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

—————————————————————————————————————————————————-

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

– S \n/ R –

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

– S \n/ R –

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

– S \n/ R –

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

– S \n/ R –

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

– S \n/ R –

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

– S \n/ R –

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…

—————————————————————————————————————————————————-

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

Rock. Shot. Blog
and everything in between… \m/

Landscape, Architecture and Travel Photos.
Ladies and Gents, welcome to the last chapter of my photo compilation, as Bonded by Blog comes in full circle. In celebration of Shot n’ Roll Anniversary, I present to you the first chapter on the line, Welcome to Chapter 1: Escape from Scape.

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Chapter 1: Escape from Scape is all about taking photos of nature and structure; From rural to urban, landscape to seascape, and everything that goes between with this genre is counted. To make this description clear, Scenery is what you’ll get in this chapter. So gear up your camera, bring your tripod, mount that wide lens, attach those filters, check your travel list and prepare for battle destinations! \m/

Here’s an outline on what’s inside this chapter.
1. Landscape
2. Architecture and Structure
3. Streetscape
4. Seascape
5. Travel Photos

Landscape

Landscape photography is a genre intended to show different spaces within the world, sometimes vast and unending, but other times microscopic. This popular style of photography is practiced by professionals and amateurs alike. Photographs typically capture the presence of nature and are often free of man-made obstructions. Landscape photographers usually attempt to convey an appreciation of the world.

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

– S \n/ R –

Architecture and Structure

Architectural photography can be broadly considered to encompass views of the exteriors and interiors of domestic, commercial, religious, institutional, and engineering structures, as well as records of the evolution of towns and cities. Its aim may be to create either visual documents or expressive images for artistic or publicity.

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

UST Campus

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Makati Avenue Overlooking

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

The Harbour Square, Manila Bay

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Bonifacio High Street

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Bonifacio High Street

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Bonifacio High Street

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

The Manila Peninsula, Makati

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Ayala Underpass

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

RCBC Tower, Makati

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Makati Ave

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

The Makati Stock Exchange

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

The Link, Makati Ave

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Greenbelt, Makati

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Greenbelt, Makati

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Mall of Asia

– S \n/ R –

Streetscapes

Defined as:
1. the appearance or view of a street
2. a work of art depicting a view of a street

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Ayala Avenue, Makati

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Ayala Avenue, Makati

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Mall of Asia Bay Area

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Mall of Asia

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Mall of Asia Bay Area

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Bonifacio High Street

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Ayala Triangle Park, Makati

– S \n/ R –

Seascapes

A seascape is a photograph, painting, or other work of art which depicts the sea, in other words an example of marine art. By a backwards development, the word has also come to mean the view of the sea itself, and be applied in planning contexts to geographical locations possessing a good view of the sea.

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Mall of Asia Bay Area

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Mall of Asia Bay Area

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Panglao Island, Bohol

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Mall of Asia Bay Area

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Manila Ocean Park

– S \n/ R –

Travel Photos

Travel, one of the things that will pop on your head once you’ve taken the beautiful spots near your area. This is also one thing that most Landscapers always do.

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

– S \n/ R –

Explore the nature’s beauty and catch ‘em by the hand. The journey begins here…

Destination: Pampanga

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Betis Church, Pampanga

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

San Agustin Church, Pampanga

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Sta. Rita Church, Pampanga

– S \n/ R –

Destination: Bohol

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Panglao Island, Bohol

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Chocolate Hills, Bohol

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Chocolate Hills, Bohol

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Man-Made Forest, Bohol

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Man-Made Forest, Bohol

– S \n/ R –

Destination: Lucban, Quezon (Pahiyas Festival)

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Pahiyas Festival, Lucban Quezon

– S \n/ R –

Escape from Scape, Landscapes, Architecture, Travel Photos

Pahiyas Festival, Lucban Quezon

– S \n/ R –

There’s a secret place I like to go
Everyone is there but their face don’t show
If you get inside you can’t get out
There’s no coming back, I hear them shout

A Secret Place. The perfect thrash track for this kind of gallery. Performed by one of the Four Fathers of Thrash, Megadeth release this track in 1998 from the album Cryptic Writings. And by the way, if you’re sick and tired listening to those boring tracks on your play list while driving, I suggest you to play this one to keep your head bangin’ while drivin’ \m/

- The End

Thanks for dropping by to my Escape from Scape 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/

—————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Bonded by Blog Chapter List:

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

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

OST
Track: A Secret Place
Artist: Megadeth
Album: Cryptic Writings

Rock. Shot. Blog
and everything in between… \m/

Random Faces. Portraits. Candid Photos.
Ladies and Gents, welcome to another session as were down to the last two chapters of my Bonded by Blog photo compilation, in celebration of Shot n’ Roll Anniversary. Welcome to Chapter 2: Random Faces.

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Chapter 2: Random Faces is all about taking photos of different people, in different style and different field. In short, Portraits! Let’s capture the moments, show those sweetest smile, bring out the head banging and unleash the Rock n’ Roll Attitude. \m/

Here’s an outline on what’s inside this chapter.
1. Studio Portraits
2. Candid Photos
3. Indoor/Events Portrait
4. Outdoor/Street Portraits
5. On Stage Photos

Before we proceed, let me show you the Wiki definition of what Portrait Photography is all about…

Portrait Photography is a kind of photograph where a person’s face is the focus, although the entire body and the background may be included. A portrait is generally not a snapshot, but a composed image of a person in a still position. A portrait often shows a person looking directly at the camera.

So without further ado, let’s roll this chapter to the 1st one, Studio Portraits!

Here’s some of the shots taken inside the studio. To give you a guide and more accurate settings, use a Light Meter.Here’s what the Light Meter says on our set (with Studio Flash):
ISO 100
f/8.0
1/125 sec
I’ve just increase the ISO to 200.

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Smiles, Portrait, Street, On Stage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Candid Photography

Now in the contrary to Portraiture, which is defined as your subject is looking directly to the camera, here’s where Candid Photography comes in…

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Candid, or most commonly known as Stolen Shot, is best described as unposed and unplanned. These are wonderful photographs that shows moment and emotions of ones subject.

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

In relation to Candid…

Paparazzi is an Italian term used to refer to photojournalists who specialize in Candid Photography of celebrities, politicians, and other prominent people.

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Candid Shots of Ms. Rhian Ramos taken at the PLDT MyDSL Watchpad Event.

Random Faces, Smiles, Portrait, Street, On Stage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Indoor/Events Portrait

- here are some of Indoor Portraits taken at the Manila International Auto Show 2010 event.

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Kristel Moreno (FHM Magazine Cover Girl of April 2010)

– S \n/ R –

Some of the gorgeous and sexy models at the said event…

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Outdoor / Street Portraits

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

A simple subject could add attraction by framing it.

Framing -  is a technique used to bring the focus to the subject.

– S \n/ R –

On Stage Photography

One of the best place to take Candid photos is here, on-stage! \m/

On Stage photography, is a combination of 2 genres (Candid and Low-Light Photography) which brings a lot of  challenge to produce a rockin’ beautiful output. Taking on-stage shots is not easy as you see. Not only you wait for the right moment, but also, you watch out for the settings to achieve the right exposure. \m/

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Bing Austria of Juan Pablo Dream

– S \n/ R –

Stand by… Rolling!

Ladies and gentlemen, Razorback! \m/

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Kevin Roy on Vocals (Razorback)

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Tirso Ripoll on Guitars (Razorback)

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Manuel Legarda on Guitars (Razorback)

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Brian Velasco on Drums (Razorback)

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Mon Legazpi on Bass (Wolfgang)

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Mortal Fear

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Rex

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

Blasphemous Cremation

– S \n/ R –

Random Faces, Candid, Portrait, Street and Onstage Photography

– S \n/ R –

Come as you are
As you were
As I want you to be

Come as you are. A perfect track selected for this kind of gallery. Performed by American Grunge band Nirvana, released in 1992 from Nevermind album, this is one of the tracks that defined their album and hit the charts on its decade. \m/

- The End

Thanks for dropping by to my Random Faces 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/
—————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Bonded by Blog Chapter List:

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

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

OST
Track: Come as your are
Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind

Rock. Shot. Blog
and everything in between… \m/

Events and Photojournalism…
Ladies and Gents, welcome to another session as were down to the last three chapters of my Bonded by Blog photo compilation, in celebration of Shot n’ Roll Anniversary. Welcome to the Chapter 3: Captured Events.

The Daily Shot n Roll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

Chapter 3: Captured Events is about another genre of photography which is more serious and straight edge. The kind of photography which I consider as one of the difficult shots to achieve, coz every single shot that you take should be meaningful and tells a story. The kind of shots you’ll see in newspapers. To give you a little background on what Photojournalism is all about, check this out!

According to the dudes of Wiki…

Photojournalism is a particular form of journalism that creates images in order to tell a news story. It is distinguished from other close branches of photography (such as documentary photography, social documentary photography, street photography or celebrity photography) by the qualities of:

* Timeliness — the images have meaning in the context of a recently published record of events.

* Objectivity — the situation implied by the images is a fair and accurate representation of the events they depict in both content and tone.

* Narrative — the images combine with other news elements to make facts relatable to the viewer or reader on a cultural level.

So with regards to this subject matter, I present to you some of my captured events in a Photojournalism style as close as possible. I know most of my shots here sucks but I’ll show it anyway hehehe!

Cory Aquino’s Funeral Procession at Ayala, Makati

Tie a yellow ribbon round the streets of Makati. Here’s what you will notice when you pass by Ayala Avenue.
Tying a yellow ribbon serves as a gesture of support to the our late great former President of the Philippines Ms. Corazon Aquino.

The Daily Shot n Roll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

Cory. Democracy. Yellow.
One name. One word. One color.
The 3 words of History.

The Daily Shot n Roll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily Shot n Roll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily Shot n Roll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily Shot n Roll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily Shot n Roll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily Shot n Roll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

Peoples unity for Cory…

– S \n/ R –

The Daily Shot n Roll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

- After Cory’s final ride to Ayala Ave…

– S \n/ R –

Penitensya, Penance, Holy Week Tradition in the Philippines

Warning: Some images you might find here contains gore and somehow disturbing. Please don’t open or exit this page if your sensitive.

The word Penance derives from Old French and Latin poenitentia, meaning repentance, the desire to be forgiven. But traditionally, Penance has been viewed as a punishment and varying with the character with the offenses committed. Doing this often involved severe, often public, discipline, which could be both harsh and humiliating but was considered spiritual act.

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

Penitensya, the Filipino term for Penance, is a tradition being held by the Filipinos during Holy Week, specially on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

S \n/ R

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

S \n/ R

The 15th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

Feb 14 is the Fourth Fiesta Day, according to the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta calendar. At 150 bucks of entrance, you can have a whole lotta love on the air. This is an annual event that you shouldn’t miss, coz it is packed with full aerial of surprises!

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

S \n/ R

Before these balloons glows at night, they showed some other activities you might find interesting to shoot.

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

S \n/ R

- Kite Flying Exhibition

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

S \n/ R

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

S \n/ R

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

S \n/ R

- AFP / Civilian Skydiving Exhibition

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

S \n/ R

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

S \n/ R

- Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and UK Paragliding Exhibition.

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

- Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (Night Glow)

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Manila International Auto Show  2010

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

What: Manila International Auto Show
Where: World Trade Center, Pasay City
When: April 15-18, 2010

Cars, Cycles and Chicks!

The 3Cs, 3 subjects of this event. Just adding a little disclaimer, no Photojournalism applied here. Just showing you  the beauty of this event. Check this out!

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

The Daily ShotnRoll, Captured Events, Photojournalism Photos

– S \n/ R –

Looking for something? Hehehe! Watch out for the next chapter as i show you the faces behind that sexy bodies.

- The End

Thanks for dropping by to my Captured Events 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/
—————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Bonded by Blog Chapter List:

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

Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon 18-55 Kit Lens
Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Lens

Rock. Shot. Blog
and everything in between… \m/

Insects. Animals. Underwater. Close-Up. Macro.
Ladies and Gents, welcome to the next chapter of my Bonded by Blog photo compilation as we celebrate 1 whole month of Shot n’ Roll Anniversary. Welcome to the Chapter 4: Metamorphosis.

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Metamorphosis – a biological process by which an animal physically develops after birth or hatching, involving a conspicuous and relatively abrupt change in the animal’s body structure through cell growth and differentiation. One word that best describes this? Transformation.

Just adding a little disclaimer, the shots here were not taken using macro lens coz I didn’t have one. Hence, I just used my good old buddy kit lens and adopt the macro style shots as closest as possible. So technically and professionally, if it’s a mistake to use the term “macro” here, my bad, my apologize.

Anyway,  without the ifs and buts, without further ado, I now present you the chapter of transformation. Witness the complete transformation of these insects to a beautiful, eye-catchin’ subjects. Check this out! \m/

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

There’s always a debate about what or who comes first. (The egg or the chicken) Well my answer is simple. Mating comes first! Hehehe!  This should be the beginning of every life cycle before the female carries an egg. But scientifically in this case, the Egg is the first stage in the butterfly and moth life cycle.

Here’s how it goes man. The complete Metamorphosis of a Butterfly.
1. Egg
2. Larva
3. Pupa
4. Adult

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

The larva hatches from the egg. Butterfly and moth larvae are usually called Caterpillars. Caterpillars spend most of their time eating. Butterflies and moths do all of their growing when they’re caterpillars, and food gives them the energy and body-building materials they need. A caterpillar’s exoskeleton can’t stretch or grow, so the caterpillar sheds its skin, or molts, several times as it grows.

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

When a caterpillar has finished growing, it forms a Pupa. From the outside, the pupa looks as if it’s resting. But inside, every part of the caterpillar is changing. Most of its organs and other body parts dissolve and re-form into the organs, tissues, limbs and wings of the adult. Butterfly pupae are called chrysalises. Many moth caterpillars spin cocoons and form pupae inside them.

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

When the pupa has finished changing, it molts one last time and emerges as an adult Butterfly or Moth. The adult emerges with its wings folded up against its body. The butterfly or moth pumps blood into the wings to expand them. The adult is the stage when butterflies and moths mate and reproduce. Females lay their eggs on plants or other surfaces, and the cycle starts all over again.

As the transformation completes, these colorful flying insects will definitely catch every lens attention. Check this out!

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

\m/ —– \m/

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

\m/ —– \m/

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

\m/ —– \m/

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

\m/ —– \m/

Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite…

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

(Not a formal definition (SNR version))
Cockroach – (or simply “roaches”) is the most famous bug of all time. Also a high flier and an egg carrier, these insects are considered the most unfriendly crawlers at home.

Cockroach Life Cycle
1. Egg Case
2. Nymph
3. Adults

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Nymphs hatch from egg cases that the adult female cockroach deposits. As the nymph grows, it sheds its “skin” or exoskeleton so it can get larger. Each nymph stage is larger than the previous one, and an adult cockroach emerges after the last nymph stage. The figure shows a simplified image of the life cycle (egg stage, nymph stage and adult stage) of the German cockroach.

\m/ —– \m/

The Philippine Tarsier

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

The Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta), known locally as the Maumag in Cebuano/Visayan and Mamag in Luzon, is an endangered species endemic to the Philippines.

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Bohol Tarsiers are considered as one the worlds smallest primate coz it’s approximately measures 4-5 inches only. These endangered species has a tail longer than its body. They have a bat-like ears, long finger-like claws and electrifying rounded eyes which symbolizes their kind.

\m/ —– \m/

Birds with the same feather rocks together \m/

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Birds are characterized by feathers, a beak with no teeth, the laying of hard-shelled eggs, a high metabolic rate, a four-chambered heart, and a lightweight but strong skeleton. All living species of birds have wings, but not all can fly.

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Bird’s Life Cycle
1. Egg
2. Chick
3. Adult

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

One thing common about birds? They love to be touched. Hahaha!

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

\m/ —– \m/

The Serpent, The Snake and The Reptile.

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Snakes – Snakes are elongate, legless, carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes that can be distinguished from legless lizards by their lack of eyelids and external ears.

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Reptile (Snake) Life Cycle
1. Egg
2. Snakelet
3. Adult

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Turtles – a dry scaled, heroes in a half shell reptiles who carries his world all by himself. Literally means… A loner.

\m/ —– \m/

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Lizards typically have limbs and external ears, while snakes lack both these characteristics. However, because they are defined negatively as excluding snakes, lizards have no unique distinguishing characteristic as a group.

\m/ —– \m/

Underwater shots outside the Glass Prison. Check this out!

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Crabs are generally covered with a thick exoskeleton, and armed with a single pair of claws. Crabs are found in all of the world’s oceans, while many crabs live in fresh water and on land, particularly in tropical regions.

The Japanese Spider Crab has the greatest leg span of any arthropod, reaching 3.8 meters (12 ft 6 in) from claw to claw. The body may grow to a size of 40 centimeters or 16 in  and the whole crab can weigh up to 41 pounds (19 kg).

\m/ —– \m/

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Stingray – They are named after the barbed stinger on their tail, which is used exclusively in self-defense. The stinger may reach a length of approximately 35 cm, and its underside has two grooves with venom glands.[3] The stinger is covered with a thin layer of skin, the integumentary sheath, in which the venom is concentrated.

\m/ —– \m/

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

A Fish is any aquatic vertebrate animal that is covered with scales, and equipped with two sets of paired fins and several unpaired fins. Most fish are “cold-blooded”, or ectothermic, allowing their body temperatures to vary as ambient temperatures change.

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Fish Life Cycle
1. Birth
2. Pup
3. Adult

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Puffer Fish – Puffers have strong teeth that grow throughout their lives. They need to be offered hard shelled live food often to keep their teeth worn down.Dog-faced Puffer or Black-spotted Puffer are found in the Indo-Pacific. Islands of Micronesia and Samoa to East Africa. This is a species found on or near coral reefs.

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

\m/ —– \m/

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Clown Fish – famously known as Nemo, is considered all time favorite fish. They are overall yellow, orange, reddish, or blackish, and many show white bars or patches. They are one of the species of fishes that can avoid the potent poison of a sea anemone.

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

\m/ —– \m/

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

Longhorn Cowfish – recognizable by its long horns that protrude from the front of its head, rather like those of a cow or bull. Adults are reef fish, often solitary and territorial, live around sand or rubble bottom up to a depth of 50 m.

Metamorphosis, Animals, Insects, Underwater, Macro Photos

\m/ —– \m/

Yeah I am the astro-
Creep a demolition
Style hell american
Freak yeah

More Human than Human. A perfect track selected for this kind of gallery. Performed by White Zombie on the 90′s, this bad-ass track is undeniably one of the head-bangin’ tracks of all time. \m/

- The End

Thanks for dropping by to my Metamorphosis 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/
—————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Bonded by Blog Chapter List:

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

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

OST
Track: More Human than Human
Artist: White Zombie
Album: Astro-Creep: 2000

Rock. Shot. Blog
and everything in between… \m/

Art, Abstract, Still Life…
Ladies and Gents, welcome to the next chapter of my Bonded by Blog photo compilation as we celebrate 1 whole month of Shot n’ Roll Anniversary. Welcome to the Chapter 5: The Picture Underneath.

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

The Picture Underneath… I guess you Shot n’ Rollers out there is damn curious about what the heck is this all about. Literally, this chapter simply means The Picture Underneath your Subjects, or should I say, “the picture behind the picture”.

Consisting of 3 different sections, Chapter 5: The Picture Underneath is all about Art, Abstract and Still Life Photography. The top 3 genre where Shot n’ Roll is most interested.

Creative thinking and Artistic vision. The 2 major keys to unlock the gates of Art. If you have these keys, then you’re insane! Send those keys here coz I definitely need one! Hehehe!

Since this chapter is divided into 3 separate categories, I now bring you to the 1st one. Let’s cut the chit-chat crap and get serious! \m/

What is Art? – Wiki says…
Art is the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way to affect the senses or emotions.
It encompasses a diverse range of human activities, creations, and modes of expression, including music, literature, film, photography, sculpture, and paintings.

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Definition problems:
Art Photography? Wiki says
There are no universally-accepted definitions of the related terms “art photography,” “artistic photography,” and “fine art photography,” as exemplified by definitions found in reference books, in scholarly articles, and on the Web.

Since there’s no universally-accepted definitions, I’ll just use the two definitions that can be found in reference books.
“Art photography“: “photography that is done as a fine art — that is, done to express the artist’s perceptions and emotions and to share them with others.
“Fine art photography“: “the production of images to fulfill the creative vision of a photographer. … Synonymous with art photography.

So here it is ladies and gents, I now give you my 8 shots of Art Section (including the 1 above). Check this out! \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Dancing Helena

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

A Valentine’s Postcard

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Judgement Day

\m/ —– \m/

Other interesting and artistic subjects. Check this out!

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Countdown to Extinction

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Vertical Kneel

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Twisted Metal I

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Twisted Metal II

\m/ —– \m/

Abstract Section

According to the web, there is no standard, universally accepted definition of Abstract Photography. However, to put the limits regarding this topic, here’s the 2 statements that we may use to define this section.

* Abstract photos does not represent the subject in a literal way.
* Communicates primarily through form, color, and curves rather than image detail.

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

In addition, Abstract Photography communicates to the viewer primarily through the viewer’s emotion and interpretation towards the subject. It is important to notice that the definition did not say that the subject matter had to be unrecognizable. It is true that, in some abstract images, the viewer can not tell what has been photographed. However, that is just one type of abstract image.

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

The Holy Chair

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Blue Stoplight

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

The Unknown Flag

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Half Empty

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

The Dividing Path

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

No Strings Attached

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Walk to Earth

\m/ —– \m/

Still Life Section

Still Life Photography is the depiction of inanimate subject matter, most typically a small grouping of objects. It gives the photographer more leeway in the arrangement of design elements within a composition.

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Still life photography is a demanding art, one in which the photographers are expected to be able to form their work with a refined sense of lighting, coupled with compositional skills. The still life photographer makes pictures rather than takes them. Knowing where to look for propping and surfaces also is a required skill.

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

A Blackout Drink

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

An Angel’s Torch

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

The Candle

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Framed in the Dark

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

A Musicians Instrument

\m/ —– \m/

A  coffee break…
A drink you should take after every photos you take. Sit back, relax, and drink with me.

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

Lonely coffee just for one.

\m/ —– \m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

The Boogeyman

Smashing Pumpkins!
3 months from now then you’ll see a lot of it. A Halloween Pumpkin November to all of you creeps out there!\m/

The Picture Underneath, Art, Abstract, Still Life Photos

View gallery: 22 Days before Christmas

Time check now: 142 Days before Christmas

After the month of the pumpkins, it’s Christmas time again… I’m sure you feel the cool breeze sneakin’ on your pants right now just like mine. So pass the dutchie and ’tis the season to be jolly. Jingle bells are rockin and let those 13th month pay rollin! Christmas time folks, do the jingle bell rock! \m/

- The End

Thanks for dropping by to my Art, Abstract and Still life 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/
—————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Bonded by Blog Chapter List:

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

Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon 18-55 Kit Lens
Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Lens

OST
Track: Seasons in the Abyss
Artist: Slayer
Album: Seasons in the Abyss