El Nido: the place, their lifestyle, the faces... Photo Gallery by Jose Libres Librodo at pbase.com

El Nido: the place, their lifestyle, the faces...

I have heard countless stories of people extolling the unspoilt beauty of this place, enough inspiration for me to try capture its true essence. As each day unfolds, the place also unravels its genuine charm, the welcoming place, the way of life of its people and the alluring, cordial yet unpretentious smiles of it's dwellers.

You are invited to my new gallery : The colors and reflections of Thailand's Floating Market

I hope that through these photographs, I'm able to share to all my real feelings, the awe and respect and tremendous admiration to this place and its people. As I was choosing the images to include in this gallery, I can't help wishing, that, if this place will ever change, I pray that it would be for the better. These images would forever be my personal visions of that enchanting place called El Nido.

Jose Libres Librodo - Photographer
Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines.

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Joyful Ballet	Take Off	The Landing
The Nymph 1	The Cat Whisperer	The blue Parasol
Wag-Wag 4	Wag-Wag 1	Fierydawn
Mananguete 3	Mananguete 2	Mananguete 1
Sea Bounty	Shy Vendor	Today's Catch
In God's Light	Golden Race	Stomp
Angelita	Island's Debonair	Dream Catcher
Peek	Trapped	Hidden Smile
Happy Mob	The Best of Friends	Angelitos
Off at First Light	Let there be light	Dusk at El Nido
The Nymph 3	Totem Boys	The Nymph 4
Off at First Light 2	Rhapsody in Gold	Azure
This.. All Mine	Lapu Lapu's Heir	Andoy's Smile
The Emerald Pond 2	Frothy Frolick	The Emerald Pond
The Nymph 2	Haring Agat	Hermanas
Light Show	Wag-Wag 3	Wag-Wag 2
Waiting for the Tide	The Sailettes	Soggy Tires

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peter58		10-Dec-2013 15:17
Very well done! Best regards from Spain http://www.photoshop-designs.com/

shelly espinosa		07-Sep-2010 08:31
great capture!!! truly amazing!! continue patronizing the philippines beauty!!=)

Alex Cheung		17-May-2010 12:48
Great color and excellent image processing!!! -V-

Bart Aldrich		18-Apr-2010 00:45
BRAVO once more!!!

Alain Boussac		14-Apr-2010 06:13
An exceptional gallery. Images of a very high level of quality and beauty : the sceneries, the glances, the lights. Remarkable work. BRAVO ! VBV.

Ben Leung		12-Apr-2010 06:35
Good captures and excellent post-processing work to make the photos more impressive!!! V!

pepe_carmona2000		07-Mar-2010 13:53
Fantastica!!!!!!!!!!! VOTO

Guest		30-Nov-2009 14:39
I am completely in awe of the images you present here! Thank you for such a magnificent gift! V

Guest		06-Sep-2009 23:15
Jose, thanks for a beautiful collection of compelling faces, delightful textures & colors - we LOVE Island Life PJAMES Bantayan Island, Cebu Philippines

Blandine Mangin		05-Aug-2009 18:32
une merveilleuse galerie, bravo ! v

Guy StV		14-May-2009 22:10
Wonderful, Creative and beautiful!

Marguerite		24-Mar-2009 14:34
These are all absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for sharing them with us!

Guest		20-Mar-2009 13:13
What I can say... One of teh best photograhers that Ive never seen...

Jim P		23-Jan-2009 02:33
Masterful work! thanks for sharing it big Vote

basri_eli		15-Jan-2009 14:59
Amazing collection from a wonderful place

Guest		26-Dec-2008 10:18
Very nice proccesing! You keep amazing me with your beautiful galleries! Big V

Carol How		06-Oct-2008 05:25
Without a doubt your gallery is the most phenomenally stunning I have ever seen! The smooth portraits, gleaming eyes, trusting expressions, joy and most of all the light! V!!!!!!!!

Fay Stout		18-Sep-2008 16:48
A magnificent gallery. The light is beautiful and the portraits are touching. V.

Guest		01-Sep-2008 15:54
This gallery is stuffed with jaw droppers, truly amazing, voted.

Bartosz Kotulski		04-Aug-2008 19:41
Fantasic. One of the most beautiful galleries on Pbase. +V Bartosz

Francis Nguyen		03-Aug-2008 15:51
My very admiration for the excellent photos of Jose Libres Librodo!

Guest		29-Mar-2008 19:21
This is truly wonderful work, well done

Guest		17-Jan-2008 09:16
Stunning gallery with so much feeling and mood!

Jim Newman Fine Art Photography		28-Dec-2007 05:30
your work is sweet

Guest		14-Dec-2007 11:52
A very fine gallery of extraordinary quality. Great pictures!

Jojie Alcantara		10-Nov-2007 03:59
Simply beautiful :-)

Guest		25-Oct-2007 08:55
Its in your Blood......wow....You and Sir Manny are really really Good i admire you post processing

endre novak		14-Oct-2007 22:09
amazing works and gallery.

Guest		14-Oct-2007 17:34
Amazing gallery mate! I dont think i can fully comprehend the beauty

Guest		02-Oct-2007 14:31
wonderful collection.

Guest		23-Sep-2007 21:25
beautiful gallery Jose. V

Bob Blakeslee		29-Aug-2007 20:32
Wonderful photos ... best word I can think of to use. Thank you.

kyoung kim photography		26-Aug-2007 05:02
stunning gallery! wonderful work..~V

jojo		24-Aug-2007 16:37
i understand so well why my two boys jorou and joel are so proud of their tito

Guest		24-Aug-2007 15:59
Very profissional work, an excellent approche to foto journalism. Cumpliments and vote.

jAPOi cequina		24-Aug-2007 11:06
i really love this gallery!it soothes my soul...very well done master boboy!you've inspired us alot..million thanks!!!BIG VOTE

Guest		23-Aug-2007 03:43
I am in total Awwwwww of this gallery! You capture the total essence of each and every corner of this world.

Guest		08-Aug-2007 09:42
Definitely one of the best on Pbase. The way you use light is just breath-taking. Thanks! Vote.

Guest		01-Aug-2007 16:07
Amazing work. Wonderful shots!

rakes		31-Jul-2007 04:55
Excellent in execution and thought process.

Scotty Graham		30-Jul-2007 12:17
wow, Jose, you have out-done yourself on this gallery. Great photoshop work too!! Well done!!

RadioWonder		29-Jul-2007 19:30
One of the best galleries on Pbase! GMV http://www.pbase.com/radiowonder/curvaceous_light

Terry Thormin		28-Jul-2007 04:52
An idyllic setting and a truly inspirational gallery. I think that his is a place I will have to visit. Vote

Patricia Lay-Dorsey		26-Jul-2007 05:14
Jose, I always anticipate seeing a new gallery of your photos. You have an artist's eye that sees into the heart of people and reflects their true beauty. And a sunset through your lens is more exquisite than any I could see myself. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

clapho		07-Jul-2007 14:00
Every picture is magic. Simply wonderful ! tanks for sharing. Claire.

Guest		25-May-2007 22:50
gold, a gallery which i keep coming back to...

Mr.vorapot		13-May-2007 12:57
SAI HI JOSE VERY VERY NICE

NeroXas		11-May-2007 10:36
yes it's the best galery... thes photos awaycaning soul too see many thing deep inside human soul.

Giancarlo Guzzardi		10-May-2007 08:29
more I watch these photographies to more find them crazy beautiful!

Azlin Ahmad		09-May-2007 14:03
As usual, always a pleasure to look at your work. Big vote for this gallery

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		08-May-2007 14:09
One of the best, if not THE best gallery on PBase. V

Giancarlo Guzzardi		08-May-2007 10:29
Great!!

Guest		06-May-2007 18:36
Outstanding gallerie well taken my friend

Guest		06-May-2007 18:35
Outstanding gallerie Vell taken my friend

Guest		03-May-2007 04:48
wow. your pictures seem to have a voice. stunning images, sir.

Guest		17-Apr-2007 01:33
Superb gallery. Each image is simply stunning. V

Dania		26-Mar-2007 05:46
Unescapable breathtaking BEAUTY!,,Bravo Jose!

henrywong		16-Mar-2007 19:02
Fantastic, big vote!!!

Alex Uch�a		14-Mar-2007 02:55
excellent gallery with breathtaking images! I loved also the presentation of gallery very creative and well executed. GMV!

csmallari		09-Mar-2007 00:55
Awesome gallery Jose !!!! I don't know what else to say ... It's just amazing. Voted !!!! If I could, I would vote for this gallery a million times :)

pachs		08-Mar-2007 13:57
thank you very much for the advice. i really appreciate it, helps me to know what i need to improve. thank you again! Brittney

Guest		05-Mar-2007 08:26
Viewing you gallery is like indulging myself in a visual addiction. At one point, I want to stop because I've seen so much beatiful pictures, more than what I could contain. But it seems that something is pushing me to explore some more. Great shots Manong Jose! Daw mamala man throat ko ka laway sa imo matahum nga mga litrato. Best regards. TFS

Cristine Varney		22-Jan-2007 20:06
The seascapes, sky and especially the people...Wow.. You have truly captured an enchanted place where the light gently paints all of the sights with drama and glory!!! My deepest admiration to you and your subjects. Voted with pleasure. ~cristine

Guest		15-Jan-2007 15:33
Wouahhh... Fantastic gallerie.. Light and colors are incredible, composition are so perfect Thanks a lot for sharing it. Hervé

Guest		29-Dec-2006 18:56
Excellent set.

Thomas J. Reeves		27-Dec-2006 23:52
This is the best collection I've every seen. Thank you for sharing these wonderful images.

Guest		27-Dec-2006 16:55
Very creative great post work,on great images. nicely thought out. Voted.

Galina Stepanova		26-Dec-2006 05:20
Your galleries are very special, Jose. My compliments.

Guest		24-Dec-2006 18:55
A photoartist at his best :-)

Ali Majdfar		16-Dec-2006 09:09
So artistic and impressive captures, excellent work. GMV

thechebb		16-Dec-2006 02:46
Powerfully moving gallery of inspiring images. Well done & Voted! Cheers!

Wendy		11-Dec-2006 09:05
Great gallery. I enjoyed the journey! Very unique.....

Guest		10-Dec-2006 16:32
Great images and processing

Jaime Serrano		09-Dec-2006 23:08
Impressive!!!. Voted.

Grace Lechoncito Oro		09-Dec-2006 00:19
Hi, Manong Boboy! Great stuff - beyond words! Multi-talented gid man timo katama. Merry Christmas! Proud of you so much!

Yve Scott		08-Dec-2006 21:39
Wonderful representation of a very individual place.

Guest		08-Dec-2006 03:24
The power of innocence. Just perfect!

Guest		06-Dec-2006 02:18
Wonderful collection of images.

Jan Wisniowski		05-Dec-2006 21:07
I have found a lot of beautiful pictures in this gallery. Thanks for sharing. v

Guest		05-Dec-2006 17:48
Wonderful Work. Great grasp of Lighting..

Paolo Fercia		05-Dec-2006 17:15
Una galleria magnifica ricca di immagini una più bella dell'altra. Atmosfere magiche e ritratti fantastici. Complimenti !!! V

Erwin Villanueva		05-Dec-2006 16:14
Nostalgic and simply amazing...

Guest		05-Dec-2006 15:08
amazing work!

Marcos Rodriguez		04-Dec-2006 23:07
Perhaps the most moving gallery I've seen on Pbase, words cannot describe how I feel. You have not only done a masterful job in taking the original photographs, but also in the absolutely exquisite post-processing. You are an incredibly talented photograher and artist. Most hearfelt congratulations, Jose, and God bless.

Guest		04-Dec-2006 02:17
Why am I just seeing this gallery? Incredible!!! the colors and the light are sick. (btw, that means good) :) Well Done

pixelito		03-Dec-2006 22:43
beautiful!

Jose Canovas		03-Dec-2006 20:50
Impresionante documento!

Dmitry Zamorin		03-Dec-2006 10:49
You've done a fantastic work! This gallery is full of live! BIG thanks for sharing!

Dan Chusid		03-Dec-2006 05:44
Stunningly beautiful.

Ian Birch		02-Dec-2006 19:42
Great locations,great shots and good post processing.V Regards Ian

Ned & Sara		02-Dec-2006 16:30
Congratulations on your stunning galeries. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Roozbeh Shivayi		02-Dec-2006 13:43
Perfect collection, the quality, the colors and the technique are awesome.

Tim Reisdorf		02-Dec-2006 01:48
simply incredible colors

Abescat Charles		01-Dec-2006 12:38
Superbe gallerie, Bravo

Guest		30-Nov-2006 14:33
Voted. Probably th ebest gallery I have ever seen on pbase. I LOVE your work and have voted and bookmarked this site. Thank you. Steve http://www.pbase.com/stevehuff/the_homeless

carol j. phipps		30-Nov-2006 02:53
Voted.

ron shufflebarger		30-Nov-2006 01:48
spectacular, great gallery----ron s.

Guest		30-Nov-2006 00:48
JOSE IS A PAINTER, MUSICIAN AND TRULY AN ARTIST IS SO MANY WAYS. SINCE HE IS NOT USING A REAL PAINTBRUSH HERE, HE USED PHOTOSHOP INSTEAD AND HE IS TELLING THE WORLD ABOUT IT. EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO HIS OWN STYLE AND INTERPRETATION. THIS IS ART MAN. KEEP IT UP. (hisa lang sanda)

Chris Sofopoulos		29-Nov-2006 22:10
The quality of your photos are outstanding! My compliments.

Guest		29-Nov-2006 19:05
Such natural beauty. Such a manufactured look.

Guest		29-Nov-2006 13:06
Oh man! Folks, I shot with Boboy and I can honestly tell you that this is just the tip of the iceberg. Excellent gallery!

Brett Hochkins		29-Nov-2006 12:30
Fantastic post work on fantastic images. A real style, I would love to see more. A BIG Vote for this entire Gallery.

Guest		29-Nov-2006 07:59
Your El Nido gallery is wonderful, dreamy and inspiring! Voted...looks to me like this can be a published coffee table book. Thanks for sharing!

Marjan Schavemaker		29-Nov-2006 07:28
Excellent gallery, Jose, real quality!

CIS		29-Nov-2006 04:24
Jose, your photography successfully conveyed your feelings and respect...a remarkable gallery! GMV

JOSE MATA		29-Nov-2006 01:31
PHOTOSHOP OR NOT YOU ARE A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER TOCAYO !!! MY VOTE .

Martha Albuquerque		29-Nov-2006 00:47
Brillant work, Stunning, outstanding collection. It's impossible to choose one or two photos, they are all perfect! ~My Big Vote~

Debra De La Cruz		28-Nov-2006 22:07
what a beautiful gallery....

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		28-Nov-2006 16:16
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Great captures and perfect colours, amazing. Ben.

Gilles Navet		28-Nov-2006 12:18
Un travail époustouflant !!! de l'or et du rêve Une présentation idéale Une technique parfaite Un grand Bravo et vote Gilles

Guest		28-Nov-2006 06:12
boboy, a fearless forecast... this gallery will be #1 before the month ends ;)

Brett Hochkins		28-Nov-2006 05:45
Hello Jose my name is Brett and I am a student and friend of your brother Manuel. This is the first time I have seen your work. Your brother speaks of you very highly. I must confess this is an outstanding series of photos, Jose and very worthy of my vote. Take care and hope to see more of your work around pbase.

Guest		27-Nov-2006 19:04
This gallery is so beautiful, breathtaking, big vote.

Guest		27-Nov-2006 11:50
This is an amazing gallery! The colors, subjects and every little detail speak vividly of your passion and talent in photography! GMV!

Robert Ford		27-Nov-2006 02:45
Speechless,Impossibly Beautiful.....Stunning!

Guest		26-Nov-2006 21:37
estan buenisimas

Robyco		25-Nov-2006 22:22
this really is beyond normal pictures. Great. V.

❏		25-Nov-2006 21:15
amazing photography !

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.		25-Nov-2006 19:02
Just a matter of time.... here goes your work being paraded for all the world to see. Of course people now know who my teacher is... Voted, of course.

n		25-Nov-2006 19:01
This gallery is the next best thing to being there. Maganda ang lugar; maganda rin mga tao. Cheers, Kayakbiker

nomada		25-Nov-2006 16:46
Magnificent work Jose! GMV

Richard Cobby		25-Nov-2006 13:01
Oh my! Jose this is an absoultly stunning gallery full of brilliant photographs crafted by a truly master photographer. GMV and I'll be back to study each image in turn - too many good ones to rush through. Congratulations - Regards - Richard Cobby UK

Alfred Arzt		25-Nov-2006 12:49
Amazing how wonderful you catured the light. Outsanding great work. Thank you for sharing.

Dante Dimarucot		25-Nov-2006 12:44
Such a talent, Filipinos are really hard to beat.

Fiona.L		25-Nov-2006 10:31
MR.JOE~~~ its funny when i see both of yours and mr.manuel's galleries are on the front page of popular galleries... love your photos...but love your drawings more~~~

Charles Lasnier		25-Nov-2006 09:59
Very dramatic images, masterful use of light.

F.Bernard		25-Nov-2006 03:29
This is the paradise

Vikas Malhotra		24-Nov-2006 18:31
One of the BEST galleries on pbase, stunning work, I love your creative eye, its amazing. Cheers, vikas.

Jose Libres Librodo		24-Nov-2006 17:19
Thank you all! Because of you votes, I am now able to share to more people the charm and innate beauty of El Nido, Palawan, Philippines.

Guest		24-Nov-2006 16:03
It is outstanding magnificent colors!!!

Guest		24-Nov-2006 16:02
It is outstanding magnificent colors!!!

Guest		24-Nov-2006 16:02
It is outstanding magnificent colors!!!

Guest		24-Nov-2006 13:14
Absolutely Amazing images Boboy. Two Librodo now in my list. Keep it up. I like the stomp, hermanas, today's catch, the wagwag series, off at first light, fierry dawn, and .... ahhh lahat na nga. its so hard to choose actually. hehehe Arnel

Guest		24-Nov-2006 07:23
The Light. The incredible Light. Well done my friend. Mu

reggie santos		23-Nov-2006 22:22
woow another talent from the Librodo family....are you Manny's brother? fantastic images...galing mo kabayan! MABUHAY

olivier bruning		23-Nov-2006 21:29
looks like paradise on earth... big Vote for a terriffic job!

Guest		23-Nov-2006 21:23
Simply outstanding.... Good Job ......Eric L.

Bobby Wong Jr.		23-Nov-2006 17:34
Boboy, and galeng. And I love you introduction too!

Guest		23-Nov-2006 12:10
Amazing work, Boboy! I'm getting dizzy toggling between Manny's gallery and yours :)

Guest		23-Nov-2006 02:27
My favorite gallery next to my mentor Manny... BIG VOTE!

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.		23-Nov-2006 00:28
Go go go. Big Vote.

Richard Calmes		22-Nov-2006 19:32
A Beautiful gallery by a talented artist! Wonderful use of light! V

Guest		22-Nov-2006 13:47
Excellent photography in this gallery, nice mood well captured from a beautiful place.

Guest		21-Nov-2006 19:50
extreamely well thought out and captured. Excellent message and well told. I will be back many times.

Nunes BEIRAO - PHOTO		20-Nov-2006 17:36
Almost impossible to choose a prefered image, because each one is simply magic. A great work, Jose. My big vote!!!

Guest		20-Nov-2006 14:11
Fantastic work, Boboy! Can't wait to see the rest!!! I love your Wagwag series the best as it best depicts Philippine fishing life with a bit of retro touch from the old Pinoy masters of oil and charcoal. Again, great, great work. Another man to watch in Pbase!

edwin		20-Nov-2006 09:21
Wow! I'm speechless. Great gallery. Like oil paintings. Keep it up

Guest		17-Nov-2006 15:26
fantastic captures boboy and an even better PP technique! i'm sure that this is just the start of more galleries and showcases to come. i'll be visiting your galleries often. more power to you!

Guest		14-Nov-2006 18:10
absolutely beautiful! Ruby.

Guest		12-Nov-2006 16:41
This is a wonderful collection. Love the drama in your colours!

Guest		11-Nov-2006 09:27
Hoo ... This gallery is incredible. The colours and tones ! Vote Vincent.

Guest		11-Nov-2006 09:26
Hoo ! This work is incredible... The colours and the tone ! Vote ! Vincent.

Guest		11-Nov-2006 09:26
Hoo ! This work is incredible... The colours and the tone ! Vote ! Vincent.

ray		08-Nov-2006 09:56
Very nice..............kids don't lie

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