'll share some of my photographic experience in all of this. Taking photos in a crowded place with other 50 photojournalist is a crazy adventure. Specially if you are as tall as a 12 year old (yeah I’m short). You have to think quick, and be ready for anything, compose and follow your instinct. It's hard not being able to control the environment, it's not like you can tell the president to move a bit to the left. So you have to move around a lot and try your best to compose with what there is and do it quick. I've also been smashed and stepped over so many times, I'm getting used to it. But it's a challenge trying to capture something different than all the other 50 people with cameras.
It’s overwhelming to sit next to international reuters photographers with 3 or 4 cameras hanging from their neck, and a 400 2.8 lens that weighs more than my kid. But you get to learn from the best and make good friends. Personally, being able to document the history of my country is a feeling I can't describe. Photography is my passion, it's my eternal love, and if it helps and has meaning it's the best thing ever. Being able to tell my kid one day “Hey, I was there! And I took that photo”. Documenting what we are currently living is important even more because of the censorship we live. It's dangerous, I can't lie, but we all have to put our effort into this. Just being there and seeing so many tears of joy, and so many people full of hope again is incredible. This war is not over, it might just be the beginning, but it's the first time in so many years we actually have a fighting chance.
That's all I have for today. I was going to upload more photos but for some reason it didn't let me. Hugs and thanks to all those who have always supported me here in the platform. Hopefully, when all this mess is over I'll have a lot of free time and freedom of speech to keep on posting whatever and whenever I want.
I'm active on instagram (same user name) sharing daily all the events. So if you are curious, you can always contact me there.
I'll just go ahead and share some of the recent pics. But if you have any questions, feel free to comment and whenever I have time I'll be happy to clear some doubts. To be honest, I don't even know how to explain everything. I feel like I'm in the turn point of a Netflix Narcos Series. It's scary and exciting at the same time. It all really comes down to what the government has planned and what their next move is.
I'll share some of my photographic experience in all of this. Taking photos in a crowded place with other 50 photojournalist is a crazy adventure. Specially if you are as tall as a 12 year old (yeah I’m short). You have to think quick, and be ready for anything, compose and follow your instinct. It's hard not being able to control the environment, it's not like you can tell the president to move a bit to the left. So you have to move around a lot and try your best to compose with what there is and do it quick. I've also been smashed and stepped over so many times, I'm getting used to it. But it's a challenge trying to capture something different than all the other 50 people with cameras.
It’s overwhelming to sit next to international reuters photographers with 3 or 4 cameras hanging from their neck, and a 400 2.8 lens that weighs more than my kid. But you get to learn from the best and make good friends. Personally, being able to document the history of my country is a feeling I can't describe. Photography is my passion, it's my eternal love, and if it helps and has meaning it's the best thing ever. Being able to tell my kid one day “Hey, I was there! And I took that photo”. Documenting what we are currently living is important even more because of the censorship we live. It's dangerous, I can't lie, but we all have to put our effort into this. Just being there and seeing so many tears of joy, and so many people full of hope again is incredible. This war is not over, it might just be the beginning, but it's the first time in so many years we actually have a fighting chance.
That's all I have for today. I was going to upload more photos but for some reason it didn't let me. Hugs and thanks to all those who have always supported me here in the platform. Hopefully, when all this mess is over I'll have a lot of free time and freedom of speech to keep on posting whatever and whenever I want.
February 12. 2019, Caracas, Venezuela.
February 16. 2019, Caracas, Venezuela.
February 16. 2019, Caracas, Venezuela.
February 16. 2019, Caracas, Venezuela.
February 16. 2019, Caracas, Venezuela.
February 12. 2019, Caracas, Venezuela.
February 16. 2019, Caracas, Venezuela.
February 16. 2019, Caracas, Venezuela.
January 30. 2019, Caracas, Venezuela.
February 16. 2019, Caracas, Venezuela.
These are great, especially the one with the hands and the flag! Resteemed and welcome back!
Oh Gaby, now when I see your post I realize that I've never came back to you on your private message! I will do so today.. I'm having some health issues now and I keep 'ignoring' private interactions as I'm not very sociable...
It looks like there is something finally happening in Venezuela! I hope that it will end in the way that the normal people will finally be happy and that the situation will be stabilized.
I'm glad to hear that you're ok but PLEASE take care of yourself! This might be dangerous job that you have :) But I understand how you feel.. you must be so proud of what is happening and excited for better time :)
Stay safe my dear friend and I hope to talk to you soon!
Say hello to Ramses :)
PS: Your photos are stunning! But it's not something what you don't know already :)
Martina! Always so sweet. Please take care of your self. It's ok to not be sociable some time. Ramses is doing very good. He has gained weight and his hair is growing. He looks so different! He is going through his chemo but he is strong enough to overcome it this time. Hugs to you and hope you feel better.
Hola @delishtreats
Venezuela te necesita.
¿Me disculpas que te pida un favor?
@STEEMCHURCH es una comunidad que hace obras de CARIDAD muy valiosas en VENEZUELA (Puedes visitar su blog y ver lo que hacen).
@steemchurch necesita del apoyo de todos para ganar una delegación de 20K SP, la competencia es realmente feroz en ese concurso y hace un momento estábamos justo detrás de SteemitBloggers:
Quizás podrías preguntar a tus amigos si a ellos no les importaría apoyar nuestra pequeña iniciativa.
Estaría muy agradecido :)
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Gracias de corazón.
Tu amigo: Juan.
Gaby! I miss you~ I am glad to hear that you are okay, I was thinking about Gaby the other day and your presence is definitely missed at our regular chat rooms <3
These photos look amazing, and I can only imagine the jostling and efforts you went through in order to snap these shots!
I hope for the best for your country, Gaby... I hope in the near future you can return to post to your heart's contentment and also, to curate, again <3
You are definitely the sweetest thing on curie and probably I miss the most. Thanks for such kind words.
Hola @veryspider
Venezuela te necesita.
¿Me disculpas que te pida un favor?
@STEEMCHURCH es una comunidad que hace obras de CARIDAD muy valiosas en VENEZUELA (Puedes visitar su blog y ver lo que hacen).
@steemchurch necesita del apoyo de todos para ganar una delegación de 20K SP, la competencia es realmente feroz en ese concurso y hace un momento estábamos justo detrás de SteemitBloggers:
Quizás podrías preguntar a tus amigos si a ellos no les importaría apoyar nuestra pequeña iniciativa.
Estaría muy agradecido :)
Enlace al concurso:
https://dpoll.xyz/detail/@theycallmedan/which-steem-project-should-i-delegate-20k-steempower-to-for-1-year/?rep=33&sp=3&age=30&post_count= 10 & stake_based = 0
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Gracias de corazón.
Tu amigo: Juan.
A Gaby post! Your work has been tremendous during the events in Venezuela this year, and I feel that you've distinguished yourself among the other photo-journalists with photos that go beyond simple documentation of the event. Keep it up, soak in the moment and know that you have friends around the world watching and hoping for a successful transition from the madness and for all the freedoms that will follow. As the Starks would say if they weren't so pessimistic: "Spring is coming." :D
Ha ha ha. Ok, I admit, I missed your quotes. Couldn't find a LOTR and had to use game of thrones huh?
Thanks for keeping an eye on us.
Haha, well, I need to reread LOTR to discover more appropriate quotes. Until then I'll just misquote other books!
Hola @derekkind
Venezuela te necesita.
¿Me disculpas que te pida un favor?
@STEEMCHURCH es una comunidad que hace obras de CARIDAD muy valiosas en VENEZUELA (Puedes visitar su blog y ver lo que hacen).
@steemchurch necesita del apoyo de todos para ganar una delegación de 20K SP, la competencia es realmente feroz en ese concurso y hace un momento estábamos justo detrás de SteemitBloggers:
Quizás podrías preguntar a tus amigos si a ellos no les importaría apoyar nuestra pequeña iniciativa.
Estaría muy agradecido :)
Enlace al concurso:
https://dpoll.xyz/detail/@theycallmedan/which-steem-project-should-i-delegate-20k-steempower-to-for-1-year/?rep=33&sp=3&age=30&post_count= 10 & stake_based = 0
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Gracias de corazón.
Tu amigo: Juan.
Hi gabyoraa,
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Oh my, I was so not expecting this. Thanks guys.
Beautiful pictures of my beloved Venezuela. I'm writing the post in response to the other guy who said everything is USA's fault. Will tag you when it's ready. Cheers honey.
Oh yeah, please do so!
Hola @jonsnow1983
Venezuela te necesita.
¿Me disculpas que te pida un favor?
@STEEMCHURCH es una comunidad que hace obras de CARIDAD muy valiosas en VENEZUELA (Puedes visitar su blog y ver lo que hacen).
@steemchurch necesita del apoyo de todos para ganar una delegación de 20K SP, la competencia es realmente feroz en ese concurso y hace un momento estábamos justo detrás de SteemitBloggers:
Quizás podrías preguntar a tus amigos si a ellos no les importaría apoyar nuestra pequeña iniciativa.
Estaría muy agradecido :)
Enlace al concurso:
https://dpoll.xyz/detail/@theycallmedan/which-steem-project-should-i-delegate-20k-steempower-to-for-1-year/?rep=33&sp=3&age=30&post_count= 10 & stake_based = 0
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Gracias de corazón.
Tu amigo: Juan.
Well yeah, work sometimes resembles the person! This your doing is amazing you're actively participating in history while is in the making! You're doing a wonderful job don't let those big lensed guys intimidate you're a big girl! figuratively speaking doing big things with gorgeous pics! I love you, Gaby!
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Hola @elfranz
Venezuela te necesita.
¿Me disculpas que te pida un favor?
@STEEMCHURCH es una comunidad que hace obras de CARIDAD muy valiosas en VENEZUELA (Puedes visitar su blog y ver lo que hacen).
@steemchurch necesita del apoyo de todos para ganar una delegación de 20K SP, la competencia es realmente feroz en ese concurso y hace un momento estábamos justo detrás de SteemitBloggers:
Quizás podrías preguntar a tus amigos si a ellos no les importaría apoyar nuestra pequeña iniciativa.
Estaría muy agradecido :)
Enlace al concurso:
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Gracias de corazón.
Tu amigo: Juan.
Is this your new leader, the guy amongs the people?
Yeap. That is Juan Guaidó. They interin president of Venezuela. Really awesome guy, I knew him before all of this.
That's the people's guy! Good luck!
Hola @trayan
Venezuela te necesita.
¿Me disculpas que te pida un favor?
@STEEMCHURCH es una comunidad que hace obras de CARIDAD muy valiosas en VENEZUELA (Puedes visitar su blog y ver lo que hacen).
@steemchurch necesita del apoyo de todos para ganar una delegación de 20K SP, la competencia es realmente feroz en ese concurso y hace un momento estábamos justo detrás de SteemitBloggers:
Quizás podrías preguntar a tus amigos si a ellos no les importaría apoyar nuestra pequeña iniciativa.
Estaría muy agradecido :)
Enlace al concurso:
https://dpoll.xyz/detail/@theycallmedan/which-steem-project-should-i-delegate-20k-steempower-to-for-1-year/?rep=33&sp=3&age=30&post_count= 10 & stake_based = 0
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Gracias de corazón.
Tu amigo: Juan.
Nice shots 👍👏
Posted using Partiko iOS
Thanks!
Hola @bidesing
Venezuela te necesita.
¿Me disculpas que te pida un favor?
@STEEMCHURCH es una comunidad que hace obras de CARIDAD muy valiosas en VENEZUELA (Puedes visitar su blog y ver lo que hacen).
@steemchurch necesita del apoyo de todos para ganar una delegación de 20K SP, la competencia es realmente feroz en ese concurso y hace un momento estábamos justo detrás de SteemitBloggers:
Quizás podrías preguntar a tus amigos si a ellos no les importaría apoyar nuestra pequeña iniciativa.
Estaría muy agradecido :)
Enlace al concurso:
https://dpoll.xyz/detail/@theycallmedan/which-steem-project-should-i-delegate-20k-steempower-to-for-1-year/?rep=33&sp=3&age=30&post_count= 10 & stake_based = 0
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Gracias de corazón.
Tu amigo: Juan.
Great work I hope the president you are supporting brings prosperity to the nation and improves the econominal and financial situation.
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Hola @shaheerbari
Venezuela te necesita.
¿Me disculpas que te pida un favor?
@STEEMCHURCH es una comunidad que hace obras de CARIDAD muy valiosas en VENEZUELA (Puedes visitar su blog y ver lo que hacen).
@steemchurch necesita del apoyo de todos para ganar una delegación de 20K SP, la competencia es realmente feroz en ese concurso y hace un momento estábamos justo detrás de SteemitBloggers:
Quizás podrías preguntar a tus amigos si a ellos no les importaría apoyar nuestra pequeña iniciativa.
Estaría muy agradecido :)
Enlace al concurso:
https://dpoll.xyz/detail/@theycallmedan/which-steem-project-should-i-delegate-20k-steempower-to-for-1-year/?rep=33&sp=3&age=30&post_count= 10 & stake_based = 0
(VOTA POR STEEMCHURCH)
Gracias de corazón.
Tu amigo: Juan.