Novita in a restored home in Taal, Batangas, Philippines. Dressed in costumes from that time period. A wonderful experience.Read more
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Aliwan Festival: a photographer’s dream
The Aliwan Festival (or fiesta) was held this weekend in Manila. The festival is a massive event that brings together cultures from all across the Philippines in the form of a street parade, beauty pageant, and float competition. Braving the heat wasn’t easy, but I felt a strong urge to use this as a launching point from which to begin focusing more effort on photographing the Philippines (since it is my home now) – I wasn’t disappointed. The variety ofRead more
Somewhere over the…
This was a bit of lucky timing – within 30 seconds it was gone. I’ve never seen so many rainbows or evenings with fireworks anywhere else in the world. Manila seems to celebrate any occasion. (and that’s a good thing)Read more
An act of affection in a moment of violence
It’s interesting to see how one culture’s normal activities may seem brutal or cruel in contrast to another. Take, for example, this particular afternoon spent in Banaue, Central Luzon, Philippines. We visited a very remote traditional rice-farming village nestled in the serene valley outside of Banaue, and lived, if for only an afternoon, as they do. For these gentle people, the act of killing a live chicken with your bare hands is just a daily chore – something as naturalRead more
I can see your soul v2
The clarity and depth of this stare is haunting. Singapore Canon 5D mk II Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM @f/4 1/40 sec ISO1250Read more