<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:15:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@avila.photo/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Styles in Portraiture:  Hands and Motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes portraits can get monotonous in their simplicity and minimalism. This may sometimes be the object of desire, however bringing the hands and some motion into the shot can add another layer of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/portraitphotography/@avila.photo/styles-in-portraiture-hands-and-motion</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/portraitphotography/@avila.photo/styles-in-portraiture-hands-and-motion</guid><category><![CDATA[portraitphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 22:13:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/D5zH9SyxCKdBnJaFeHnL3svQi9ZN2XzXDbzH7Wc9rgHnhxo7U34cVxiMuKBbuFuvXdjwMEyL7dcoft5KqWoFzyDwVzHHWYMPxXiuD8GgFsanoyRZJDixU2cWVWDKGC71eQpuF4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky from El Pico de Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexcio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montaña Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba) Shot with the Nikon D750 and a 14mm Rokinon lens at F2.8 @avila.photo]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/landscapephotography/@avila.photo/sky-from-el-pico-de-orizaba-veracruz-mexcio</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/landscapephotography/@avila.photo/sky-from-el-pico-de-orizaba-veracruz-mexcio</guid><category><![CDATA[landscapephotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:58:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Zskj9C56UondJxcjVaienfhVaNb7LJVWG6e787gZxLTCp1KajaEAVu8ZT8DMNbkJMM1E6PUQoXHEcKn6WowXvXCzFP57sKgYEbMrqS8N6tHoWxjbegRL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A work of art by the sky ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[copyright @avila.photo]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/cityscapephotography/@avila.photo/a-work-of-art-by-the-sky</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/cityscapephotography/@avila.photo/a-work-of-art-by-the-sky</guid><category><![CDATA[cityscapephotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:49:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQc8j2KJb4ARrxQxCjX4jizub4U5CAK3WwB89vwgkdEuyrcxVEULdnTr8AaXyNe7BfBaEwyNwTn9iGf1okGdYk2LbruCAhxHcCt78d7E1EQ3GL3p?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biodiversity in Mexico: A Colorful Plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shot in Orizaba, Veracruz at my aunt's house garden.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/smartphonephotography/@avila.photo/biodiversity-in-mexico-a-colorful-plant</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/smartphonephotography/@avila.photo/biodiversity-in-mexico-a-colorful-plant</guid><category><![CDATA[smartphonephotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2018 22:40:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVf495p4wr5yWXcyL3XnjH8sgux9TowszdARAomzstqbBVCJyJD6GNDzTuuyrSSR3ALW8LZWNqwYLDGA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Photo Journal: 3 Cyclists in Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 cyclists ride by downtown, One parallels the speed of my lens and looks clearer, The others get distorted because of a time contrast, One goes faster and looks leaner, While the other seems slower than]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/streetphotography/@avila.photo/street-photo-journal-3-cyclists-in-boston</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/streetphotography/@avila.photo/street-photo-journal-3-cyclists-in-boston</guid><category><![CDATA[streetphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 19:38:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2TCHMEdUPin4NXAxXrKfRq7i4AxMuBz7U6oREpk1RP9UUpBtT5WPNzccgn9G1vthrWZQVKZfcHXpkCWL1oHi7JmC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mi estilo de retratos en blanco y negro: Una sola luz y alto contraste en el estudio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomó tiempo llegar al resultado final, yo modifico detalles en la luz mientras que ella se relaja y llega actuar con indiferencia enfrente del lente de mi cámara. Buscábamos movimiento con intención pero]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fotografia/@avila.photo/mi-estilo-de-retratos-en-blanco-y-negro-una-sola-luz-y-alto-contraste-en-el-estudio</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fotografia/@avila.photo/mi-estilo-de-retratos-en-blanco-y-negro-una-sola-luz-y-alto-contraste-en-el-estudio</guid><category><![CDATA[fotografia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:14:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNchGPKLQuxAL7oEwDJ42cT977qXjChb9qthad4L5f33hUfTyRnW9fggcUHCazHC3abRuMLvFmW2a9ePKkM9vAyj6mxD1YMei83ACq9HJPCaTg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Black and White Portraiture Style: Single Light - High Contrast B&W]]></title><description><![CDATA[(all photos by me: @avila.photo) Model: Maggie Kennedy Equipment: Camera - Nikon D750 Lens - Tamron 70-200 Di VC Light - Monolight with Octabox modifier.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/portraitphotography/@avila.photo/my-black-and-white-portraiture-style-single-light-high-contrast-b-and-w</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/portraitphotography/@avila.photo/my-black-and-white-portraiture-style-single-light-high-contrast-b-and-w</guid><category><![CDATA[portraitphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:15:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNchGPKLQuxAL7oEwDJ42cT977qXjChb9qthad4L5f33hUfTyRnW9fggcUHCazHC3abRuMLvFmW2a9ePKkM9vAyj6mxD1YMei83ACq9HJPCaTg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Architecture - A Walking Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[I see the future, I see pyramids I see light twice, and a dove I see myself standing alone Over a city, that in the past I chose]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/architecturalphotography/@avila.photo/architecture-a-walking-journal</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/architecturalphotography/@avila.photo/architecture-a-walking-journal</guid><category><![CDATA[architecturalphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:21:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVf9oYntJGZ34ejhoRLyekXaBPUCxDs4wbX8kUQvwz8kAR8KdkWiiUgQb9tSjsBKWPwjaUUnngkvQ542?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[iPhone X  for Product Photography?  Here are the results:]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was testing the iPhone X's image quality capabilities and it seems to do a nice job with small products using the second (X2) lens. It captures detail very well at short focusing distances and blurs]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/smartphonephotography/@avila.photo/product-photography-with-iphone-x-here-are-the-results</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/smartphonephotography/@avila.photo/product-photography-with-iphone-x-here-are-the-results</guid><category><![CDATA[smartphonephotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2018 02:20:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HNWT6DgoBc18GVREvvsnAjfLwLF5qHHFduNHKinq5AZ2Ja7KArbh9jCawrywFfY4JJ8GxdRDWwLuugUzTX6PCeAAEUCojXgX9dFxrQ89CwyRnaH8Qrv5xFKARqY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 7! 7 Day Black and White Photo Challenge!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the rules of the challenge (Estas son las reglas): 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for seven days No people No explanation Nominate]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/day-7-7-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/day-7-7-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2017 03:27:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7258xSVeJbKnFEnBwjKLhL15SoynbgJKpQxRd1uoqAvNPZ7wjZmusiHMHqWFFrxZ5PUn3rQhTbvtCeB6KxVr1MxieVWMDpQsfztCuzNQsbuCDPKM5dWriMmtQGTCnNqvQmYcsL8k6hne2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dia 6 (Day 6): Seven Day Black and White Photo Challenge! Reto de Fotografía en Blanco y Negro!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the rules of the challenge (Estas son las reglas): 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for seven days No people No explanation Nominate]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/dia-5-day-5-seven-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge-reto-de-fotografia-en-blanco-y-negro</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/dia-5-day-5-seven-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge-reto-de-fotografia-en-blanco-y-negro</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:17:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7258xSVeJbKnFEnBwjKLhL15SoynbgJKpQxRd1uoqhDm2hosDeKTCYMGbVYobsCTDKsQZwAu5nfVqC1cW5mjRJ2GMQ1VeeCuBvQvCH1ShkhCRcQT7HmVQXfEn5nrcYwkvv14LTku7y4WA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 5 (Día 5): Seven Day Black and White Photo Challenge! Reto de Fotografía en Blanco y Negro!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the rules of the challenge (Estas son las reglas): 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for seven days No people No explanation Nominate]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/day-4-dia-4-seven-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge-reto-de-fotografia-en-blanco-y-negro</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/day-4-dia-4-seven-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge-reto-de-fotografia-en-blanco-y-negro</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 23:14:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7258xSVeJbKnFEnBwjKLhL15SoynbgJKpQxRd1uote7TCDhY2PFXm2njXFmKa8eBYyXdfQ2mUm5wR4BeXu52J6ZdoVREdnC2GL2LvTxz5HXsCYkRoTzhvoyadA3EUNzvPeJ7oBrFtcP8J?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fotógrafo Viajero en Steemit: Mi Introducción con fotos! ....]]></title><description><![CDATA[¿Cómo llegué a la lista de ganadores del concurso de fotografía en mi primera publicación? Ni siquiera estoy seguro ... pero antes ... Hola Steemians! Antes de presentarme, quiero decir que estoy muy]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/introduceyourself/@avila.photo/fotografo-viajero-en-steemit-mi-introduccion</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/introduceyourself/@avila.photo/fotografo-viajero-en-steemit-mi-introduccion</guid><category><![CDATA[introduceyourself]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:36:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVefVys5Qfwyf1YrnRJgm2ojMoZdQA37CQZj8DCmpMtTEuyBM7X5djCfxebdpvP9ywRyPAfJ5GeARkhU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 4: Seven Day Black and White Photo Challenge!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the rules of the challenge: 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for seven days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day. Although]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/day-4-seven-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/day-4-seven-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7258xSVeJbKnFEnBwjKLhL15SoynbgJKpQxRd1uotc2YDRTUZMwEH6AywJLp639nd3PY5ikVKB2zcny9e72S7cS7rnXF6LbxfL1MRN1kZZmeYsVbjT8TNUDcHXh7TZ64nJu6ZGDUFJqtr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning Architecture!]]></title><description><![CDATA[My submission for the architectural photography contest hosted by @juliank ! North Point park in Boston. (HighRes, feel free to zoom) Shot on a Nikon D750 with a 14mm Rokinon lens Remember to up vote if]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/architecturalphotography/@avila.photo/stunning-architecture</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/architecturalphotography/@avila.photo/stunning-architecture</guid><category><![CDATA[architecturalphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:16:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLyAJMrzqHfWLT7YbdgoprDQGwdeDRwqy4AmBMrYP8q1TuzMpnPdpGMS4abzz77KWeuw2AWgmk5GtEA9bEpkbBBn3VBfjqPceKJPaMAZaj254ykDQmdjpWK3A46?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everybody thinks they have the cutest cat in the world. I’m no different, meet Bonnie (the cutest cat in the world)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Bonnie (the cutest cat in the world) a pretty sassy cat. (Nikon D750, lens: Helios 85mm F1.5 at 1.5) (All high resolution, feel free to zoom!) She is so deep, so deep. (third eye emoji) (Shot with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/animalphotography/@avila.photo/everybody-thinks-they-have-the-cutest-cat-in-the-world-i-m-no-different-meet-bonnie-the-cutest-cat-in-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/animalphotography/@avila.photo/everybody-thinks-they-have-the-cutest-cat-in-the-world-i-m-no-different-meet-bonnie-the-cutest-cat-in-the-world</guid><category><![CDATA[animalphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2017 04:36:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/W5LtFUPm6g774G2LPx8CTVHrbGQ778Sw45DBMcdDAT167BUR9nAxGQzKr9g61F6gYe72QW6LrbG9mFhEQCvk8x5sW4wNvL9Tbo3dSUpJaxGHTGntNxoyzksJo2CMeGU9ws8sKye51fgK6CbQ9XY9WLSYF4Z2v?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 3: Seven Day Black and White Photo Challenge!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the rules of the challenge: 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for seven days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day. Although]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/day-3-seven-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/day-3-seven-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 23:12:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7258xSVeJbKnFEnBwjKLhL15SoynbgJKpQxRd1uovcaDo6muKqBx2hUknwf9WKeMjutHntHFYuLoFMjvP27oFVvKhAvnG9JtZM6QcafEwQTTrvfdixyMdE4FNdafW2FHCujQhAzRfKbpA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 2: Seven Day Black and White Photo Challenge!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I nominate the amazing @thi-js More like this coming up from a roll of film Take a guess, whats this photo of? Rules 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/day-2-seven-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/day-2-seven-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 02:14:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7258xSVeJbKnFEnBwjKLhL15SoynbgJKpQxRd1uowBjzzYK8r1iMCN3GkW3WQZCfvFu4oPCXBUGTVVQ4HtfCgebK1rnuy6SNiqj786cDGm8vd9b992aYmc2SVSazfakdsqW1DhGS56kTG?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Day Black & White Photo Challenge! Day 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[I nominate the amazing @yogawithsyd More like this coming up from a roll of film Take a guess, whats this photo of? Rules 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/7-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge-day-1-boston</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/sevendaybnwchallenge/@avila.photo/7-day-black-and-white-photo-challenge-day-1-boston</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2017 23:12:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7258xSVeJbKnFEnBwjKLhL15SoynbgJKpQxRd1uotcV833tD39xfxacFuZUBdAuayQy3Cb4uaYzBivYHz6S81TS2hpAEU2ke5mmw2PgZzf41FNv6X9XjVrmsiVrQJwG6ShWHjkxfFRonW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les Arcs, French Alps Snowboarding Photoshoot!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photoshoot of my brother snowboarding at Les Arcs, one of the tallest peaks in France. "This one was an adventure, we only had one lift to go for the highest peak, but the wind was stronger and colder]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/sportsphotography/@avila.photo/les-arcs-french-alps-snowboarding-photoshoot</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/sportsphotography/@avila.photo/les-arcs-french-alps-snowboarding-photoshoot</guid><category><![CDATA[sportsphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[avila.photo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2017 05:53:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs75uFrK3sj7jK4c2c9aWXnHSuDXTjDgVbzxBDbmwi8DoV7UrWASVP99gYDPfKKK3s1zRdnQ2LVauNi5Y8B5CHGsDAbeAxii?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>