Red with Hints of Pink & Yellow

Traffic @ Night

Deceive, Inveigle, Obfuscate

I made this wallpaper because it describes something that we all hate, being manipulated by something that we trust. I first heard of this description in one of the X-Files episodes. We all know which one fits this description.

Something That Will Outlast Change

And I also realized that though everything had changed, that though wise men say the only constant is change, there is something that will outlast change, will outlast transience. And that something is hope – not for a specific, not for a certain way or means, but hope that is very deep, very basic, very private within us all.

John M. Allen

Children on the Sun Returning

The monument of the "Children of the Sun Returning" at Subic Bay. The name came from the English version of the Philippine National Anthem which is "Land of the Morning, Child of the Sun Returning..." It was unveiled on November 25, 1996 on the occasion of the 4th APEC Leaders' Summit.

The Roof is on Fire

Is the roof is on fire? It's not. It's just me taking a picture of a busy street at night with no flash and hands moving. I like the effect though because it looks like the roofs of the establishments are burning.

Coffee Shop

This is a coffee shop somewhere in Davao City. It was my first time here when I took this photo. I was fortunate to come to this place early in the morning when there were only a few of us. I like the set-up of the place. Spacious compared to most coffee shops in town.

For Every Problem

For every problem
Under the sun

There is a solution
Or there is none.

If there's a solution
Go and find it.

If there isn't
Never mind it.

Walking on Stilts

Is This Still Not Enough?

Even if I've walked such a long road, will I be able to step into the unknown?

It's because I've walked this path countless times, that the scenery keeps on changing.

Is this still not enough?

Is it because of this, that it is not fulfilling enough?

"The Sky Crawlers"

Impossible Dream

To be human is to dream. Pipe dreams, daydreams of perfect love or a brilliant career - we all pay rent on castles in the air. But sometimes there's a dream that doesn't fade, an impossible dream that just might come true with the right breaks and a lot of hard work. Those are the dreams we'd be fools to give up on.

Jo Coudert

Unlighted Lamp

Shooter

Stalking his subject.
Aiming for the perfect shot.
A photographer.

The Lady In Front of Me

She looks mysterious this way. It adds to her allure as a lady.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter

to Everyone.

Let Us Rejoice.

Holy Week - Black Saturday

The New Fire

The Blessing of the New Fire and the lighting of the Paschal Candle

Sharing the light

Holy Week - Good Friday

Good Friday at the Carmelite Monastery. Depicted here are the people participating in the "Via Crucis" otherwise known as Stations of the Cross or the Way of the Cross.

Holy Week - Maundy Thursday

The Bishop and his "apostles" as they prepare for the Washing of the Feet as part of the Holy Week celebration. The Washing of the Feet is a one of the reenactments to be made of the passion and death of Jesus Christ.

Le Petit Bonheur

Hope for the moment. There are times when it is hard to believe in the future, when we are temporarily just not brave enough. When this happens, concentrate on the present. Cultivate le petit bonheur (the little happiness) until courage returns. Look forward to the beauty of the next moment, the next hour, the promise of a good meal, sleep, a book, a movie, the likelihood that tonight the stars will shine. Sink roots into the present until the strength grows to think about tomorrow.

Ardis Whitman

Sitting by the Sea

I was inspecting and photographing parts of this port when I saw this child sitting in a makeshift chair or an maybe an improvised anchor where ships could tie their vessels. He was seriously looking at several fishermen below hauling their catch. He was so intent in his observation of what some fishermen are doing.

In the place where he grew up, some children have to learn the trade of their fathers at a very young age to help survive their families. He was supposed to be in school, because it was a Friday when we went there, but he isn't. He is busy learning a fisherman's craft and maybe waiting for an opportunity to earn money helping the fishermen or even waiting for some spare fish to bring to his family.

Such is a sad sight us to see. The child, at his age, who should be learning and enjoying his childhood is learning a grown man's craft. We always consider education as an important thing for a child to have, but maybe for this child, his and his family's survival takes or a greater importance.

Alex the Brahminy Kite

This is Alex, a Brahminy Kite. One of the birds featured at the Philippine Eagle Center in Brgy. Malagos, Davao City, aside from the usual Philippine Eagles.

It's Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday outside the Carmelite Monastery

Best Seat in the House

The best seat in Camp Sabros. With Mt. Apo as the backdrop, you get to enjoy the whole of your surroundings. Ride it with your family and friends, especially for those who're afraid of heights. At least you have some company while being up there.

David and Goliath

Fooling Others

It is easy to fool yourself. It is possible to fool the people you work for. It is more difficult to fool the people you work with. But it is almost impossible to fool the people who work under you.

Harry B. Thayer

Simplicity

The beauty is in its simplicity