It is precisely his work in space photography that raises our initial question. When observing each of his images, we feel a kind of “aura.” It is not just what is seen in the photo; it is what it suggests, what it evokes. The way a room, a building, or even an urban corner can become visual art is a careful balance between technique and sensitivity.
What fascinates us most about his style is his attention to detail. Each of his photographs is filled with meticulousness, revealing hours of dedication. While many of his followers may fall in love at first glance, the true magic happens when we take the time to observe them closely. Why that light? Why that perspective? Why that framing?
In this sense, the question of visual sensitivity becomes more important than ever. How can someone detect the subtlest detail in an everyday landscape?
If anything defines his work, it is the way he conveys a kind of visual tenderness. There is palpable care in every detail, a way of treating each space, each product. In his images, every place seems to have a life of its own, and that aura of delicacy invites us to pause.
Perhaps that is the greatest lesson we can learn: visual sensitivity, whether innate or acquired, is above all a matter of attention. It is about stopping long enough to see what would normally go unnoticed, caring for the details, and treating each image as a small work of art.
In the end, the answer to our initial question may be a combination of both. Visual sensitivity may have an innate basis in some people, but it is practice, dedication, and constant effort that truly elevate it to another level. In Javi Rico’s case, his work is a reflection of this: a perfect balance between natural talent and artistic effort.
This is what we aim to convey at Dueñas: a blend of authenticity, hard work, and the ability to pause, appreciate, and observe every detail, valuing what truly matters. A journey of light and shadow with a clear intention: to enjoy the little things.