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I have been a fan of Ferdz’s travel snaps and this was before I met him in person. A visit to his blog IronWulf will tell it all. And I was lucky enough to be with him during the trip to Batanes. Ferdz really goes out of his way to get the “it” shot. He is patient and will literally trek to the most inaccessible spot to get the good shot. I mean to say he is devoted to his craft. I wont be surprised if I see him tied to the side of a mountain to get a good snap one of these days.

So Mr Ferdinand Decena aka Ferdz - blogger and photo blogger will be having an exhibit entitled Living by Water. The exhibit will run from May 12 to 27, 2008 at Filipinas Heritage Library in Ayala Triangle, Makati City.

Here are the details about the exhibit:

Living By Water is my First One-man show exhibit. I do hope you support by visiting the exhibit on the said dates (and sign in their guestbook). The Exhibit will be held on May 12-27, 2008 at Filipinas Heritage Library in Ayala Triangle, Makati City. More details inside.

UPDATE: May 5, 2008

Exhibit/ Gallery Schedule:
+ May 12 (Opening Night) 6-8 pm
+ Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 6pm
+ May 24 9am - 4pm only

Thank you very much for the support and overwhelming response for this event. I really appreciate it.

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ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
From time immemorial, civilizations have thrived and lived near bodies of water. The reason is crystal-clear: water is vital to man’s existence. It is the reason why this exhibition pays homage to water and its significance to how and why people live by the water. Featuring photos that tell stories about the coastal Filipinos’ living conditions, reveal their culture, and relate their stories of survival.

The exhibit will carry a raft of striking images from across our archipelago. The Badjao Stilt Villages of Basilan. The Muslim Stilt Village of Rio Hondo in Zamboanga. The fishermen of Siquijor. The T’bolis of Lake Sebu. The rugged shores of Itbayat in Batanes. And the tranquil coasts of Iloilo.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Ferdinand is a travel photographer and award-winning blogger. A graduate of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising at the Far Eastern University, he got started on film photography during his college years. He worked as a graphic artist and web designer for three years, pursuing photography as a hobby.

Landing his first publication job as an Art Director enabled him to embark on a new career ? as a professional travel photographer. Getting his fair share of freelance jobs and assignments, his works eventually got published in a number of travel magazines both here and overseas.

His website Ironwulf.net: En Route at www.ironwulf.net, is the chronicle of his many travels and insightful photography. It has received recognition from the both local and international media.

With eager eyes, a curious mind and wandering feet, this young travel photographer and blogger plans to do an exhibit on Asian Heritage sites in the near future.

It is the usual practice to give out very good write ups about IBlog 4. The annual gathering of bloggers, podcasters and vloggers in the Republic of the Philippines. As I slowly digested what happened a few days after the event I am perplexed, vexed and the verge of exasperation. My disappointment is a bottomless pit in the seventh hell of Despair. This might come as a surprise to all of you but I must say what I have to say.

I post not to praise Iblog but to complain. And here I begin my list of complaints: What I Hate About IBLOG 4

1. I hate the fact that the topics were interesting and very diverse. I am mad that we were not bored with an endless array of statistics and sermons of what is and what should be. Darn it !!!

2. I hate the fact that the so called Mr Pinoy Blogero aka Karlo earns enough money from blogging that he can now afford not to get an allowance from his parents. Well his Mom’s reaction was fun though.

3. I hate the fact that Janette Toral, JJ Disini and the UP ICS were able to pull off another IBLOG. And this time better than the ones they had last year.

4. I hate the fact that Coy aka Cokskiblue and Aileen Apolo aka Ms Antipolo was able to present an interesting video that they shot, edited and produced only a few days before, GRRRR!!!!

5. I hate the fact that the Charo Nuguid revealed that blogging was more than just money. Darn it!!

6. I hate the fact that Jonas Diego was able to parlay blogging into something more and then some.

7. I hate the fact that the bloggers who attended Iblog were a mix lot and very interested in the topics. A diverse and dynamic group. More monotony next time.

8. I hate the fact that Markku always takes great portraits. And he did it again at Iblog 4. See here.

9. I hate the fact that I was only able to spend a few moments with the bloggers, podcasters and vloggers. There were too many!!

10. I hate the fact that Davao Bloggers - Ria, Andrew, Winston, Migs and Blogie - came in full force. And they accomplished so many things. Hate them!!!

11. I hate the fact that this was probably one of the best Iblogs and it seems everyone enjoyed it

12. I hate the fact that because of all of these things I will find myself going back to IBLOG 5 next year.

I so so hate IBLOG! (^_^)Y