While segment-producing for a documentary film crew around places in Bohol, I shot this photo. This is the wooden gate of Amarella Beach Resort one of the best resorts in Panglao, Bohol. What amazed me was, while looking very old and weathered, these carved wooden planks are only "copies" actually.
Sometimes, I'd like to be a carpenter.
(More of this set, here.)
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Photos by Ryan Macalandag
Gear: Nikon D80, SB-600, umbrella, lightstand
Copyright ©2007 All rights reserved.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Photobin: Wooden Gates to Eden
Places: Doljo Point, Panglao, Bohol
In Bohol, there are still places unspoilt. One just has to go to the right places, know the right people. Take for example Doljo Point. I was here once a few years ago when it was clean and pristine. Now, it still is as beautiful as before.
Only about 20 minutes from the city, Doljo offers locals and visitors alike a slice of paradise.
Uhm, apologies if the "models" above kinduv spoiled the beauty of the beach. Pardon! =)
(More of this set, here.)
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Photos by Ryan Macalandag
Gear: Nikon D80, SB-600, umbrella, lightstand
Copyright ©2007 All rights reserved.
Products: Digital Storybook Album
Aldner & Michelle's Digital Storybook Album
Although the couple had not include an album with their wedding photography package, the husband Aldner had ordered this after the wedding, without Michelle knowing it. It was supposedly Aldner's surprise for his wife on her birthday last August. And well, as was expected, Michelle cried with joy as soon as she received the gift.
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Monday, September 03, 2007
Photobin: Party Photography
In recent months, parties and photography merged into a whole new level. Parties are now made way cooler with photographers who've brought their "studios" to parties. And party animals are getting crazier. The portable photo booth is hotter than the bar.
And they're not even drunk yet.
But then again I lie. Because after all the pictures were taken and all the poses exhausted, the videoke machine still ruled -- until the wee-est hours of the dawn.
It's not time, to make a change.
Just relax, take it easy.
You're still young.
There's so much you have to go through.
(More of this set, here.)
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Photos by Ryan Macalandag
Shot using a Nikon D80
Copyright ©2007 All rights reserved.
Music: Suitcase 101 rocks hard
Bohol's band scene is very anemic. One can only count the number of bands around. (Not counting the regular show bands,) There are about 8. But more recently, these few who survived playing gigs here and about are starting to rocky really hard. Take Suitcase 101 for example. These kids are winning regional contests and are starting to record their own stuff. Yeah, it's been slow but the lack of record labels/companies picking up are not a hindrance. The bands are coughing up their own dough to finance their recordings. I salute.
And BTW, Arvin the drummer passed the recent Nursing Board exams. Gratz, pre!
(More of this set, here.)
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Photos by Ryan Macalandag
Shot using a Nikon D80
Copyright ©2007 All rights reserved.
Places: Puntod Island getaway
Except for the "No Trespassing - Private Sign" sign, this deserted island/sandbar just a few minutes from Panglao was left to ourselves as we frolicked on it's white sand beaches and basked under a not-so-hot August sun. When we arrived only a few "wild" cats were seen roaming around in bushes. Apparently, these "feline islanders" were left to tend for their own by their heartless owners. The thought had Liza imagine of things only Stephen King would be interested in.
Our French friends, Miriam, Tuff, Lalol, Olivier and Rachel were obviously having a relaxing time dipping into the (shallow) water before we had lunch. Scott, the new guy (he's Australian), felt more adventurous and trekked around the island. It took him 5 minutes. Kinz, Liza and me stayed on the abandoned shack, bored. (Or hungry because the others were still swimming, and it was already 2 pm.)
Lunch was great. I showed the group how to peel a mango like a banana. They already knew how to, but told me only after a lengthy explanation. Bastards.
I dipped and swam also a bit. 
All in all, the trip was worth it really. Not counting the expensive boat (P1500), I recommend coming here every week to meditate and relax. Panglao is just a 20-minute ride from the city.
(More of this set, here.)
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Photos by Ryan Macalandag
Shot using a Nikon D80
Copyright ©2007 All rights reserved.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
People: Terence
This set of Terence was way shot about a year ago using a 50mm 1.8 lens on a Canon XTi. I was browsing through and remembered how nice it was to shoot with a normal-prime. Now, with a Nikon D80, I'll have to save up a couple thousand more since the Nikon 50mm costs about P6,500 in Hidalgo - about P3T more expensive than the Canon counterpart.
Anyhow, I really have to get that lens. And after that a 50-200 VR or an SB-800 to compliment to my SB-600.
I'm gonna have to pray for more projects to come then! :)
Friday, August 03, 2007
Events: Seeing double at the Sandugo Oracles '07
Apart from Liza's a tenny-weeny-bit bland review of the Sandugo Oracles, I was also felt a bit weezy after a few minutes into the musical. I thought, "It's the same as last year?" People around me were whispering the same, too. On my viewfinder though, I really thought I was seeing double.
The first photo is from this year, the second is from last year.
Yes, this year's show is just the same as last year. But, not known to many (I had to ask people from the production team), this year's stageing had a few major (production) changes. For instance, the singing is done live this year; Cesar Montano and Rich Asuncion did some parts this year; more soldiers on the stage this year (purely my own opinion).
Well, the sensitive sucker that I am, the show had it's chilling moments, too. To think that, as always, Boholanos who haven't seen the production before should watch it. It really is something that we as a people should be proud about. And we have Mayor Dan Lim and Gardy Labad (and the rest of the production team) to thank for that. Hats off to them.
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Photos by Ryan Macalandag
Shot using a Nikon D80
Copyright ©2007 All rights reserved.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Personal: SoundGarage Rehearsal Studio is now open
Make no mistake. SoundGarage Studio is the best rehearsal studio in Bohol. Owned and managed by a famous musician/recording artist and long-time friend, Roy Tutor, SoundGarage is set to be a recording studio soon.
SoundGarage a fully airconditioned band rehearsal studio is located at M. Torralba St., Tagbilaran City. For bookings and reservations, please call, 09206135957 (SMART).
For more photos from this set, click here.
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Photo by Ryan Macalandag
Shot using a Nikon D80 DSLR
Copryright ©2007 All rights reserved.
Events: Spongcola @ ICM
Alrighty. I never knew Spongcola frontman's name before. During their first Bohol concert though, people (mostly girls, young girls) were incessantly yelling, "Yael!" (did I get it right?). It must be his name then. I didn't get his companions' names though. Their names weren't mentioned as many times as Yael's.
Anyhow, my apparent ignorance of Pinoy band member's names was shared in common with most of my companions that night. Most of them were French - Tuff, Miriam, Jean and Bea. Vera who danced like crazy to the songs is German. Terence knew the band though, being the Pinoy Band maniac that he is! Hehehe Tito on the other hand, just didn't care enough.
Sheena, on her blog, mentioned about a fireworks display. I didn't get to see it though.
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All photographs taken by Ryan Macalandag
using a Nikon D80 DSLR
Copyright ©2007 All rights reserved.
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