My Recently Acquired Obsessions

This year, like most people, I haven't really had a chance to go out. Unless you've been out of touch or have been asleep for the past year or so, there has been this global pandemic that has been spreading like hell. This has literally changed the world as we knew it and how everyone and everything operated. 

That View From Taal Volcano. A reinterpretation from that photo of me back in 2017.

 

So without the ability to wander and take photos, what have I been up to? A couple of things - revisiting an old hobby that I sucked at, and a newfound fondness for mechanical keyboards.

Music To My Ears.

There are only a few songs I absolutely adore. One of them would be this song, which I have been enamored with since I first heard it back in 1999. This genius who composed it explains his process. Decades on, Nobuo Uematsu's masterpiece still rocks on.

Also, if you're interested in hearing the whole song, you can find it here

Yes, I realize I strayed from my usual theme. Covid pretty much made going out to take pictures quite difficult, and I dare say, risky. Safety is of utmost importance for now. Stay safe, everyone!

FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS | Disney Christmas Advert 2020

Who's looking forward to the Holidays? Will post some more soon. Until then, take care everyone!

Apparently Blogger updated the UI. I'm still getting used to it. Oh well...

Lost Wandering Tokyo Drifter?

How is everyone doing? For the past few months or so, I've been stuck working from home, and apart from the occasional errands, I'm just mostly staying at home. I realized I've been away here for too long, so I thought, why not go back into writing? Yes, sorry I took so long. So here it is. Remembering the time last year when I had that week in Japan... In pictures.

Shibuya Crossing. My idea of organized chaos. It begins when the lights turn green.

Why We Still Love Film: Analog Photography in the Digital Age

Hello 2020! How has everyone been? Life has been busy for yours truly. I got home to the provinces for the new year, and it was somehow restful. Ever preset with me the whole time, was a Minolta Alpha Sweet (No kidding. That's really how it's named!) that never left my side when I step out the house. And being seen with that, I get asked - "Digital is easier, so why bother?", "Isn't it expensive?" "I can't see the difference - what's the big deal?"

All of which I can answer easily with my personal reasons, but I admit, it may not be appealing universally. Then I came across this piece. I hope it helps more people understand the why's that I have for this quirk.

 

 

Until then, don't let the fears of getting lost stop you from going out to wander!  

The Update I Almost Never Got Around To Doing

Three Generations, From Two Families, In One Picture. Find the third generation.

Call me Tito. I've had nieces and nephews from my cousins, but it hasn't really sunk in until it comes from your a sibling. I'm an uncle now in our immediate family now. So I can't say I'm a monkey's uncle anymore because that would insinuate my niece to be the monkey. She's all adorable but I can't share pictures of her yet...

My Quick Summer Jaunt

It has been a fairly busy year for me. This year, 2019 may promise to be among the busier ones...  We're expecting an upcoming happy occasion in the family, and this led me to an errand across the street...

This gate leads to my destination.

Okay, not really. It required me to travel to the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

2018... A Year In Analog

It didn't feel too long ago that 2018 was starting. Lots have happened, both changes that were unavoidable or otherwise. And the next thing I know, here we are, capping off the year. It was only a matter of perspective, that set it apart from being a good or a bad year.

Top: Minolta Alpha 303si, Canonet QL17, Nikon F-801; Bottom: Minolta SR1, Canonet QL19, Lomo 135BC. Yeah, when you're not counting, it becomes more than a handful before you know it. This addiction is beginning to get out of hand.

Just like that, 2018 has ended... Another year done. What I found different with this, is the fact that throughout the whole year, I've mostly been shooting with film. By mostly, I'd guess-timate it to be around 95% minimum... It doesn't seem like it's  lost its novelty to me either. So what is it like?

Analog Camera, Digital Pictures

Taken and processed in Analog, Distributed in Digital. Kodak Gold 200 in Superheadz Ultrawide And Slim camera.

It has been over a year since I started this bit of insane quirk -  In the age of immensely efficient, fast processes, I took the counter-intuitive path and went the slow, scenic, time consuming route.