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Revisited.
4 min read
It's been a while since I had browsed these pages and most of my time now is well spent on Facebook, Twitter, and trying to catch up to my blogs from last month. It's been almost eight years since I started to use Deviant Art's services but not on art… I haven't drawn anything since High School.
Most of the material you see is through photography and I'm not perfectionist with this craft. I just do my own thing without even nit picking its imperfection since I'm taking this as my hobby. There has been a lot of stuff I would have published here but never had the luxury to do as my day is divided with the constant blogging and being outdoors. Everyone needs to get out there and live the adventure called life. For most the things I've been doing is nothing more than spending everyday life going around the city and finding time to stop for relaxation.
Indeed. At times like this I'm in a constant search for something new to do and not getting stuck with the usual routine. So whenever I'm out I always stop by and revisit the usual spot I spend my afternoon in one place that some might call it "quiet time" away from the computers and the loud noises.
When you look at the images I have uploaded here it takes me back to the days when not every day was "Christmas Day" but a constant struggle that gives the meaning to "challenge of life" when everything is not always good and you have also to take it with the bad. As a friend once said: "Things change, People Change…" She does have a point and we outgrow some of the people that were in these images. When we reach a certain age we tend to stop and realize that our productive resources are better spent in saving for our future or preparing for the unexpected.
I have come to understand that we have our own opinions in life and for me the best way to keep being relevant is being consistent at what I like to do at the same time try to break the routine and unique. Just like the evolution of the subjects I have taken and share here. It's great to reminisce where things began and evolve which I will never forget because THIS IS ME and all the imperfections I do. Going back things where never easy and it won't be easier today. But whenever I have the chance to browse these pages it gives me a constant reminder to stay focus and grounded which sometimes work or not. Besides I have acquaintances here who still use the services to share their creations that some social media sights doesn't have.
Definitely a good time to be here to go back what was then and now this brings back to the time where photography to me was just about expressing deep thought without using words or captions. I'm still doing it but rarely unlike back in the day when everything was just simple and not overly complicated.
I'll still keep this page probably try to post something but it will take some time as there's a lot on my plate right now to juggle things.
Sometimes you can't promise anything but just so you know I'm having a great time taking things a day at time. It's a constant process I cannot rush but hopefully to make it to my destination as soon as I can get there at my own pace.
Most of the material you see is through photography and I'm not perfectionist with this craft. I just do my own thing without even nit picking its imperfection since I'm taking this as my hobby. There has been a lot of stuff I would have published here but never had the luxury to do as my day is divided with the constant blogging and being outdoors. Everyone needs to get out there and live the adventure called life. For most the things I've been doing is nothing more than spending everyday life going around the city and finding time to stop for relaxation.
Indeed. At times like this I'm in a constant search for something new to do and not getting stuck with the usual routine. So whenever I'm out I always stop by and revisit the usual spot I spend my afternoon in one place that some might call it "quiet time" away from the computers and the loud noises.
When you look at the images I have uploaded here it takes me back to the days when not every day was "Christmas Day" but a constant struggle that gives the meaning to "challenge of life" when everything is not always good and you have also to take it with the bad. As a friend once said: "Things change, People Change…" She does have a point and we outgrow some of the people that were in these images. When we reach a certain age we tend to stop and realize that our productive resources are better spent in saving for our future or preparing for the unexpected.
I have come to understand that we have our own opinions in life and for me the best way to keep being relevant is being consistent at what I like to do at the same time try to break the routine and unique. Just like the evolution of the subjects I have taken and share here. It's great to reminisce where things began and evolve which I will never forget because THIS IS ME and all the imperfections I do. Going back things where never easy and it won't be easier today. But whenever I have the chance to browse these pages it gives me a constant reminder to stay focus and grounded which sometimes work or not. Besides I have acquaintances here who still use the services to share their creations that some social media sights doesn't have.
Definitely a good time to be here to go back what was then and now this brings back to the time where photography to me was just about expressing deep thought without using words or captions. I'm still doing it but rarely unlike back in the day when everything was just simple and not overly complicated.
I'll still keep this page probably try to post something but it will take some time as there's a lot on my plate right now to juggle things.
Sometimes you can't promise anything but just so you know I'm having a great time taking things a day at time. It's a constant process I cannot rush but hopefully to make it to my destination as soon as I can get there at my own pace.
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Toy Photography.
2 min read
What is Toy Photography?
Honestly some people are taking too literal and quite narrow to understand the meaning of the word. But way back last year I too took the meaning literally. Just taking photos of a certain toy or action figure whatever shot I want.
It turns out when I met a certain Mach "Diesel Boy" Manuel, that meaning took a deep realization what is really Toy Photography. What it meant about the word is taking the toys too on-location shoots or certain interesting background "in the real world".
So on that day I took the opportunity to try it outside the confines of my home, and without cheating all the image where not rendered by any photo shop editing software.
Every weekend we tried to take the shots going to on-location places with a good spot. We took the night shots to the next level. "No flashes" he says use natural lighting and so we did. The other part of it using only a point & shoot camera like my trusty Canon Powershot A430.
Some people gets there pride messed up that photos made by a point & shoot camera is not crisp as clear as how a Canon EOS D400 can do. Seriously the reason why we use a point & shoot camera is the effect it gives on the image.
It looked realistic as the grain effect makes the subject(the action figure) look realistic. But it all depends on material or environment too.
So mostly if people share there shot considered as toy photography but only took in doors with a plain dark background, THAT IS NOT TOY PHOTOGRAPHY even if the background is fake. That's what you call it cheating even building a diorama background out of it.
You call it studio photography.
A real Toy Photography is a daring task. Its taken in a real place and using real background day or night.
People might looked at you doing it, but once you got the right shot they will know why it was... Toy Photography.
Honestly some people are taking too literal and quite narrow to understand the meaning of the word. But way back last year I too took the meaning literally. Just taking photos of a certain toy or action figure whatever shot I want.
It turns out when I met a certain Mach "Diesel Boy" Manuel, that meaning took a deep realization what is really Toy Photography. What it meant about the word is taking the toys too on-location shoots or certain interesting background "in the real world".
So on that day I took the opportunity to try it outside the confines of my home, and without cheating all the image where not rendered by any photo shop editing software.
Every weekend we tried to take the shots going to on-location places with a good spot. We took the night shots to the next level. "No flashes" he says use natural lighting and so we did. The other part of it using only a point & shoot camera like my trusty Canon Powershot A430.
Some people gets there pride messed up that photos made by a point & shoot camera is not crisp as clear as how a Canon EOS D400 can do. Seriously the reason why we use a point & shoot camera is the effect it gives on the image.
It looked realistic as the grain effect makes the subject(the action figure) look realistic. But it all depends on material or environment too.
So mostly if people share there shot considered as toy photography but only took in doors with a plain dark background, THAT IS NOT TOY PHOTOGRAPHY even if the background is fake. That's what you call it cheating even building a diorama background out of it.
You call it studio photography.
A real Toy Photography is a daring task. Its taken in a real place and using real background day or night.
People might looked at you doing it, but once you got the right shot they will know why it was... Toy Photography.
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In Need Of Directions.
2 min read
Where does this road lead?
In the real world I don't need a map because I know my ways of directions. I worked once as a Liaisons Officer where I have to deliver or pick up certain documents or get a check from clients.
That was reality but in my very chaotic mind this is where I'm lost. No directions in whatsoever in life, that my always answer is is a yes or no. Depends on the situation at that I have to decide. When it comes to life directions I'm stuck in a place unmovable.
In odd funk of way I'm neither moving forward or going back to my past. I've left my past but sometimes you have to respect that it will still there to teach you a lesson.
Like an old footage of a very old film that has been seen a billion times. You can't eliminate past but it still doesn't give me the directions that I need.
... So I'm lost without a direction. Actually I lost that almost seven years ago.
I need someone who will give me THAT direction.
In the real world I don't need a map because I know my ways of directions. I worked once as a Liaisons Officer where I have to deliver or pick up certain documents or get a check from clients.
That was reality but in my very chaotic mind this is where I'm lost. No directions in whatsoever in life, that my always answer is is a yes or no. Depends on the situation at that I have to decide. When it comes to life directions I'm stuck in a place unmovable.
In odd funk of way I'm neither moving forward or going back to my past. I've left my past but sometimes you have to respect that it will still there to teach you a lesson.
Like an old footage of a very old film that has been seen a billion times. You can't eliminate past but it still doesn't give me the directions that I need.
... So I'm lost without a direction. Actually I lost that almost seven years ago.
I need someone who will give me THAT direction.
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Press Start 2008.
1 min read
How has it been? My eyes has deceived me but its true.
The year is 2008 and I was a day late to celebrate My Two Year Deviation. Three months without an entry more focused in finding the center of gravity to my hunger for photography.
A different year to start a new. A different adventure. A different to everything I see what comes naturally. Could it be the signs of times that what I used to have been doing is now the opposite of what I'm trying no to end with... Laziness... Boredom... Routine.
I guess we will never know what tomorrow may bring but after nearly four years. I have found my saturation somewhat fulfilled? Its time to move into less traditional as age comes to mind.
Time to make the best of it and so it begins...
Press Start Now.
^_^
The year is 2008 and I was a day late to celebrate My Two Year Deviation. Three months without an entry more focused in finding the center of gravity to my hunger for photography.
A different year to start a new. A different adventure. A different to everything I see what comes naturally. Could it be the signs of times that what I used to have been doing is now the opposite of what I'm trying no to end with... Laziness... Boredom... Routine.
I guess we will never know what tomorrow may bring but after nearly four years. I have found my saturation somewhat fulfilled? Its time to move into less traditional as age comes to mind.
Time to make the best of it and so it begins...
Press Start Now.
^_^
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Shockwave.
2 min read
At the height of economic difficulty. At the height of personal emotional difficulty. At the height at what has been happening things look bleak and dark for a few who would rather want a carefree and peaceful life. But what could have been better if start moving forward than argue and point fingers at each other.
This is difficult times indeed where things could be largely avoided. But lives has been lost and a few people got hurt. So what are we going to do about it?
Forget that we try to avoid conflict, politics, and something that would throw us out of focus. Just to cover up something does it need sacrificial lambs? We are talking innocent lives here, and though the night sets in we can't forget the past where a lot has shed blood. Fought for the rights of the many and the few would be in vain because everyone wants to rule the world.
Everyone wants to be rich quickly, that they have stepped on other people's toes. Innocent toes that won't be re-attached or would be buried under the debris.
Today this will send a huge shock like a tidal wave of reactions, but what we best do is not waste unproductive time pondering about it. Rather assist those who in need help than start another argument, that would cripple this god forsaken sin city.
This is difficult times indeed where things could be largely avoided. But lives has been lost and a few people got hurt. So what are we going to do about it?
Forget that we try to avoid conflict, politics, and something that would throw us out of focus. Just to cover up something does it need sacrificial lambs? We are talking innocent lives here, and though the night sets in we can't forget the past where a lot has shed blood. Fought for the rights of the many and the few would be in vain because everyone wants to rule the world.
Everyone wants to be rich quickly, that they have stepped on other people's toes. Innocent toes that won't be re-attached or would be buried under the debris.
Today this will send a huge shock like a tidal wave of reactions, but what we best do is not waste unproductive time pondering about it. Rather assist those who in need help than start another argument, that would cripple this god forsaken sin city.
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