The phrase isn’t really appropriate as these birds are nowhere near a coop. They were in their nest. I would’ve loved having found them while they were still eggs, but my housemate didn’t tell me about them until after my arrived from Bali and the … Continue reading Flying the coop
It was in 2008 when buddy Carlos and I were still so hooked on the macro critters of Kaputian Beach in the Island Garden City of Samal. I picked up a coral rubble filled broken drinking glass and found myself staring eye to eye with … Continue reading My first poison ocellate octopus
I love stalking underwater critters with my Canon G9 with stock housing no strobes just the built-in flash. I enjoy it most when I am able to communicate with them such that they will pose for me. Here is my conversation with a cuttlefish in … Continue reading Conversation Series: Conversation with a cuttlefish
Sorry for that long silence. I was skipping all over the place, I could’t even sneak in my one hour a day blog. But I’m back, and here’s my Sunday cover story in Sun.Star Davao, just clicked on the link below this. And since this … Continue reading Sun.Star Davao: Finally, real life skills
I’m not too techie with cameras, I’m really more into enjoying what has already been designed than trying to explore the why’s and wherefores of the mechanisms. I just understand how everything works in general but don’t really sweat the ifs and buts of numbers. … Continue reading Wash ’em out, gouache ’em in
It’s a Sunday again and here’s my Sunday article in Sun.Star Davao that tells the story of farmer and forest guide Rene “Tatay Ete” Vendiola, who used to practice slash-and-burn farming but became known as a forest protector and restorer. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/weekend-davao/wisdom-trees-poetry-nature The photos are not … Continue reading Sun.Star Davao: Wisdom from trees, poetry from nature
“I prefer my journeys into the natural gardens where the voice of the Great Spirit is heard in the twittering of birds, the rippling of mighty brooks, and the sweet fragrance of flowers. If this be Paganism, then I am honored to be called a … Continue reading Up close, close-ups
There are opportunities that I simply cannot resist. This study about the tribes of Bukidnon is among them. It gave me an opportunity to sit down with them and their leaders, and learn a little about where they are coming from. http://www.growingforestpartnerships.org/impact-of-protected-areas-indigenous-communities-thailand-and-philippines http://www.growingforestpartnerships.org/sites/growingforestpartnerships.org/files/Philippines%20PA%20report%20received%2029Nov11.pdf Meet Bae … Continue reading The Talaandig and Daraghuyan tribes of Bukidnon
‘Tis a lesson you should heed: Try, try, try again. If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try, try again…” — William Edward Hickson Stalking a nudibranch in the waters of Paradise Island Beach Resort in the Island Garden City of Samal…
My Sunday article on a field of frogs carved on rocks and earth is the March 4, 2012 Pullout Section main story of Sun.Star Davao, but it’s not available online since the article works best with photos. And so I am uploading the article here, … Continue reading Sun.Star Davao: Field of frogs
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