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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Jul 07
by monicazorrilla in Blog, English, Inspiration, Peru, Photography, Travel 0 comments tags: Dunas, Ica, Peru

The Dunes at Sunset in Peru

The dunes in Peru are an impressive natural spectacle. They ripple like golden waves in the middle of the desert, especially in places like Huacachina and Ica, where the sun paints them in warm tones at sunrise and sunset. They are peaceful giants, shaped by the wind, inviting both contemplation and adventure. Whether walking along their peaks, sliding down on a sandboard, or simply admiring the view, the dunes connect you with the vastness and beauty of the Peruvian desert.  
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