The Camera Club of the Philippines is fortunate to have three gorgeous ladies in one night for the Model Competition last March. The first model, Danita Paner is a Filipino pop-rock singer and actress. She is the daughter of former basketball player Manny Paner and actress Daisy Romualdez, and sister of Kristina Paner. She has […]
On This Day: April Showers
April 7, 1997 Fifteen years ago this month April, Eric Cachero’s winning entry for the theme ‘Boat/s’ is featured. He placed fifth overall in the contest. Member Bong Malabanan was Photographer of the Month. Raul Montifar was leading the Kodak Cup (which he eventually won that year of 1997) Viewfinder was only a […]
Assunta, Danita and Bubbles
The Camera Club of the Philippines is fortunate to have three gorgeous ladies in one night for the Model Competition last March. The first model, Danita Paner is a Filipino pop-rock singer and actress. She is the daughter of former basketball player Manny Paner and actress Daisy Romualdez, and sister of Kristina Paner. She has […]
A Foreign Perspective
The Araneta/Cubao OTS was my first time to visit that part of Metro Manila. I had, of course, heard of the Araneta Coliseum because of the 1975 Ali-Frazier “Thrilla in Manila,” but I did not know anything else about the area. As a foreigner, the OTS is the hardest competition for me, because an OTS […]
Frame of Mind Exhibit
Everybody is invited to the opening of the Frame of Mind Exhibit, sponsored by Pico de Loro, Hamilo Coast featuring the photos of the Camera Club of the Philippines. This will be held at the Pasilyo Vicente Manansala of the Cultural Center of the Philippines on April 25, Wednesday at 6:30pm. Exhibit will continue until […]
Mostly White, Arianne Rodriguez
Theme: Mostly White Format: Colored Print Date: March 2012 Photographer: Arianne Rodriguez Rank: First Place Score: 4.6100 Photographer: Arnel Murillo Rank: Second Place Score: 4.5720 Photographer: Narcing dela Merced Rank: Third Place Score: 4.5140 […]
Crowd, Rey Ortiz
Theme: Crowd Format: Single Shot Colored Print Date: April 2011 Photographer: Rey Ortiz Rank: First Place Score: 4.2969 Photographer: Rey Ortiz Rank: Second Place Score: 4.2639 Photographer: Leo Riingen Rank: Third Place Score: 4.2026 […]
Vietnam, E. Billy Mondonedo
Theme: Vietnam Format: Unprocessed Date: April 2011 Photographer: E. Billy Mondonedo Rank: First Place Score: 4.4936 Photographer: Raymund Sto. Domingo Rank: Second Place Score: 4.2133 Photographer: Tony Lilles Rank: Third Place Score: 4.1967 […]
Insects, Nesty Ocampo
Theme: Insects Format: Colored Print Date: March 2011 Photographer: Nesty Ocampo Rank: First Place Score: 4.2875 Photographer: Lito Quimel Rank: Second Place Score: 4.2750 Photographer: Nesty Ocampo Rank: Third Place Score: 4.2700 […]
Harmony, A group exhibit with Eric Cachero
CCP member Eric Cachero will be featured as one of the artists in a three-man exhibit entitled Harmony at the ArtAsia Fine Arts Gallery, 4F Megamall from April 16 to 31, 2012. Opening on the 16th will be at 6pm and it is open to the public. […]
Batanes and Meditation
There was a time when I was to visit Batanes for something like the 10th time when my wife who has never been there asked ” Is there a place in Batanes that you have not seen? The interview went like this. ” Um.. No” “Did not photograph?” “Umm…. No” “So why do you keep […]
Street Portraiture, Arnel Murillo
Theme: Street Portraiture Format: Black and White Date: February 2012 Photographer: Arnel Murillo Rank: First Place Score: 4.1400 Photographer: Raul Echivarre Rank: Second Place Score: 3.9740 Photographer: Narcing dela Merced Rank: Third Place Score: 3.9620 […]
Night Photography, Gino Cruz
Theme: Night Photography Format: Black and White Date: February 2011 Photographer: Gino Cruz Rank: First Place Score: 4.7925 Photographer: Jerry Tieng Rank: Second Place Score: 4.7275 Photographer: Ruben Asedillo Rank: Third Place Score: 4.5500 Photo not available. […]
Beautiful Biel
No less than Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011 Miss Photogenic winner Bernadette Lou Aguilera Faundo graced the club last February meeting. Biel as what she is fondly called, is not only beauty but brains as well. Besides being a beauty title holder, Biel is also a registered nurse, a former researcher, an events host for the […]
The Amazing Hike
Each time I go to my cardiologist for my regular visit, no fail would he ask me about my exercises. On occasions, I told him that I have been negligent, he would show his disappointment. My last visit was different, however. I was so eager, and I did tell him about the more than four […]
Grupo Who?
Last February 2012 meeting, the club had a very special guest in the person of Emil Davocol. Yup, ‘Davoks’ as he is more popularly known, was present. After suffering a stroke some years back, Emil has rarely attended the monthly meets and for the members, it is really a joy to see him. So surprising […]
Open, Raul Echivarre
Theme: Open Format: Single Shot Colored Print Date: January 2012 Photographer: Raul Echivarre Rank: First Place Score: 4.6484 Photographer: Raul Echivarre Rank: Second Place Score: 4.6303 Photographer: Arnel Murillo Rank: Third Place Score: 4.6107 […]
Dusk to Dawn 2012
The Camera Club of the Philippines proudly supports the Dusk to Dawn Photography Worksop conducted by our very own Tilak Hettige at the BenCab Museum, Farm and Gardens from March 2-4, 2012. […]
Open, Marivic Silva
Theme: Open Format: Single Shot Colored Print Date: January 2011 Photographer: Marivic Silva Rank: First Place Score: 4.875 Photographer: Rey Ortiz Rank: Second Place Score: 4.2700 Photographer: Gutch Gutierrez Rank: Third Place Score: 4.1975 […]
2012 Calendar
The 2012 Black and White Calendar is now available and will be distributed at the Christmas Party on December 5, 2011 or at the CCP Center. Featured photo is from the Photo of the Year winner Raffy Santos. […]
Rolling Stones of Valugan
When ever Rudy and I visit Batanes, one of the first things we do is to go to Valugan the following morning. Wake up at 4:30 AM, have 3 in 1 coffee and off we go. Since Valugan is facing East, we want to set up before there is light. There are two distinct areas […]
SSCP and BW Finals for 2012
Raul Montifar Stresses His Point Did Manny Pacquiao do a convincing win on his third meeting with Marquez? That is the million dollar question as of 13 November 2011, 1330 hrs, +GMT, in the Philippines. So as to prevent doubts to the 2011 Master Photographer, Raul Montifar simply did the opposite. He gave his one-inch […]
Betina Carlos ~ Winning Photos
Our September 2011 Model of the Month is Ms. Betina Carlos. Shown here are the top 3 photos from Leo Riingen (1) and Vidal Lim (2, 3). […]
Best Friends Forever
If you ask a lifetime member who his BFFs are, I would venture a guess that most of them are in the club. Look at Louie and Raymund, Doc Castro and Ruben, Emil and Waldy Cruz, Rudy and many members, plus so many budding friendships that I see every club meetings. They are like like […]
The Times They are a-Changin’
“Hello Grasshopper, Long time no see or hear!” “Yes master, I’ve spent a lot of time meditating and thinking about changes taking place in CCP.” “Oh! How so?” “Even if you’re half observant as I am, You will notice that Times are a-changing” “It’s been changing even in Bob Dylan’s time!” “Yes master, but this […]
2011 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines
For the third year in a row, the Camera Club of the Philippines once again partnered with the Cancer Society of the Philippines in capturing the Best Dressed Women of the Philippines. The Philippine Cancer Society, a non-profit organization gives assistance to cancer-stricken Filipinos for more than 50 years through its cancer awareness campaigns and medical […]
Art in Nature, Raul Montifar
Theme: Art in Nature Format: Colored Print Date: September 2010 Photographer: Raul Montifar Rank: First Place Score: 4.3575 Photographer: Raul Montifar Rank: Second Place Score: 4.3225 Photographer: Raffy Santos Rank: Third Place Score: 4.2350 […]
Pride and Glory: Racing at San Lazaro
A Photography Exhibit on Thoroughbred Racing Horse Racing is the collaboration of two athletes, man and horse. Unlike games of chance, it is a game of skill where the road to success is long and hard, requiring passion, pride and perseverance. The Manila Jockey Club (MJC), Southeast Asia’s oldest racing club founded in 1867. The […]
Katarina Nemcova – Winning Photos
[fgallery id=4 w=500 h=500 t=0 title=”Katarina Nemcova”] Katarina Nemcova is a Slovakian model on assignment here in the Philippines. Together with a Brazilian model Camilla Grego, they graced the Camera Club of the Philippines last July to be the models of the month. These are the top 3 photos judged last August 2011 meeting. […]
Photo Finishes, Fore and Fun!
The recently concluded CCP Golf Tournament which was held at the Manila Southwoods’ Legend course last June 10, 2011 proved to be a major success as CCP golf enthusiasts, guests, sponsors and even CCP non-golfers alike actively participated in both the golf tournament and the photo competition. It was a success in terms of attendance […]