I don’t have a website but in general terms this is my profile. I am started in photography by accident. About twenty two years ago and started reading the manuals and I became passionate about it. I haven’t taken any lessons, so I consider myself as a self-taught person. This journey has been long and very exciting, I have slowly discovered about color, composition, shades, light and all the elements of photography. I’ve been taking photographs for 20 years. During the mid 90´s I participated in several photo contests, collective expositions and individual expositions. I was fortunate to receive several awards and I have been invited in my community to give lectures about photography and participate as judge in some contests. The awards I received varied from money, lenses, cameras, trips, a car, etc and some other didn’t have monetary value but the recognition of my work made me very proud. In those days, photography was a very important part of my life, although I never dedicated professionally to it, all my free time was dedicated to this beautiful hobby. In 1998, while traveling my camera case was stolen. This was devastating! My camera, all the lenses, flashes, tripod, everything, everything was stolen! All the equipment that I had been accumulating for years ! Then I started to buy the equipment again, but I was very depressed and my willingness to take pictures was gone. For about 6 years I quit taking pictures, and at the same time technology changed and the way of taking pictures also changed. For my birthday, my family gave me a digital camera. I regained the passion for photography ! I spend as much time as I can taking pictures, learning photoshop, reading, etc It is a wonderful hobby and I only wish I could have more time.

I like mountain biking. I live in a quiet city in the center of Mexico, it is a great place to live in!. I enjoy digital photography very much specially because you can get the results fast and correct the mistakes instantly.

 

  

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Testimonials

Once on a Facebook someone shared your work, then i went on flicker and i found your work, and since then i am great fan of yours. Don't you ever stop taking photos,please. thank you for sharing your work

October 4, 2012
Shaggy Cats (deleted)

merci de nous faire partager ton talent.tu as des photos aussi bien émouvantes que fantastiques BRAVO!!!

February 27, 2012

He is a fantastic photographer !! His captures are really awesome and amazing and always give me joy and happiness .. he is too good and wonderful friend .. he always give comments on my pictures that is a great encouragement for me .. THANK YOU dear for being here with me ... have a great DAY !!

October 18, 2011

Para un gran artista... Desde hace tiempo quería tomar un momento y dejarte unas palabras para ti, pero creo que no es el momento indicado, y también estoy consiente que nunca llegara y ese momento indicado fue ayer... Flickr ha sido un enorme descubrimiento para mi, tengo mas o menos dos años recuerdo ampliamen… Read more

Para un gran artista... Desde hace tiempo quería tomar un momento y dejarte unas palabras para ti, pero creo que no es el momento indicado, y también estoy consiente que nunca llegara y ese momento indicado fue ayer... Flickr ha sido un enorme descubrimiento para mi, tengo mas o menos dos años recuerdo ampliamente tus primeras fotografías que mire, desde aquel momento me hice una promesa a mi mismo, y desde entonces mi querido Julio, las sigo disfrutando. Muchas personas consideran este mundo un pasatiempo, yo no lo considero un pasatiempo, es algo mucho mas que el arte, y la fotografía, es un mundo de gente maravillosa como tu, con un corazón tan grande, que en el mismo cabrían todos tus contactos y los míos y muchísimo mas, EL CORAZÓN ES EL ÓRGANO MAS NOBLE DE SER HUMANO y el tuyo tan noble. Gracias, por ser como eres, no tienes idea lo bien que se se siente el apoyo de un amigo... Me siento orgulloso de tener amigos como tu. Juan

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September 29, 2011
T Glow says:

Julio além de ser um grande amigo é com certeza um grande artista Sua arte fotográfica é de uma sensibilidade altíssima Pessoas como Julio , contribuem para o mundo ser mais belo e melhor !!

September 15, 2009
Qian12345 says:

Addicted from the first day I saw Julios Photostream, his work is always exciting and has that, 'how did he do that' factor'. His stuff gets me looking for him in my contact list. Beautiful. Keep them coming =]

August 5, 2009

Your photography is exciting and captivating.

June 27, 2009

I know I'm not in the same league as Julio, and don't even know if I have the right to write him a testimonial. But I just want the world to know that he is an inspiration to me. His photographs extends from the darkly, beautifully composed masterpieces to the modern, color-bursting phenomenal shots. I love visiting hi… Read more

I know I'm not in the same league as Julio, and don't even know if I have the right to write him a testimonial. But I just want the world to know that he is an inspiration to me. His photographs extends from the darkly, beautifully composed masterpieces to the modern, color-bursting phenomenal shots. I love visiting his stream because it gives me security that people like him do exist..the power of his photos hit the heart and warms the soul. A hero to me, and idol to thousands. :)

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June 17, 2009

Hola amigo mio, cuando llevo tiempo sin verte me pregunto que sera de ti y de tus imagenes, y de repente me entra una curiosidad que hace que ponga tu nombre en el buscador para disfrutar un rato de buena fotografia y es de agradecer que siempre estes ahi sorprendiendo con tu amplio repertorio y buen hacer UN ABRAZO KA… Read more

Hola amigo mio, cuando llevo tiempo sin verte me pregunto que sera de ti y de tus imagenes, y de repente me entra una curiosidad que hace que ponga tu nombre en el buscador para disfrutar un rato de buena fotografia y es de agradecer que siempre estes ahi sorprendiendo con tu amplio repertorio y buen hacer UN ABRAZO KAKE

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May 28, 2009

I think that Julio is one of the best photographer i have ever seen. His photography is almost perfect and when you see his shots you will never find one that is boring! His photographic language is so direct but sofisticate... It's impossible to clone a photo of Julio! I am proud to call him a friend... Hope that … Read more

I think that Julio is one of the best photographer i have ever seen. His photography is almost perfect and when you see his shots you will never find one that is boring! His photographic language is so direct but sofisticate... It's impossible to clone a photo of Julio! I am proud to call him a friend... Hope that a day i could reach at least an half of his eye! Continue as is!!! Gio

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May 18, 2009
bahketni says:

Julio is a phenomenal photographer that I admire very much. His work inspire me to do better and I know I have long ways to go. I am amazed by some of the technique he uses and then wonder about many of his work - "Just how he does it!" .Take the time to view his stream and you will be saying with me "Julio (aka risqu… Read more

Julio is a phenomenal photographer that I admire very much. His work inspire me to do better and I know I have long ways to go. I am amazed by some of the technique he uses and then wonder about many of his work - "Just how he does it!" .Take the time to view his stream and you will be saying with me "Julio (aka risquillo) is a treasure to flickr and we are grateful to have him around. I appreciate your continuous support and encouragement. Keep up the great work my friend.

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May 4, 2009

Julio is an artist beyond compare. His work is pure & potent & profound, filled with beauty & insight & humour. Be it his colourful toads & lizards that he somehow always manages to capture oozing delightful character, his magnificent skyscapes or beautiful hummers in flight, each & every image is finely crafted & perf… Read more

Julio is an artist beyond compare. His work is pure & potent & profound, filled with beauty & insight & humour. Be it his colourful toads & lizards that he somehow always manages to capture oozing delightful character, his magnificent skyscapes or beautiful hummers in flight, each & every image is finely crafted & perfectly executed & his lighting is unfailingly magical. But take a look at his soulful portraits & you will be left speechless. They are inspired & inspiring, brilliant masterpieces revealing the very essence of humanity. I want to take portraits like Julio's. I can but dream. As a flickrfriend, Julio is loyal, sensitive, genuine & most generous. When confidence fails, he lifts me up with supportive loving words, when successful he showers me with heartfelt accolades. I downloaded a spanish translator so I wouldn't miss a word from this beautiful, gentle, talented man :) You're the best, Julio. It's an honour to call you friend. Te quiero, querido. Besos & abrazos!

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March 13, 2009

Risquillo´s photos are always perfection, sorry for the shortness of my testimonial but its true, you get it right every time

February 16, 2009

OMG ! I can finally write a testimonials to my dearest friend Julio! Julio is one of my dearest friend here on flickr that I’ve known him for a long time. How did i became a fan of his photography? There was one shot of his a snail or a frog that caught my eyes, and I had add him to my contact list, … Read more

OMG ! I can finally write a testimonials to my dearest friend Julio! Julio is one of my dearest friend here on flickr that I’ve known him for a long time. How did i became a fan of his photography? There was one shot of his a snail or a frog that caught my eyes, and I had add him to my contact list, because I was and still in love with amazingly and very professional photograph. I love everything anything he captures his nature, portraits, his use of colours and details are just remarkable shots. Not to mention, he’s the sweetest and most heartfelt gentleman when he comments on my photos, and always makes me smile when he’s around. Love you and kisses my dear friend !

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February 12, 2009

He is one of the best photographer in town!! The portrait are sensitive and beautiful! Franz

February 9, 2009

Fotografìa en su màxima expresion. Es increible lo que transmites, es casi sentir el trabajo con tocar la pantalla. Colores, movimiento, blanco y negro, siluetas, macros, primeros planos, woo woo si sigo y sigo creo que jamas terminaria. Mi tecnisismo es pesimo, pero con mis palabras y este testimonio quiero dar grac… Read more

Fotografìa en su màxima expresion. Es increible lo que transmites, es casi sentir el trabajo con tocar la pantalla. Colores, movimiento, blanco y negro, siluetas, macros, primeros planos, woo woo si sigo y sigo creo que jamas terminaria. Mi tecnisismo es pesimo, pero con mis palabras y este testimonio quiero dar gracias por deleitarme con tal espectacular trabajo!

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December 12, 2008

Pensaba añadir a mis favoritos tantas fotos tuyas que decidí mejor dejarte un comentario aquí cosa que casi nunca hago. Felicitaciones tienes un ojo maravilloso. Saludos.

October 29, 2008
Serge K says:

I watch with great interest the work of Risquillo. Whether the portraits, animals or landscapes, all photos from Risquillo are very Interesting, from an art and Technical point of view. Risquillo is a great photographer and certainly one of the best of the Flickr community. For me he is an inspiration and a model to f… Read more

I watch with great interest the work of Risquillo. Whether the portraits, animals or landscapes, all photos from Risquillo are very Interesting, from an art and Technical point of view. Risquillo is a great photographer and certainly one of the best of the Flickr community. For me he is an inspiration and a model to follow in my learning in the art of the photography. Bravo Risquillo. SergeK, your friend from Canada! Depuis un bon moment maintenant que je surveille avec grand intérêt le travail de Risquillo. Que ce soit les photos portraits, les animaux ou paysages, toutes les photos de Risquillo sont plus intéressantes les unes que les autres d'un point de vue de l'art et de la technique. Risquillo est un grand photographe et très certainement un des meilleur de la communauté Flickr. Pour moi, Il est une inspiration et un modèle à suivre dans mon apprentissage de la photographie. Bravo Risquillo! Serge, votre ami du Canda! Salutations!

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October 27, 2008
A K says:

Este hombre es una inspiracion. Como puede capturar foto tras foto tras foto que me mueven, impresionan, inspiran (y dan un poco de envidia siendo 100% honestos) ??? Es obvio que solamente cuando perfeccion tecnica, un ojo maravilloso y la mente creativa de un genio se an~ejan por un buen tiempo. Gracias por tod… Read more

Este hombre es una inspiracion. Como puede capturar foto tras foto tras foto que me mueven, impresionan, inspiran (y dan un poco de envidia siendo 100% honestos) ??? Es obvio que solamente cuando perfeccion tecnica, un ojo maravilloso y la mente creativa de un genio se an~ejan por un buen tiempo. Gracias por todas tus fotos! Ojala tengas 50 an~os mas de fotos excelentes!

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October 24, 2008

Las fotografías de Julio son mucho más que eso, son imagenes que nos muestran lo maravilloso y bello que es el mundo. A través de sus ojos, a través de sus objetivos todo parece más claro, más limpio y más bonito. Es sin duda alguna uno de mis referentes en Flickr, una de mis visitas obligadas, un maestro. Gracias amig… Read more

Las fotografías de Julio son mucho más que eso, son imagenes que nos muestran lo maravilloso y bello que es el mundo. A través de sus ojos, a través de sus objetivos todo parece más claro, más limpio y más bonito. Es sin duda alguna uno de mis referentes en Flickr, una de mis visitas obligadas, un maestro. Gracias amigo

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September 27, 2008
HarlanJL says:

Exquisite! Brilliant!! Outstanding!!! Perfection!!!!

August 23, 2008

Tiene OJO fotográfico, él puede ver esa imagen que quiere que perdure en el tiempo, tiene el don de poder captar momentos mágicos. Solo puedo decir que disfruto con su trabajo.

August 4, 2008

Julio: Un artista con su cámara. Da lo mismo lo que saque. Lo hace todo de maravilla: nativos, reflejos con árboles muertos, colibrís en pleno vuelo, retratos de nativos y familiares a color o en B/N, bichitos de todas las clases (ranas, caracoles, reptiles...), atardeceres y demás. Todo lo ve con un alma y una s… Read more

Julio: Un artista con su cámara. Da lo mismo lo que saque. Lo hace todo de maravilla: nativos, reflejos con árboles muertos, colibrís en pleno vuelo, retratos de nativos y familiares a color o en B/N, bichitos de todas las clases (ranas, caracoles, reptiles...), atardeceres y demás. Todo lo ve con un alma y una sabiduría de una persona SENSATA y con un gran CORAZÓN. Estoy siguiendo su trayectoria desde que conocí esta red mundial de fotos, y me llega encima él a escribir un TESTIMONIO. Tenía que haberte escrito hace mucho tiempo, pero ahora no me puedo quedar ni un segundo sin escribírte la admiración que siento por tu obra. Eres un artista y siempre he intentado aprender de gente que tiene una perspectiva de calidad en su manera de hacer las cosas. Tú me has llenado un vacio en esa estética que usas en tus grandes obras de arte, porque cada instantánea es un regalo de Dios para la humanidad. Sigue deleitándonos con tu gran saber. Gracias por todo. Un abrazo.

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June 6, 2008
Dynamic Morning (deleted)

Julio is the most talented artist and photographer that i ever meet in all my life. every image is full of feelings , perfection and marvellous mood ... into few words : GREAT AND UNIQUE MASTERPIECES. I can stay hours to admire his pieces of art,and every time i stop into his photostream i found something new that… Read more

Julio is the most talented artist and photographer that i ever meet in all my life. every image is full of feelings , perfection and marvellous mood ... into few words : GREAT AND UNIQUE MASTERPIECES. I can stay hours to admire his pieces of art,and every time i stop into his photostream i found something new that leaves me without words.... ...... i would like also to say that i'm very grateful to Julio for his great and unique friedship....there are very few person like him.....and my lucky was to found him on my road and to have him as friend.... FROM BOTTOM OF MY HEART : many.many thanx ,my dear friend,for all your support,smiles and friendship.... ....... you bright my days!

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May 9, 2008

Julio is one of my best friends here on Flickr. He is also one of the most fantastic photographers and wonderful person!!!! I came across his macro shots and portraits...and ever since he caught my attention, we became great friends in an instant! Most humble and gentle man! The sweetest and greatest person I have … Read more

Julio is one of my best friends here on Flickr. He is also one of the most fantastic photographers and wonderful person!!!! I came across his macro shots and portraits...and ever since he caught my attention, we became great friends in an instant! Most humble and gentle man! The sweetest and greatest person I have ever met! So very supportive and kind! Awesome photographer!!! He has an eye for detail and beauty! One of the most amazing shots you will ever encounter in your life!!!! I'm so happy and lucky to be your friend my dear Julio!!!! I cherish and value your friendship all my life!!! You do take care always!!! And smile always as you always make me smile!!! :)))) Love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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January 12, 2008

Tienes un forma de ver el mundo que, de extenderse, cambiaría la manera que tenemos de (mal)tratarlo. Tus fotos no sólo son arte, tienen alma y espíritu.

December 31, 2007

Julio es un fotografo admirable y ejemplo a seguir, no solo es grande sino que ademas sabe ser generoso con sus conocimientos acumulados por la experiencia, sus fotos nos llevan mas alla del arte. Felicidades!!!

December 9, 2007

Eu não conheço o Julio pessoalmente. Adjectivar a Fotografia que o Julio faz é para mim uma tarefa redutora demais face a excelência do seu trabalho. Talento, sensibilidade, inquietação, perseverança, estética, ética, ousadia, ideologia são apenas algumas das inúmeras qualidades que o seu trabalho transparece. Há mai… Read more

Eu não conheço o Julio pessoalmente. Adjectivar a Fotografia que o Julio faz é para mim uma tarefa redutora demais face a excelência do seu trabalho. Talento, sensibilidade, inquietação, perseverança, estética, ética, ousadia, ideologia são apenas algumas das inúmeras qualidades que o seu trabalho transparece. Há mais, muito mais. Fotografia para mim é paixão... e é justamente isto que eu encontro cá: um olhar atento, aguçado, refinado e principalmente vibrante na sua forma de ver o mundo. Um verdadeiro "Tributo à Fotografia". Para mim não existem amadores ou profissionais. Quem dá a medida é justamente a intensidade do olhar. Por tudo que eu vejo aqui, a cada dia que entro na página do Julio, êle é com certeza um dos melhores fotógrafos que conheci. Termino como comecei, eu não conheço o Julio pessoalmente mas certamente gostaria muito de conhecê-lo. A êle e a sua família até porque depois de ler o seu profile eu também iniciei a minha trajectória na Fotografia de uma forma bem parecida. Bendita hora que a sua esposa o presenteou :-) Obrigada, Julio. Obrigada pela belíssima partilha e saiba que para mim é uma honra ser sua amiga. Um beijo grande para si com a certeza de que a sua ESTELA é dos retratos mais belos que vi.

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October 11, 2007

Creo recordar que hay alguna tribu cuyos miembros no se dejan hacer fotos. Creen que en ellas queda atrapado su espíritu, sus emociones, sus vivencias. No se quién me lo explicó, no se cuándo me lo explicaron, no se cómo me lo explicaron, pero solo hay que ver las fotos de Julio para comprender que esa historia dice la… Read more

Creo recordar que hay alguna tribu cuyos miembros no se dejan hacer fotos. Creen que en ellas queda atrapado su espíritu, sus emociones, sus vivencias. No se quién me lo explicó, no se cuándo me lo explicaron, no se cómo me lo explicaron, pero solo hay que ver las fotos de Julio para comprender que esa historia dice la verdad.

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September 19, 2007

Julio Lo que ya han dicho de ti puedo repetirlo: El mejor retratista, el mayor fotografo, y tantas otras cosas. Pero pienso que es todo eso por que tienes alma, y por que sabes leer las de los otros. O mejor: sentir. Sin eso un artista no puede ser grande como tu. Te quiero por eso y por la forma con que nos habl… Read more

Julio Lo que ya han dicho de ti puedo repetirlo: El mejor retratista, el mayor fotografo, y tantas otras cosas. Pero pienso que es todo eso por que tienes alma, y por que sabes leer las de los otros. O mejor: sentir. Sin eso un artista no puede ser grande como tu. Te quiero por eso y por la forma con que nos hablas, demasiado bien. Gracias por existires Zita

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September 19, 2007

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