RADIANT TRAVELS: Beginning of a Journey - The Motorcycle Diaries Part 1

As a kid growing up in a province, I have been enthralled with the natural beauty that surrounded me, from the green farm fields to landscapes, people, animals and even little things that catches my attention. I remember the times seeing my farm neighbors harvested rice and playing on the beach with my friends. If I had a camera then, I could have captured every moment of my childhood.

I was in my mid 30s when I bought my first point-and shoot-camera and since then, I have been hooked on photography. It became natural for me to capture everything, the places of my childhood memories, and reliving through my lens, the beauty of natural sceneries that had captivated my imagination and have nurtured my current passion for photography.

I took a shot of my niece doing her homework.

My enthusiasm and drive to capture as much as I could have triggered my wandering feet, as I plan to travel outside the Metropolis to experience other places and cultures via motorcycle.

My motorcycle/photography buddy, Joseph

the Barasoain Church in Malolos

So far, my journey started at Malolos, Bulacan last August 18, 2016 with my friend, Joseph, and we plan to travel to cities of Luzon via our motorcycles in the coming future. Our next target will be the cool high lands of Tagaytay City in the early week of September.

the Blacksmith,,, in tagalog "Ang Panday"

I consider myself a beginner in photography given that I have been seriously shooting for only three years. I am very interested in street and documentary photography, that’s why I’m partial to shooting individuals in the natural environment. Unlike many hobbyist and professionals in the field, I have never used a film-based camera. I consider myself belonging to the digital generation, shooting with a DSLR and a camera phone.

Tong-its

I admit that photography fills certain voids in my life. When boredom strikes, I pick up my camera and walk around to photograph people. I immediately feel exhilarated afterwards. For me, photography is a medium that I can use to show the beauty in things that are sometimes invisible to the eyes. Thus, in general, my photos are about life – depicting emotions, actions and realities, which I prefer to capture in color or black& white.