Photography by Froilan

Coffee Break. Behind every successful person is a substantial amount of coffee.

The statue of Pegasus and Hercules atop the Facade of the Central train station in Milan, Italy. In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse that was made by the high-god Zeus as a steed for his son Hercules to fight Zeus's brother Hades.

The top 20% of the million creators of Viewbug for 2023 isn't bad.

I thank God that although somehow hindered by a health problem and therapies, I can still make a great photograph. Before the year ends, another recognition from my fellow photographers around the world. Happy Holidays!

Red and yellow dance,
Italian maple leaf's last chance.
Winter whispers growing near,
Colors fade, palette disappear.
Frosty magic, soon go sincere,
Every season symphony each year.

Yellowed fallen leaves kissed by autumn's rays,
Nuggets of gold scattered on a blue track amaze
Shadows of trees waltz, a whimsical display,
Nature's artistry even on dreary days.

Cars dazzle through the asphalt night,
Splashing hues on dark streets so bright.
Leaving their colors hanging on the air
Painting hypnotic colors on their trails.

Once grand, now in decline,
Neglect's cruel design.
Cracked walls, faded hues,
Time's grip, decay pursues.
A silent plea, echoes lost,
Through neglect's heavy cost.
Beauty fades, memories fray,
In the building's slow decay.

Autumn's brush colorful strokes,
Leaves aflame in yellow red looks.
Nature's palette is again on display,
Colorful symphony, autumn's ballet.

“You do not take a photograph. You make it.” My photo of "The Naviglio Grande " was selected to receive an award.

In shadows creep, a castle old,
Its stones whisper secrets untold.
Covers the night, a flickering glow,
Light dances on ancient tales flow.

Sforzesco castle at night.

Dragonfly dances, wings aglow,
In sunlight's golden, graceful flow.
Nature's show, a fleeting pass,
Graceful hovering on the grass.

What can I say but tell Viewbug that I'm very appreciative of this recognition?

I've received 100 reactions to my posts in the past 30 days. Thanks for your support. 🙏🤗🎉

One of my old photos while I was still trying to figure out my Canon DSLR manual settings and playing with photo composition techniques. I found and took it out from my old chests of Terrabytes and Gigabytes of Hard Disks and shared it with the photographers' community. I'm happy they saw something I saw when I started with my photography.

Golden rays set the sky ablaze,
A bright yellow sunset, a sight that praise.
Describing the horizon with fiery delight,
A radiant farewell, before fading into night.

Madonnina, the heart and soul of Milan,
On the highest spire, a sight of majestic one.
Watching sunset hues of golden sky,
Overlooking the city at a point so high.
Her presence brings solace, hope, and cheer,
Protecting her city, so forever dear.

In the frame, shadows entwine,
With lights, a dance so divine.

Brushstrokes of chiaroscuro ignite,
A canvas alive, with shadows going night.

A symphony of contrasts, a visual splash,
In that composer's realm, shadows and lights clash.

you were the first to see this photo on this page before i submitted it to an international body of photographers to judge and another award for all of us.

In the still of night, a moon aglow,
Pastel orange hues gently flow.
Whispered secrets, dreams fly tonight,
A painted canvas, serene and bright.

Golden dusk, tranquil and serene,
Nature's beauty, a calming scene.
Whispers of peace, soft and still,
In golden hues, tranquility's thrill.

Beneath cloudy skies, dreams dance,
Mystery weaves, in shades of chance.
Shadows dance, as dreams take flight,
In muted hues, a tranquil sight.

The towers at the Piazza Aalto under the afternoon cloudy sky.

Despite producing few images for the past years, the recognition I am receiving highlights the enduring impact of the photographs I have been contributing to the field of photography. Artistic expression can continue to resonate with a few quantities of output.

A tunnel. A person's life embodies the transformative power of adversity and change. It serves as a reminder that even when life seems dark and uncertain, there's always a path forward that can lead to healing, growth, insight, and a brighter future.

The descent of dusk embraces the gentle cover of darkness as it weaves the melancholic air of sadness.

Capuccino is like life, frothy, full of surprises and always better with a sprinkle of cocoa.

Your scars are evidence of how deeply wounds you took, it also shows that healing is possible.

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Picture Perfect Award from Viewbug. This award is " given to photos that are technically excellent, creatively composed, and visually appealing. This is a prestigious award that is highly sought-after by photographers of all levels.."

This is the first photo I submitted to Viewbug after 2 years of exclusively posting my images on my Photography page on Facebook. 😊


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Sometimes we also need to start apologizing for what we did wrong instead of defending what we did right?