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almost.

2011-12-29T10:29:00.002+08:00

I’m almost ready to lose everything… I think. Right now I’m in a place where I’m stupendously terrified of what I will end up that I ironically gained more valor in facing every shitload of crap that comes my way. I’m not as scared to scratch the surface of the perfectly shined disk as I used to. I am absolutely certain that I’ll uncontrollably shiver when the time comes that I will lose everything but by then, I know I will boldly pick up the pieces of every broken glass and deal with the blood dripping between my hands. I will lose everything but with that, I will be free to do absolutely anything because, hey, what’s there more to lose?

Melted Crayon Art

2011-12-28T09:17:00.000+08:00

Materials & Process

EASY PEASY!

Talakudong Festival 2011

2011-12-02T11:14:00.001+08:00

Talakudong Festival

1st Prize Igpat Sang Camera

For the first time in my entire life, I actually won something. Wow. Just wow.

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{Awarding. Chos! Don't mind my face. iPhone photo quality sucks ass, bro! Excuse my face.}

sleep

2011-12-01T20:59:00.001+08:00

Realizing that you’re somebody no one wants is not a good way to end the day. It’s a terrible thought that you really can’t escape from and even if you manage to lock it away in the deepest chamber of your brain, it will never cease to crawl back out and haunt you.

Loneliness is as dangerous as the night. But the world is cruel. It made these two constant companions with which their only goal is to eat you up alive.

Good luck trying to sleep.

Up Dharma Down

2011-11-21T10:48:00.001+08:00

Up Dharma Down

16th September 2012

Abreeza Mall, Davao City

phony

2011-11-21T09:30:00.001+08:00

And how will I find the right words? All I’m about to say and write, all of them, feels so untrue and forced. How am I supposed to describe the hallow point of it all? I never intend to be pretentious with my words and with what I feel. I never intend to be the root of shameless fabrications displayed to anyone, particularly to myself. Maybe the right words do not exist at all. Maybe the right words are never right after all.

Kaskas VI: Photofolio

2011-11-02T09:08:00.001+08:00

Ang Sigaw ng Musika sa Gensan

Robinsons Place Gensan

15th of October 2011

(Dear musicians: To save photos, Click on photo for a larger size then Right Click on photo + Save Image As)

Kaskas VI: Ang Sigaw ng Musika sa Gensan (teaser)

2011-10-24T10:08:00.003+08:00

How great it is to be at the center of the synergy between music and passion and friendship. Where voices are not merely uttered and hearts do not only beat sparingly; where the love for music is given justice and even more. How great it is to be a part of a noble cause; of something not smeared by the lust for fame nor fortune; of something larger than I am, more so than anyone else. I was in the first (I had entry for this), second, third, fourth, fifth and now the sixth event. You would think my satiation level would reach its peak; you would think that the level or their intensity would die out; you would think so but that’s never the case and I don’t think that will ever be the case. It sounds so overdramatic but really, these kids and their music is so thick with passion you could almost cut it with a knife.

pipiglas.

2011-09-28T09:13:00.001+08:00

Mahigpit ang kapit sa dibdib
Masaklap ang suntok sa dingding
Mabigat ang paglanghap ng hangin
Nalulunod, nalulunod, nalulunod.

Nauupos na kasiyahan
Naguguluhan sa sariling kaisipan
Nakagapos sa karimlan
Nahuhulog, nahuhulog, nahuhulog.

Nangingig sa dampi ng tubig
Nahihikbi sa hamon ng liwanag
Itutulak ang sarili papalayo
Tatakbo, tatakbo, tatakbo.

Shanti + Jean

2011-09-14T14:03:00.004+08:00

"So they are no longer two but one flesh.
Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate."
- Mark 10:8-9

where there's tuna.

2011-09-11T22:02:00.003+08:00

Tuna Festival 2011
General Santos City
Philippines

Melgar + Charissa

2011-09-04T19:44:00.005+08:00

In a time when nothing is more certain than change, the commitment of two people to one another has become difficult and rare. Yet, by its scarcity, the beauty and value of this exchange have only been enhanced.
~Robert Sexton

Baby Jamie

2011-09-01T15:01:00.006+08:00

Oh to be a kid again and be oblivious of the world's cruelness.

the true Japanese artist.

2011-08-15T11:07:00.006+08:00

A modern take on Japan's traditional entertainers, the Geisha.

Geisha (or geiko in Kyoto dialect) are professional entertainers who attend guests during meals, banquets and other occasions. They are trained in various traditional Japanese arts, such as dance and music, as well as in the art of communication. Their role is to make guests feel at ease with conversation, drinking games and dance performances. (source)

The Power of Five

2011-08-03T12:13:00.026+08:00

On the 30th of July, the Tanduay First Five Tour finally arrived in our city. Having 5 huge national bands performing for us was surely a remarkable treat given as to how far we are from the capital city. It was no less than rock and roll, with sweat dripping and mouths screaming and hearts singing. The citizens of General Santos weren't disappointed in the least bit as every band gave out their all. Standing and singing along for almost 8 hours was never a hindrance but an honor.

I personally tried to muster all my strength to stay focused on taking photos. It was only a matter of time that I couldn't hold out anymore and finally gave in with the crowd. For a moment, at least. Specifically, when Buwi came out. I think I did some sort of fangirling and giggling and jumping around but knowing that I needed to keep my cool, I stayed calm and took a massive load of photos instead. Too bad, I didn't have the chance to tell him that he's the reason for the forever permanent marking behind my left ear. Haha!

The privilege to take photos was never an easy task for me to have though. Weeks before the event, I racked my brains out scavenging for ways on how to get in front of the stage so I could take decent photos without being elbowed or kicked or stepped on. I almost lost hope when I remembered a friend who could certainly help me. And helped, she did.

Alas, here are the photos and I hope you will enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them. I arranged it in the order of each band's appearance. (There are gazillion photos below so don't stop scrolling!:D)

Chicosci

Sandwich

Parokya ni Edgar

Kamikazee

(si miggy nakisingit ulit! haha.)

Wolfgang

screw the umbrella, get soaked.

2011-07-26T16:39:00.006+08:00

We got bored one Sunday afternoon as the rain was heavily pouring down. What better way to kill boredom than have fun under the rain, right?

the breakfast series.

2011-07-25T13:06:00.004+08:00

I don't know what triggered me to do this but I just did. I don't normally eat breakfast but lately, it has been an essential. I know it's the most important meal of the day but being such a lazy ass, I wake up very late and have no time to take one. I hope this continues though. Me eating breakfast, I mean. I see the change in my energy when I do eat in the morning.

everafter {francis & felie}

2011-05-23T13:49:00.004+08:00

When two people are under the influence of the most violent, most insane,
most delusive, and most transient of passions, they are required to swear that
they will remain in that excited, abnormal, and exhausting condition
continuously until death do them part.

~G.B. Shaw, Getting Married, 1908

music.

2011-05-18T09:29:00.005+08:00

Had a chance to be invited in a musical coalition organized by a prominent and promising local band, Centerpoint. Their cause is very noble. They aim to gather every local band in this area and share music together. It doesn't matter what genre your band is. It doesn't even matter whether your band just started playing a day ago. As long as you have music pumping in your veins, Centerpoint will uproot you and give you a chance to shine.

I have discovered a new love for band/concert photography because of this event. Low light is a challenge that I have yet to overcome. It was an entirely new field and I can't wait to shoot some more.

self.words.wind.

2011-05-11T09:35:00.005+08:00

For I am made of grass and soil.
I am the holder of words that coil.
For I am the carrier of water and air.
With golden flowers and flowing hair.
These stories and music and colors, too.
They entangle and tourniquet the life of a fool.

(book: The Godfather by Mario Puzo)

bounce.

2011-05-05T10:13:00.005+08:00

Here is Lissette trying to make her hair bounce. A little jump, a little flip and whole lot of giggle did the trick. Bouncy hair, ya'll! Really really fun!

tribe woman.

2011-05-02T21:37:00.007+08:00

I know this shoot was supposed to be African-inspired but given all the elements that are present in the photos (that I honestly only noticed upon processing them), I think I'll have to say that this shoot was uhmmm... Tribal-inspired. Haha! I don't even know. What do you think? Nevertheless, I am thoroughly blessed to have friends who are willing to put up with my madness. Isn't it wonderful to do the thing you love most with friends around?

Oh well. I hope you'll find sense in these images. Comments are highly appreciated. Thank you! :)

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Model: Xang Gevera
MUA: Cristian Paderes

teaser.

2011-05-01T22:16:00.006+08:00

I'm a bit exhausted but here's a single teaser shot from our African-inspired shoot earlier. Lots more to come soon! Pumped! :D

summer.

2011-04-27T13:38:00.008+08:00

There's something about summer that makes everything look beautiful. Ignoring the fact that the reason is probably the intense heat of the sun, everything sparkles and gleams more than the usual. I know it always feels like summer here in the Philippines but somehow, it isn't truly summer yet until there are no more kids inside the classrooms. Yes, summer here means a long break from school and with that break marks endless fun under the sun.

anew.

2011-04-26T09:50:00.003+08:00

I have a lot of things in mind and can't seem to settle them down. I've made countless of blog sites and in each one of them, I am not satisfied. I'm a restless soul. I've tucked my writings, poetry and photographs to different corners of the internet and it has somehow made its way to oblivion. Maybe it's just me losing interest or inspiration to sort them through but I just don't feel... at home. Except for Flickr, that is. This time though, I'm gonna take it to a new level. A photoblog. No harm in trying, right? Okay. Let's do this.

Hello. I'm Tuesdy and I am Shutterbot. Welcome to my fresh start.