Ojos de Esperanza
This is the cartoon version of a real photo that I took of a stray dog living on the streets of Culebra, Puerto Rico. This reflects the soulful gaze of a real stray dog, eyes that seem to hold stories of struggle, patience, and a quiet longing for something better.
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…and the camera never lies. Would you have captured this too? Drop a ❤️ if you would!
📍 Tag a photographer who never misses a moment!
Esperanza en la Parada II
These photos are a continuation of the story captured in Esperanza en la Parada, where a lone stray dog waited at an empty bus stop. In this second part, the journey unfolds. The quiet resilience, the longing, and the unspoken hope remain at the heart of the images, reminding us that even in solitude, there is a story waiting to be told.
📍 Culebra, #PuertoRico
A peaceful memory from Juncos #PuertoRico
It is always nice to wake up to the rain dropping on a leaf. No AC needed in the Caribbean, so you are more aware to these things in the countryside.
Wait for it… 😎📸
Sunset Bliss at Crashboat 🌊🌅
As the sun kisses the horizon, Crashboat Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, becomes a canvas of deep blues, fiery oranges, and soft purples. Gentle waves embrace the shore while silhouetted figures savor the fading light, their presence adding a timeless human connection to this breathtaking scene. A distant island lingers on the horizon, completing a moment that feels both serene and infinite.
This photo is a tribute to fleeting beauty…where sky, sea, and soul converge.
🔹 1/1 Edition
🔹 Captured in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
🔹 ISO40 • 57MM • f1.5 • 1/120s
🔹 Format: JPG
🔹 Unlockable Content: Optional - High-res file, or story behind the shot
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💎 Collector’s Note:
Photography is about timing, and this moment where nature, light, and life align, will never be recreated the same way again. Let it live forever on the DeSo blockchain.
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A fiery sunset in the famous Crashboat Beach!
📍 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Decisions… I have my first single coming out on April 9th. I joined United Masters with a song I created on Suno. Just putting the single out there for the fun of it and experimenting. Looking to create my own beats 🎧 for my future videos. Adding music creator to my accomplishments. 🎵
Will see if I find you on Suno, I have not followed anyone there yet. It seems like a huge void. It is being heavily promoted on TikTok and Timbaland. That is why I tried it out.
Made my first song about two friends visiting Puerto Rico as a joke to mess with them. The song came out better than I expected. Then one song turned into 10. 😂 I was really enjoying it to the point that I started making my own lyrics and giving the ai some heavy prompts.
I took one of the best songs and released it with United Masters. This one in the photo. This would just be a hobby for me. Hope all goes well with you @imoliver
The music deal didn’t go through. I made a bold request: a $50K advance, $20K in tokens (immediate vest), 50% of the royalties, and 0.5% equity in the company.
It might sound like a lot for someone with no musical abilities, but I’ve built a strong name in the AI music scene. I have the most played song on the top platform, and a proven record of generating hits on Suno.
That should count for something. I wasn’t about to sign away exclusive rights in exchange for possible NFT sales and a cut of streaming revenue, especially since streaming pays almost nothing and NFTs aren’t really hot anymore.
Looking good Mon. I would suggest keeping the dirt as loose as possible until the seedlings pop out. If it is too compact, it will be hard for seedlings to make it.
You should see results in 7-14 days. Others you might have to do some research. Some vegetables do take longer than others.
Greenhouse update:
Radish and spinach sprout, chard and salad in some places, and carrots don't want to go out yet.
Added few more salad.
Untamed Beauty of Survival Beach
A breathtaking view from the cliffs of Survival Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The rugged coastline meets the endless turquoise waters of the Atlantic, with waves gently lapping against the untouched golden sand. Lush greenery clings to the rocky terrain, adding to the wild and secluded charm of this hidden gem. The sky, a mix of soft clouds and blue hues, stretches infinitely, making this the perfect spot to witness nature’s raw and peaceful beauty.
ISO50 • 26MM • f1.5 • 1/2000s
My first single… “Island - Love” 🎶
If you could take one person on DeSo to this beach, who would you take?
📍 Survival Beach, #PuertoRico
Day 1392…
Don’t worry the @PhotographersCorner is still alive and well. Thanks to those who keep it alive.
@muxucreations has chosen an excellent theme for DeSo’s next @PhotographyContest
If you were paying attention on the Corner you would know what that theme is. Will set the launch date of the contest for the week of March 24th! 🚀
I see the jabs being thrown at The Arena, but it has been a place of creative growth for me. The atmosphere there welcomes it. I continue to evolve as a content creator and community leader.
⭐️ Created the first trifecta photography contest involving three women on The Arena:
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⭐️ April on The Arena will be a special month as I am collaborating with @XTincT on a special music contest running for half the month. It will be open to all content creators. This will be the first of it’s kind.
⭐️ Hanging out with music artists on stages in The Arena I have unlocked a musical part of my 🧠
I have created lyrics, learned to create music with AI technology, and published a few songs in the process.
I will share one of these songs with you DeSo, it is the story of how I met my wife @RN_ILEANA . The track is called “Island - Love”
❤️🩹 It has been a long journey on DeSo… to tell you the truth, I am not feeling the inspiration to create things here as i usually do. It will probably pass or maybe it won’t.
Inspire me. Tell me, why should I continue?
Snail-Shaped Rock on a Tropical Beach Under Dramatic Skies
📍 Survival Beach 🏝️
📍 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
FYI…
When photographers here in the past offered you NFT photography for a few dollars, know that the photographer was giving you a gift.
Did you accept it?
Some said it was just a JPEG. Well, try buying that same JPEG of that same photographer on a stock photography site.
Sure, you can get it for less, but you will need to get a subscription.
Nothing beats buying a photo directly from the photographer.
Real talk 😌 📸
Music Cheat Code Unlocked 🔓
Created maybe my 7th song 🎧
This would be my first released single.
Waiting to see if this last one will be accepted on IG and TikTok. Just experimenting to see what the earnings are like.
I might give you all a preview. Who wants to hear it? 😎📸
I was invited to teach in a photography workshop! I was so happy to teach but I also got some shots in while I was doing it! 😎📸
One of my favorite spots… #SurvivalBeach #Aguadilla #PuertoRico
Day 1385…
Just finished up with another dual photography contest on DeSo & The Arena a few days ago.
I finally got internet 🛜 at home that works on my mountain in Ceiba, Puerto Rico!
It only took 1.5 years… 🙄
Had the privilege to help some kids with a photography workshop.
