Monica Zorrilla - Photographer / Blogger
Monica Zorrilla - Photographer / Blogger
Jan 04
by monicazorrilla in Blog, English, Inspiration, Life Experiences, Photography 0 comments tags: architectural photography, clouds, landscape, lima, Peru, Reflection

2026

I look at this photo, and I don’t think about vacations or escape. I think about how I want to live. The sky is cloudy, the sea is not completely still, and the beach is almost empty. And yet, everything feels calm. A real calm, not forced. One of those that doesn’t come because everything is perfect, but because you learn to be at peace even when it’s not. That’s how I want my 2026 to be. I want a calmer mental life. I want less noise in my head, fewer unnecessary loops, and less anxiety over what I cannot control. I want to learn —keep learning— to live more in the present, like this horizon that doesn’t rush, that just is. But I also want the strength of the sea. Not the wave that crashes, but the constant, silent strength that never stops. That strength that keeps pushing even when no one is watching. In 2026, I want many things to keep improving. Some have already started, others still need time. I want to feel stronger emotionally, more confident in myself, clearer about what I want and what I don’t. I want to be more patient, more honest with […]
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Dec 29
by monicazorrilla in Blog, Central Park, English, Español, New York, Photography, Winter 0 comments tags: Central Park, landscape, NYC, photography, snow, winter

Enchanting Central Park

In February 2013, a snowstorm swept through New York City, transforming Central Park into a serene winter wonderland. The park, usually bustling with activity, was blanketed in a pristine layer of snow, offering a rare moment of tranquility in the heart of Manhattan. The towering trees, their branches heavy with fresh snow, framed winding paths that seemed to lead into a storybook. Every corner of the park, from the iconic Bow Bridge to the frozen lake, became a scene of quiet beauty, untouched by the usual city rush. The snowstorm brought an enchanting stillness to the park, with only the muffled crunch of footsteps and the occasional laughter of children playing in the snow breaking the silence. Couples strolled hand in hand, their breath visible in the cold air, while photographers braved the weather to capture the magic of this fleeting moment. The lampposts, glowing faintly through the swirling snow, added an old-world charm to the landscape, casting long shadows on the unbroken whiteness of the ground. Reflecting on that day in 2013, it’s clear how Central Park holds a unique place in the city’s heart. In the midst of a snowstorm, it becomes more than just an escape—it transforms […]
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