OLUME 1 OF 4 IVSSUE SPECIAL 1.2021 ISSUE SPECIAL 2021 PHILIPPINES 50 PAGES
1째~90째 Best of / 360째 2020 A summary the yearof that was First of quarter 2020 in 360째 still photos from January to March
About the special issue I
n 2020, photography and photographers in every level and genre were in some way affected by the global pandemic brought by the Corona Virus and COVID-19. We have seen health protocols and restrictions limit the access and movement of the latter. We’ve seen also memorable images of the reality in the “new-normal”, its ugliness and beauty of the impact of this horrible disease to all aspects of society.
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ere in Davao City, Philippines, where I reside, has one of the strictest health / safety guidelines in the country early in the pandemic. As such, I and others were not able to go out to have regular photo walks.
“Life is not static nor two dimensional, it has depth and dynamism. Live life in 360°”
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his special issue showcases the flexibility of a panoramic camera special edition, share the photos that have special to me before and during the pandemic in the year that was. Thank you for appreciating! ~ Migs
Cover page : Davao, 0117 ~ The new year 2020!
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17° cover photo
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JANUARY
1° ~ 31° 2020
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31° pg 20
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Lanang, Davao, 0130 ~ Relaxing with a doppio at my espresso go-to-shoppe.
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Palanan, Makati, Metro Manila 0103 ~ Funny security guard! Who caught who? LOL
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Somewhere over the Philippines, 0108 ~ Just emoting along the aisle.
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Poblacion, Davao 0118 ~ Inside a mock cabin at fifty feet.
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Lanang, Davao ~ I love the surreal and enveloping feel inside rooms. Left: 0112 ~ Water bottles of the same brand Center: 0115 ~ Swiss Deli’s wine cellar with a fine international selection. Right: 0128 ~ A chocolate bouquet with huge truffles!
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Poblacion, Davao, 0122 ~ While waiting for my students. The eyes says it all! LOL
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Bajada, Davao, 0125 ~ An out-of-this-world cast of characters outside of Fridays.
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Bajada, Davao, 0124 ~ The man in black and THE man of Steel! Kryptonite not Samsonite LOL!
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Lanang, Davao 0120 Truly, Life is Here in Davao. Quality of life is better in the region for me and my family in my opinion. A little over a decade as its adopted children.
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FEBRUARY
32° ~ 60° 2020 60° pg 28
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Lanang, Davao 0131 - 0203
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Trippy! Now this is how a “Sugar Rush” would look and feel like. Wohoooo! Just wait for the crash, that would be a downer!
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Bajada, Davao, 0207-10 A 4D ride could be just as fun outside as well as the inside!
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Lanang, Davao, 0211-13 The first time I experimented using everyday objects at home. I was curious and asked “what if?”. These were the results! My most favorite set thus far. // 24
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Lanang, Davao, 0214-16 Following up from the last experimental success, I added a de-”light”ful element to make it quite the ORB it is! Loving the larger-than-life feeling of this set. // 26
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// 28 Juna, Davao, 0229 ~ After my coaching appointment, I wanted to capture this on the last day of the leap year.
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Lanang, Davao, 0226 ~ Topiary at the DAvao MOtor Sales.
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One of my strangest still 360° self-portrait. It is weird in a nice way, me thinks. Hahaha!
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MARCH
61° ~ 90° 2020 89°
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Umbrellas are fun subjects for a 360° camera
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Davao, 2020 ~ My last significant photography activities in 2020 before the citywide lock-down due the COVID-19 pandemic. Above left: Poblacion, 0301 ~ The 4th anniversary of the family oriented Davao Photographers Club. Above right: Bankerohan, 0302 ~ A couple of photography friends from Manila came and had a photowalk with some Davao Photographers and I. Below left and right: Talomo, 0313-14 ~ Our new photography playground at the developing “Davao City coastal road bypass project”.
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Talomo, Davao, 0309 ~ Larger than life teener, getting ready to jump.
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Talomo, Davao, 0310 ~ POW! One of my most fave inverted planet!
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Juna, Davao, 0305 ~ Coffee shops could be really fun. While waiting for my coaching client
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… Nope, I am not upset, here... Just waiting for my café latté.
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Agdao, 0319 ~ Days before the lock down. Face mask stocks and alcohol/disinfectants are limited.
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Obrero, Davao, 0326 ~ Long queues at a supermarket. Social distancing and other strict health protocols
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Lanang, Davao ~ While under lock-down, I find ways to better my photography practice. Left: 0321 ~ Just finished re-organizing my library. Center: 0320 ~ Coffee and a digital e-book to read and jot down notes. Right: 03224 ~ The first on-line show-and-tell on Macro Photography.
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ABOUT MIGS A
growth-service-oriented person for the past twenty-four years, Jose Miguel “Migs” Lisbona, worked in the hospitality, academic services and human development fields.
Migs
is a visual artist interested in the street, documentary, panoramic 360°, minimalist and contemplative photography genres. Photography for him is all about seeing the profound in the mundane and sometimes profane in moments seen. He describes his interest in 360° as his “manic” photography. He gives himself creative freedom and utilizes the flexibilty and fluidity of the image (coupled with post processing prgrams) to create something surreal like. He encourages fellow photographer enthusiasts to shoot what moves them with purpose.
Composing poetry is likewise an interest for him. Often linking haiku, a traditional form of
Japanese poetry consisting of three lines having five syllables on the first and last lines and the middle line having seven syllables, with photography. Most often included in his minimalism and contemplative images or when he wants to share his experiences of a specific photo.
Originally from Makati City, Metro Manila, he and his family are now residing in Davao City for the past ten years.
Migs is a practicing life-coach,
a “fire-starter” if you will, and encourages others and groups to express, connect with their purpose and expand their strengths and abilities. Preparing a safe space for his friends and clients to connect, play and practice their expressions formally through one-on-one, group sessions or informally in his role as an on-line curator/admin/ moderator in various social media on-line groups. He loves and enjoys being with them through collaboration in their hopeful journey until they shine in whatever passion they follow.
He believes in the brilliance that resides within each person, and it is his fervent desire to
inspire that spark so each can become centers upon themselves, and ultimately inspiration for others. It is his sincere purpose to remind and encourage a BRILLIANT LIFE!
For consultations or coaching please connect with him via email matangbuhay@gmail.com // 46
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Lanang, Davao, 0123 Meditating at the mall. Why not? Hehe // 47
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