Raul Colon - photographer, digital marketer & writer living on the beach in Puerto Rico.

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Playa Santa – My Favorite Beach

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My Favorite Beach Playa Santa!

When I was in college this was the Beach I visited the Most. I have memories from visiting this beach as a young boy, in High School, and as an adult.

It also happens to be my daughter's favorite beach. So every chance we have to drive over to Playa Santa in Guanica, Puerto Rico we take the opportunity.

Playa Santa in Guanica is the first beach I visited as a Baby

Last year as I visited Playa Santa with my Dad he gave me a good reason why I might be so attached to this beach. Apparently, I was weeks old when Dad and Mom decided to put me in water as summer approached in 1980.

Playa Santa is one of my happy places. We all have a happy place.

Which one is your happy place? Do you really know all the reason why that specific place is your happy place?

Every time I visit my favorite beach I find new reasons to keep loving it.

Playa Santa - My Favorite Beach

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I fund my activism efforts mainly from my efforts. One of them is selling some of my photography.

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Equipment Used

Here is the answer to a question I get often. What photography equipment am I using?

Nikon Z7 Mirrorless Digital Camera

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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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Super Blue Blood Moon Over San Juan, Puerto Rico

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"A radiant full moon of silver hangs in the black sky, between the veils of misty clouds." ~ Moonshine Noire

Special Moment with the family watching the Super Blue Blood Moon over the Atlantic on Condado Beach.



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I fund my activism efforts mainly from my efforts. One of them is selling some of my photography.

By purchasing one item, you allow me to continue my activism.


Equipment Used

Here is the answer to a question I get often. What photography equipment am I using?


Nikon D7100 24.1 MP DX-Format DSLR

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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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Manfrotto BeFree Compact Aluminum Travel Tripod

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Puerto Rico's Beaches

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Old San Juan

500+ Years of Architecture...

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Outside of 100 X 35

My trips outside of the Island...

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Waves in Condado During Dusk

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"Small steps add up to complete big journeys." ~ Matshona Dhliwayo

What small steps are you taking?

Who are you taking them with? 



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I fund my activism efforts mainly from my efforts. One of them is selling some of my photography.

By purchasing one item, you allow me to continue my activism.


Equipment Used

Here is the answer to a question I get often. What photography equipment am I using?


Nikon D7100 24.1 MP DX-Format DSLR

q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B00BI9X7UC&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=cis02-20 Waves in Condado During Duskir?t=cis02-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B00BI9X7UC Waves in Condado During Dusk


Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B000VDCT3C&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=cis02-20 Waves in Condado During Duskir?t=cis02-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B000VDCT3C Waves in Condado During Dusk


Manfrotto BeFree Compact Aluminum Travel Tripod

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Photography of Puerto Rico & Abroad

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Puerto Rico's Beaches

From Isla Verde to Cabo Rojo...

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Old San Juan

500+ Years of Architecture...

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Outside of 100 X 35

My trips outside of the Island...

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Early Spring Morning in Isla Verde Beach

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Early Spring at Isla Verde Beach

The date gets closer for us to move from Isla Verde Beach.

The photos I have taken over a period of more than four years will serve as a way to remember this great experience.

Living on the beach was something I always wanted to do. Having the opportunity to live this dream is truly exceptional.

My daughter can say she woke up for most of her first years in this world looking at the Ocean and enjoying Beach life in the Caribbean.

Having been brought up in the Inner City around crime. I am exceptionally proud of the efforts myself, and my partner does to make sure our daughter has a better chance at life than we did.

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I fund my activism efforts mainly from my efforts. One of them is selling some of my photography.

By purchasing one item, you allow me to continue my activism.

Equipment Used

Here is the answer to a question I get often. What photography equipment am I using?

Nikon D7100 24.1 MP DX-Format DSLR

q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B00BI9X7UC&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=cis02-20 Early Spring Morning in Isla Verde Beachir?t=cis02-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B00BI9X7UC Early Spring Morning in Isla Verde Beach

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G

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Manfrotto BeFree Compact Aluminum Travel Tripod

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Photography of Puerto Rico & Abroad

Purchase Prints, Digital Copies, or a Canvas

Puerto Rico's Beaches

From Isla Verde to Cabo Rojo...
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Old San Juan

500+ Years of Architecture...

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Outside of 100 X 35

My trips outside of the Island...
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Early Summer Morning in Isla Verde

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Equipment Used

Nikon D7100 24.1 MP DX-Format DSLR

q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B00BI9X7UC&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=cis02-20 Early Summer Morning in Isla Verdeir?t=cis02-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B00BI9X7UC Early Summer Morning in Isla Verde

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G

q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B000092M1T&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=cis02-20 Early Summer Morning in Isla Verdeir?t=cis02-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B000092M1T Early Summer Morning in Isla Verde

Manfrotto BeFree Compact Aluminum Travel Tripod

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My Thoughts on the Image

Given how busy I have been the past few months. I have began to maximize my day and changed my usual routines.

I have been waking up a lot later in the morning than usual.

It had been months since I had not woken up to see the sunrise. Much less go out and attempt to photograph it.

Today I did and I enjoyed every moment of it. Although the sun decided to hide behind the clouds.

As I walked back home I looked back and realized that this was a shot I wanted to take.

Never give up...

I know you want to find other ways to help!