Ferdz Decena is TNT Magazine’s TWPA Travel Photography Awards Grand Winner
TNT Magazine London 18th Travel Writing and Photography Awards Winners
TNT Magazine London recently had their TNT Winter Travel Show Gallery at Royal Horticultal Halls last September 13, 2008. Also that night they announced the winners of their 18th TNT Travel Writing and Photography Awards. Since I wasn’t there at the venue, it took me a few days before I knew of the results. Mid-last week i found out through an email that I won First Place for the Travel Photography category The World Around Us. And to add to that not I also won the People’s Choice Award which resulted from online voting and offline voting at the Soho Gallery exhibit at Carnaby, Sacred Cafe. Reading the email, I still can’t believe the news that I’ve won.
TNT Magazine London 18th Travel Writing and Photography Awards Winners - Photography: The World Around Us
The TNT Magazine Issue 1308 which is out this week September 22-28 2008 have published the winners. The Judge’s Comments, Justine Walker (TNT Picture Editor) says:
This shot captures the essence of the brief and category. It’s a powerful image caught at the right moment. Great exposure to get maximum detail in the clouds, but still detail in the main subject. Large depth of field so viewers get the full amount of information in the landscape. It’s not poised — Ferdinand has sneaked away from the tourist trap below to capture an intimate, peaceful moment above the clouds
TNT Winter Travel Show Gallery at the Royal Horticultural Halls
It really feels great to have won an international photo competition and also know that my work has been a part of an exhibit on a couple of venues in London. While I personally wasn’t able to go there, knowing that my work has reached that part of the globe is reward enough. As a grand prize they just sent me an Olympus E-3 camera with 14-52 f2.8 high grade lens all worth £1499 (about 100,000 PHP+). For many months I’ve only dreamed of having this Pro camera since I personally can’t afford it. So I’m very very thankful to the judges and the man upstairs for this very big blessing. Many many thanks also for the people who voted for me for the “People’s Choice Awards”
Olympus E-3 professional camera with 14-54mm lens RRP £1499
About TNT Magazine London (copy pasted from their website)
TNT Magazine is regarded as the bible for Antipodeans and South Africans living and working in London. TNT was established in 1983 and is an essential guide to travel, jobs, lifestyle, entertainment, news and sport from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. TNT Magazine is distributed free every Monday across London, Edinburgh and other UK cities. The weekly readership is 294,800*.
TNT Magazine has a long-standing reputation as one of the leading mediums in the UK for targeting the independent traveller. Originally conceived for the Australian and New Zealander travellers market, TNT Magazine has grown into a global traveller’s necessity. International travellers refer to this publication for recommendations on where to go in London for entertainment, the top jobs, the best travel deals and to read the extensive travel editorial written by real travellers.
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September 24th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Congrats Ferdz!
September 24th, 2008 at 11:46 am
woot!!! new camera!!!
September 24th, 2008 at 11:46 am
ang galing! congrats! grabe, ang dami mo namang birthday gifts from the man above.
September 24th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
this is great news!! congratulations!
September 24th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Hi Ferdz!
From all of us at Bariles Republic, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Galing-galing mo!
Mabuhay ka! Mabuhay ang Pinoy Blogger!
Avel
September 24th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Very well deserve in my opinion! Congrats!
September 24th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
CONGRATS!!!!
September 24th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Grabe talaga! Hands up and hats off!!! You deserve all the accolades, Ferdz. Continue to make us proud.
September 24th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
wow! PBA2 best travel blog plus this award. pa-burger ka naman?!
September 24th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
congrats wulfriend. very well-deserved naman talaga eh
September 24th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
WOOOOOWWW!!!
such a huge honor for being recognized as THE BEST.
captivating naman talaga ang entry na yon.
there’s something in it that cannot be explained.
the setting is great and the monk is a character of mystery.
September 24th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
maganda din yung arab and his camel.
September 24th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
WOW!!!!! iba ka talaga Ferdz, congratulations! you deserved all the awards coming your way, marami pa yan sigurado.
clap! clap! clap! gagayahin na rin kita, Olympus na rin ang kukunin ko hehe.
September 24th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
CONGRATS NANG MARAMI PRE!!!
September 24th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Congratulations! I’ve never commented before but I’m a big fan of your work and I’m more than happy to learn that you bagged not just any prize but the first. Well done, and you make us proud!
September 24th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
wow. congrats Ferdz! galing mo talaga.
September 24th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
wow congratulations! i’ve seen the other contestants in your category when i voted and i knew you’re going to win it! very beautiful picture you’ve got there… and a very nice prize for you too! well deserved
i’m a fan though ngayon lang ako nag-comment dito
September 24th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
ang galing galing naman! akin na lang camera mo! hahahahaha
September 24th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Wow! Super congratulations for your double win! As they say these days, talagang bonggang bongga!
September 24th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Wow! Congratulations!! Looking forward to more of your great photographs, exciting adventures and more & more blessings…. =)
September 24th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Congratulations, Ferdz!
September 24th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Congrats on your current flux of awards! Wow galing! And the E3 is so cool. E3 is actually my dream camera. That’s waterproof, right? I’m gonna get one of those someday, hopefully.
September 24th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Congratulations!!! Galing talaga ng Pinoy!!! Ganda ng prize… My husband was wishing for Nikon 14-24 f/2.8, I don’t know if it’s the Nikon counterpart of the lens you’ve won… Sabihin ko sumali din sa contest baka sakaling mapanlunan nya
September 24th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
my goodness! galeng ferdz! new cellphone and new camera. pro body pa. drool! dual body ka na.
nagbibiruan lang tayo no oggie sa negros na yan na ang camera mo after the contest. nagkatotoo nga. congrats!
September 24th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
ferdz congrats again! i’m even showing your Busuanga pictures to friends here (as well as other pictures too), and they all want to visit the Philippines
September 24th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
WAY TO GO FERDZ!!!! galeng!
September 24th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Thanks AJ!
Onga Karla! A new one.
Thanks Barok! Thankful naman ako for all that I’m receiving.
Christie, salamat!
Hi Avel! Maraming salamat!
Thanks Rico!
Benjie Salamat!
Hi Rey! Salamat, I’m happy to represent the Filipinos there.
Hi-Bert, sure thing.
Oggie, maraming salamat din.
September 24th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
JP, that’s what most people said about the picture as well. The portrait picture of the guy with the camel also won First place for “Peopla and Places” category.
Hi Zherwin, hahaha. Olympus is a great camera and hope you’ll find it good for use as well.
Thanks Adrian!
Many thanks Isabelle. I also feel that I’ve won this along with my readers since I kept striving to share the best images and stories for you all.
Maraming salamat Rayts!
Hi Pusa! Thank you very much for voting. You guys helped me win the “People’s Choice”
Maraming salamat Penny Lane!
Thanks Dylan! Bongga nga!
Salamat Liz!
Idol Redge! Great to see you stop by. Yup E-3 is dust and water proof. Hope you get one too.
September 24th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Wow. Amazing work! Love your site! Great job.
September 24th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Thanks Nina. The Nikon 12-24mm 2.8 is currently Nikon’s widest angle FX lens. Very good as well. Your husband should try his luck din.
I remember nga Erick. hehehe. Am glad nagkatotoo nga.
Ei Drei! Maraming salamat! Am glad we could promote the beauty of our country through pictures.
Thanks Alex and Tonet!
September 25th, 2008 at 1:47 am
congrats! keep on taking GREAT pics.. u take care!
September 25th, 2008 at 3:22 am
Another feather in your cap, sunod sunod na yan. Gwapong gwapo ang prize mo ah.
September 25th, 2008 at 6:45 am
ferdz! congrats pare! ganda talaga ng photo!
September 25th, 2008 at 8:02 am
You deserve it man. =) Congrats!
September 25th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Great Job Ferdz!!
Congrats for winning TWPA Travel Photography Awards and kudos for your new Camera!
Keep the amazing shots coming!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:08 am
CONGRATULATIONS! that’s a great honor! a big feather on your photographer hat!
September 25th, 2008 at 11:17 am
ano pang masasabi nila sa pinoy! galing ferdz ang layo na ng dinadala mo sa pilipinas. kahit china ang feature mo dito, bandila pa din ng pinas ang galing!
kailangan mo na yata ulit magplano ng isa pang exhibit. gusto mo bang mag exhibit sa boracay? tungkol sa mga islands naman ito. pwede ako mag organize.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
wow. CONGRATULATIONS FERDZ. ang galing galing talaga and it made me proud to be a pinoy blogger too. ALL THE BEST!!!
September 25th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW !
Your collecting awards… you get them all … one by one…
You make us proud!
Congratulations, ulit !
Wow! Breathtaking picture!
September 25th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Congratulation Ferdz! you’re really the best!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Hi Ninyakin, thanks, will keep on shooting
Thanks Photo Cache, sana yung may-ari kasig gwapo din nung Cam.
hehe
Salamat Rick!
Thanks Paoruiz.
Many thanks Jandz, will make good use of the new cam.
Thanks Fortuitous Faery.
Hi Dom, proud to be a Filipino winner in Europe. Will email you privately about the exhibit.
Thanks Lawstude!
Glad to hear from you again Sidney! Realy miss your blog.
Salamat Jhenny!
September 25th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Ohhh I am so happy for your Ferdz! That is really an honor. God definitely was saying “it’s about time!” =)
September 25th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
wow bai, congrats! di lang pang PBA, pati international. ang ganda pa ng camera
September 25th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Congrats, Ferdz! It is indeed a blessing
Sayang, wala na ako dun. Kung andun lang ako, kukunin ko yung camera prize mo agad haha
September 25th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Congratulations, Ferdz! The award is well deserved. That’s an awesome photograph!
September 25th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
galing sir! congrats!
September 26th, 2008 at 2:28 am
wow!!!! galing galing mo ferdz! astig! pang international na ang award mo! woohoooo!!! ibang level na ang camera mo ha! cheers!!
September 26th, 2008 at 3:23 am
I have been regularly visiting your site and am glad for your newest achievement. Congratulations! An attestation of your skills and kagalingan nating mga pinoy. All the more that I should look forward to having a copy of your first photo book.
Your new camera will surely put to test how you apply your skills in giving life to skyscrapers of nyc and its cosmopolitan life. Of course, if you happen to swing by the US east coast, will be happy to accommodate you.
September 26th, 2008 at 3:52 am
Ferdz! Ibang level ka na talaga! Galing!!! Hat’s off ako sayo! Plus, I envy your new camera! Ahahah! Congratulations!
September 26th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Im a frequent visitor of your site..idol ka tlga! CONGRATS sir!
ganda nung bago mong cam.tsktsk =)
September 26th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Congrats Ferdz! Breathtaking photos. And that’s a drool-worthy camera! I’m so happy for you. I’m glad na naging magkalevel tayo kahit minsan lang (National Geographic Windows to Asia Contest, remember?).
We are so proud of you!
September 26th, 2008 at 11:05 am
YEY! GALING GALING FERDZ TALAGA! Wow! you really deserve it. Uy ang ganda ng camera. Congrats Ferdz! Turuan mo ako minsan since may extra ka ng camera weheheh.
Galing!
September 26th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Hi Verns! I hope it’s true that it’s “About time”
Salamat Estan. Am happy I got it kasi I can’t afford it personally
Haha onga Ellen. If you were still there, sayo ko na lang ipapakuha yung cam.
Thanks Jmom. Perfect timing as well for that shot.
Thanks Rorenz.
Haha. Yeah Dyanie, it’s the current flagship of Olympus at kinakapa ko pa
Many thanks Romulo. A photo book is one of a project in mind, but am still thinking of a very good concept for it.
I’m hoping I would be able to visit US by summer time there next year. let’s see.
I’d like to think I’m still at ground level Anie, iba lang yung camera.
Salamat ng marami Karlo!
Hey Jher! How are you! Yes we were both Philippine finalist in National Geographic Windows into Asia last year.
Hahaha Salamat Millie. Pag nag eat out ulit tayo
September 26th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
congrats! congrats! galing-galing talaga. you deserve it. ganda ng 2008 for you ha. una, may exhibit ka. 2nd, international competition.. big winner pa!
kelan ka magpapa-cheeseburger?
September 26th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
You definitely deserved this win Ferdz! Congratulations!!!
;D
September 29th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Ooh-right! Galeng mo pre. Congrats!
October 7th, 2008 at 1:56 am
Congratz Ferdz ! This is rather late but as they say- better late than never
Wow, great award and an equally awesome reward ! What a dandy camera 
October 9th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Hey Ferdz! Congrats! I’m honored to have known you! idol heheh More awards to come bro!