Photo Essay written 19 October 2009
It's been more than a decade since my first visit to the Philippines, much time has passed by since then and I keep coming back to the wonderful island of Mindanao every year. I hope one day I will call this place my home.
Street Vendors at Tnalak Festival in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines.
Sleeping local beauty in Tricycle, South Cotabato, Mindanao
Fisherman taking his time in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Mindanao.
Tboli woman in South Cotabato, Mindanao
Old Woman in South Cotabato, Mindanao
Young giril in South Cotabato, MIndanao.
Photo Essay written 14 August 2009
The Mindanaoans are independence-loving and peaceful people with a rich cultural past deeply embedded in their present way of living.
Philippines, Mindanao, Tboli girl from Lake Sebu.
Philippines, Mindanao, Young girl posing in South Cotabato.
Ronald de Jong has been a member since 14 August 2009 and goes by Aliawan.
I am a freelance travelphotographer, i just love photography and i have a passion for Mindanao, Philippines. I like to create images that reflects the character of the Philippines, its wonderful people and it's rich cultural heritage. I hope my images will capture momentum and uncover the way i see the fascinating island of Mindanao.
You can also find Ronald at aliawanenterprises.tripod.com.