Photowalk in Bukidnon (Malaybalay City)

A successful event sponsored by the Bukidnon Photographers and Bloggers Society (BPBS) participated by the Bukidnon Photographers (BukPHO) the first joint photowalk and photo contest in landscape and street photography genre held in St James School of Science & Technology, Malaybalay City last July 20, 2013. The activity started with a photowalk as scheduled and photos taken was submitted for the day contest in the street photography category, the walk lasted well-nigh 4 hours in fair weather condition.

As one of the judges, it was a humongous decision on which to pick for the submitted entries were all fine work of arts. All photos were composed well incorporating the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing and et cetera. So the wow factor shall be the definitive ways in means on who might get the highest rating among the judges.

Photowalk is highly recommended to all photographer hobbyist or pro alike for it serves as a platform to gain technical knowledge from other group member and opportunity to meet up new friends in the same field of interest.

Winners for the Landscape category
First Place: Biboy Adorabl
Second Place: Drey Roque
Third Place: Topee Babida Acaso

Winners for Street category:
First Place: Drey Roque
Second Place:
Third Place:

(Photo credits: Biboy Adorabl)

                                                               (Photo credits: Biboy Adorabl)

Group shoot with Bukidnon Photographer & Blogger Society,  Bukidnon Photographers,models and  HMUA.

Together with the Bukidnon Photographers is Bonzenti Panganiban (1st left) author of www.contourblog.com and organizer of the event. 

The Bukidnon Photographers chockablock, one of the awaited portion after the photowalk and loaded lunch. Shoot with models sponsored by Mary Kay products.

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“Give It Your Best Shot!” Nationwide Photography Contest

My Official entry

"Photography enthusiasts in government not only have a chance to showcase their talent but also to take home as much as P20,000. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is holding the “Give It Your Best Shot!” Nationwide Photography Contest in line with the upcoming celebration of the 112th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA). The contest is open to all state workers regardless of appointment status.

 However, CSC employees and all other government employees affiliated with the National Press Club and Press Photographers of the Philippines are ineligible to join. The contest theme is “Kawani, Ikaw ay Isang Lingkod Bayani!” Thus, submitted photos should capture the essence of public service in the Filipinos’ everyday life. Deadline of entries is on July 16, 2012 at 5 p.m. Photos should be recent or have been shot from 2011 onwards. They should not be digitally enhanced or altered for creative purposes. Only minor adjustments such as sharpening, contrast, or slight color adjustment are allowed. Moreover, photographs that have been submitted to or won in other contests, have been published in print or online, and that violate another person’s rights such as copyright, will be disqualified from the contest." -Civil Service Commission (CSC)

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Quiapo Photowalk contest May 13, 2012 "Mothers Day"

Here are some of my shots during the Photowalk contest using canon EOS 60D and 70-300 IS USL Telephoto lens.

The shot below won me 2nd place award.

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