Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City, Philippines
Elizabeth Taylor photographed by Peter Stackpole, 1944
perfectly panned, I must say.
(Source: becketts)
“Production”
Royal Thai Handicraft Center, Thailand
For the final requirement of our photography class, of course, we had to compile a set of photos that we can relate to the things we have learned in class, and put these into a portfolio. Apparently, it was announced two weeks before the submission and I barely had time for my previous concept which was focusing on the life of of those who live beside the railroad because I had to leave the country for almost a week and I have other heavier major subjects to accomplish also.
At that point, all I could think of was that I was doomed and there is no way I could fit in my shooting schedule with that concept. Behind that big cloud of worry inside my head was a crazy and suicidal idea of shooting in Bangkok instead. It was like the “crossing the bridge when we get there” idea: no plans, no itinerary, not even a background about it. All I knew back then was that Bangkok is the center for commerce in Thailand and I used that to my advantage by making it my broad theme.
Honestly, I liked how spontaneous everything was, and how it really reflected my spontaneous nature. From the formulation of the concept, to even the last-minute enhancements to it. That’s just how unready I was, and how much more thrilling it got. The night before the submission, I compiled the photos that favored me, and I realized that putting a caption that I can connect to my theme would give light to my random shots. Another thing was during the day of the submission, I never thought that the captions I have made would turn into an actual business cycle, and this is how I started it, with “Production”.
One realization that I’ve came up with was that a portfolio is one’s reflection of oneself. Mine was spontaneous, random, and in a way misunderstood especially if you don’t dig deeper into the meaning I’m actually trying to convey. I guess that’s how I can describe myself also, through my work, and I really haven’t felt that much of a sense of accomplishment for myself. It was a happy day, and it was my favorite subject that term.
ps, photo isn’t supposed to be in landscape, meh.
Day 15: I’m lovin’ it
Day 6: Yay, Rain!
Raindrops keep fallin’ on my head
But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turnin’ red
Cryin’s not for me
‘Cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complainin’
Because I’m free
Nothin’s worryin’ me
Misamis Occidental, Philippines
This photo is inspired by my all-time favorite series, One Tree Hill. The show usually starts with the bridge scene and now, after 8 glorious seasons, it also ended with another similar scenario.
I can’t help but tear up because I’ll surely miss the show that has been an important part of my adolescent years. I grew up together with it that I can’t imagine the years to come without any OTH wisdom, quote, soundtrack or simply the laughs you get with the alloted 40 minutes or so.
It allowed itself to be versatile along the years and it will forever be a series nobody would ever wish to cancel. Crossing my fingers for Season 9!
