Christmases in the Philippines have all the traces of foreign influence courtesy of hundreds of years of colonization and interaction with other cultures. Christmas trees, bells, and colored lights, even imitation images of… Continue reading
In my previous post, “Earthen Jars or How to ‘Paint’ with PhotoScape”; I briefly discussed how I made use of the ‘Pictorialization’ feature of PhotoScape to improve photos of earthen jars and make them… Continue reading
Why in the world would anyone want to convert a photo into a painting? Painting was one of the first things I tried my hands on in the art world. As a young… Continue reading
To the makers of these items it’s probably just another source of livelihood but to me it’s an art form — wood carving with practical uses. These items are on display at stalls… Continue reading
As told in my previous post, a lazy afternoon sent me wandering with my camera into a nearby woods planted with “Bagras” (Eucalyptus deglupta), also known as Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum, or Rainbow Eucalyptus… Continue reading
Yes, you guessed it right, these are close-up shots of a tree trunk. The tree is locally known as “Bagras” , also commonly known as Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum, or Rainbow Eucalyptus. Indigenous to the… Continue reading
There is something about wells and bells that evokes strong memories and emotions, making them interesting subjects in photography. How wishing wells evolved suggests a belief that some wells have mystical powers other… Continue reading
Majority of the photos I’ve collected are those of scenes and landscapes but, from time to time, while looking at a scenery, certain objects or structures stand out and catch my attention and eventually get… Continue reading
Majority of the photos I’ve collected are those of scenes and landscapes but, from time to time, while looking at a scenery, certain objects or structures stand out and catch my attention and eventually get… Continue reading
(This article is a continuation of my article at HubPages, “Exotic Travel Destinations – Philippines: The Kadayawan Festival of Davao City”.) Orchid connoisseurs and flower/plant lovers who visit the Kadayawan Festival held in August each year… Continue reading
