X-Process Baguio

Last year, I went to visit the Summer Capital of the Philippines for the first time. Baguio City is situated in the Mountain Province of Luzon where you can enjoy the cold air while sipping rich black Benguet brew, eating strawberries and looking at beautiful flowers in bloom. Sounds like a good way to relax and let time pass.

I did not let this trip pass without clicks here and there with my film cameras though. This place is perfect for the slide films I had loaded for cross processing.

Here are what the clicks resulted to:

Sun Glare

Once in a while I like to take pictures of the glaring sun. They say it's a no-no. What the hell, I'll take a picture of the sun glare if I want to and no rule can stop me. Hahaha. Besides, that strong light and circles are kinda cool. 

Sun glares in analogue:

Making Music

Music plays a big role in this world-- it unites human beings. We may be listening to the same songs as those in the other corners of the earth. There are different religions, races, nationalities but there will always be a similar song or two that we appreciate together and know by heart. At least there's this point that we have in common. It's a wondrous thing to ponder on really.

Making music is a way of channeling your thoughts and letting others hear and feel what you wish to convey. As the first note is hit and people stop to listen, you know you've made a connection. 

Music is very spiritual, it has the power to bring people together. ~Edgar Winter


Film shots of music-making:

People being People

Surprisingly, people are entertaining to watch by simply living their lives. It's interesting how we find someone across the street without even knowing why our attention was caught. Everyone has a story to tell because life is like a book with challenging and thrilling chapters or dragging and dull moments. People everywhere from different walks of life make this world a beguiling place.

Unguarded moments caught on film...