2023 News: Not PRO anymore. So I curated my photos down to the 1000 limit from over 3000 (yeah, a lot actually sucks). But career change and all that ... plus aging may mean I may drop dead one day and Flickr deletes my photostream down to the 1000 limit anyway because my subscription doesn't get paid, and the rule is the oldest gets zapped. So I figure I get to choose which ones get culled from the collection. Ever so often, I will upload something new and delete something for the new upload.
In the meantime, my other online galleries can be found below:
www.facebook.com/bongmanayonphotography
A relic from the 1960s, a martial-law baby (grew up during the dark days of the Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines from 1972-1986), held a camera when I was 3 years old (okay...the decent photos came 4 years later...), trained as a psychologist and a (Christian-protestant) pastor. Now definitely into retirement, I'm back into a mid-life crisis (end of life?) of what to do next because, I am not standing still ... for now
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- JoinedSeptember 2006
- CountryPhilippines
- Websitehttp://bong.manayon.net
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Thank you for your Praise! Your Photostream is amazing, there are a lot of high quality photos of Landscapes and Peoples.
I just met Bong last weekend. What a great eye he has for landscapes and people. I hope to chat with him about photography and faith soon. :)
Bong's images show a clear interest & love of the world around. From his stunning landscapes to his beautiful portraits that always capture the character of his sitter. Also he shoots Pentax, so he must be a good bloke :-)
Bong est un photographe exceptionnel ! Particulièrement doué pour saisir la beauté des couchers de soleil asiatiques et la plénitude des paysages Philippins, c'est dans ses portraits qu'on sent le mieux sont talent pour instaurer confiance et complicité avec ses modèles... des ingrédients essentiels pour réussir à t… Read more
Bong est un photographe exceptionnel ! Particulièrement doué pour saisir la beauté des couchers de soleil asiatiques et la plénitude des paysages Philippins, c'est dans ses portraits qu'on sent le mieux sont talent pour instaurer confiance et complicité avec ses modèles... des ingrédients essentiels pour réussir à transcrire sur le papier la beauté et l'émotion d'un visage. Parcourir sa magnifique galerie, c'est une véritable invitation au voyage et à la découverte de son fabuleux pays...
Read lessBong is an intelligent artist... His approach to photography is amazingly soulful and knowledgeable. I admire his immaculate composition and attention to detail. Bong has a way of illustrating complex exposures effortless and expressive at the same time. I recently became aware of his presence in the life of people he… Read more
Bong is an intelligent artist... His approach to photography is amazingly soulful and knowledgeable. I admire his immaculate composition and attention to detail. Bong has a way of illustrating complex exposures effortless and expressive at the same time. I recently became aware of his presence in the life of people he cares so dearly about; And how photography is has become a tool for him to share his heart and his passion with the world surrounding him. For that Bongs commands my respect and gratitude. It has been a pleasure and honor to have Bong as contact!" His amazing talent keeps the viewer wanting for more!!!"
Read lessBong is an individual with a great breadth of insight into the psychology of photography. Every great artist understands that simplicity is the hallmark of genius and that the impact their vision has on the psychology of others begins with a child-like amazement and inevitably transforms into an indelible inspiration.… Read more
Bong is an individual with a great breadth of insight into the psychology of photography. Every great artist understands that simplicity is the hallmark of genius and that the impact their vision has on the psychology of others begins with a child-like amazement and inevitably transforms into an indelible inspiration. As Henri Bresson-Cartier so eloquently put it, photography is “putting one's head, one's eye and one's heart on the same axis”. It is a mutual experience. This is what Bong does so effortlessly with his paralyzing expression and visual dynamic. Whether it is a portrait or a Philippine sunset, Bong invites you into every picture as if you were standing right beside him as he is taking it. Bong’s photostream is meant to be savored like a Pinot with friends alfresco or grasped like a beguiling Proustian memory when the soul craves solace. Every photo is a symphony for a memory frozen in time and a soul-stirring sermon on its meaning. My first contact on Flickr was Bong and my own vision as a photographer has been made that much brighter and clearer because of his visual poetry! Cheers my friend! Keep clicking!
Read lessBong is one of the very best photographers I have met on Flickr. His images are an expression of the beauty of life and Asia in specific. I truly enjoy to view his portraits and would like to encourage all to spend more time exploring his exceptional photo stream.
