Abimael Ortiz Photography — Boquerón at Dawn
Abimael Ortiz's photo series captures the fishing village of Boquerón in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, at 6:00 a.m., when its daytime crowds fade and golden dawn light falls on quiet streets and boats. It was entered in Playbook's 2025 Photo Competition, “Hidden in Plain Sight.”
Artist statement
For a Puerto Rican residing in the bustle of the capital, a getaway to the southwest coast, specifically to the picturesque fishing village of Boquerón in Cabo Rojo, represents a revitalizing therapy. Boquerón, known for its vibrant daytime life, its rich gastronomy, and its festive atmosphere, reveals a completely different facet as dawn breaks. With the call for the Playbook Photo Competition 2025: Hidden in Plain Sight resonating in my mind, I found the answer in the silent transformation of this familiar place. Aware that Boquerón's crowded energy fades with the first light of day, I ventured to walk its streets and its boat area at 6:00 am, capturing the scene through the perspective of a 40mm lens. The reward was an immersion in an atmosphere of peace and quiet, where the golden light of dawn bathed the coastal landscape with an unexpected serenity.
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