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Lights of Hope by Daniel Viñé

Many times life hits us. Sometimes life hits us so hard that it breaks us. There I was, from my own little corner, trying to catch as much emotion as I could. Trying to contain it in a single photograph. I let myself be guided by the sticks of the old port, which drew the path and led me to the city. A city stained by the pain of a memory. A memory-made tribute, that is, formed by two lights. Together, their light is so strong, it can be seen up to 97 km away. However, the lights are not the only ones that are united, because this city is not alone. The whole world mourns such a tragedy, and that brings people together. Together we will make our light shine across a great distance. Together we will make sure that what happened is not forgotten, so that this pain is not repeated. Together we will succeed.

CURATOR NOTE

9/11 was a day no one then alive will ever forget. Mankind came together to deal with the atrocities of that day. Now two lights work together to pay tribute to those who lost and those who gave their lives that day. This beautiful photo also pays tribute.

THE ARTIST

Daniel Viñé García is a self-taught photographer from Valladolid, Spain. He specializes in travel and landscape photography. Where he lives there is hardly any nature, so he takes any opportunity he can to travel. It was precisely this love of traveling that led him to become interested in photography. For fifteen years now, he has been traveling the world with his camera in hand, discovering incredible places and moments. Being alone makes it unforgettable.

Creator

Artists United

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Artists United

A collection of photographers like the world has never seen.

A group based on diversity – language, race, age, ability/disability, years in the field, life experiences, and area of specialty.

26 photographers. 12 countries.

Speaking different languages - in both words and images. Landscape, travel, portrait, drone, adventure, fine art, wildlife, and even astrophotography. The intention was to assemble a diverse group – as diverse as possible. Pulling from every corner of the world.

Along the way, something happened. Something that could only happen in 2022 with the benefits of Discord, Zoom, Web3, Google Translate, NFTs, and modern-day enabling technologies. Working together around the world is now just like best friends meeting at the local coffee shop. Despite our differences, we’ve united. Our collective has become a fun and familiar place to relax. Day by day we’ve built greater friendships, made of sharing jokes, photography tips, favorite recipes, and lots of laughter. Many days the only thing we are serious about is our work.

We’ve combined our collective strengths. With a common bond of photography, we have helped each other learn and grow. Like a close family we have faced sickness and health, marriage and new life, loss and death, joys and sorrows, computer crashes and file sizing issues, dealings with young children and aging parents. Late nights, long days, crazy deadlines, and dealing with at least a dozen different time zones. When asked what makes us unique, the best answer is a miraculous, “we all get along?”

Even though many of us have not yet met face-to-face, and maybe never will, we have indeed become family.

So, in one way, we have failed miserably. We intended to be diverse. Different in every way. Instead, we win. Turns out we are much more alike than different. All navigating this crazy thing called life.

Working as artists to tell our stories through photography.

With a single, united passion.

Properties

Rights

Extended Editorial

Artist

Daniel Viñé

Curator

AlphaTrilogy

Location

United States

Genre

Urban

Edition

1 / 1

Dimensions

4000x2689

Filetype

JPG

License

Extended Editorial

Can be used to display privately, or in commercial and non-commercial settings, or in groups with an unlimited number of participants. The license includes unlimited use and display in virtual or physical galleries, documentaries, and essays by the NFT holder. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works.

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