The first contact with our artistic side I would guess occurs at an early age, through the knowledge of colors and shapes. In my case, I met arts by obsessive stages. In my childhood I used to draw, as a teenager I played music, and now in my adulthood I have taken more interest in photography. In the end each thing has inspired the others.

I believe that within each of us inhabit concerns waiting to be discovered, even in solitude, in every painting you draw, in every song you play, in every photo you take, You Are Not Alone.

I Have Traveled The World

I decided to live in Guadalajara, Mexico. A city that I consider geographically privileged, naturally beautiful, rich in history and art. Its proximity to beaches and other historical destinations help my purpose.

For work and pleasure I’ve been fortunate to know places and people; I inherited my grandfather’s ability to make friends and my greatest treasures are the stories that have inspired each photo.

With all the aforementioned elements as scenarios, I have managed to give life to the stories and characters. I appreciate the opportunity to share them with you.

Guardian Angel

Place: Tlaquepaque, Mexico

{Inspired by a short story written by Enrique Anderson Imbert “Tabù“}

The guardian angel whispered to Fabian over his shoulder.

–Fabian be careful!, it is your destiny to die as soon as you say the word zangolotino.

–Zangolotino? Asked Fabian

He dies.

Alien Turned Human.

Place: Mazatlan, Mexico

The extraterrestrial intelligent life forms have decided to send explorers to the Earth, they have thought of everything, the fragile and innocent body of a child never arouses suspicion. At least it’s what Dario thought while he was playing in his mind near the beach at sunset in Mazatlan, Mexico.

A Cowboy In The City

Place: Downtown Guadalajara, Mexico

I had never seen a cowboy without a horse, but that afternoon walking around downtown I witnessed it.

-Where is your horse, cowboy? I asked him.

After a deep silence he told me.

-It’s sick, and I came to here to get medicine...

-I’m sorry to hear that, what will you do when it recovers? I asked again.

-I will jump on my horse and ride, because a cowboy’s work is never done, He said.

Red Wall

Place: Municipal Market Tlaquepaque, Mexico

Her mother told Emma:

–Life is like a path with a red wall, one day you will be a woman, you will get a job, and you will find a man, then you will fall in love and have kids.

–You know, I don’t really like the colors, She said.

Land Of Freedom

Place: Mazatlan, Mexico

When asked what he wants to be when he grows up, he answered without hesitation.

–Free as a bird.

She Doesn’t Remember Me

Place: Leon, Guanajuato. Mexico

You taught me to think beyond the mind, but memory escaped yours.

–Goodbye Grandma, every evening we go back to being friends.

Time to go.

Place: Guadalajara, Mexico

That sunny Saturday afternoon while I was walking, I heard the boss asked to his employee.

-Did you clean the tools?

-Yes

-Did you check the locks?

-Yes, sure.

-Did you park the truck?

-Yes, of course.

-Can we go to check?

-Sorry Sir but it’s time to go…

Family

Place: Leon, Guanajuato. Mexico

That April morning when the sun came up, we discovered that our family was larger than we thought.

Under The Wings

Place: Mazatlan, Mexico

–How it feels to fly? I asked to the wind.

–Close your eyes and three, two, one…open them, He said.

From Another Point Of View.

Place: Zapopan, Jalisco. Mexico

Whenever friends asked Luis for advice, he always said:

-Let me see from another point of view

I’m Leaving The City.

Place: Downtown Leon, Mexico

–I’m leaving the city, nobody needs me, The old man said, grabbing his bike.

–I need you, The kid said.

–Whistle if you need me, The old man said.

–If I would have to whistle every time I need you, I would be the wind, dad, The kid said.

 

About vondav:

My name is Daniel, I’m from Mexico City but I’m based at Guadalajara. I earned a degree on Industrial Engineering and I’ve worked as a logistics manager for multinational companies.

You can find me on Instagram as @vondav