Bonded by Blog!

1 Year of Rock, Shot and everything in between… \m/

Ladies and Gents, welcome to the special edition of Shot n’ Roll as we open the book of annual photo compilation, in celebration of 1 year of Photography, Art and Music. Welcome to the Bonded by Blog gallery!

Bonded by Blog, A Shot n Roll Anniversary Photo Compilation

For those of you who are wondering what the crap am I saying, Bonded by Blog is a compilation of different kinds of photos taken from this day, minus(-) 365 days.   This compilation also includes the tracks that I’ve used and other shots that I’ve never posted. So I hope you guys enjoy what you’ll see as much as I show.

Chapter List: (click to view)

Chapter 1: Escape from Scape
Chapter 2: Random Faces
Chapter 3: The Daily Shot n Roll
Chapter 4: Metamorphosis
Chapter 5: The Picture Underneath
Chapter 6: Two-Colored Visions
Chapter 7: The Man Behind the Glass

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Chapter 1: Escape from Scape

Bonded by Blog, A Shot n Roll Anniversary Photo Compilation

Chapter 1: Escape from Scape

Inside: Landscape, Architecture and Structure, Streetscape, Seascape, Travel Photos

OST: Megadeth – A Secret Place

– S \n/ R –

Chapter 2: Random Faces

Bonded by Blog, A Shot n Roll Anniversary Photo Compilation

Chapter 2: Random Faces

Inside: Studio Portraits, Candid Photos, Indoor/Events Portrait, Outdoor/Street Portraits, On Stage Photos

OST: Nirvana – Come as you are

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Chapter 3: The Daily Shot n Roll

Bonded by Blog, A Shot n Roll Anniversary Photo Compilation

Chapter 3: The Daily Shot n Roll

Inside: Events and Photojournalism Photos

OST: Juan Dela Cruz – Himig Natin

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Chapter 4: Metamorphosis

Bonded by Blog, A Shot n Roll Anniversary Photo Compilation

Chapter 4: Metamorphosis

Inside: Insect, Animal, Underwater Photos on a Macro style and Close Up Shots

OST: White Zombie – More Human than Human

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Chapter 5: The Picture Underneath

Bonded by Blog, A Shot n Roll Anniversary Photo Compilation

Chapter 5: The Picture Underneath

Inside: Art, Abstract and Still Life Photos

OST: Slayer – Seasons in the Abyss

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Chapter 6: Two-Colored Visions

Bonded by Blog, A Shot n Roll Anniversary Photo Compilation

Chapter 6: Two-Colored Visions

Inside: Black and White Photos, Random Shots, Different Subjects.

OST: Earth Crisis – Paint it Black

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Chapter 7: The Man Behind the Glass

Bonded by Blog, A Shot n Roll Anniversary Photo Compilation

Chapter 7: The Man Behind the Glass

Inside: Self-Portrait Photos

OST: Alice In Chains – Man in the Box

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says Thank You…

Bonded by Blog, A Shot n Roll Anniversary Photo Compilation

Shot n’ Roll says thank you, thank you, and thank you to all of you folks for showing support to this blog. Your visits were truly appreciated…

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Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon 18-55 Kit Lens
Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens

Moments… One word that best describes Candid Photography.

Candid shots are wonderful photographs that shows moment and emotions of ones subject. It simply shows your subject’s feeling towards something. It requires your focus, creativity and perfect timing to capture the “blues rhythm-like” feel of your subject.

Having a nice and amazing candid shots are more harder than shooting on a posed subject. Doing this one is much harder than you think it is. Anyway, here’s my newbie candid shooting tips that I’d like to share base on my photowalking experience.

1. Timing – is indeed everything. Make sure you capture the subjects moment on his best mood, feeling and gesture. (see Portraits #1, 3, 5)
2. Composition – the basic rule. Always apply this one in any types of your shot, whether it’s a landscape or portrait, applying this one will really give an impact in all of your shots. Look for a good angle to your subject then shoot it! (see Portraits #2 – 5)
3. Depth of Field – You have the subject, you have the composition, then apply this one. Try blurring the background to emphasize the subject. (see Portraits #3, 4, 5)
4. Vert’s Finest – Try shooting vertical. Though as they say that shooting vertical is magical, it also applies good composition to your shots. (see Portraits # 4 &  5)
5. Lights – try to involve this one coz lighting gives an extra feeling to your subject. (see Portraits #1 & 5)
6. Reversing – I want always want to recreate and experiment things. Reversing(my shot n’ roll term)
was changing your subject into sidekick(vice-versa). (see Portraits #4 & 5)

Portrait #1: Blind Mariachis

Blind Mariachis from Bohol Airport. They give entertainment to a lot of people, most specially the waiting passengers by playing nice songs with their fine-tuned guitars. As for me, while amazed in the music they’re playing, I grab my trigger and shoot ‘em! The natural light that reflects from the window gives a dramatic effect to my subject.

Portrait #2: Loboc Ambassador Rondalla

The Loboc Ambassador Rondalla… These Mariachis from Loboc River dominates the dining place by playing good music to the people. Aside from the nice landscape, seascape, and delicious foods they serve, this place is packed with other interesting subjects to shoot from, just like the fine-tuned mariachis here.

Portrait #3: A Pose For A Cause

This Portrait #3 I’ve called A Pose For A Cause is one of my favorite candid shots in Bohol. Why I choose this title? Simply because this is a stolen shot. She’s posing a shot from her friend and the camera is in front of her. I find that moment interesting to shoot that’s why I grab my good old Trigger to steal something. Timing, Composition and Depth of Field, three of the components I’ve applied in shooting this one.

Portrait #4: Beautiful Ones

This Portrait #4 is what I call shot n’ roll in reverse! This one I should say is one of my difficult candid shots in Bohol. Timing, Composition, Depth of Field, Vertical shot and my favorite, Reversed! I’ve focused the butterfly instead of her to give a unique approach. I’ve titled this one Beautiful Ones by the grunge band Suede.

Portrait #5: I Drink Alone

These Portrait #5 Rocks coz this candid night and low light shot captures the moment. Instead of choosing the guy with a beer to be my focus, I chose the lantern to light the fire in this shot. I drink alone, yeah, with nobody else… Blues Rock Music from George Thorogood.

Shooting people always have the impression and expectation of a moment. Whatever the mood it is or whatever she’s doing, make sure to capture that moment in a faster than bullet shots coz once your subject notice it, it’s over. You can’t have that moment again to repeat it, specially when your shooting a stranger.

Thanks for dropping by to my Candid Gallery! By the way, if you like this post, you can drop some comments and rate it. Just click those stars and gimme a hell yeah! \m/

Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm kit lens

After one whole day of shot n’ rollin’ in and out of the sun, finally were home… Home sweet home of our rock n’ roll ride in Bohol… Ladies and Gents, welcome to the relaxing, refreshing beach resort of  Panglao Island.

Bohol Panglao Island

Beautiful and colorful skies, white sand and shiny happy people. Pick your subject and shoot, coz any of these subjects will absolutely give you a nice photograph.

Lovers in Panglao

Lovers in Paris? Nope! Lovers in Panglao? Hell Yeah! This is one of the interesting shots on my shot n’ rollin’ in this place. A captured moment only here in Panglao Island.

I seen you ’round for a long long time
I really  remembered you when you drink my wine

Why can't we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends? Why can’t we be friends? Why can’t we be friends? Why can’t we be friends? Yeah! I’ve titled this one Why can’t we be friends by War. A very good song for all of your friends and foes out there.

Dawn at the Beach

If you got to work today
Get yourself a new vocation
Pacific Coast Party

Nightlife at Panglao Island

You don’t have to mind father time mother nature
Get yourself in line take your time
And watch it slip away

Who says it’s bedtime already? It’s party time party people coz this island doesn’t sleep! Pacific Coast Party by Smash Mouth.

Panglao Resto

Eat, Drink and Dine… The best things to do in a night like this!

Lovers in Panglao (Night Version)

Here’s another captured moment in this island. A romantic dinner also brought to you by Panglao Island.

shot n' roll shake

This one seals the deal! A healthy, decease free, cold shot milk shake that will wash away your tired whole day activity. Give your horns for this one! \m/

This spot is definitely a must visit in Bohol. So update that checklist of yours and include them in the line up, coz I tell you what, the word “boring” doesn’t exist in this place. From dusk till dawn, day to night, sunrise to sunset… This is an island that’s worth cast awayin’ for.

This gallery is inspired by a cosmic world music entitled Kalipay created by our good own Pinikpikan. By the way, if you like this post, you can drop some comments and rate it. Just click those stars and gimme a hell yeah! \m/

Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm kit lens

Has anyone here ever heard of the word “man-made forest”? I bet all scientist and nature boy does… But as for a shot n’ roller like me, it’s definitely a first time. So for the first timers and unexperienced ones, I welcome you to Bohol Man-Made Forest!

Bohol Man-Made Forest

Who would ever taught that this healthy forest is man-made? I mean a lot of jerks and jackasses wouldn’t give the damn about forest, natures and other stuffs on how it was built and done. But to give you a little trivia, this forest in Bohol is absolutely positively Man-Made! Make no mistake about it folks, this forest is man-made, not machine-made, robot-made or alien-made. 100% a*s kickin’ solid manpower was used to build this one.

The shade, is a tool
A device, a saviour
See i try, and look up
To the sky, but my eyes burn

My Own Summer

Come – shove it, shove it, shove it
Shove – shove it, shove it, shove it
Yeah! How about this one! Set your volumes to full coz here comes My Own Summer by the Heavy Metal band Deftones.

Help me understand why
You’ve given in to all these
Reckless dark desires

The Outsider

Disconnect and self destruct one bullet at a time
What’s your rush now, everyone will have his day to die

This is my interpretation of The Outsider from a Metal Band A Perfect Circle. One of my favorite shots here in Bohol and one of my favorite head-bangin’ tunes of all time! \m/

Today I am dirty
I want to be pretty
Tomorrow, I know I’m just dirt

The Nobodies

We are the nobodies
We wanna be somebodies
When were dead,
They’ll know just who we are

I’ve titled this one The Nobodies from the one of the famous personalities in music industry Marilyn Manson.

Let’s preserve this one not only to protect nature, but to pay respect also for the Filipinos who built this forest. You guys rock, we Salute You! We raise our metal horns for your job well done… \m/

Thanks for dropping by to my Metal Music Gallery! By the way, if you like this post, you can drop some comments and rate it. Just click those stars and give your thumbs up!

Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm kit lens

Prepare your cameras and your shooting hands Ladies and Gents, coz we’re going to an amazing, fascinating, eye-catching Butterfly Carnival Ride at the place called  Simply Butterflies Conservation Center. What’s cool about this place is that they are educating every visitors about butterflies, regardless if your interested or not. It’s like a Discovery Channel’s insect episode in the making! This place is indeed a good source of information and a cool spot for relaxing, nature trippin’ and hangin’ out. They also offer other products, cool stuffs and eye-catching souvenirs that you would never see in other souvenir shop!

Shelter me within your womb
Safe, alone, cover me to hide
Swirling, dreaming, circling round and round

Womb

Do you feel me beating
A heart without a sound

Womb by Sugar Hiccup. A song you definitely wouldn’t wanna miss!

But you’re not allowed
You’re uninvited
An unfortunate slight

Uninvited

I’ve titled this one Uninvited by Alanis Morissete coz as you can see, he’s the only one different in this gallery.

I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that Ive found ever since you’ve been around
Your loves put me at the top of the world

Top of the World

Top of the World by Shonen Knife. I’ve chosen this one instead of the original Carpenters, coz distorted guitar is used in her version. A shot n’ roll way to fit this gallery. (not to mention their happy version and energetic live performance)

That’s why i don’t understand is why I’m feeling
So bad now when i know it was my idea.
I could’ve just denied the truth and lied.
but why am i the only one standing stranded
On the same ground?

Same Ground

Same ground, same color as where she is.. I’ve titled this one Same Ground by the lovely Ms. Kitchie Nadal.

I need some love like I never needed love before
(Wanna make love to ya baby)
I had a little love, now I’m back for more
(Wanna make love to ya baby)
Set your spirit free, it’s the only way to be

Two Become One

This is my illustration of Two Become One. I really don’t wanna pick this title coz this  song is not actually played with guitars, but since Paul Gilbert(guitar virtuoso) sung this one, it really made an exemption for shot n’ roll coz his version rocks! Two Become One by The Spice Girls.

My mother, my mother she hold me
Did she hold me, when I was out there

Ode To My Family

My father, my father, he liked me
Oh he liked me, does anyone care

Two of the same kind butterflies dining together. Sweet isn’t it? Ive titled this one Ode To My Family by The Cranberries.

I have seen
I have been
To places far and deep in my mind
Only to find
Comfort in Your Strangeness

Comfort In Your Strangeness

I’ve titled this one Comfort In Your Strangeness by our local great musician Cynthia Alexander. Nice lyrics and guitar tunes.

Wake me up inside
Wake me up inside
Call my name and save me from the dark

Bring Me To Life

Bid my blood to run
Before I come undone
Save me from the nothing I’ve become

A butterfly in a gothic-like approach. I’ve called this one Bring Me To Life by Evenesence.

You’re really lovely
Underneath it all
You want to love me
Underneath it all

Underneath It All

I’m really lucky
Underneath it all

A butterfly hangin’ out underneath those leaves. No wonderin’ why she’s hidin’ under the sun. I’ve titled this one Underneath It All by No Doubt.

Sightseeing, Insect-Shooting and Information-Feeding… These are just some of the cool activities you can do here in this place I’ve called Butterfly Carnival. Whether you’re a nature boy, an insect lover or not, this is a place in Bohol that you’ll definitely don’t wanna miss and one hell of a ticket to ride! \m/

Thanks for dropping by to my Femme Fatale Music, Butterfly Carnival Photo Gallery! By the way, if you like this post, you can drop some comments and rate it. Just click those stars and give your thumbs up!

Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm kit lens

Ladies and Gents, Welcome to the Chocolate Hills!

Chocolate Hills of Bohol

As they continue to roll on different spots of Bohol, Trigger Happy and The Homies have landed on the Green and Brown, Land of the Kisses, Chocolate Hills!

Chocolate Hills of Bohol

The Chocolate Hills were one of the famous landmarks of Bohol. A must see tourist spot that will catch your attention and will build your curiousity on how these hills were made. This cone-shaped, kisses-like hills were one of the unique and beautiful creations of God for us to keep and preserve.

I wish I could go back to those fairy book tales
Forget the real world awhile
And seek the sees of the talking whales
A place of wishing wells and magic spells
Where everything starts out once upon a time
Long, long ago and ends happily ever after

Wishing Wells

Make a Wish, Throw a Coin, and Ring the Bell!
Be careful what you wish for, coz you might just get it! (just like this lovely lady right here staring at my trigger) She’s just one of the thousands of people whose just dropping by for nature trippin’, sightseein’ and wishes for somethin’. Just drop a coin and hit the bell, for thy wish will come true. I’ve titled this one Wishing Wells by our famous local band Eraserheads.

I see trees of green,red roses too.
I see them bloom for me and you.
and I say to myself what a wonderful world.

I see skies of blue and clouds of white.
The bright sunny days,the dark sacred nights,
and I say to myself what a wonderful world.

Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world.
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.

I’ve titled this one What a Wonderful World by the Punk Icon The Ramones. Thanks for dropping by! By the way, if you like this post, you can drop some comments and rate it. Just click those stars and give your thumbs up!

Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm kit lens