The white house near the Bian Yek in Dumaguete has always held a mysterious air. When I was in grade school, someone told me that there were "White Ladies" who lived there, and that they were really old and frail. I remember one time late one after whilst riding a pedicab, and looking up, I [...]
Category: This Provincial Life
The rains have come
August 21, 2016. It's been raining all over the Philippines these past few weeks, but my hometown has only had its share (and it has been quote continuous). It let up a few hours ago, so I was able to test my new GoPro Hero 4 (Silver) outside. I had won it in a raffle, [...]
Photo: Fiery Copper
One of the reasons why I take public transport is the bevy of interesting characters that I encounter. She, the lady in this picture, was one of them. This picture strongly reminds me of the person who introduced me to #StreetPhotography via Chris Weeks and to the freedom of #Snapseed work, for some reason... Thank [...]
Photo: “The Shy Guy”
(originally posted on my Instagram page) I had an Afghan Girl moment earlier during the commute. Allan, 30, sat across me and went unnoticed until i looked in his direction just in time for the light to hit his eyes and make me realize that they were not the usual brown, but instead a shade [...]
Traditions: Feast Days
I've lived most of my life in a small town, which has pretty much stuck to its own traditions for generations. Just tonight, I went with my mother to participate in the twilight procession of the image of St. Anthony of Padua. He is believed to be the patron saint of Miracles, and also for [...]
The introverted photographer
I have a confession to make... While I aim to suck out "the marrow of life" on the street for my photography, I am, in many ways an introverted person. I could never dream of being a Bruce Gilden or a Chris Weeks who would get close enough to photograph. At times when I get [...]
