This was taken right after break fast; Still not a lot of people around. It was the time of the year when thunderstorm comes quite frequently, for those who wants to enjoy the beach without the fear of getting dark or getting sun burns, this is the perfect time

Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16
Settings: f9.0 | 1/50 | ISO 100

Post process:

• Digital blending of 3 exposures (DRI)
• Dodging and burning
• Curves adjustments for overall toning

Take care!

/Mike

This is inside the crystal cove island towards the caves.  I was not so happy with the lens flare but I guess it’s not that bad.

Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8
Settings: f8.0 | 1/25 | ISO 100

Post process:

• 3 exposures and digital blending using DRI
• Dodging and burning
• Curves adjustments

Cheers!

/Mike

This was taken right after we left Crystal Cove Island and back to Boracay Regency hotel where I stayed.  I specifically want to go late afternoon for a nice sunset ride… and yeah, for good pictures too

Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8
Settings: f8.0 |1/80 | ISO 100

Post process:

• Single ‘Raw’ exposure shot since the boat is moving…
• Dodging and burning to get some details
• Curves adjustments to balance out exposure

Have a nice day folks!

/Mike

I took this when I was lying on the beach using a telephoto lens.  Looking at this picture makes me want go back on that crystal clear waters

Gear: Canon 7D + Tamron 18-270mm
Settings: f10.0 | 1/80 | ISO 100

Post process:

• This is a single exposure shot so no digital blending
• Curves adjustment for contrast
• A little bit of dodging

Cheers!

/Mike

Another shot from Crystal Cove Island in Boracay.  I wish I own this house, it would be cool to wake up and watch the sunrise and the sunsets sitting on that porch

Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8
Settings: f8 | 1/25 | ISO 100

Post process:

• 3 exposure digital blending (DRI)
• Curves adjustments to balance out the exposure
• Dodging and burning

Cheers!

/Mike

Taken from Crystal Cove in Boracay. I decided to go late afternoon since there’s no people around which is good if you want to capture some nice shots of the place.

Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8
Settings: f7.0 | 1/50 | ISO 100

Post process:

• 3 exposure digital blending (DRI)
• dodging and burning
• curves adjustments to balance out the exposure

Weekend!

/Mike

I took this shot in Boracay,  in front of Crystal Cove Island.  We had a boat ride and went island hopping.  I took this on the way back to the hotel and I saw this nice golden sunset and it’s a sin not to capture it.  Anyway, time really flies, in a few days, I’ll be back to work!

Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8
Settings: f8.0 | 1/30 | ISO 100

Post process:

• Combined 3 exposures using DRI technique
• Multiple curves adjustment to balance the exposure
• Adjusted vibrance and saturation
• Contrast adjustments
• Dodging and burning

Have a great day ahead!

/Mike

It’s been a long time since my last post, that is because I’m on my annual vacation

This was taken in front of our house in the Philippines.  On this picture is my brother Richmond.  This is a very impromptu shoot, no planning, no concepts; we just thought of having a fun shoot and went for it.  I didn’t bring any lighting gear with me, this was just a 580exii  speedlite with a white bond paper tied to it and voice activated human light stand

Strobist:
580exii + typewriting paper above camera left @ 1/8 power
Trigger: Canon 7D’s transmitter

Gear: Canon 7D + Tamron 18-270mm VC
Settings: f3.5 | 1/250 | ISO 200

Post process:

• Normal portrait retouching using spot healing brush
• Dodging and burning

Cheers!

/Mike

It’s been a long time since my last post, that is because I’m on my annual vacation

This was taken in front of our house in the Philippines.  On this picture is my brother Richmond.  This is a very impromptu shoot, no planning, no concepts; we just thought of having a fun shoot and went for it.  I didn’t bring any lighting gear with me, this was just a 580exii  speedlite with a white bond paper tied to it and voice activated human light stand

Strobist:
580exii + typewriting paper above camera left @ 1/8 power
Trigger: Canon 7D’s transmitter

Gear: Canon 7D + Tamron 18-270mm VC
Settings: f3.5 | 1/250 | ISO 200

This kind of light happens right after the sunset; the sky will have blue and orange mixed and it creates this wonderful color of light.  The sky last like this for only 5 minutes and after that, its gone.

Gear: Canon 450D + Sigma 10-20mm
Settings: f8.0 | 10 secs | ISO 100

Post processing:

• Combined 3 exposures using DRI
• Dodging and burning
• Curves adjustment for dynamic range
• Color balance adjustments for the road and railings to correct white balance

Cheers!

/Mike

This is the view from the balcony of the room I’m staying at Miramar Beach Resort in Fujairah.

Gear: Canon 450D + Tamron 18-270mm VC
Settings: f8.0 | 1/80 | ISO 100

Post process:

• Digital blending of 3 exposures using DRI
• Curves adjustments to remove the ‘haze’
• Dodging and burning
• Adjusted vibrance and saturation

Thanks for following

/Mike