(Second of a Series) By Naff Beltran The pandemic continues to change the way we live and it is not going anytime soon. Like everyone else, photographers have to adapt to the new normal. We have spoken to four photographers and the common theme is resiliency. Slowly, businesses will open up...
Pest Control (Photo by Albert Labalan) “This photo was taken on January 4, 2020. I captured this image using Vivo Y11 phone with my Lensbong Macro Sony 25mm macro clip-on lens. In the photo, robber fly is attacking a house fly for food. Robber flies are insectivorous because they are consuming...
Photographer of the Week: Alfred Manabat Jurcalis By Maan D’ASis Pamaran It was a series of photowalks around Adamson University campus that spurred an interest in photography for Alfred Manabat Jurcalis 18 years ago. The architecture program student was happily surprised when his work was...
Readers’ Photo Corner By Raffy Paredes Serious photographers who maintain their own website may want to look into the free guide on maximizing search engines offered by PhotoShelter. Inside “The Photographer’s Guide to SEO” are: a breakdown of how search engines work and what factors...
Baseco Beach (Photo by Mac Omega) “I took this photo early this year along the Baseco Beach in Tondo, Manila. If there's another place that I would recommend aside from Roxas Boulevard to watch the Manila Bay sunset, it should be Baseco Beach. The beach is crowded with people swimming and kids...
By Maan D’Asis Pamaran Nature has a strong appeal for Conrad Villavert. Growing up in San Jose, Antique, his immediate surroundings offered captivating glimpses of God’s creations which engaged his senses. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah (Conrad Villavert) “I love finding myself in the...
The 2020 edition of the annual photo contest launched by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is in search of striking images of agricultural innovation in Southeast Asia. 1st Prize, Photo by Mariano Sayno, Philippines (SEARCA Photo Contest...
Photographer of the Week: Jan Kirwin K. Chua By Maan D’Asis Pamaran It is the myriad colors of the Sinulog Festival that inspired Jan Kirwin K. Chua to start his photography journey. Grand Prize, Filipino Homes - Sinulog Photo Contest 2017 ( Jan Kirwin Chua ) 3rd Place (Festival Queen Category)...
Fishing Vessels (Photo by WELSKI ANGELES) “It was a humid afternoon when I decided to take a short motorcycle ride within our province to look for a sunset spot and I ended up visiting this busy fish port situated in Binangonan, Rizal. As I alight my scooter, I instantly see these fishing boats...
By Raffy Paredes Our recent column (Colorize your B&W photos using these AI apps) drew the attention of Shane Steven who introduced your columnist to his online AI tool for adding color to black-and-white photos. The website shared is https://imagecolorizer.com . Similar to the apps...
Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong (Photo by Vincent Earl “Vince” Tanching) “Captured on July 20, 2019 during one of my most recent trips to Hong Kong, the Bank of China Tower is one iconic building in the territory’s skyline. I wanted to capture a photo of it showcasing its dynamic...
Photographer of the Week: Mark Fitz Castro Borre By Maan D’Asis Pamaran Ever in search of the perfect landscape shot, Mark Fitz Castro Borre tells of having to endure hardships on his trips. He recounts mishaps on a solo trip to Japan back in 2018, as his most memorable photography experience....
