The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) seems to have hit a jackpot in terms of social media acceptance and sharing with the “It’s more fun in the Philippines” campaign. I happen to like the catchiness of it and have come up with my own versions of the slogan.
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Portraits from Dyangdang
I had the opportunity and the honor of traveling with a group of Freemasons to Dyangdang, Bansud, Mindoro Oriental early in December 2011. We were there as witnesses to Kara David’s Project Malasakit and her efforts to literally bring light to this small community up in the mountains of Mindoro.
Bokehland
The term comes from the Japanese word boke, which means “blur” or “haze”, or boke-aji, the “blur quality”. The Japanese term boke is also used in the sense of a mental haze or senility. The term bokashi is related, meaning intentional blurring or gradation.
Matrushka Danbo
The matrushka dolls are a gift from an old friend in Cebu. She sent them to me after she read my rant about spotting some at a thrift shop only to have the shopkeeper snatch them from my hands, saying that they already have been reserved. The danbos are a different story all together. I [...]
Sunset at Baybay Pier
I was in Baybay, Leyte for six days but I only had the opportunity to catch the sunset three times. This is the second time, when we took the students for a photowalk at the Baybay Public Market, which faces the Pier.
Sunset in Baybay, Leyte
Sunset, the first one I ever saw from Baybay, Leyte, a few meters away from our quarters.
South Dock, Corregidor
Cris and I went to Corregidor again this year, to join friends in commemorating the 43rd Anniversary of the infamous Jabidah Massacre. This was shot on the beach by the picnic area off South Dock.
Indiana Jones
Indy and Wan Li. After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees, and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.
Rockwell in Polar Coordinates
Late last year, the Rockwell held a contest called 24 Hours at the Rock. Photographers were given the opportunity to shoot at the Rockwell compound and inside the Powerplant Mall, with no interference from the security guards. This event was organized by Digital Photographer Philippines, and ended with a night of live judging. The judges [...]
Up close and personal
I’ve started using my reverse-lens adapter again, after seeing quite a few macro shots made with this setup on the DPP forum. However I have not been as fortunate as those who have insects for subjects, being someone who is quite wary about insects.
Kates Ocampo
You may have seen her sitting atop a giant billboard advertising a bar beverage. Months before that billboard went up we shot Kates at Amadeo Cavite, in Balete Falls.
On my way home
I usually take the bus from the office going home. That puts me southbound on EDSA. Tonight I went down at the Ayala bus stop and walked up the pedestrian footbridge, just to see what EDSA looked like from there.
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