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I've been dabbling with photographing almost anything around me, and a couple days ago I snapped up quite a number of pics. I know I need to improve with the photography (treating the subjects, angles, framing, etc.). So much to learn, so litte time. But it's alright, I'm patient enough (I think).

Scroll? This is a black and white treatment of tissue paper and a ball-point pen on a table at home. Wasn't going for anything artistic, but I was trying to capture the details and pun of the situation.

Meow. This is a snapshot of a cat poised right in front of me at our store here in Calauan. The cat grew at the store, as she was born there too. I never thought cats could be good keepers of the store.

Tool. I tried to make the simple umbrella look like an omnipotent tool, and a powerful device. I think I broke a couple of rules and techniques for taking photographs when I took this photo, but I'm still learning. ;)

Help! The shot makes me look like a little child asking for help. Thanks to lynette for taking the shot at their office at UPLB. And thanks to her too, I'm getting "free lesssons" on taking photographs.

Comments on the pics are most welcome. Will be posting more soon.

CHill...

Comments

  1. AnonymousSunday, July 31, 2005 6:20:00 PM

    Nice shots man. I love your site. Link exchange?

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  2. The PrincessMonday, August 01, 2005 11:47:00 PM

    nice shots. would you mind me giving suggestions? never center. that's it. but for a newbie, your shots are just as fabulous. keep it up. :)

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