Sometimes, fate forces you to find another way.
We were perched high up on the Buscalan rice terraces, enveloped in complete darkness, waiting for the sun to come up. What kind of madness is this, you say? We're here to catch first light, of course, and the incredible colors that accompany. But as fate would have it, an important accessory I needed to balance the light of the sky with that on the ground had gone missing. Now how am I going to photograph both of them in a single frame?
Luckily, we were surrounded by paddy fields filled with very calm water. And when you get the angle just right, the sky magically appears on its mirrored surface, plus all its ensuing colors. Enjoy.
(Pixel-peepers: It's best to have the right equipment for the job. But when your memory lapses, you better make up in smarts. After all, there is seldom a single road to Rome.)
Sign-up to receive new postcards weekly by email
Past postcards at www.PostcardsFromManila.com
Say hello: Bobbyw59@yahoo.com
But wait, there's more...
For those who've inquired about buying prints of my postcards, you may purchase them directly from master printmaker Arnel Murillo (murilloarnel@yahoo.com), one of the country's foremost fine-art printmakers. Arnel uses archival inks and museum-grade paper to ensure his prints will not fade. You will not be disappointed. (All my images are provided gratis to help showcase the beauty of our country. But if you feel generous, help me uplift the lives of the Children of Payatas. No donation is too big or too small. Get in touch with Fr. Aldrin Suan at aldrinsuan@yahoo.com of the Vincentian Missionaries in the Philippines. As always, thanks and enjoy.)
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment