A Collection of My Favorite Photographs I Made in 2020
This is my year-end collection featuring some of my favorite photographs I made throughout 2020, a year that has been challenging for the entire world to say the least. A year that has been full of highs and lows, but through it all, photography has been something that I’ve relied on heavily to keep my mind right during these difficult times. Photography can be very therapeutic you know!
With limited travel and a limited amount of things to do this year, it was very difficult to get out and shoot. But every time I stepped out of my house, I brought my camera with me and did what I could.
In this collection, you’ll find 20 photographs and in some of them, you’ll see a link to a video that I made while shooting. So if you’re interested in watching those, just click on the link. There is a mix of portraits, street, documentary, and landscape, photos. All taken with either the Fujifilm X100F, Fujifilm X100V, or the Sony A7III.
The photos are not ranked nor are they in any particular order, however, I have numbered them for you to reference and I’d love to know which one(s) you like, so feel free to leave me a comment in the comment section below.
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I hope you enjoy viewing this selection of photographs as much as I enjoyed making them. Please take care and stay safe.
Photograph #1
I asked these kids for a photo while I was touring the Chorrillo barrio in Panama City, and this is what I got.
I made an entire video on this experience, make sure you check it out: “EL CHORRILLO, THE OTHER SIDE OF PANAMA CITY”.
El Chorrillo, Panama City, Panama - January 2020 (Shot on Sony A7iii)
Photograph #2
Kid’s at Tampa’s Martin Luther King Parade. I did a photo vlog on this event as well Street Photography With A Vintage Lens | Canon FD 50mm F/1.4
MLK Parade, Tampa, Florida - January 2020 (Shot on Sony A7iii)
Photograph #3
While enjoying the view of the city from Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, I looked down and noticed this squadron of Manta Rays gliding through the Hillsborough River.
Manta Rays gliding through the Hillsborough River - May 2020 (Shot on Fujifilm X100V)
Photograph #4
Family enjoying their Thanksgiving evening on the Causeway.
Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, Florida - November 2020 (Shot on Fujifilm X100V)
Photograph #5
Happy and carefree. Nice to see the kids in the holiday spirit!
Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa, Florida - December 2020 (Shot on Fujifilm X100V)
Photograph #6
No matter how many bigger and better bridges I may come across on my travels around the world, the Bridge of the Americas will always be an iconic one for me. I took this shot on a lovely summer afternoon from the Mirador de Las Américas.
Watch: A Brief Look at The Panama Canal
Mirador de Las Américas, Panama City, Panama - February 2020 (Shot on Sony A7III)
Photograph #7
Chickens and roosters have roamed the streets of Ybor City for 100 years, and while we were under a stay at home order, they took over 7th Ave.
Rooster poses for the shot - Historic Ybor - 2020 (Shot on Fujifilm X100F)
Photograph #8
This guy posed for me, so I had to take his picture. Taken in Bethania, Panama.
Bethania, Panama City, Panama - January 2020 (Shot on Fujifilm X100F)
Photograph #9
One thing I made sure my family and I did during this pandemic was to get out and enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Obviously, following all the safety guidelines. These are my kids deep in conversation, enjoying the ocean breeze and view.
St. Pete Pier, St. Petersburg, Florida - 2020 (Shot on Fujifilm X100V)
Photograph #10
This is one of many shots I took during the George Floyd protests in Downtown Tampa, but to me, one of the most powerful ones. The message is clear.
I documented the whole thing, check out my video here: Documenting the George Floyd Protest - Downtown Tampa #BLM
George Floyd Protests, Tampa, Florida - June 2020 (Shot on Sony A7III)
Photograph #11
This is Roberto, a Cuban migrant that lives in Casco Viejo, Panama. He was such a nice guy, I really enjoyed my conversation with him. I met him while I was out shooting a Street Photography vlog for my channel “Fujifilm X100F - Street Photography in Panama City”. He is planning to reunite with his family in Miami one day.
Portrait of Roberto -Casco Viejo, Panama - January 2020 (Shot on Fujifilm X100F)
Photograph #12
Did you know that Tampa is the birthplace of the Cuban sandwich? It’s Tampa, not Miami ;) Fun fact!
Historic Ybor, Tampa, Florida (Shot on Fujifilm X100V)
Photograph #13
Something that became more and more evident to me, at least in some parts of Tampa and especially St. Petersburg, were the messages of solidarity against racism. It’s encouraging and inspiring to see unity during tough times. Speak out every time you get a chance! Fuck racism!
Black Crow Coffee Shop, St. Petersburg, Florida (Shot on Fujifilm X100V)
Photograph #14
People outside of the Apple store. Unfortunately, I had to stand in this line in order to get my phone repaired, but to be fair, Apple was doing all they could to keep everyone safe, by following all the safety guidelines.
Apple Store, Brandon, Florida (Shot on Fujifilm X100V)
Photograph #15
This is my daughter studying at home, when the pandemic started she was in New York City for her freshman year of college, but like many other students around the world, she had to finish her school year from home. I am thankful she made it home safely before things got really bad in NYC.
She never noticed me while I was taking this photo, I hope I don’t get in trouble for sharing it!
Study time - 2020 (Shot on Fujifilm X100V)
Photograph #16
Haslam’s Book Store was established in 1933 and is the largest independent bookstore in Florida. At the time I made this photo it was closed due to the pandemic. I really like the texture of the wall and the posters in the windows, so I hung out and waited to have some people to come into the shot.
Haslam’s Book Store - Established 1933 (Shot on Fujifilm X100V)
Photograph #17
A father and his kids enjoying their walk on the Palm Island Board Walk in Mount Dora.
Mount Dora, Florida - March 2020 (Shot on Fujifilm X100F)
Photograph #18
The new norm, family/friends masked up and greeting each other outside Bernini of Ybor.
Historic Ybor, Tampa, Florida - 2020 (Shot on Fujifilm X100V)
Photograph #19
Something I have worked on and tried improve during 2020 is my portrait photography. This is one of my favorites from a practice session with my son. I love you Tik!
Photograph #20
That guy with his left hand up in the center of the frame is the groom, a good friend of mine! I started the year off partying at his wedding! Here we were having a great time… if we only knew what 2020 had in store for us. Good times though!
American Trade Hotel, Casco Viejo, Panama - January 2020 (Shot on Fujifilm X100F)
