STUART HEAVER reports about the rising sightings of these gentle giants in Bohol. An exciting new marine adventure now combines the allure of Bohol Sea’s pristine waters, so popular with scuba divers, with the chance to see the largest fish on the planet in its natural habitat—the whale shark. Although huge—growing to lengths of 12 meters …
Read more » We all know it gets hot in this city, so take it up as a sign to show some skin and get some ice cream. Here, we let our two models—Danielle Gonzalez, a kite surfing instructor, and Yam Concepcion, a budding actress and skilled drummer—show where to play it cool on a hot summer day. Photographer: Noel Salazar/Imagine Nation Photography …
Read more » From hiding a bikini belly to capturing that tricky jump shot, let these professional photographers school you on how to take good vacation photos. Pose the Right Way Packed on some pounds before summer? Not to worry. Professional photographer Mark Dimalanta suggests these body-trimming photo tips: • Prevent the subject from bending forward or folding …
Read more » Gone are the days when a simple wedding and reception would satisfy. Now, couples are investing on a more lasting show of love—photos. Take notes from these Philippine wedding photographers as they share the story behind their favorite images. The Royal Wedding in Thimpu, Bhutan Nikon DSLR BE PATIENT. This image of Bhutan’s King Jigme …
Read more » How do you stand out among the rest of the camera-toting humanity come festival time and get those jaw-dropping shots without losing the events’ very essence? ERWIN LIM gives us the skinny on creating images worthy of submission to travel magazines. ERWIN LIM:MAXIMUM EXPOSURE A dentist by profession, Cebuano photographer Erwin Lim has been shooting Cebu’s …
Read more » How do you stand out among the rest of the camera-toting humanity come festival time and get those jaw-dropping shots without losing the events’ very essence? George Tapan gives you the skinny on creating images worthy of submission to travel magazines. BY GEORGE! It pays to listen to what George Tapan has to say. The Philippines’ …
Read more » July 2011 On their first day in India, MICHAEL JO and his photographer friends had late dinner in Dilli Haat, New Delhi. They passed by an area where henna tattoos were made for women and children. Here, Michael asked permission from a girl to take her photo and with his Canon 5d Mark II, captured the …
Read more » Photographer GEORGE TAPAN is one of those gifted with a natural eye. He instinctively sees things which the average people don’t see. But what really sets him apart is his tireless and childlike curiosity. These qualities have earned him prestigious awards from the Pacific Asia Tourism Association (PATA), ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA), and Kalakbay Awards. …
Read more »BY ALEX WILLIAMS © 2011 NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE/DISTRIBUTED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES SYNDICATE Michael Williams, who runs a Continuous Lean, a men’s style blog, ditched his Timex when he got his first cellphone in 2001. Tyler Thoreson, the head of men’s editorial for Gilt Man, the flash sale website, often kept his forgettable watches stashed in a drawer. …
Read more » Mabuhay sits down with Filipino photographer ROMMEL BUNDALIAN, whose unique 360° photography landed him a commission with the Macau Government Tourist Office for their promotional photos. When did you start doing 360° virtual reality (vr) photography? My interest in the subject started way back in 2006 when I was in Europe and saw images of 360° VR photography exhibit in Paris. I found …
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