Sunshine Blogger Award – David Muñiz

David Muñiz of Chape Personal Trainer nominated me for this amazing award!  Thank you very much, David, as I am truly honored.  Go check out David’s blog, Chape Personal Trainer, for lots of inspiration, detailed explanation of exercises, playlist, meal plans and overall good cheer!

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Award Rules:

1. Thank the person who nominated you.
2. Answer the questions from your nominator.
3. Nominate eleven other bloggers and give them eleven questions.

Questions for me:

1. Favourite subject at school?
   Physics.  This is what I studied in college, as I knew it would be my major before I entered college.
2. What 3 words describe you best?
   Intelligent, creative and driven, although the latter can sometimes take a detour.
3. What is your favourite quote?
   The root of suffering is attachment.  This simple statement holds much wisdom and truth!
4. Why did you start blogging?
   Share my photography with people and learn more about them and from them.  It’s a community experience that makes this fun!
5. What aspect of blogging do you love the most?
   The interaction with fellow bloggers, who have taught me much and are a fun crowd!
6. What do you feel is the most important takeaway for your readers (from your blog)?
   Look around yourself, appreciate what you see and enjoy it!
7. What’s your favourite hobby (aside from blogging!)?
   Photography, as some of my readers might be aware 🙂
8. Who is your dream dinner party guest (whether they are still alive or not)?
   Paramahansa Yogananda, who everyone can learn from.
9. Where is your happy place?
   In meditation, as I float through levels of consciousness.
10. How do you handle a stressful day?
    Play some guitar to relax and enjoy the moment.
11. What was one of the most unusual experiences you’ve encountered?
    The first time that my spirit left my body during meditation.  It was a beautiful moment of extreme peace.

My Sunshine Nominees:

1. Running Mountain Mama
2. The Caffeinated Writer
3. Flotsam and Jetsam
4. Butterfly Sand
5. Third Time Lucky!
6. Ramblings of a Writer
7. MUMSUMSUM
8. JustBlueDutch
9. Fleeting Muse
10. Instamatic Gratification
11. LisaPomerantzster: Are we there yet?

My questions for you:

1. What is your best childhood memory?
2. What is your favorite music?
3. Where is your happy place?
4. What was one of the most defining moments in your life?
5. What do you like to achieve with your blog?
6. What aspect of blogging do you love the most?
7. If you could witness any event in the past or future, what would it be?
8. What does a perfect day look like to you?
9. What is your favourite quote?
10. What is your favorite genre of fiction?
11. What’s your ultimate vacation spot?

Hope you enjoy this!

Author: jansenphoto

A Fresh Perspective Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment. Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael. My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals. Universal Connections My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation. This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections. Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client. And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography! View all posts by jansenphoto