Photo Walkabout: Metro Manila

Back in metro Manila again and I am blown away by the pace of life and incredible growth that’s going on here. High rises and condo salespeople are everywhere!

Pasig City, Philippines – A thin wisp of smoke trails across the face of a statue of the Virgin Mary at a small home shrine.

Queson City, Philippines – Camera tricks of “dragging the shutter” gives the appearance of speed in heavy traffic, when in fact this mass of cars is moving at a snail’s pace.

Queson City, Philippines – A lightly loaded rail car is about to get so crammed I can’t even lift the camera over my head in metro Manila’s MRT transit system.

The purpose behind this trip – call it a Photo Walkabout – is to simply chase light, recharge my creative batteries and refine my vision. The good Lord and Wifi willing, I’ll keep you posted with regular posts to the blog here; so don’t be shy – sign up for email updates over in the right of the page and let’s see where this goes. And feel free to drop a comment or two; these trips are always more fun when folks share a journey together.
Cheers! ~ craig

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Jester Angeles Sarmiento

9 years ago

Amazing pics, Craig! Nice catching up with you, Ate Lib and Tio Toting last night. Hope to see you guys soon!

9 years ago

Reply to Jester Angeles Sarmiento

Thanks Jester, great meeting new friends. You guys have such a great family, you actually made me homesick for my gang back in BC. Stay tuned for some pix from the evening! And yes, lets stay in touch!

Leslie

9 years ago

Already some amazing stuff for Day One. Looking forwards to the rest.

Kristy Liebich (@KristyLiebich)

9 years ago

Reply to Leslie

Ditto. And Lib looks great. 🙂

Brandon Dorsey

9 years ago

Good shots Craig. I really like the way that you capture the culture. It’s always a pleasure to see Philippine country, and your heart for the people, in the photos you take.

Chris

9 years ago

Nice stuff! The shot of Mary with the smoke really caught my eye. I’m stoked about this walkabout – looks like you’re going to have a lot of awesome stuff to show for your time there.

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