We have all done a lot of foolish things in our youth which we are probably not proud of, or at least cringe in embarrassment for being so reckless and fancy-free. Regardless of whether you were young and carefree in the 50s, 60s, 70s or even 80s, drugs, sex and alcohol were nothing compared to
Whereas I adore the desolation and drama of winter for photography, the vibrancy of summer and the textures that you can play around with is something completely different, no matter what part of the world you may find yourself in. You know I am a storyteller, and words are my passion. But I also see
I used to stress over crossing the boundaries, the divergence from the plan and direction, but during one photo assignment some years ago I watched these camels in a “traffic jam” or sorts. It changed my perspective overnight: there is absolutely no point stressing over what you cannot change or is out of your hands.
I have been in a deep, dark and murderous place these past weeks – as author and writer, and thoroughly enjoying myself with the latest project of Marie Balustrade. If you didn´t catch the first three short story sets, as they emerged one scheming chapter after the other, you can curl up on your favourite
A photographer’s relationship with the camera is a very intimate one, almost akin to a spouse or at the very least, a lover. In some cases, the camera will even take precedence over the spouse, but that is a topic for another day. Having said that, when the time comes to part ways with the
This year there will be no blog entry from me on some exciting adventure or wonderful travel experience for holidays. All travel plans have been cancelled this year, not just by me, but by the world and the obnoxious COVID-19. Anyone who has to travel via train, plane, or bus and any other local transportation
There are days when I come to a standstill, wondering about the choices I made, the decisions I have had to live with. Have they been the right ones? Should I have chosen the other path? If not, how have I dealt with the consequences. Divesting myself of all the roles that tied me down
We have a term in the Philippines for the relationship between the children of godparents – kinakapatid. It loosely translates into honorary sibling, the operative word being kapatid, which is sibling. My goddaughter is in town for a long overdue visit and it is pure joy to pamper her and enjoy her company. I welcomed
When I moved to Berlin in 2017, the intention was never to remain here on a long-term basis. Once I set up my home, however, and things began to happen, I thought I might as well linger a little longer, give it a shot and see where the road takes me. I will spare you
“I counted my years and realized that I have less time to live by, than I have lived so far. I feel like a child who won a pack of candies: at first he ate them with pleasure but when he realized that there was little left, he began to taste them intensely. I have no
