ILOILO (Philippines), Banwa Ko Photo Gallery by Manuel Libres Librodo Jr. at pbase.com

ILOILO (Philippines), Banwa Ko

On the occassion of my hometown's fiesta (September 10),
this gallery is a tribute to my place of origin.

Lambunao in Iloilo, Philippines initially nurtured my love for life.
Lambunao is a place like no other. Love it, hate it, embrace it, curse it...
Lambunao will always be there. Standing. Waiting. With open arms.

This is a gallery of pictures I took around the province of Iloilo. There is no picture from Lambunao
but for me, Iloilo is Lambunao (and vice versa). ILOILO, BANWA KO (Iloilo, my hometown).

This gallery is dedicated to all Lambunaonons and Ilonggos all over the world.
PLEASE COME BACK FOR UPDATES.

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.
Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines
Currently based in Bangkok, Thailand

upside down/saltbed 1	upside down/saltbed 2	upside down/saltbed 3
photographer's POV	the photographer	slope
lone fisherman 1	lone fisherman 2	lone fisherman 3
superheroes	how to	the girls
memoirs 1	memoirs 2	memoirs 3
whereto 1	whereto 2	whereto 3
wisdom 1	wisdom 2	wisdom 3
the future 1	the future 2	the future 3
the guardian 1	the guardian 2	the guardian 3

child	man	woman
ilongga 1	ilongga 2	ilongga 3

Rosalinda Revisited	Rosalinda Revisited 2	Rosalinda Revisited 3

Rosalinda Unveiled 1	Rosalinda Unveiled 2	Rosalinda Unveiled 3

Eugene Michael Bundy		11-May-2009 12:41
Incredible gallery. I love it. V

Rosalinda Lira Gonzales		28-Feb-2008 22:48
I was browsing and came across this piece of art. Dapat lang nga ipabugal ka taga Lambunao. Sa Lambunao ako natawo kag ginpabugal ko ikaw. MABUHAY ANG LAMBUNAONON. Punay Gonzales

PauloCGama		12-Feb-2008 21:01
this much more than a gallery: this is a piece of art! v

meldy		09-Feb-2008 22:47
What a great and super pictures. keep the good works.. God bless you..

Guest		30-Jan-2008 23:27
Absolutely superb! Some of the most emotional portraits I have ever come across. Congratulations!

Rosemarie Kusserow		14-Jan-2008 11:13
Beautiful and interesting gallery, I like a lot the wonderful colors and your compositions, very impressive, vote, Rosemarie :O)

daisy		13-Jan-2008 04:20
Love it! Make me home sick.

Noreen		29-Dec-2007 06:31
Am from Iloilo and you make me proud to be an Ilonggo. Your photos are amazing! Sigh!

peter		15-Dec-2007 11:11
i have to post a comment like this and in hiligaynon style of ilonggos. " MATAHUM NGA UBRA INI "

Saso Stavrev		14-Dec-2007 03:17
Very creative work. V

D. Cheng		01-Dec-2007 06:05
Brilliant. Do you use HDR techniques?

Benita Balinon Tendencia		24-Nov-2007 11:23
Fantastically super! I am proud of you.

Guest		21-Nov-2007 04:47
the best i ever seen..

Guest		18-Nov-2007 23:21
love your work! any of my relatives here?

Glenn Santiago		12-Nov-2007 06:14
Amazing pictures, Manny. A great play with light, shapes and reflection. V

vanessa may mendoza		11-Nov-2007 03:43
superb pics! i was born in iloilo but ive only been there once. seeing your pics made me crave to visit my birth place again.

Sandi Whitteker		09-Nov-2007 03:06
Really nice personal view of the Phillipines. Great portraits and also creative shots.

Janeth		05-Nov-2007 03:28
WOW!!!! What an art? I enjoyed your work... It's a Pinoy workmanships... Very interesting photos... Keep up the good work. Janeth

Naomi		26-Oct-2007 14:16
Your photos are outstanding, and I love your style. This gallery is so rich and colourful, I love it! V

jaires gallego		26-Oct-2007 06:10
cannot utter any words other than "WWWOOOOWWW"

Guest		24-Oct-2007 09:15
superb gallery

rael		24-Oct-2007 02:27
what camera did you use? model and brand pls. rael19@gmail.com speechlessssssss

Ali Majdfar		22-Oct-2007 12:39
Superb work ,GMV

Guest		22-Oct-2007 09:26
Very nice gallery.

Guest		21-Oct-2007 13:23
manuel your work is exeptionnal fantastic a real pleasure vote !

H. P. Henriksen Starman		20-Oct-2007 19:19
Exelent in all manners. v.

Giancarlo Guzzardi		17-Oct-2007 10:00
magnificent gallery... irreal image, aces and atmosphere between reality and fantasy. elegant and perfectly work

Ashley Hockenberry		15-Oct-2007 16:49
WOW !!

rodel		08-Oct-2007 16:58
proud to be ilonggo. men! ur awesome!

Guest		06-Oct-2007 05:10
what an amazing way to pay tribute, M. going back to your roots is such an amazing feeling, isn't it. as always, a spectacular set of images...

Naoki Hayashi's Photo Gallery		29-Sep-2007 23:35
This is a really splendid gallery again. I am your fan and always study most from your photograph. I look forward to future further activity. My big vote,of course!

jsavage		27-Sep-2007 05:07
I love the creative and colorful flair you've put into your photos. Absolutely beautiful

Guest		27-Sep-2007 04:22
YOur gallery is so awesome, you've been successful in capturing the souls of those people in your photographs.

Guest		27-Sep-2007 01:16
I like your new direction here Manuel. Especially the high contast ones early in the gallery. nice work again!!

theScorp		26-Sep-2007 08:08
Good beautiful work :)I really liked the image titled 'child' Keep goin!...

John		25-Sep-2007 17:05
Such an amazing gallerie again Manny. Love your work.

Aloha Diao Lavina		25-Sep-2007 13:42
Just when I think I've seen you create the ultimate...you come up with something else that is utterly different and brilliant. Once again bravo. Oy those colored lantern leaves will be the stuff such as dreams are made of. Take care--gotta go to camp tomorrow. See ya.

Brett Hochkins		25-Sep-2007 02:26
Hi Manny. You know how much I adore and admire your work but every now and then you show us something special and how versatile and creative you really are. Congratulations On achieving the number one spot with this vivid and stunning gallery of dazzling light and breathtaking colour... Brett Vote.

M Williamson Lebon		24-Sep-2007 10:06
MARVELOUS GALLERY!!!! V

Guest		23-Sep-2007 20:50
Another fantastic series! V

Dan		23-Sep-2007 20:25
Excellent gallery, a real treat to visit. v

Guest		23-Sep-2007 17:40
something quite new in this gallery i seems to me! and still a fantastic show of your technical capabilities! how are you doing my friend? Eric

Guest		23-Sep-2007 14:44
Exceptional gallery. Very creative presentation. (Miriam)

an nguyen		23-Sep-2007 00:14
A very beautiful photographs and very nice presentation.

Guest		21-Sep-2007 13:32
Congratulations and vote for this fantastic gallerie Manuel.

Guest		21-Sep-2007 09:34
This is extraordinary work! Really enjoyed spending time here.

kyoung kim photography		21-Sep-2007 06:11
wow! stunning gallery! ~V

Mihai		20-Sep-2007 06:56
Fantastic gallery !!! V

Guest		19-Sep-2007 16:00
Another masterpiece in evolution. V!!

Guest		19-Sep-2007 15:44
Wow! I am blown away by the beauty in this gallery. Your work is phenomenal! Congratulations on such a great gallery!!!

Martha Albuquerque		19-Sep-2007 11:54
Wonderful gallery, Manuel! Another brillian work of yours, Vote*

Marc Demoulin		19-Sep-2007 06:48
Brilliant as usual Manuel! Vote. Marc

Jean-Marc MICHEL		19-Sep-2007 06:22
Great gallery Manuel. Your pictures are beautiful. I like so much your creativity and the contrast of you pictures. The photographer is amazing... I hope, he didn't fall down in the water... Best regards.Jean-Marc.

Guest		19-Sep-2007 03:56
hi Manuel - a year ago i had a trial pbase account and never really got serious about posting stuff. I saw your gallery a few months back, and then periodically began coming back to pbase to view your galleries. Photographers like you make pBase profitable. It also inspired me to post my first three galleries and hopefully more to come. Thank You! Look forward to your feedback. (and yes this has voted!)

Scotty Graham		19-Sep-2007 03:47
Manny, your best gallery to date...no doubt...just great!! BIG VOTE

Dallas Hyatt		19-Sep-2007 02:51
This just rocks. Great use of light. Vote!

Bobby Wong Jr.		19-Sep-2007 00:01
How different can Manny's photos be, after all, so many others have already posted theirs? Wow. You've brought a fresh perspective and a new style to an age-old subject. Show us more!

Guest		18-Sep-2007 21:34
Another fantastic gallery...Biggest Vote.!!!

kamen bulgaria		18-Sep-2007 21:06
u are perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yves Rubin		18-Sep-2007 19:54
Every gallery you create is so unique, yet your style stays with you. This is another beauty to delight our eyes!

Latifa Messaoudi		18-Sep-2007 19:49
just wonderful*

Guest		18-Sep-2007 19:18
it's been a while since i've seen your wonderful travel photography...love your images as always inspirational...

Milos Markovic		18-Sep-2007 17:35
Unbelievable gallery, You leave me speechless, Manny. My compliments, Maestro! Big vote

Derick Gamboa		18-Sep-2007 13:51
Hanep! Hanep! Grabe! Iba ka! Galeng! What else can I say? :-)

alfredo camba jr.		18-Sep-2007 10:55
Very artistic images of Iloilo, Philippines! Very nice work Manny!! Vote!!

Guest		18-Sep-2007 04:32
What can be said, simply masterful! The sunset shots are beyond spectacular, thank you for sharing these images, Manuel, what a treat! (And of course, V!)

Guest		17-Sep-2007 22:26
Amazing gallery. My compliments

jAPOi cequina		17-Sep-2007 15:39
A Magnum Opus from the Master!!!I'm so delighted and motivated every time i see your photographs!You've inspired us alot!a million thanks sir!!!GMV:-)

anuschka		17-Sep-2007 13:29
Superb gallery, joyful gift to us, thanks for sharing! V.

Charles Lasnier		17-Sep-2007 07:01
Nicely done!

Guest		17-Sep-2007 03:06
Iloilo is the hometown of my parents. Thank you for this wonderful gallery. Vote.

Guest		17-Sep-2007 00:10
I've been waiting for this! Another superb work from a master Librodo. Congratulations once again. My BIG VOTE

fred_il		16-Sep-2007 23:27
Amazing galery! Each shot is a stunner!! VOte!!

Hodero		16-Sep-2007 20:14
Yes Amigo !! Big Vote.

Guest		16-Sep-2007 18:46
fine series DD

Don Mottershead		16-Sep-2007 17:44
Great, great, great! (V)

flowsnow		16-Sep-2007 16:25
Excellent images. Something different :D

Aloha Diao Lavina		16-Sep-2007 12:15
This is so beautiful, Manny. A fitting tribute to a great place. In your colors live the passion of the Filipino. In your composition, their creativity. And in the moments you choose to capture is the inherent joy that is being Filipino. I salute you, my friend. Every offering from you is a lesson in new ways of seeing. If someone does not ask you to shoot a book about the beauty of the Philippines, I think they must be crazy. GMV of course

Guest		15-Sep-2007 17:04
As surprising as always. I like how you control and balance the colors that come out so powerful. V

Richard Calmes		15-Sep-2007 16:40
Beautiful images artfully crafted! V

Guest		15-Sep-2007 15:38
Correction. I mean your repetoire.

Guest		15-Sep-2007 15:37
Another wonderful gallery. I especially like the landscapes, which is not our regular repetoire.V.

Guest		15-Sep-2007 13:04
Dreamy creations. New images from the great one means new inspiration for us all.

Guest		15-Sep-2007 12:05
Another fantabulous gallery from you! Voted of course...

Guest		15-Sep-2007 09:21
Another great and inspiring gallery. V

Guest		15-Sep-2007 08:05
you've captured your hometown beautifully, inspiring images as usual. V

shatterbug		15-Sep-2007 07:51
A gallery to really show your range as a photographer...each set of images is a different mood and story!

Guest		15-Sep-2007 06:08
I am impressed.

Kal Khogali		14-Sep-2007 20:37
Once again I have to express how much I respect your talent, but especially for me in how you can so easily move from portraiture to this. A testament to your genius. K

Petros Labrakos		14-Sep-2007 20:21
I do feel your soulful imaging a discrete recollection marking Manuel's history (V)

Johan Gerrits		14-Sep-2007 15:47
What a great tribute to your homeplace ILOILO, Great work as usual Manny and thanks for sharing your memories!!

Guest		14-Sep-2007 14:20
Katahom guid!

Steve Viscot		14-Sep-2007 08:43
yeat again a masterpiece in the making...-v

Guest		14-Sep-2007 08:29
A Great start to another Incredible gallery, Manny.....You are the Master Photographer.....Will be checking back for More......BTW, I'm still looking for my Manny Librodo T-Shirt!! ~V~

Guest		14-Sep-2007 04:20
Everyone a gem. Great gallery, sharp, colourful & dynamic. Voted

Rhodora Parcon		14-Sep-2007 01:01
The saltbeds are amazing and the memoirs remind me of my happy childhood in Lambunao. I can't wait to see more. BIG VOTE!

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