Caracola - Entry for the Reflection Hunters Contest [ENG/ESP]

Hello friends and Shadow Hunters community, I hope you’re having a lovely day. I’m satisfied and happy with the photos and results from the previous round, so of course I couldn’t miss participating in this one. I also took a photo that I really loved.

Hola amigos y comunidad de Shadow Hunters, espero que estén teniendo un lindo día. Estoy satisfecho y alegre con las fotos y los resultados del round anterior, por lo tanto no podía dejar de participar en este round. Además, tomé una foto que me encantó.

The photograph I’m sharing with you today was taken inside my room, right on my desk. Little by little, I’ve set up a small mini‑studio to photograph small objects using just a bit of fabric and a single light. This allowed me to create the dark atmosphere needed for the photo you see here. As subjects, I used a seashell and a bit of sand, and I placed a mirror underneath to achieve the reflection and evoke the feeling of water. Once everything was set, I simply turned off my phone’s autofocus and took several shots until I ended up with this one, my favorite. I think I’ve improved a lot in photography since joining the community, as it’s a topic that has always interested me, and I try to make each post and each photo better in quality. The moral is: you don’t need much to take a good photo, not even a great camera. With a bit of imagination, you can achieve many results, the only limit is your creativity.

La fotografía que les comparto hoy la tomé dentro de mi habitación, justo en mi escritorio. Y es que poco a poco he montado un miniestudio para tomar fotografías de objetos pequeños usando solo un poco de tela y una luz. Esto me permitió crear el ambiente oscuro necesario para tomar esta foto que ven. Como sujetos utilicé una concha marina y un poco de arena; además, usé un espejo como base para lograr el reflejo y que recuerde al agua. Una vez coloqué todo, simplemente desactivé el autofoco de mi teléfono y me dispuse a tomar distintas fotografías hasta quedarme con esta, mi favorita. Creo que he mejorado mucho tomando fotos desde que participo en la comunidad, ya que es un tema que siempre me ha interesado y trato de que cada publicación y cada fotografía tengan cada vez mejor calidad. Moraleja: no necesitas mucho para tomar una buena foto, ni siquiera una gran cámara. Con un poco de imaginación puedes lograr muchos resultados, el límite está en la imaginación.

I hope you enjoyed this photograph. As always, I encourage you to participate in the community and to stay attentive throughout the week to shadows and reflections, and if you don’t find them, create your own. Wishing you all the success and luck in the world. Bye bye!

Espero que hayan disfrutado de esta fotografía. Como siempre, los animo a participar en la comunidad y a estar atentos durante toda la semana a sombras y reflejos, y si no, creen los suyos propios. Todo el éxito y la suerte del mundo. Chau chau.

I sincerely want to thank you for taking the time to read this article. Your support means a lot to me and motivates me to continue sharing content that can be useful and interesting for you. If you found this article helpful or enjoyed reading it, I would greatly appreciate your comments. Best wishes!

Quiero agradecerte sinceramente por tomarte el tiempo de leer este artículo. Tu apoyo significa mucho para mí y me motiva a seguir compartiendo contenido que pueda ser útil e interesante para ti. Si encontraste este artículo útil o disfrutaste leyéndolo, agradecería enormemente tus comentarios. ¡Mis mejores deseos!

	I’m Ernesto, a Cuban passionate about art and writing. Always learning, always growing. Excited to share and learn more every day! I write about art, drawing, video games, nature, and review the things I like. My goal is to inspire and connect with others through my creative journey.

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