Black and White photos, Random shots, Different subjects…
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 6, Two-Colored Visions: The Art of Black and White.

“Not all colorless is lifeless.”

Brief description:
Monochrome describes your subject in one color or shades of one color. Monochrome images in neutral colors are called gray-scale or black-and-white.

Black and White color combos are something that we rarely see around. Some people didn’t appreciate the art and beauty of it coz of it’s dull and pale illustration, but as for Shot n’ Roll, the simplicity brought by monochrome is beautifully undeniable.

Two-Colored Visions, The Art of Black and White, Photography

Brace yourselves ladies and gents, coz after seeing this one, you’ll be craving for more colors, which would be my next post. So for now, whether you like it or not, I give you my black and white photo gallery.

23 shots, 4 subjects, mono-chromatically executed for your black and white viewing pleasure. Check this out!

1. Churches
2. Statues, People and Portraits
3. Architectures ,Structures and Streetscapes
4. Miscellaneous objects

First stop: Churches

- one of the subjects that’s very nice to process gray-scale coz of its pure white color and beautiful structure.

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The name of this church was Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus, The Way, The Truth & The Life. It is located at the back of Mall of Asia, near SMX Convention.

See related post: Mall of Asia Church

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The Church of Lucban

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See related post: Lucban Historical Church and Grotto snapshots, photos

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Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church, also known as the Healing Church and Grotto.

See related post: Lucban Historical Church and Grotto snapshots, photos

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The Betis Church, nicknamed as the Sistine Chapel of the Philippines.

See related post: San Guillermo Parish Church, Betis Church, photo shoot

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San Guillermo Parish Church in Bacolor.

See related post: San Guillermo Parish Church, Betis Church, photo shoot

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St. Rita Church in Santa Rita

See related post: San Agustin Church, Sta Rita Church, Maleldo 2010 photos

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Next stop: Statues, people and portraits

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Taken at Makati Avenue

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Bohol Blood Compact Site

See related post: Bohol Blood Compact Site

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I Heart Makati event

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Taken at the bay are of Mall of Asia.

See related post: Sunshower

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Next stop: Architectures ,Structures and Streetscapes

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Ayala Triangle Gardens

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See other shots: Red and Green, Black and White Christmas

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Ayala Underpass

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I Heart Makati event.

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Ayala Triangle Garden

See related post: I Heart Makati photo contest entries

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Ayala – Makati Ave Underpass

See related post: I Heart Makati photo contest entries

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UST Arc of the Century

See related post: Inside the Campus: UST photowalk snaps and photographs

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The UST Clock Tower

See related post: Inside the Campus: UST photowalk snaps and photographs

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Last stop: Miscellaneous objects

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The La Mesa Ecopark

See related post: The La Mesa Ecopark

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The Mono Piano

See related post: Mono Piano on Guitar Tunes

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Taken at the streets of The Fort.

See related post: No Limits in Art

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I see a red door and I want it painted black
No colors anymore I want them to turn black

Paint it Black. The best rock track for this mono roll gallery. Originally created by the Rock n’ Roll famers Rolling Stone, this track also sung and performed by a lot of ass-kickin’ bands like  W.A.S.P and Earth Crisis. A classic rock, hard-rock and a hardcore version. Choose all of it, raise your horns and bang your head! \m/

- The End

Thanks for dropping by to my Two-Colored Vision 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/
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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: Paint it Black
Artist: Earth Crisis
Album: Last of the Sane

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

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

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

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

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