Some photojournalism in Venezuela

in #photography6 years ago (edited)



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.

February 12. 2019, Caracas, Venezuela.

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.






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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:
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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.

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:
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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:
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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.

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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:
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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:
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Estaría muy agradecido :)
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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:
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Estaría muy agradecido :)
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Gracias de corazón.
Tu amigo: Juan.

Nice shots 👍👏

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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:
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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.

glad you are ok, was wondering.
photos are great, knowing what you use you are doing a great job.
I know we were doctrinated :D to write loong posts on steem but if you have time you can check for appics (it is an steem instagram, still i think in beta but it is instagram easy to post photos and videos)

Hey! Thanks! Being a curie curator kind teaches you NOT to make single photo posts lol. But I guess I could share the daily events here too. I'll try. But I don't promise anything. Glad to see you around. :)

Good to see you back here (lucky me diring my vitamin D walk😎)! Did see some of your pictures at your instagram already but I still prefer to follow people by Steem sources. So I think @bil.prag is right you can use other tools like appics in my point of view, but you need to find a balance between those and there still should be great posts like these. Am I right or did I always understand the “rules” by curie wrong?😇 even a curie curator can’t create only quality posts, they are already way to busy curating other stuff!

How is life going there?

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Curie "rules" are really only "guidelines", which of course does not mean the same thing. Curie will upvote even a single photo post if that photo is amazing and the reviewer agrees it is worth the upvote.

Well, maybe not a single photo post, but it should have some information. I've literally had no time to get online. And my phone got stolen on one of the days I was taking photos. So I am now using an old little phone, which I don't know is capable of supporting any apps. It has only 8gb of space lol. But I'll try. Specially cause I do want people to know what is happening.

i am not curie but from the beginning we were told to not make short posts i almost feel guilty to post from appics 😁 but all new apps will change what we see on the chain. one thing that lacks is sorting content by apps. steempeak made possible filtering channels by tags, and that is the first step

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Hola @bil.prag
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:
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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.


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I am so glad that you are doing well even if you don't post on Steemit. Your photos are crisp and gorgeous and they are also important to document what's going on right now in Venezuela.
                   
I hope that you and your little one are healthy and lucky. I think you need all the luck you can get during these difficult times.

Scrawly! Thanks for all the best wishes. Things are tense, scary and exciting at the same time. Bad stuff could happy anytime and also good stuff. Its a roller coster of emotions and lots of sleepless nights. For now we are all ok and healthy. Hugs to you.

This is incredible!

I really appreciate the chance to see your photos of what is happening down there in Venezuela, @gabyoraa. We do not get much unfiltered information from your country, so I hope you will be able to post more often.

This is a wonderful post with excellent photos. You have an amazing opportunity to document history in the making. Praying for your safety and better times ahead.

Thanks! If I have time, I'll try to post what's happening daily. I know how hard it is to find some real information out there. Thanks for all your prayers and good wishes.

Those are some really great photos, full of human spirit and enthusiasm. Glad you came back to share. Thank you!

Thanks! There has been a lot of enthusiasm, and tears of joy. Let's hope this nightmare ends soon.

Hola @himalayannomad
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:
x.png
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.

Amazing pictures you got up there and I pray for more strength for your country people to fight on, you part of history and sure your children will be proud someday, that you were part of the people that stood up and fight!

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Thanks for all the prayers. :)

You welcome

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Hola @peachladiva
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:
x.png
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.

Gaby, wow what pictures. I am so glad you are doing well and able to be a part of this time in our county's history and to document it. What a great opportunity for you and for us through social media to see what is happening through your passion and art. Thanks for sharing! I am now following you on Instagram and will glad to get more updates! Your spider boy is ADORABLE!

Sara! So happy always to read you. Do follow me on instagram. I'll start translating my posts so you can understand!

Hola @sjarvie5
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:
x.png
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.

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:
x.png
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.

I love a good underdog story! You shove those Reuter photographers and their 7 cameras around their neck. You are recording a pivotal moment not only in the history of your country but of the entire world. All eyes are on you, no pressure lol!

Well thanks for the pressure ha ha ha. Funny thing about photography, as much as you want to be true to reality, there is always a lot of each photographer in the photo. In a way it's "my" perception of the moment, so that makes my photos different from those from reuters! Can't deny, I wish to work for a big agency like that some day. Greetings!!!!

There’s one million truth but it’s nice to see your own unique truth.

Hola @edouard
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:
x.png
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.

You photographs speak for themselves and no commentary is required. I have no idea what the latest is but take care and lets hope it sorts itself out really soon. Your photography is important as it is something that you can always look back on and never forget.

Wow thanks! It certainly is something worth remembering.

Hola @cryptoandcoffee
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:
x.png
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.

Hopefully, it will get better because when you hit bottom there is only one way, and it is up! I wish safety and prosperity to the Venezuelan people! Thank you for sharing these important moments with us!

Thanks for all those good wishes. So overwhelmed by all the support I've gotten.

Hola @rimicane
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:
x.png
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.

It is so sad what's happening in your country but I am glad to hear that you guys have a fighting chance, there is that glimpse of hope and that hope is what you hold on to, to fight through all these and hopefully, win!

The number of people that are out there just shows how much the country is ready for a change. It's great that despite the censorship, some people are still willing to step out there and hopefully, push boundaries and bring change.

I am hoping that someday, this will all be history and just as you imagined, you will show these photos, of passionate Venezuelans wanting a change for their country and the future of there kids. Of course, your Daughter will be proud.

Stay safe out there! Being stepped upon definitely doesn't feel good but then again, that goes to show your passion for photography and your country as well.

Your photos are amazing, I love that it did capture those expressions on people's face.

Thanks Audrey. There is a lot of hope. I do get stepped on and run over haha. But it's part of the job and of being so tiny.

Hola @audreybits
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:
x.png
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.

This post is sponsored and featured by @Appreciator in collaboration with @c-squared. Just keep up the good work.

Hola @apreciator
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:
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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.

Looks like you've managed to capture some very emotional and important moments in Venezuelan people's life. I love every photo, every photo os a story. Wonderful job!

Thanks a lot!

My pleasure.

Hola @erikah
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:
x.png
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 shots "Zacchaeus". Hope it's not intimidating being around international journalists.

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Really intimidating but you get to learn a lot from them. Not so long ago I used to see them from far away with admiration, now they actually know my name and my work.

Hola @fredkese
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:
x.png
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.

People from Venezuela have beautiful faces and I understand their love for their country.
Something of huge.
Congratulations for the photos and the colours you have choosen. Thank you to share this post with us.
I have only a questioni: did Venuezela decide to have an efficial National crypto-coin? I read something during the last months, but later I did not read anything more.

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Maduro tried to implement something called the "petro" which is suppose to be a crypto coin backed by the oil reserves of venezuela. BUT, it really is just another fraude of the government.

Oh God!!!!
I am really Sorry for Venezuela and his population.
However keep strong!

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Hola @moncia90
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:
x.png
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 photos! This is the magnitude of the support Juan Guaido has and many people, especially foreigners, choose to ignore.
I have been writing a lot about this, and commenting of some posts that have quite a biased and unsupported take on our situation.
I have tried to explain to people from other countries the compexity of our crisis, the severity of the crimes commited and the level of support most Venezuelans would give to anyone representing the possibility of change from this nightmare.
I loved the brightness of your photographs, the luminous quality of every shot. you are certianly being part of a new chapter of our history, hopefully a brighter one.
All our hopes are deposited in this young congressman who so far has been up to the task and who luckily will help us transition from corruption, crime, impunity, poverty, backwardness, and immorality to the prosperity and justice.

Hola @hlezama
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:
x.png
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.

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Hola @gabyoraa
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:
x.png
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.

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