Sandugan Beach Man and mangrove
Capturing the patience of a fisherman standing on a mangrove amidst the shallow shores of Sandugan Beach in Siquijor. The mountains of Bohol were visible on the horizon under gloomy skies. Buy Print Here.
Print of the Week: Old Bagan Sea of Temples
Old Bagan in the morning
With over 2200 temples spread out on a dusty 26-square mile plane, Bagan is a stunning landscape of temples dating as early 11th-13th century. As dawn breaks, light paints a dramatic play of shadows and gradients on the vast land of temples and trees. For a moment, the horizon is like a sea with a sharp waves from the temples coalescing harmoniously.
Shot in Old Bagan, The Sea of Temples is available for print here. Property and Copyright by Ferdz Decena.
Print of the Week: Reflections of a Bamboo Fence
Reflections of a Bamboo Fence
Starting this week I’ll be featuring photos available for print every Wednesday. For this week it is “Reflections of a Bamboo Fence“.
High Quality Print is available Here. Prints are done by the professional Bay Photo Lab and can be shipped anywhere in the world.
Photo is property and copyright Ferdz Decena
Giving Back with a Photo Print via a Polaroid Pogo Printer
The Polaroid Pogo Printer in the box
Many shutters have been clicked, so many people have been photographed, so many smiles have been captured. Yet it’s rare that I get to return the favour of sharing their moments with us photographers. I wanted to give something back, even as simple as giving their own photo.
When I saw the Polaroid Pogo printer for the first time, I thought it was a very handy device to give instant photo to people. Its introductory price was steep two years ago (about P4000+) but when I saw it a couple of months ago it has gone down to half its price and thought about getting one. I thought it would be useful to bring to Myanmar where I could give photos so select individuals so I bought a unit.
SMUGs Metro Manila 1st Photo Walk in Taal Town Batangas
SMUGs Metro Manila Photo Walk visits a Panutsa Factory in Caysasay
The SMUGs Metro Manila had it’s first Photo Walk in Taal Town, Batangas. It’s been two years since I last went to Taal Town. While it is declared as a Heritage Town, two years ago I was disheartened on how it was neglected – the Taal Basilica was dilapidated, the stream along the Sta Lucia Well was flowing with trash and the streets were dirty. Returning with a group of fellow photographers through Smugs Metro Manila, I found renewed hope for this town. The Basilica is being renovated with freshly painted walls, the streets a lot cleaner and alas! The Sta Lucia Well is free of garbage. I also noticed there were a number of tourist coming and going wherein before I think we were the few who was there. Who ever the people in charge of restoring the grandeur of the town, I must commend them.
OnBoard: My Catanduanes Photo on SMILE Mag for November 2011
SMILE Mag Catanduanes Story Opener
It’s already mid-month but if you’re flying Cebu Pacific anytime soon, check out their latest SMILE Inflight Magazine for November 2011. I got the opener photo here for their Catanduanes feature. Written by fellow writer, photographer and blogger Kara Santos of Travel UP. Do check it out.
Unboxing: Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f1.8 in the Philippines
The Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f1.8
It was one of the much awaited lenses for Olympus PEN and the Micro Four Thirds format line. For years, Olympus as opted to keep the f2 as its fastest aperture to ensure the quality of its Zuiko lenses. But now they made a bold move to introduce a larger aperture of f1.8 for its 45mm M.Zuiko. This was welcomed with much celebration both from Olympus and Panasonic users as the lens selection for M43rds has definitely mature with this new addition along with the excellent Lumix 20mm f1.7, Pany/Leica 25 f1.4 and Olympus 12mm f2. But let’s put the spotlight on this wonderful Olympus 45mm f1.8 M.Zuiko Lens.
