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
About Author
Latest stories
CommunityDecember 31, 2020We Bid Adieu
Alexandra PrestonDecember 31, 2018December Wishes from Grryo
StoriesMarch 11, 2018The Marigoldroadblog Project by Adjoa Wiredu
Antonia BaedtDecember 22, 2017‘Tis a Jolly Grryo Christmas
I really enjoyed these! thank you
Amazing work!!! I enjoyed your words as well as your photographs. “Life is but a story…”.
Your stream of consciousness (in words and image) is intriguing and draws me in ever near to you. You reveal yourself, time and again, through story telling, with pictures and encounters with others. You are magical as is your outlook on life. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and deeply felt journey. You encourage and inspire.
Robyn aka @rmencher