Right in the middle of Manila rests the National Museum of the Philippines. An astounding feat of architecture, the National Museum of the Philippines celebrates the history, culture, and natural heritage of the country. Aside from hosting the country’s relics and wonderful artwork, the National Museum of the Philippines is also an educational institution, a …
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Shadows and Subconscious
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The urban panorama faded into a haze as my flight flew away from the resplendent skyscrapers of Makati and Taguig. I observed the bright lights transform into the endearing chaos of quaint boutiques and family-owned eateries, and a surge of indescribable emotion started enveloping me. For weeks, a subtle undercurrent of dissatisfaction had coursed through …
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Let’s make one thing clear: I really loved my Leica M11. The feel, the rangefinder experience, the image quality – all of it was intoxicating. It was a pure, unadulterated, and liberating photographic experience. But after a year of lugging it around, battling its quirks, and missing shots due to its inherent limitations, plus my …
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Series One talks about my first unrefined attempt to make a meaningful connection with the people I photograph. It has been roughly a year since that first entry, and I felt a need to update and refresh the series with a new set. I came across a quote from Savi Sharma’s book which states: Everyone …
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In the heart of Japan’s bustling city of Yokohama, a towering symbol of science fiction and technological marvel stands tall, captivating the imagination of locals and tourists alike. Gundam Yokohama, an awe-inspiring attraction, merges the futuristic world of the Gundam universe with the vibrant cultural landscape of Japan, offering a unique experience that transcends traditional …
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Richard Gutierrez, also known as Supremo, the anti-hero in the popular recently concluded TV series “La Luna Sangre”. After the end of his popular show, he’s taking a break from work and concentrates on two things: 1.) his passion for photography and cinematography, and 2.) his family, especially with his better half, Sarah Lahbati, giving …
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The Red Wing Philippines Get Together was a recovery meeting, similar to how former addicts meet on a regular basis to sit down and discuss their substance abuse. In this case, no substance was abused but the constant acquisition Red Wing boots. If you can’t stop thinking about it, buy it. That seems to be …
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These are a collection of portraits accumulated over the past few years, shot in different parts of the world whenever the opportunity presents itself. Some are by chance, others are of friends and family, and all of them were once strangers to me, hence the title. This is one of a series of photos that …
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…Wikipedia: Drinking the Kool-Aid is a figure of speech commonly used in the US that refers to a person or group holding an unquestioned belief, argument, or philosophy without critical examination. The phrase oftentimes carries a negative connotation when applied to an individual or group. It can also be used ironically or humorously to refer