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Journey In The Philippines-Bucket List Completed
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Thanks everyone I am glad you are enjoying the photos. More to come on the blade making of Philippines.
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Awesome pictures. I guess the woman set the grass on fire intentionally with the idea that it's contained by the paddies above and below? Pretty cool.
What's the fixed blade in this pic? It's a sweet looking blade!
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Truly great stuff, Reuben. Memories fade over the years, but your outstanding photos brought a lot of them rushing back.
Like UDTJim, I spent a fair amount of time there in the 60's, but by now I'd forgotten how pretty much of the countryside is.
Great shots, and thanks very much for sharing them with us.
Like UDTJim, I spent a fair amount of time there in the 60's, but by now I'd forgotten how pretty much of the countryside is.
Great shots, and thanks very much for sharing them with us.
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Reuben, those are some awesome pictures bro! That trip looks like a great one.
Well check that out! Fiddleback Bow Legged Choppers are even big in the Phillipines! hahaha
Well check that out! Fiddleback Bow Legged Choppers are even big in the Phillipines! hahaha
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Here are some pictures showing a glimpse of my journey through the high mountains
Very Cool journey man! Excellent pics - Thanks for sharing - This is NGO matl.:thumbup:
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Awesome pictures. I guess the woman set the grass on fire intentionally with the idea that it's contained by the paddies above and below? Pretty cool.
What's the fixed blade in this pic? It's a sweet looking blade!
Thanks,
Frosty
The woman and the grass- What I love about pictures is the story behind them. Photos have a way of telling a story and of raising questions like the ending to one of those movies where you don't really know what happens and like the lyrics of a song or poem.
It can be a number of things like an ad for not playing with matches or your rice will burn. Most likely, you said it best with the controled burning.
The blade is a hand forged fixed blade I got from up north (Bagio) and his blades are made from jeep springs. I really like it.
There are some problems a little more down south of Bohol where the Chocolate Hills are but in foreign countries like Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Egypt, and some other places I've been, a local guide is priceless. The Philippines is a very friendly place and I always fell safe when I visit but some parts have different dialects and that is why a local is good to have there.
Thanks, I would love to shoot for NATGO, I love to capture people as they are, no posing. The look on her face tells the story of her life. The natives were very nice to me. When taking these type of shots it is best not to show up and start shooting right away. Take a little time to get a feel for them. Sometimes I just start showing them photos in my camera and that usually makes them smile and loosen up. Once I feel they trust me me they are more receptive to the camera and don't just smile and pose, instead, they go about their buisness and I get to capture that moment where they are not performing at all, they are just themselves! Thanks again.
Thanks my friend from way back. I was thinking about you today on the trail while my friend and I hiked 18 miles in the mountains. I was thanking you for the excellent advice you gave me a couple of years ago when I was having that back of the knee pain. Thanks again my friend, I think maybe a trip to New Mexico is in my future, I love the scenery.
I am utterly speechless.
Thank you for capturing the subtle beauty of my country and sharing it to the rest of the world. You really do have that "eye" of an explorer on a fascinating journey.
And yes, the places Bear has been (specifically the provinces of Bohol/Chocolate Hills and Sagada/Rice Terraces) are very tourist friendly (at times too touristy in fact
), hence the open disposition of the people to foreigners and visitors. True, some places are trouble spots, but these are often the outer, far-flung regions. Take it from me: the Philippines is a very safe location.
The controlled burning I also suspect the woman doing is called "kaingin" or slash-and-burn technique to enrich the soil by the burnt remains. It's been a practice by the native peoples since ancient times, though now it is very restricted since it may also rob nutrients from the soil if done too frequently.
Thank you for capturing the subtle beauty of my country and sharing it to the rest of the world. You really do have that "eye" of an explorer on a fascinating journey.
And yes, the places Bear has been (specifically the provinces of Bohol/Chocolate Hills and Sagada/Rice Terraces) are very tourist friendly (at times too touristy in fact
), hence the open disposition of the people to foreigners and visitors. True, some places are trouble spots, but these are often the outer, far-flung regions. Take it from me: the Philippines is a very safe location. The controlled burning I also suspect the woman doing is called "kaingin" or slash-and-burn technique to enrich the soil by the burnt remains. It's been a practice by the native peoples since ancient times, though now it is very restricted since it may also rob nutrients from the soil if done too frequently.
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Ruebem, Thanks for posting these photos and sharing part of your lifetime, we are waiting for the next chapter.
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Thank you and it is a beutiful place. I will be back!I am utterly speechless.
Thank you for capturing the subtle beauty of my country and sharing it to the rest of the world. You really do have that "eye" of an explorer on a fascinating journey.
And yes, the places Bear has been (specifically the provinces of Bohol/Chocolate Hills and Sagada/Rice Terraces) are very tourist friendly (at times too touristy in fact
The controlled burning I also suspect the woman doing is called "kaingin" or slash-and-burn technique to enrich the soil by the burnt remains. It's been a practice by the native peoples since ancient times, though now it is very restricted since it may also rob nutrients from the soil if done too frequently.
Thank you Pat, hope you are well.
Not so much afraid as, aware! I am more afraid of dust and rain than than the people when it comes to the camera.
-RB
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As far as I can tell, the only trouble areas in the Philippines are in the south, far from Banaue or Bohol.
What struck me the most was how incredibly friendly everyone is. I didn't spend much time in Manila (and didn't really care for what I saw there), but once you in the provinces the people are so friendly. I never felt in any way that there was a safety issue, even though most of the people I encountered (primarily in my wife's home area around Dagupan) were incredibly poor by American standards, and I was frequently out at night. The Philippines tourism board had a slogan - Philippines, where Asia wears a smile - that I agree with wholeheartedly.
With such a warm and friendly people, beautiful countryside, and fantastic food, I would recommend a visit to anyone.
I picked up a knife that has the same basic construction and design as what bearthedog got, albeit larger. I got mine in Banaue.
And the Igorot people are really photogenic in their brightly colored clothes. At Banaue they are used to tourists, and will pose with you for a small fee (my wife insisted on getting a picture with them).
What struck me the most was how incredibly friendly everyone is. I didn't spend much time in Manila (and didn't really care for what I saw there), but once you in the provinces the people are so friendly. I never felt in any way that there was a safety issue, even though most of the people I encountered (primarily in my wife's home area around Dagupan) were incredibly poor by American standards, and I was frequently out at night. The Philippines tourism board had a slogan - Philippines, where Asia wears a smile - that I agree with wholeheartedly.
With such a warm and friendly people, beautiful countryside, and fantastic food, I would recommend a visit to anyone.
I picked up a knife that has the same basic construction and design as what bearthedog got, albeit larger. I got mine in Banaue.
And the Igorot people are really photogenic in their brightly colored clothes. At Banaue they are used to tourists, and will pose with you for a small fee (my wife insisted on getting a picture with them).
