Its Space by Joaquín Alonso Arellano Ramírez

In this evocative close-up, Joaquín Alonso Arellano Ramírez captures a delicate flower thriving in an unexpected, narrow crevice. Part of a larger project titled 'Space,' the image explores the relationship between a primary subject and its surrounding environment, highlighting the hidden beauty found in overlooked corners. Taken at his parents' home, the photograph demonstrates a keen eye for finding life in the mundane. The composition is award-worthy for its ability to transform a simple botanical subject into a profound statement on resilience and the quiet, unique spaces that exist within our daily lives.

Its Space by Joaquín Alonso Arellano Ramírez
Nikon D7000 with NIKKOR 105mm
Exposure 1/160sec @ f/3.3 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 105mm
Copyright © Joaquín Alonso Arellano Ramírez
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Joaquín Alonso Arellano Ramírez

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Joaquín Alonso Arellano Ramírez balances a professional career as a software engineer with a deep-seated passion for photography. Since acquiring his first DSLR in 2010, he has dedicated his free time to mastering the art of nature and macro photography. His work is defined by a constant drive to experiment with new techniques and a commitment to continuous learning, resulting in a portfolio that captures the intricate details of the natural world with technical precision and artistic curiosity.

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11,850 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date February 24, 2015
70.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 13.0
Clarity 13.0
Composition 18.0
Style 13.0
Skill 13.0
Photograph Location
Guadalupe, Zacatecas, Mexico

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Close-Up Photography
Joaquin Alonso Arellano Ramirez Photography

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5.0/5 points
1,166/1,000 Social Share
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5.0/5 points
11,850/2,500 Page View
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0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
1.4/5 points
143/500 Submission
Jury Score: 70.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.4/20
Total Award Score: 81.4/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Isabelle Fontenay Colour Harmony, Tone & Atmospheric Light Expert Review
The ochre of the sun-baked stone, reminiscent of a Morandi still life, cradles the petals’ fragile, bruised violet, creating a chromatic tension that’s utterly breathless. It’s a quiet, aching harmony, where the light doesn't merely illuminate but breathes life into the crevice’s dusty shadows. I’ve found myself lingering here, mesmerized by how the cool, bruised tones defy the harsh, arid heat of Zacatecas, revealing a resilience that feels, quite frankly, like a miracle of light.
James Rokeby Camera Craft & Technical Execution Expert Review
1/160sec at f/3.3, 105mm. The aperture choice is precise. It isolates the petal structure while letting the crevice fall into a controlled, soft blur. It’s a calculated risk that pays off. Most would have stopped down and lost the subject in the background noise. I’ve seen enough macro work to know that restraint is rare. It’s technically sound. Honestly, the focus plane is so sharp it actually makes me hold my breath. Good work.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
Most photographers fear the void, but Ramírez invites it to swallow the stem. It’s not just a flower in a crevice; it’s a struggle against the encroaching dark. I’ve stared at these shadows for an hour, feeling the cold stone press against the petals. It’s unsettling, really. Heidegger argued that truth happens in the clearing, yet here, truth hides in the fissure. The darkness doesn't obscure the life; it defines the very cost of existing.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Priya Kapoor

The Grit of Persistence

There is a specific, gritty texture to survival that I remember from childhood summers spent near the dry riverbeds. It is the feeling of cool, damp earth pressed against the pads of my fingers, hidden deep beneath a layer of sun-baked, cracking clay.

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By Isabelle Park

Roots in the Concrete

I was walking to the mailbox this morning when I saw a tiny green sprout pushing through a crack in the sidewalk. It looked so fragile against the grey, hard stone, yet it had clearly found enough soil and water to survive.

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