Phone Photography Contest 93 | Lights of Hope
I think it's no secret to anyone that historic events have unfolded in my country today. A process has begun that, for the first time in a long time, fills me with hope, but also keeps me on edge. In just a few hours, going out into the street felt like being back in 2016, when people were desperately searching for food in the stores, standing in long lines, and afraid of being attacked by armed motorcyclists; people easily forgot that Christmas and New Year's had just ended, and I think the only thing that reminds us that today is January 3rd are the Christmas decorations at home.
Creo que no es un secreto para nadie que hoy han ocurrido sucesos históricos en mi país. Se ha iniciado un proceso que por primera vez en mucho tiempo me hace sentir esperanza, pero que igual me mantiene a la expectativa. En pocas horas salir a la calle se ha sentido como salir nuevamente al 2016, donde la gente estaba desesperada buscando la comida en los negocios, haciendo largas colas y con miedo a ser atacados por motorizados asesinos; fácilmente la gente olvidó que acaba de terminar la navidad y el año nuevo, y creo que lo único que nos recuerda que hoy es 3 de Enero son las decoraciones navideñas en casa.
The images I'm sharing with you today aren't from my own house, but from my mother-in-law's house, where I celebrated the start of 2026. They humbly managed to create magic with the combination of so many decorations and different colored Christmas lights. I think they did it because there are children in the house, but when I arrived, I felt so happy, since we don't decorate or put up lights to that extent. It was so inspiring that I took these photos with my phone to remember New Year's Eve 2025 and to connect with the feeling of these lights of hope as we began the new year. I also wanted to share them with you in the Phono Photography Contest; I hope you like them...
Estas imágenes que les comparto hoy no son de mi propia casa, sino de la casa de mi suegra, donde recibí el año 2026. Humilmente lograron hacer magia con la combinación de tantas decoraciones y distintos colores de luces navideñas. Creo que lo hicieron porque hay niños en la casa, pero cuando yo llegué me sentí muy feliz, ya que nosotros no decoramos ni colocamos luces a ese nivel. Fue tanto que me inspiré a tomar estas fotografías con mi teléfono para recordar lo que fue la noche vieja de 2025, y conectar con el sentimiento de estas luces de esperanza para iniciar el año. También quería compartirlas con ustedes en Phono Photography Contest, espero que les gusten...
Que bueno saber que se encuentran bien ❤️🩹 por acá estuvimos atentos a las noticias 📻 respecto a la decoración cuesta desprenderse del espíritu de la navidad 🎄
Gracias por estar pendiente, sí, particularmente nosotros estamos bien, y creo que casi todo el mundo. Lo que ocurrió aquí ha sido un gran susto para todos, pero hasta ahora ha pasado solo lo que se dijo que iba a pasar. Días de incertidumbre es lo que viene, e intentar vivir el día a día con esta ansiedad... Abrazos Eduardo, deseo un gran 2026 para ustedes 🙏
I really don't know if this is good or bad for your country. Would everyone be better off status quo or with your "new ruler". We already have too much instability in the world, this is just causing more havoc
Take care
Yes, it's all very complicated. I think it can bring benefits, but only in the long run. The current outlook isn't very encouraging; I think violent days could easily be ahead. I don't agree with any politician here; no one seems sane. But even though I was a child, I do remember the difference between the prosperity of the nineties and how rough things are now. The next few days will be crucial. I'll be focused on working toward my personal goals; stopping is a mistake. Thank you for your words; I appreciate them very much 🙏
Happy New Year, Jesus! My best wishes to you and your loved ones in this year that has begun abruptly for us Venezuelans. There is a lot of uncertainty and the feeling of fear remains so far very strong, take care.
Let's hope everything will turn out for the best; hope is what we cannot lose.
Big hugs
That's right, although I must admit I was surprised by what happened yesterday, since I stopped believing in all political leaders a while ago 😅 Crucial days are coming, and right now I think anything can happen. It's so sad that people don't respect each other; when arrogance wins, the world becomes grayer. I keep hoping for change, even if I don't live to see it, but I'll be at peace knowing that future generations of Venezuelans can enjoy a better country 🙏 Happy New Year my friend, a big hug to you ❤️
I don't understand how an attack on your country's sovereignty can be considered good news. Someone dropped bombs on your country's capital city and literally took your president away, and this seems like a ray of hope to you...
I really can't understand it, but okay, it's your country's matter, you probably know something that we don't.
Btw, your mother-in-law has decorated the house beautifully, especially that illuminated mini-house.😍