I met Hulk in an open-air training zone in the southern part of Miami. It was early, and the space was mostly empty, but he was there, working hard and displaying a strong sense of determination—the kind needed to realize one’s aspirations. I asked him to pose for a portrait, hoping to capture that essence. In a broader sense, this photograph represents what the United States means to me: a land of opportunity for those who work hard, a meritocracy where effort is both rewarded and praised.