A Time for Zen...

 

A Time for Zen...

We all have our dreams of a peaceful and blissful life.

We long for it... worked hard for it... even if it's nearly impossible to achieve it.

Amidst the chaos of the world and the uncertainty of life,

That single hope of freedom can drive us towards a raging storm.

But I'm not looking for an enlightened Nirvana... or a magical Shangri-La.

I just need a time to lay my head, to find myself... and let go.

Juan Tamad 

Feb 2011

 

Photo of the Day | Feb 16

 

Still Life ii

Still part of my experimentation in Still Life. I have dozens of similar shots that day, so I'm still looking for the right treatment to use for variations. Still need a lot of practice especially with the lighting. Might try again tomorrow with ambient light. I've already eaten these fruits, though. Lol.

Photo of the Day | Feb 13

Still Life

It's been years since I had my last Still Life shoot, back in my film days. I decided to take another try for this year. Although it would take time for me again to get the right lighting and compo. This will be my new project for 2011. When I got back in photography in 2008, after a 6 year hiatus, I started re-learning my basics in landscapes and macro, then Portraiture last year. This year will be all about still life, food and product photography. 

Of course I would still shoot the other stuffs given a chance. There's just no subject for me more complicated and arduous than still life and products, especially in lighting. Will just have to put more effort on it.

So Expect more of this kind of images from me this year. Enjoy!

 

BINONDO PHOTOWALK Part 2 : THE TREASURES

CHINESE LUNAR YEAR CELEBRATION 2011

Chinatown, Binondo, Manila

3 February 2011

Treasures on the Street.  Even on ordinary days, Binondo area is bustling with trades and buyers. From gold and silver jewelries, chinawares, appliance, electronics, and even construction materials. It's a one-stop destination for affordable retail and wholesale merchandise.

During special days such as the Chinese New Year, the street is even more livelier due to the number of street hawkers and peddlers. With all types of western and oriental food, fruits, antiques, lucky charms, jades and stones, and more. The colorful sight and the happy faces are more than enough reason for a good street shoot.

It's raining bunnies & hares!!!  It's the Year of the Rabbit, once again! As the Lunar Year of the Metal Rabbit approaches, hundreds of rabbit merchandise can bee seen in every corner, not just in Chinese communities and establishments. In Binondo, our lenses feasted on the various items being sold by the peddlers on makeshift tables and hangers. Along with other lucky charms and jewelries, you can see different types of rabbit figurines and toys. I had a blast snapping them all, rubbing elbows with enthusiastic buyers and curious onlookers. Some vendors would graciously smile and pose with their items, while others would just give me a startled look and stern gaze. Can't blame them, though... I wasn't buying anything. lol

The usual treats!  On normal days, you can still find the usual food and fruit stands along the streets. My routine buys everytime I go to Binondo are fried siopao, hopia, chinese sausage, and fruits... topped with chinese cuisine, specially noodles and dimsums for lunch. Occasionaly, I would go there to purchase materials for my projects. You can also find roasted chestnuts and coffee beans, grilled corns, barbecues, and local pastries even on ordinary days.

More of my captures during that day.

Next:

BINONDO PHOTOWALK Part 3 : THE PEOPLE & PLACES

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