Banaue Photography Workshop Participants Gallery
It’s time for me to step back this time and give the photographic spotlight to the participants of the first Backpack Photography Banaue 101 Workshop. The Photography Workshop designed for beginners and starting into photography was held last March 19-21, 2010 at the highlands of Banaue, Ifugao province. It was three days of unexpected fun and cultural immersion. Lagalog and I were more than pleased when we saw the outputs of the participants during the photo critique session. So here are 2 of my choices from each of the participant’s favorite sets.
Photo by Araceli Habaradas (Nikon D90)
I like the soaring feel Araceli captured on this photo. It was the perfect shot with the Ifugao Warrior soaring through his dance with the backdrop of pine trees and mountains suggesting the setting.
Photo by Abie Co (Olympus E-PL1)
There’s always room for creative camera options and while Abie was playing with her Olympus E-PL1, I thought the Diorama Filter effect rendered well and appropriate. Making our Ifugao Hut cottages where we slept looking like miniature toys.
Photo by Miake Acedilla (Nikon D40)
Miake made a good choice of taking a tight shot of this Ifugao Chieftain garbed in bright red robes and she was able to show the details up to the head dress.
Photo by Joy Vega (Nikon D40)
It’s a dramatic profile with subdued lighting of a Mumbaki doing a prayer ritual. There was a slight blur under dim lighting but Joy was able to capture the mood and character here.
Photo by Steph Rosalia (Lumix LX3)
Eye contact pulls you into the picture and Steph was able to do this. Even if there are other elements in the picture, the main subject’s eye contact and toothful smile pulls you in back to her.
Photo by Loid Billones (Canon Powershot A700)
Loid peeked through a space between two wooden long boards to get this interesting framed composition of Hapao Rice terraces at noontime making it look you were peeking in with her.
Photo by Ros Rosalia (Canon Powershot SX110 IS)
I like the dramatic mood Ros captured here. The perspective rendered by the shed and most importantly her presence there made the picture complete.
Photo by Araceli Habaradas (Nikon D90)
It was challenging enough to take a picture of this highly active kid but Araceli captured him pushing a window shade. The lighting was beautiful and there’s the natural catch light in his eyes. Lovely colors on this wonderful portrait.
Photo by Nids Agillon (Olympus E-620)
I like the serenity on this picture Nids captured at the Banaue Ethnic Village boating Lagoon. The use of negative space and the neat reflection of the trees on the water has a calming effect.
Photo by Agnes Goze (Canon 40D)
Agnes captured this neat symmetrical reflection composition on a lagoon at Banaue Ethnic Village. A very relaxing scenery making you think there’s autumn season in the country with the varying color of the trees.
Photo by Loid Billones (Canon Powershot A700)
Loid captured interesting expressions on these siblings under a nice window lighting.
Photo by Joy Vega (Nikon D40)
I love how Joy shot this Dancing Ifugao Warrior. There’s the smooth bokeh that still suggest the environment, the focused expression on the warrior’s face and his stance.
Photo by Steph Rosalia (Lumix LX3)
Steph decided to display in full detail this macabre gallery of skulls on an ifugao Hut. But it would help though if she had a main focus on the scene but good job still.
Photo by Nids Agillon (Olympus E-620)
An interesting shot by Nids taking a photo of souvenir item and the rice terraces. It makes you think what those hanging items are. If she had moved a little though to show a bit of the drum it would be perfect.
Photo by Miake Acedilla (Nikon D40)
Taking a shot of a popular landmark as the Banaue Rice terraces is a challenge. Most people would instinctively capture its sweeping grand scale but Miake opted to focus more on the details here avoiding the usual “postcard” shots of the terraces.
Photo by Ros Rosalia (Canon Powershot SX110 IS)
I like the low angle semi-mono shot of this items. There’s also a hint of repetitive pattern here on the background. Well executed photo by Ros.
Photo by Abie Co (Olympus E-500)
Now here’s a good example of a beautiful portrait under natural light. Abie took advantage of the dramatic window light. Beautiful natural catch light and expression on her face.
Photo by Agnes Goze (Canon 40D)
Agnes’ early attempt at waterscapes was quite fruitful in her capture here on the Hapao River. We had to do some minimal post-processing to brighten up the scene and correct the color cast from her filters. Other than that, we have here a keeper.
Congratulations to everyone who joined us (Abie, Agnes, Araceli, Joy, Loid, Miake, Nids, Ros and Steph) in this workshop and seeing these photos makes everything about the workshop worth the while.
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We have similar choices pala
I think the wondergirls have terrific eyes for details and composition 
like in oggie’s blog, your comments are greatly appreciated especially words coming from the serious shutterbugs like you 2. Nakakahiya naman if we don’t deliver hahaha:D
Og, di naman nalalayo yung mga standout shots nila
haha. You guys delivered more than we expected Miake. Congrats to the wondergirls
favorite ko yung reflection shot ni nids
congratulations to all participants. awesome shots specially those of agnes. great job ferdz and ogs.
beautiful photos
I remember seeing that hut with the skulls when i went to Banaue a few years back… It must be a creepy sight at night 
Wow. I really like the portraits shot by Araceli and Abie. The light and the mood did it all. Made my day. And made me smile, like this…
Thanks Erick! Nids would be glad to hear that.
Yup Oman! A well deserved congratulations to them.
I wouldn’t wat to stumble upon it at night Kate.
True Cedric! It was the perfect time and light for them.
Nids shot of a reflection of the pine trees remains to be my favorite. definitely the participants learned from you and og ferdz ang ganda ng mga kuha.
ang gagaling ng kuha ferdz. i particularly loved and was impressed by the ifugao man by miake acedilla.
Thanks Dom and Photo Cache! I’m sure the participants would be glad to hear that
I’m sorry for being a bit late here due to the long holiday. Thanks Ferdz (and Oggie in his site) for your inspiring words for us. I never expected some of your friends will appreciate my shot. Overwhelmed ako sa sinabi nyo dun sa foto ko…and thanks so much to Erick and dong ho for your appreciation. Masaya pala pag ang mag-a-appreciate are from this circle. Sana maulit muli! hehe.
Hi Andrea! You got a very good photo there so I’m not surprised people would like it. Yeah sa uulitin. See you in Batanes
very appreciated photo cache!