Capturing the movement is like defining the wind. Quick and unseen, you have to rely on instinct and senses. But nothing is impossible, that much I have learned.

Your composition will help create character to the unseen force. Just let it be your friend.

Two years have come and gone. Time like the wind will forever be unseen. But again, it’s up to you to define it.

Trivia: Taken with a Sony DSC-T50; November 2006.

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Meet Anika, a black Labrador Retriever of 15 weeks. She’s a show-type and my baby. Puppy love!

Took her out on the morning of the 30th last month. I had thought that a visit to the cemetery will do her good. I had a few errands to run with my mum, anyway. All in preparation for our traditional reunion of sorts on the night of the 31st.

Grass. There’s something about it that attracts her so. The green is a fascinating contrast to her shiny black coat. She looks so timid on the photo but, man, she can be like a hurricane! Adorable, affectionate and attention-hungry. Look at that big, floppy ears and oh-so-cute nose!

I’m glad I was able to take newer and better photos of her.

Trivia: Taken at Manila Memorial Park; October 2008.

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This lists a month’s worth of stills and words.

October 2nd - Live as a Child Would
October 11th - Dreams Un-forgotten
October 12th - Pink Sunrise
October 18th - A Case of Narcissism
October 22nd - Copycat
October 27th - Mirrored Sun

Introspection, reflection and vanity. A whole lot of time spent focused on “me”. Refreshing and awkward but thankful for having had the opportunity. There’s more to discover; more to learn. Having fun in the process makes me want to want to do it more often.

I’m walking through new doors and it’s only November!

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If you’ve been taking photos for a long time, you’ll agree with me when I say that light plays an important role in each photograph. It can set the mood, create shadows and, yes, illuminate specific areas. It helps create shape and dimension on the subject. The perfect light, albeit ambient, for that perfect composition can also be very elusive.

Another photo session had taken placed last Friday for a few of my blogs. It started out as a simple photo feature of a costume idea, an angel wing. Then it progressed into a beauty feature before I wrapped things up.

I had initially planned to use the morning light streaming in through a set of windows in my room like I always do. I would normally be satisfied but that morning, I had a hard time producing something that I was happy with. So, then came an answer to my quiet prayer to ease my frustration — mirrored sunlight.

I was blinded by the light coming from the rising sun that bounced off from one of the mirrors in the room. But seemingly like the blinding bright light, my face lit up in surprise and delight when I saw the first few sample shots.

From the cold, white light to warm, yellow ones, I was able to take photos that flattered and highlighted the colours of the makeup I was wearing. I had snapped photo after photo like a mad woman for as long as the light was present.

The photo on the right is a sample of a photograph taken without the mirrored sun. It pales in comparison, eh?

From experience, I would’ve come up with a different set of photos had I been under direct sunlight. It had worked to my advantage that the reflected light only illuminated particular areas of the space and kept the rest in shadows. Had I used a flash, even if it were a speedlite capped with a diffuser, I still wouldn’t have been able to take these sort of photos.

Trivia: Session was for an FOTD (Face of the Day) at Beauty Bento Box; Fashion features seen in Style Manila and Tops 2 Bottoms. Taken between 6am and 7am in my room; October 2008.

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This is no original concept for a product photo. I admit that I got the idea from the product photo seen on Sephora. I had wanted to photo document the arrival of NARS Super Orgasm in my hands — subsequently blogging about an FOTD — for Beauty Bento Box.

My photo mimicked the original product, which brought about the thought of copycats. Chatting with a friend, she had reminded me that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Annoying, yes, but flattering, nonetheless.

Like what I had done, copying the photo concept, it translates my admiration for the photographer’s style. I reckon this can also be applied wherein situations are reversed. A person can take credit for my own original idea but that person and I know the truth. Bottomline, that’s all that matters.

After the initial irritation, I had calmed down and saw the brighter side. I am, after all, where I should be and I’m happy. Perhaps this is where they want to be at, too.

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Yes. Let’s call it a severe case of narcissism. But isn’t it fun to take your own photo, sometimes?

Out of something that can be categorised as ordinary, I had found myself having fun in the process. This is one of the moments wherein I love what I do and that’s not just because I get to take photos of myself but rather to explore the idea of confidence and inner acceptance.

Can you smile naturally while worrying if your imperfections will lay bare for the world’s scrutiny? Will you be able to produce self-portraits with ease and comfort? Will you be able to look at your photo and see what a beautiful creature you are?

All of creation is beautiful and it’s true that it’s only through your own eyes will you be able to see it and believe. Without such faith in that truth, the picture you paint in your life will only reflect the ugliness of its absence.

Life is beautiful. Live it. And learn to love the beauty in you.

Trivia: Session was for an FOTD (Face of the Day) at Beauty Bento Box. Taken around 9am in my room, I must say that there’s gorgeous light streaming in around that time in that bit of space; October 2008.

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This is why I love sunrises.

Work had taken me all night to finish. Don’t you ever get that way when you simply can’t drop something you’ve started? I guess this spells out how committed I am to something I love.

Taking my break, a moment before breakfast, I was dazzled by the sunrise. A pink sunrise.

For fear of losing the moment, I quickly strapped on my camera and started shooting. I had hoped I would be able to capture that very moment.

I had wanted to remember it.

We do that sometimes, yea? Holding on to that beautiful moment for as long as we can. No matter what.

A rare occurence. The pink sunrise and a photo of my room*.

Trivia: First photo taken in my new old room, and the second, in the den on the 2nd (and a half) level of my home; October 2008. *I prefer not taking photos of my room; if I can avoid it I will.

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You lie awake at night, dreading the arrival of the sandman. Half asleep, your mind’s in a mad rush to fall into the deep, dark unknown.

Yet in the stillness, you struggle.

Dreams feared and un-forgotten.

You don’t want to go back there. Make it go away.

In the light of day, you find yourself baffled. Memories of exhaustion and tears. Unrealised terror. Like trying desperately to breathe underwater. But it wasn’t real. It never happened. Despite the feeling like it did.

Give me these moments. Give them back to me.

Do I still have strength in me? I reckon I do. I still have a little life left in me yet. There’s still fight in me.

Trivia: Full story at The Parody - Sleeping and Dream Journals. Photo is one of the few ones I took of my Nokia E71; September 2008.

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Sometimes, when I look at a child, I’m filled with envy. I’d imagine their uncomplicated life. I’d picture sources of simple joys. I’d see how they’d fearlessly embrace anything new.

Isn’t that how we should live?

Live life as a child would. Without burdens. Without grudges. Without limits. Full of curiosity. Full of hope. Full of wonder. They’d go around seemingly reckless but it’s just that they believe anything is possible.

Happiness is found where they are. Simple yet fulfilling.

I wish I was still a child. Sometimes.

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This lists a month’s worth of stills and words.

September 7th - Tapestry and the Rose of Sharon
September 21st - In My Own Skin
September 22nd - Sunset, Sunrise
September 26th - Young Mangrove
September 30th - Shell Curtain

Reaching the place wasn’t enough. A journey within brought discoveries that allowed me to be more grounded. A time away from what I was used to had brought me to a better place when I did come back.

I welcome the new month with good tidings.

With joyful anticipation.

In strength.

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• Shell Curtain
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• At a Glance, October 2008

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