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Visual Notes: The Philippines

Foreign Travel, iPhoneography, Photojournalism, Travel, visual notes

Group trip with Jim Cline Photo Tours

Hotel Salcedo de Vigan
Vigan, Illocos Sur
Vigan, Illocos Sur
Vigan, Illocos Sur
Vigan, Illocos Sur
Vigan, Illocos Sur
Vigan, Illocos Sur
Vigan, Illocos Sur
St Augustine Church, Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Sagada
Sagada, Mountain Province
“American” breakfast
Amazing pizza!
Fresh Prawns
Chicken Adobo
More fresh fish
Chicken Ceaser Salad from the Hyatt, Manila
Ridiculous bread selection at the Hyatt
Fresh goat’s milk yogurt in Sagada, Mt. Province
Club Sandwich with Fries
Sari Sari clerk along the Halsema Highway http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halsema_Highway
Manila local
Sari Sari store clerk enjoying lunch and conversation
Corner Sari Sari store http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sari-sari_store
Loboc River Cruise dancers, Bohol
Friendly passer-by in Manila. The locals were so warm and friendly. Always ready with a smile.
This hand gesture was common for those having their photo taken.
Jeepney passenger
Family of the innkeeper at Misty Lodge and Cafe in Sagada.
Manila school kids. Note hand gestures of the boy in orange… typical
Girls on the island of Bohol – excited to see us, having lots of fun being silly.
Kids on the island of Bohol They had such fun posing for all of us.
Manila boy
THE hand gesture to use in the Philippines when having your photo taken.
Young Filipina
Manila boys. Such a variety of looks.
Kids on Bohol.
Neighborhood kids along on the highway between Sagada and Baguio. Our bus broke down and we had lots of time to interact with them. They really loved hamming it up for the cameras
Our private jeepney
Local transportation
Jeepney
Tricycle
Rush hour, Vigan
Tricycle, Manila
Delivery truck
Skate Train, Manila
Skate train
Family “car”
Vigan
Calesa, Vigan
Calesa
Calle Crisologo, Vigan
View from Bayleaf, Intramuros, Manila
Street basketball, Santa Mesa, Manila
Street basketball, Santa Mesa, Manila
Street basketball, Santa Mesa, Manila
Santa Mesa market, Manila
Icemen, Santa Mesa
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila
Manila Bay waterfront
Manila Bay waterfront
Manila Bay waterfront
Bohol
View along Halsema Highway
View along Halsema Highway
Kiltipan viewpoint
Kiltipan viewpoint
Rice paddies
Rice Paddies
Shooting at Kiltipan viewpoint
Shooting at Kiltipan viewpoint
Chocolate Hills,, Bohol
Bohol rice fields
Bohol rice fields
Bohol rice fields

Visual Notes: Dwellings

San Diego, Southern California

A study of apartment architecture in the San Diego neighborhood of Normal Heights. Photos were taken between April 2 and May 10, 2010 in the 4500 and 4600 blocks of 32nd, Bancroft, Felton and Hawley Streets.

Pressed

Photojournalism, Southern California

Some of my favorite photos that were taken while working as a freelance photographer for a local paper.

KAT MINER, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PRESS This year’s “look-alike” winners from the Huck Finn Jubilee, 10 year old Nathaniel Maggs of Riverside (left), 14 year old Logan Locke of Hannibal, Missouri (center) and best friend Jessica Taylor also 14 and also of Hannibal, Missouri (right). The Huck Finn “look-alike” contest is part of the annual Huck Finn Jubilee that takes place over Father’s Day weekend at Mojave Narrows Regional Park in Victorville. The event continues today.
KAT MINER, FOR THE DAILY PRESS Participants getting down and dirty at the Maverick’s Mud Run held Saturday at Stater Brothers Stadium in Adelanto. The event featured music, obstacles and lots of mud. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Veteran’s Home of California-Barstow, Sultana High School Avid Program and High Desert Youth Center.
Mustang Spirit Ranch, Pinon Hills
KAT MINER, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PRESS Ten year old Rylee Lewis of Hesperia does her best to win a jelly donut eating contest at Operation: Military Kids on Saturday. The purpose of the event was to honor military kids and their families. It included face painting, games, a bounce house and barbecued burgers and hot dogs. The event was held at Rock Spring Retirement Community in Apple Valley on Saturday. Rylee took third.
Apple Valley Airshow
KAT MINER, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PRESS 10 year old Nathaniel Maggs of Riverside, winner of the of the Huck Finn Look-Alike contest at the 2012 Huck Finn Jubilee.
KAT MINER, FOR THE DAILY PRESS The Raiders’ Marcel Reece at his football camp Saturday at Hesperia High.
KAT MINER, FOR THE DAILY PRESS Participants getting down and dirty at the Maverick’s Mud Run held Saturday at Stater Brothers Stadium in Adelanto. The event featured music, obstacles and lots of mud. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Veteran’s Home of California-Barstow, Sultana High School Avid Program and High Desert Youth Center.
Staples of the Game
KAT MINER, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PRESSWar games were in full swing at the former George Air Force Base in Victorville on Saturday. Seen here are participants in Operation Lion Claws Military Simulation Series. More than 800 people from as far away as Brazil took part.
KAT MINER, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PRESS Hesperia High Alumni Marcel Reece signs a t-shirt for one of several kids that participated in the inaugural Marcel Reece Youth Football Skills Camp held at Hesperia High School on Saturday. Reece said he wanted to run his camp in the High Desert because of the absence of this kind of event in the area. He hopes to make it an annual event.
Victor Valley College Rams Basketball
KAT MINER, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PRESS Members of the Sultana High School ROTC demonstrate the Flag Folding ceremony as part of a Veterans Day Ceremony held at Hesperia Lakes on Saturday.
Dead Rabbits Rugby Match
KAT MINER, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PRESS 13th Annual Mariachi Festival, Stater Brothers Stadium, Adelanto, CA
KAT MINER, FOR THE DAILY PRESS Participants getting down and dirty at the Maverick’s Mud Run held Saturday at Stater Brothers Stadium in Adelanto. The event featured music, obstacles and lots of mud. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Veteran’s Home of California-Barstow, Sultana High School Avid Program and High Desert Youth Center.
Mavericks Minor League Baseball
VVC Rams Football
KAT MINER, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PRESSOperation Lion Claws Military Simulation Series (OLCMSS), George Air Force Base
KAT MINER, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PRESS Heather Howard (center, facing camera) shares her story of how living at the Set Free Home for Women has made a positive difference in her life. The women were on hand with along with others from Awakening Ranch Rescue Mission to minister and distribute food to those in need at Eva Dell Park in Victorville on Saturday. Awakening Ranch is based in El Mirage.
KAT MINER, SPECIAL TO THE HESPERIA STAR Nick Bennett, 11, pushes his P-51 Mustang from the runway on Saturday. Bennett, along with his grandfather, Bruce, is a member of the Victor Valley RC Flyers Club.
Tanker fire, Main Street, Hesperia
56 Pontiac
High School “It’s a gas to go to class” car giveaway winner.
Mavericks Minor League Baseball
KAT MINER, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PRESS Motorists attempt to keep dry while gassing up at the Cajon Summit Chevron station. The summer cloudburst hit the area about 3pm, Saturday afternoon. The rain did little to cool the hot temperatures that have been plaguing the area all week. Temperatures above 100 degrees are expected to continue through Monday.
KAT MINER, FOR THE DAILY PRESS Participants getting down and dirty at the Maverick’s Mud Run held Saturday at Stater Brothers Stadium in Adelanto. The event featured music, obstacles and lots of mud. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Veteran’s Home of California-Barstow, Sultana High School Avid Program and High Desert Youth Center.
Victor Valley College Rams Basketball

Visual Notes: Guatemala

Foreign Travel, iPhoneography, Photojournalism, visual notes
KAT MINER SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PRESS Guatemala is full of color, everywhere you go. From the native dress to the buildings to the wares for sale.
PHOTO COURTESY OF JIM CLINE Cerro de la Cruz offers spectacular views of Antigua and Volcano Agua. Our group got up at dawn in order to photograph the sight.