Grief… Live is filled with grief Grief for being born into a broken world Grief for growing up demeaned and bullied. Grief for the childhood lost Grief for that many life choices were subtly but firmly denied and decided for me Grief that the ability to dream had been supressed and lost Grief for a […]
Category: Christianity
Almost Daily Shoots
As a hobbyist photographer, I would love to shoot on a daily basis but life happens and things do not always go as we planned. Sometimes I get to do it daily, but most of the times, I go on days without picking up my camera. These are some shots I was able to take […]
Maginhawa Photowalk
Last Saturday, my son and I had the opportunity to spend a couple of hours along Maginhawa Street for a photowalk. I had my Sony A7C2 along and he had his Fuji XE-4 with him. Both of us decided to shoot with primes , I had my Sony 50mm f/1.4GM and my son had his […]
12 Days of CHRISTmas Bokeh
It’s been a while since I shot these CHRISTmas bokeh shots. Had some free time after dinner and decided to do a quick shoot. In the midst of our hustle and bustle, parties and celebration, let us not forget the real reason for this season – our Lord Jesus Christ. All shots were shot RAW with my ancient […]
Antonio’s 2023
The author reminisces about dining at Antonio’s, Tagaytay, a place frequented during special occasions. Despite its distance and cost, the quality of food and ambiance contributed to some memorable gatherings. Additionally, the author took photos of the recent trip with a Sony A7III, inviting shares and comments on their work.
Adidas Velosamba
The author shares his positive experience with the Adidas Velosamba, a casual urban cycling shoe. After resuming cycling and shifting to gravel bikes, he aimed to find a comfortable shoe suitable for clipless SPD pedal systems and urban commuting. Seizing on the Velosamba’s casual appeal, the author detailed its design features such as secure lacing and a stiff nylon insert while highlighting its comfort both for cycling and walking. Despite a sizing mishap, he lauded the shoe as ideal for everyday urban cycling requirements, comfortable and stylish.
Baguio December 2022
The author recently visited Baguio with their family, staying in an AirBnb at Camp John Hay for a peaceful retreat. They were pleased to find light traffic and expressed concern about the closure of the Commissary area. They hope for its revival along with other attractions. The drive from Manila was pleasant, and they shared photos from the trip.
Full Price
1 Chronicles 21:24 But King David replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying the full price. I will not take for the LORD what is yours or sacrifice a burnt offering that costs me nothing.” Each year as we enter the fourth quarter of the year, the more organized among us would start planning […]
Breakfast at Paul’s
Holiday Monday (Oct. 31, 2022) breakfast date with my wife at Paul Boulangerie Cafe, BGC. Photos taken with the Fuji X100V.
Hope for Tomorrow
Lamentations is one of the saddest, most tragic books in the Bible, graphically describing God’s planned punishment for Israel’s stubborn disobedience. It is filled with prophecies of doom and gloom and Jeremiah’s seemingly unending, dismal outlook for Israel. It is aptly titled, because it is truly the lament of the prophet Jeremiah over Israel’s future. […]
