COLOMBIA

Colombia has that rare gift: the ability to make you feel alive from the very first glance.

Here, warmth comes not only from the sun, but from smiles. Voices that call you by your first name before they even know you. Sincere gestures, offered without ulterior motive.

I discovered a vibrant, colorful country, filled with a profound joy—not the kind that seeks to shine, but the kind that comes from gratitude for being alive. Every encounter, every conversation, every shared laugh seems to say the same thing: "Life goes on, and it is beautiful."

Photographing Colombia is about seeking light amidst movement. It's about following the music of the streets, the shadows on the walls, the faces that radiate freedom.

This country taught me that beauty lies hidden in energy, in connection, in this way of living life to the fullest despite everything.

Here, the soul of the people is a gentle yet resilient flame. It dances, it sings, it hopes.

And in that light — the light of people, not of the landscape — I found a glimmer of humanity that I will never forget.