Denim Pointe... Capturing Movements and Emotion

The Nila Claravall-Gonzalez School of Classical Ballet together with the Philippine Ballet theater staged a special performance at SM City Iloilo Cinema. The show is for the benefits of Yolanda victims. Ode of WIT and Dancepull also gave special number for the show.

I was asked to be one of the photographers to document this show. The task is not as simple as it look because flash photography is not allowed. I have to do with what is the available light and the limited space I have. It was a challenge to capture the motion without the blur in this kind of event. I think I have a few good shot but I'm happy to be able to capture the emotion presented by the artist.

Performance by Dance Pull from Bacolod City

Hiphop Dance by Ode of WIT

N Claravall-Gonzales School of Classical Dance

The highlight of the show is the dance presentation by the Philippine Ballet Theater entitled "Serye at Sayaw" They dance and made a story out of it teleserye theme songs like Nasayo Na Ang Lahat, Noon at Kailanman, Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggang and Maging Sino Ka Man. 

Iloilo Fishing Port Complex Comes to Life at Night

Me and my friends couldn't resist to go back and visit the fishing port during its peak. So we went back a few days later and took some shots.

We also took time to practice steelwool photography. Our new friend Kristian demonstrated how to do it.

After taking photos, we were tired and hungry. We bought some fresh fish and squids and have it cooked for a fee at nearby Karinderia (make-shift street restaurant). You can have it grilled, cooked ala Adobo, ala Sinigang or just a simple fry. The food was fresh and good that we were all full after eating.

Grilled Squid

Fried Liwit

Adobong Squid

Grilled Bangus

Downtime... Daytime Life of Iloilo Fishing Port Complex

The Iloilo Fishing Port Complex is alive during its peak hours from 10 PM up to 5AM. But during daytime it is downtime for the place. Here is a peak at the rustic life at IFPC.

When all fish traders and buyers are gone to rest

Fishing Boats docks before setting sail to fish again.

A dog guards this unmanned ship

Time to hang clothes and to sleep on fishnet hammocks

Determined to fish

Ship on dock for repair

Daytime is repair time for this fishermen-sailors

All ready for the next catch

Men from the nearby neighborhood takes time to fish