Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Fiesta de Despedida


It was really fun being with you for a year. Despite the fact that people tried to pull you down, you and they defy gravity. You stood still. They. Hehe. Sorry for screwing up that bokeh effect. After all you weren't the subject in this photo. =P I really hate goodbyes but I'm pretty optimistic that our paths that's you and our group will meet someday. Dream BIG and fly. I'm going to miss your smirks your rantings about your elderly friends at work and work's complexities itself. Thanks for laughing at my antics especially the time when I tried to do Mr. Bean and mimic how one of your elderly friends walk, their mannerisms and the like. We're going to take care of each other. That's a sure thing. Can I have your locker?☺

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Tutus & Pointes


The only person standing in the way of giving a brilliant performance is yourself. — Thomas Leroy, Black Swan Ballet Company Director
This photo reminded me of the recent movie I just watched days ago, 'Black Swan' starring Natalie Portman. Tragic but 'perfect' till the last Act. Beautiful. These ballerinas are simply little graceful cygnets in the making. I still couldn't get over with that movie. Shot taken some time in late November at a local mall. ☺

Monday, December 20, 2010

First Ever Pre-Baptismal Photo Shoot


Few of my shoots for Ethan Jacob Saldua's Pre-Baptismal photo shoot. It was a bit challenging working with babies. I should have brought some toys with me and made a lot of funny faces to make him smile on the camera but in reality I'm not fond of babies this age. I couldn't possibly imagine myself being assigned at the pediatric ward. Working with Ethan and his dad was fun though. Mrs. Saldua missed the shoot for some reasons. Sayang.. ☺

Thursday, December 9, 2010

My Post-Birthday Rants & You

Hey, I know you're mad and disappointed. Forgive me for taking you for granted for days. Forgive me for just passing you by every waking moment but I did take a glimpse of you as I pass by the door post. I saw you look back at me. I was given the task to do some stuffs at work for the upcoming Christmas party. I am totally compliant to their demands but with all honesty I'm getting bored with my job and some people around me. It's 'men devouring men' in there. People love to see their comrades down. I wonder why they love that. You've been there and met some of them. Basically, the organization is small. You get to another department with just a few steps. Remember? People smile at you but behind those smiles mask the face of the macabre. It's quite ironic to know that their piercing look isn't even razor-sharp enough to cut you through. Funny people.
I'll make it up to you. I promise. We're going to have a great time after the party. I just hope you would show off in that event. I know you would. We'll be having long trips next week and I'm so excited. We both knew that it would take some time before I could drive again. You'll be meeting some distant relatives and some of my high school classmates that you haven't met. I needed a break from all the toxicities, complexities at work. I don't want to end up growing horns and antlers in fact what I have needed some clipping. I received a lot of greetings last Monday and Tuesday but little did you know that I cried. You were there but I was behind your back. My tears were in extraterrestrial proportions. I never cried that hard on my natal day before not once, not even the time when I couldn't have the toy that I always wanted on my birthday. What happened this year was too overwhelming. I survived. I'm glad that people involved did too.
A friend will be coming home and I'm pretty sure he'll be bringing someone on January. I haven't seen him for more than 2 years. I miss him a lot too. You'll be meeting a new friend early next year! Hey... I'm sorry. It's just you and me, Chimboro. I'm sorry for taking you for granted. I miss you. I know you would understand. I knew it felt cold sitting on that side table but tonight I'll take you back to your crib with your toys and make sure you feel comfortable at the right temperatures. Chimboro... buddy!☺

Monday, December 6, 2010

A Disappointment


I was asked to do the lay out and design of the clinic's upcoming Christmas Party. A few people were unhappy for not being part of the group photo. They turned it down. They wanted it remove. They're still hooked with the traditional. So I'll do the traditional. Gee, that part needed a lot of patience to separate these people from the background! My HN loved it anyway. I gave her the sample I presented this afternoon. Thanks for believing Ma'am... ☺

Thursday, December 2, 2010

A Penchant for Glamor Photography

Taken some time this year featuring my high school classmates. I'm no fan of glamor photography but the challenge seems rewarding. I'm new to it and basically I for one, don't have anything to flaunt I could go around ragged, laid back. Perhaps I lack the artistic flair. I know these are not the best. It needs more practice and more willing subjects or shall we say 'models' to be in the digital canvas of the Draconian world of fashion. This is no photographie de mode haute. ☺