Monday, at last. I know lots of people hate Mondays, but I had a week from hell, and when that happens Mondays feel like a gift, a blank canvas, the chance to turn things around. I’m lucky to able to post these photos today, since on Friday night my computer broke down and I thought I’d have to start editing them all over again. It was just a Windows XP glitch though, and it got fixed in a couple of hours on Saturday morning without any losses (other than those of my peace of mind and spirit, that is.)
Not everything was bad about last week, though. I shot a couple of beautiful sunsets, celebrated the shelving of PIPA and SOPA, and discovered that my half-dead MP4 player is fully alive with my camera’s USB wire (you see where my head was last week for me to have made this rather odd discovery.)
Today I decided I’m starting this week off on the right foot, and to go with that statement here’s a load of beauty. I’m seriously considering moving to this small vacation city when I graduate. It’s photographer’s heaven, and I can teach literature anywhere. Winters will be frosty, though. Brrr.
I hope you like these photos, since there are many more to come from this short vacation :).
artismysanity 
January 30, 2012 at 8:09 am
These are breathtakingly beautiful, and peaceful too. Great photography – Loved all of them! 🙂
February 4, 2012 at 3:42 am
Thank you, Nandini! I’m glad you loved these :). They fill me with peace and joy when I look at them.
January 30, 2012 at 9:30 am
Glad for your wonderful blog. Monte Hermoso one of the few places in the Argentine Atlantic where you can watch beautiful sunsets, you could pick your dream shot. A pleasure to follow.
February 4, 2012 at 3:46 am
Monte Hermoso is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful places in Argentina. Not only can you watch the sun set over the sea, you can also watch it rise. I have to go there more often!
Thank you for stopping by, and I’m glad you enjoyed my blog :).
January 30, 2012 at 9:31 am
Gorgeous sunset. Well captured.
February 4, 2012 at 3:46 am
Thank you! I was really lucky to capture this sunset on the last day before I left :).
January 30, 2012 at 10:44 am
Amazing shots…love the silhouetted couple walking, it looks so peaceful.
February 4, 2012 at 3:47 am
Thank you, Dorothy! That shot is one of my best ever, I’m so proud of it :). I wish I’d asked these people for their e-mail adress so I could send them a copy.
January 30, 2012 at 11:47 am
Stunning shots!
February 4, 2012 at 3:48 am
Thank you, Lady Fi!
January 30, 2012 at 12:08 pm
More gorgeous sunset shots 🙂 My fav is the one of the couple, so sweet!
February 4, 2012 at 3:49 am
Thanks, Eden! Glad you think these are gorgeous :). That one’s my favorite, too.
January 30, 2012 at 12:50 pm
I especially love the one of the couple walking along the edge of the water and their reflection. Nice shots!
February 4, 2012 at 3:51 am
Thanks, Naomi! I love that other people love that shot as much as I do :).
January 30, 2012 at 1:30 pm
These are beautiful Belen !!
February 4, 2012 at 3:52 am
Thank you, David! Glad you like them :).
January 30, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Fantastic Belen! These are so gorgeous.
February 4, 2012 at 3:57 am
Thank you, Karen! Glad you enjoyed these :).
January 30, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Absolutely beautiful! Glad that the computer problem was just a glitch 🙂
February 4, 2012 at 3:58 am
Thank you, Stephanie! So am I!! When the computer wouldn’t reboot the first thing I thought was “thank the universe I backed up my photos yesterday!”.
January 30, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Incredibly beautiful! Fantastic colors and light.
February 4, 2012 at 4:00 am
Thanks, Inga! The beach and the sunset were perfect, I’m so grateful I was there to witness this moment!
January 30, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Belen, what a positive outlook you have for Mondays! It seems like you are studying to be a teacher. Your future students are going to be very fortunate to have a wonderful teacher as yourself, that sees beauty in the world, and has such a positive disposition for a Monday morning : )
The picture with the couple is a great shot!
February 4, 2012 at 4:14 am
Not every Monday is like this one, but I’m not usually one of those people that feel bummed on Sundays. I guess after horrible Mondays during high school every other Monday feels like a party :D.
I hope my students agree with you, Nareen. If I can teach them to love the world and its beauty at least a little bit, I’ll love Mondays for the rest of my life :).
January 30, 2012 at 5:31 pm
Wonderful!!!
February 4, 2012 at 4:01 am
Thanks, Kristina!!
January 30, 2012 at 6:22 pm
Wow…These pictures are breathtaking !
February 4, 2012 at 4:03 am
Thanks! So was the sunset!
January 30, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Absolutely gorgeous!
February 4, 2012 at 4:03 am
Thank you, Cee!
January 30, 2012 at 11:41 pm
So wish I was there right now!!
February 4, 2012 at 4:05 am
So do I!! I want to go back and stay for a month or two!
January 31, 2012 at 8:52 pm
What stunning colours… Beautiful shots indeed..
February 4, 2012 at 4:07 am
Thanks! The colors were absolutely breathtaking.
February 4, 2012 at 3:36 am
LOVE the 3rd one, so peaceful and inspiring!!
February 4, 2012 at 4:11 am
I love that one, too! I’m glad this couple decided to keep walking when they spotted me and the camera – so many people run away in terror, and I would have missed one of my best shots ever!
February 8, 2012 at 6:31 am
The third photo is really beautiful!
February 8, 2012 at 7:02 pm
It’s made into the top 5 of my all time favorite shots :). Glad you like it too!
February 10, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Wow….this must be what heaven is like….seeing these brings about such overwhelming emotions….it is magical how you capture it so gracefully. Not sure if you noticed or not, and no I am not weirdly superstitious or anything, but I thought it was a lovely irony that on the very last photo, the sun’s reflection in the water somewhat resembles the shape of a cross….just my observation. Stunning job, Belen…. I love everyone of them, and can’t wait to see what images you capture next….thanks so much for sharing them all.
with love
Celeste
February 10, 2012 at 9:12 pm
It’s my own version of heaven, and I’ll try to go back as soon as I can. In the meantime, I’m enjoying the local beaches. I’m glad you enjoyed these so much, Celeste!