THE STORY OF A HAMLET

Just before the sunrise in the countryside, I often hear the songbirds welcoming the dawn.  Despite the darkness, I know that the radiant light of the sun will soon appear.

Why do birds sing?  Birds sing because they have a syrinx instead of larynx.  The syrinx is the birds voice box, an organ that lies deep in the birds chest and is uniquely fashioned for song.  Songs are used to attract mates and defend territories, but the form is much more than function.  Nature is full of beauty and music.

As a hamlet kid, I was able to witness the stages of bird's life.  Twig by twig, the couple birds constructed a bowl-shaped home.  Soon she laid eggs and kept it warm until it hatched.  Then, the babies were born.  Their parents worked hard to keep them safe.  In few months, they were ready to leave.  And the nest became empty.

Like the offspring, I left home to continue my own life's journey.  But I always missed home and I go back.  On the other hand, I missed to participate in previous photo themes although I kept checking FSO.  Afterall, it's nice to be back!

FSO ROCKS

I always bring-home souvenirs from the place I visited.  And I got this long shaped stone from the beach. 

I love this hut on the rock.

A cave

rock formations

Nothing more to say.  Work sucks!  It makes my brain tired.  I kept thinking more to say but obviously it's not working.  I am looking forward to see rock formations and rock in the big city around the world.  It's FSO's photo theme this week by ChefE.

I FALL HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE

I really fall head over heels in love with the world of arts.  Although I was not able to pursue my interest in arts, I developed it through self-practice and I still keep practicing.

In drawing, I use pen & ink and pencil as mediums.  But I still want to learn to draw using pastel or charcoal.

I really believe in the saying, "Constant practice makes it perfect."  It took time for me to perfect this drawing. 

In painting, I am more comfortable using watercolor but I am frustrated to use oil paint.

I did this illustrated painting when I was in high school using watercolors.  I still have it until now.

Photography is an art too.  I love to capture the wildlife, landscape, portrait and still life photography but I want to learn the advertising, fashion & glamour, food, editorial photography and the photojournalism. 

I never expected this sunset photo turned out perfect.  I always bring my cam whenever I go.  Perfect moment is rare...you never know when it happens.  So always be ready to grab great opportunities. 

These are the simple things an ordinary person can do.  Believe me, you can do it too.  Constant practice is needed.  There's an art in everything.  Even the way you smile, the way you laugh... it's is an art.  You can draw, you can paint, you can take photos.  The way you draw, the mediums you use in painting, the subject you love to capture, is an art.

BORACAY SUNSET

Even though it's a filmed-shot photo, I still love this photo because it has a lot of good memories. Taken at Boracay Island year 2003 with my office mates. They were lined up watching the sunset.