SOME ENCHANTED EVENING.....

Repertory Talents On Stage.....


Jack Salud.....





Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Michael Williams.....





View From Above.....





Orchestra Rehearsal.....





Signalling The Start....





In Action.....





Waiting For My Turn.....





Getting Settled.....






On the day that John was able to arrange for some of us to shoot in Rockwell Power Plant Mall last Christmas season, it coincided with a scheduled performance of Repertory Philippines' main talents Michael Williams, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Jack Salud with Lea Salonga's younger brother Gerard as musical director and conductor of the Filharmonika Orchestra.

Now I have always loved to watch Michael Williams perform live. But the ongoing shoot prevented me from enjoying and listening to his performance. And its different to see him perform as himself and not dressed in some costume like when I see him during dress rehearsals. But even if he has aged a lot, he still is such a fine performer.

CHRISTMAS 2009 PART 2.....

This is the continuation of the photos I took during the Christmas season. Most of these where taken at Power Plant Mall and the one on top, in the house as a part of the Christmas tree decorations.

CHRISTMAS 2009.....

Rockwell During Christmas.....







Across The Hall.....







Little Christmas Tree.....







Self Portrait.....







Name Tag.....







Christmas Balls.....






An Experimental Shot Of A Christmas Tree Ornament.....






Last Christmas season, I had opportunities to shoot with the theme "Christmas Season" in mind. For one thing, I was able to secure a pass (with John's help) to shoot in Rockwell Power Plant Mall. The pass was good for a day though and it coincided with a planned Christmas show featuring Repertory Philippines' talents Jack Salud, Michael Williams and Menchu-Lauchengco Yulo. Lea Salonga's brother Gerard conducted the orchestra that played for the singers. Though I would have loved to really go out and shoot, I could not do so since Pop is around.

Just like all malls at this time, Rockwell during Christmas is magical. The lights on the trees outside the mall makes the place festive and alive. The Christmas tree outside is also eye catching. And people flock to the mall just to enjoy whatever festivities it offers. So the next batch of photos are dedicated to this pursuit.

During one of the days when I find myself alone in the house, I pick up my camera and shoot the Christmas tree in the living room. I noticed these "Merry Christmas" trinkets which had crystal beads on it. When the tree lights are switched on, the lights reflected of these signs and it reminded me of a marquee sign outside a movie theater.