Tabo-an Photo #1

There's so many things I want to articulate when I see this photo I took at Tabo-an last Sunday. But I think I'll just let this photo do the talking. 

One Saturday Afternoon in Magsaysay Bridge #3

Skylab (Lenovo S921)

This photo was also taken during the first photo- walk activity by Butuanon Mobile Photo-Walk Facebook Group (add this group everyone is welcome!).

This form of public transportation is my favorite one to take photo of: the "skylab".

In Cebu, they have scooters with their own uber- like app going around the city picking up passengers. In Butuan (actually anywhere in the Philippines), this is a common mode of transportation especially those remote locations inaccessible by four-wheeled vehicles.

Magsaysay Bridge #2: Lolo and Grandson

Lolo and Apo by Lyra Viola (Fuji Xe1+ Helios 44)

During the Magsaysay Bridge Photo-Walk I met this grandfather and his grandson. It made me want to take pictures of them both. I was fortunate enough that he allowed me to take a couple of photos for the blog. I wondered if his apo will remember this moment in the future: An afternoon on a bike with lolo (grandpa).

Lolo and Apo by the Agusan River (Fuji Xe1+ Helios 44)

I didn't really get to talk to him because there were two other guys he was in a conversation with. Soon, maybe I'll finally muster the motivation to start interviewing my portrait street models instead of just taking their photos and leave. I asked him if he has an email address, unfortunately he said he doesn't. 

Magsaysay Bridge

Under Magsaysay Bridge Life

I took this photo for our first Butuanon Mobile Photo-Walks Group in Facebook. Our route was supposed to include going to Brgy Banza but since there were only two of us (who I browbeat in coming with me), I decided to go below the bridge instead.

I never expected to like the experience. Oh I know I'd get good sunset photo with Magsaysay Bridge as its background but I never expected cool, fresh air and such a friendly bunch of people! I loved it. This photo was taken using my old cellphone: Lenovo S921. 

Butuan Street Portrait 2018 #1: Skylab Photography

Photo was taken with Fuji Xe1+ Samyang 12 mm

It's Saturday, January 13. I was supposed to be at the Philippine Port Authority (PPA) early in the morning if I had decided last night to join a photo contest. I only made the decision to at least take some photos of the Fluvial parade that was supposed to take place at 4 in the morning at 8 am. 

As expected, there were no boats, no parade, no people in Agusan river that I could see at 10am when I finally got there. Hilarious. There were college students (probably) playing volleyball in the PPA grounds though. I could've taken their photos sure, but I wasn't in a street portrait or street photography frame of mind that time. I was overcome with shyness that sometimes paralyzes me especially when I'm taking street photos. 

I thought that since I was there I hoped I could take at least one photo that I could use for my blog today. When I went back to the car I saw this guy drove in with his "skylab." (To those who don't know, we call motorcycles attached with wings-  able to carry passengers or various pieces of luggage (or boxes of beer), skylab.) And voila, a lightbulb figuratively flashed and I immediately asked the skylab pilot if I can take a photo of him. He nodded (Wow, I couldn't believe it) so  I took his photo quickly with the camera I still was holding. He drove off the moment he saw me put down my camera. I didn't get the chance to ask him questions, ask his name or to ask for more photos. But-- I'm so glad I overcame my shyness and just asked! I got my photo of the day, the first street portrait of this blog for the year and most of all I didn't waste the time I could've done studying with this photo! :D Thank you, sir, for agreeing to be my model for today.

There is a photo contest for the Kahimunan Festival, the fluvial parade was supposed to be one of the activities to be included in the said contest. Click this facebook link for more information.

At Pag Asa (Hope) Dock

I took this photo at Hinatuan del Sur's Pag asa port. Pump boats, small fishing boats and speed boats dock in this area.

Equi-parco

The last class of SJIT masteral class (the group crowding around the company focal person) in Global trends in service excellence were held at Equiparco Construction Company. It is an ISO certified construction company in Butuan. They are also known for their  involvement in social service and Sports.

Queue #2

Long queue for the fresh goods weighing scale at Gaisano mall. There was an unusually large number of people grocery shopping at 7pm. But then again it's: Pay day (or nearly so).

Walk

This is my photo when we were leaving for home from Masao.


Masao Photo Series

I saw this man going back and forth in the water. When he got out of the sea I asked him what he was doing and he said that he was collecting shells. I asked him to pose and he was good- natured enough to let me take a photo of him.


Masao Photo Series

Early Morning Capture

Caught this man on photo walking along Montilla boulevard carrying different snacks for sale.

Nang Trudis

This is what's inside the shop, the one filled with knick knacks, that I showed you a few post ago. E. Luna street.




Photo taken with Nikon D40.

Wait

Patience. Perseverance. I bet manong here knows about the word especially the former. He is a professional sharpener of saws, and other implements.

Corner Bits

A relaxing afternoon. Have a massage while observing the goings on in the streets.

Selling Pets

I was walking along the side walk when I saw these vendors selling rabbits and birds.


Taken using my no lcd/viewfinder camera.

The Carabao, the Farmer and the Photographer

I think the title says it all.

Street Photography with Rob Szajkowski. You've seen my photo of this kid a few weeks ago.

Queue

Waiting for their (our) turn at the ATM. Photo taken last August 4.



Photo taken using my no lcd/no viewfinder camera :D

Don't Bother...

Hard at work. A shoe repair man.

Street Musician

Making music/ noise (?) in the streets.