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Philippines, My Philippines

There's so much bad press surrounding my country. Not all are undeserved, obviously. But there is so much more to the Philippines than just our political problems and poverty. Let me take you on a virtual tour through some of our 7,107 islands and give you a glimpse of what I see through my viewfinder. It's a lot better than reading the papers, I'll guarantee you that.

Pls feel free to leave a comment or sign the guestbook. And if you would like the world to see another side to the Philippines, then just click the vote button on the gallery!

Peace
Beautiful Batanes
Beautiful Batanes 		Shangrila Mactan, Cebu
Shangrila Mactan, Cebu 		Kinabuhayan Quezon
Kinabuhayan Quezon 		Ilocos
Ilocos 		Manila, Philippines
Manila, Philippines
Some like it Hot: A trip to the crater of Mt Pinatubo
Some like it Hot: A trip to the crater of Mt Pinatubo 		Driving the Philippines in Classic Cars
Driving the Philippines in Classic Cars 		Makati City, Philippines
Makati City, Philippines 		Palawan Island, Philippines
Palawan Island, Philippines 		Beautiful Boracay: a Philippine treasure
Beautiful Boracay: a Philippine treasure
WARNING! Very Graphic Content: The crucifixions
WARNING! Very Graphic Content: The crucifixions 		Bayan Ko: A Balikbayan tour through the Philippines
Bayan Ko: A Balikbayan tour through the Philippines 		Pearl Farm, Davao
Pearl Farm, Davao 		Island Hopping: The Best of the Philippines
Island Hopping: The Best of the Philippines

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Jox 28-Jan-2009 07:57
I stumbled upon your website while looking for a real rarity, a picture of Ms. Pinky Colmenares on-line. (you managed to catch her in an unguarded moment, there was a spark of genuine feeling there) What i found is a treasure trove of great pictures. You've got a good eye for finding beauty in all all things. I wish you more journeys and more sights that will take your breath away. Cheers!
Angie 04-Jan-2009 20:53
What you have done is so amazing. Am so proud of your work, unselfish, artitistic and you have showen the world the very beautiful side of our lovely and unique country. I feasted with my eyes and savour every emotion with each and every place.
Cherio ! Mabuhay!
Angie 04-Jan-2009 20:47
What you have done is so amazing. Am so proud of your works, unselfish, artitistic and you have showed the world the very beautiful side of our lovely and unique country. I feasted with my eyes and savour every emotion with every each and every place.
Cherio ! Mabuhay!
landscape 08-Nov-2008 21:38
fabulous!extremely hot!
she 23-Oct-2008 07:20
hi James I love your picture very much ,I just want to download some .
Jherold 03-Oct-2008 19:05
Hey james! nice picture man, the pictures make feel at home back to my homeland. dude you make me miss my country so much. thanks for sharing the galleries. hope you have more picture from Philippines. I am from philippines in I locos sur. just wondering if you could take a picture there in vigan city. I haven't see the view there since I came to the United States. all right man hope you have more. take care.
Noyp 04-Sep-2008 19:47
Yep, there so much more about philippines. I go there every year and I always think that whatever I spend big or small I am helping our economy. Kaya lang walang pagbabago mga tao. Kala nila pag tinapon ang basura sa ilog ito'y matutunaw na lang sa tubig. Patuloy pa rin ang pagtae nila sa ilog. Malangaw dahil dito. Hindi gobyerno ang problema, Tao ang problema kasi majority tamad sila. Kasama ako do'n. Pasig river, patay na. Malapit na ring mamatay ang taal lake. Alam ko lahat na ilog sa maynila tepok na. Oras na para gumising tayo sa masamang panaginip at magbago.
Guest 26-Jun-2008 10:54
please go to palawan and take pics.
teresa.delossantos.salah 17-May-2008 00:12
excellent work you have here,i just started taking some photos with my canon rebel and can't wait for my next trip to the philippines,thanks for showing the beauty of my country
pbase member tdsalah
arianne 01-May-2008 04:01
grabe nice tlg sa Pilipinas.........
anne 09-Apr-2008 08:00

nice pix james you make us all proud to be filipino i miss my home land ... thank you...
jainy 03-Apr-2008 02:39
hi james! can i borrow some of your pictures because i need them for my social studies project. tnx! nice pix
jainy 03-Apr-2008 02:38
hi james! can i borrow some of your pictures because i need them for my social studies project. tnx! nice pix
azel robellon 14-Mar-2008 08:22
mamatay ako sa pilipinas dahil dito ako galing hahahahaah!!!!
jasmine 09-Mar-2008 07:11
philippines is really beautiful. The place here is lyk heaven(amazing!!). 8 makes 8 luks bad/ugly becoz of the greedy/corrupt politician!
Dessy 20-Dec-2007 22:11
Photos are really breathtaking! Just started strolling at some and ended up viewing each and everyone of the photos - love it, love it, love it! Makes me long for home. Thanks for sharing the beautiful side of Pilipinas. Please continue sharing your photos and make each filipinos proud of their homeland. Salamat, James. Mabuhay!
vince 10-Dec-2007 13:28
ei man, your work inspires me alot. I love cars too and im just starting at taking pictures. like you, im starting with a point and shoot. hehe
thanks for sharing your work with guys like us... :)
leah 04-Dec-2007 08:30
really beautiful. you've done a great job. thanks for showing the world the beauty of the philippines.
Pascal 27-Nov-2007 14:30
Hello, I will write in french.
Ces photos sont magnifiques, je suis suisse et si Obélix est tombé dans la marmite de potion magique, personnellement, je suis un jour tombé amoureux des Philippines.
C'était il y a 20 ans et je suis toujours émerveillé comme au premier à chaque fois que je peux admirer ces instants magiques.
Vos photos montrent à quel point ce pays est magnifique et combien ces habitants sont merveilleux et chaleureux.
Bravo!
shin 25-Nov-2007 08:20
hanep tkaga ang philippines.
cheri wagner 12-Nov-2007 21:37
arresting photos. close to perfection. no, perfection.

cheers to my land and people.

cheri wagner
Lester 05-Nov-2007 19:52
I migrated to Canada one and a half year ago and seeing all these pictures brings me back a lot of memories expecially Makati City where I used to work for 10 years. I really enjoy looking at these pictures. Just a suggestion, Punta Fuego in Batangas also has a breathtaking view, hope you try it. Keep it up!
Rebecca 01-Nov-2007 04:06
I was born and raised half my life in the PI. Wow your galleries make me long for home. You have captured the essence of the PI so well. Voted!
DRQSN 22-Oct-2007 04:04
My husband & I are making a trip in Jan 2008. I have not been back to PI since 1966. Thank you for sharing! I can't believe that you are a fairly new photographer. Great shots! DRQSN
DRQSN 22-Oct-2007 04:04
My husband & I are making a trip in Jan 2008. I have not been back to PI since 1966. Thank you for sharing! I can't believe that you are a fairly new photographer. Great shots! DRQSN
Didz 12-Jul-2007 06:09
Hey James...
Love your pictures.. :) I was wondering if I can use some of them to represent Philippines in my school project? We have this ASEAN week next week, and my class is representing Philippines.. I wanna use some of your pictures to display in my class... I love your photography... Unique and just breathtaking!! :) Makes me feel like I wanna go there one day!! ^_^ Cheers!!
mjane 27-Jun-2007 13:02
Hi James, You have such wonderful pictures. I'm going to make a real estate website, I was wondering if I can use some of your pictures for the site flash presentation. I will post your name on the site for credits. I really hope you will grant me the permission to use your photos. Thank you and God bless
vinelle 13-Jun-2007 12:36
herbs would always say how great you are...i never thought this great until i checked your pictures out for the first time :) galing man!!!! moo pare!!!
mon 09-Jun-2007 11:37
great shots!!! keep on shooting.
ronald 24-May-2007 05:27
your pictures are indeed very beautiful! i even hyperlinked one of your pictures to my site :)
Veronica 28-Oct-2006 13:18
No place like home!!
Diana Fay Reyes 11-Sep-2006 04:46
NICE SHOTS.........id like to suggest a place which is not familiar to people......... have you heard of the place...DAANBANTAYAN Cebu,Philippines.........well i hope you can go there and see the place its really beautiful especially their diving spots.....spectacular view....=)
loveisthedrug 21-Jun-2006 04:14
you are very lucky to live in such a beautiful place;despite all the issues.
you are very lucky.
Andy 20-Jun-2006 08:19
Very nice website James. I enjoyed seeing your country.
Sam_C 05-Jun-2006 00:48
Tremendous gallery James! Each, and every image a delight, and brings me back to the wonderful time I had there.
Thanks for the memories! Vote!
adamantski 04-Jun-2006 08:51
A splendid gallery of your beloved Philippines James. Through your lens it looks as close to perfect as could be. Vote & regards
eddie 26-May-2006 05:03
Stunning work of the PI
MarkoP 25-May-2006 07:09
beautiful country, beutiful photos
Hochi Abaya 25-May-2006 02:37
great gallery. voted
Marisa D.L. 13-May-2006 15:13
It's a wonderful tribute to your country. I love to discover its beauty, its colours, its spirit, as if you were my virtual guide by images.
The quality of your photography is really high and every photo is a fascinating visual experience to relish.
Thank you to help me to learn a little about a different world from mine.
Marisa
James Deakin 12-May-2006 05:22
Thank you to each and everyone of you that have visited this gallery and especially those who have taken the time to share their comments. I treasure each one. You have not only inspired me, but other photographers to see the beauty of their own backyards and to share that with the world. Thank you.
judy 11-May-2006 02:29
Thanks a lot for sharing this wonderful pictures.... Its simply amazing to know the real beauty of our country... keep up the good work.
Kalbo 25-Apr-2006 14:54
Brings back very fond memories of the Philippines. I've been there 5 times with my Filipino wife, to Manila areas, Bicol, and Mindanao, where we now own property and a house. Even though I've only been there a few times, I can definitely say these pictures make me homesick!
Gil Purcil 02-Apr-2006 19:15
Other than our hospitality, there's more about us to be proud of. You make us pinoys very proud. Great job!
Ron Bernardo 19-Mar-2006 01:54
I must vote!
Manuel Libres Librodo Jr. 09-Mar-2006 12:15
Thanks for the picture James. You indeed show the beauty of the Philippines and the Filipinos. Thanks to you and for the people who visit your gallery.
Eldar Kadymov 06-Mar-2006 18:07
Wonderful gallery and trust me, whoever has brains does not give a damn about bad things corrupted reporters write about your beautiful country !
czarina 02-Mar-2006 17:46
wow!!! you captured the true beauty of my island home...it overshadows all the things that you hate and want to forget...political stunts, poverty, corruption and some if not all the irritating "showbiz" politicians! :)
Ron Bernardo 08-Feb-2006 21:27
I've been to most of these places and your photos reminds me a lot about my home country, the Philippines. Thank you for sharing them to us.
Stan Pierce 08-Feb-2006 05:40
Great gallery! Keep up the good work.
Stan
Pearl 29-Jan-2006 05:17
I never thought that we have such great places in the philippines. You just missed one thing, pictures of the cordilleras!!! or I guess you're into beaches, not the jungle..
babytaz 28-Jan-2006 03:19
ang ganda ng mga photos, kaya lang, bakit alang surfing s siargao?db magand din un?pero all i can is talagang nk2amaze parang nkrating n rin s mga lugar nasa s ppicture!gand tlaga grabeh!!!!!!sana mas marami pang mga lugar in different place here in our country ang feature m!!!!!!!!!!para mas masaya!!!!!!!!!kep up the good work ipagpa2loy m yan!!!!!!!
brag2000 25-Jan-2006 18:35
you've done a great job!
Charlie 23-Dec-2005 12:09
Mabuhay ka... Thank you for sharing our wonderful place from the rest of the world.
EDITH RB 20-Dec-2005 13:37
It's nice to discover your site, especially this gallery where you posted beautiful places of our country. I admire all the shots you made, it's perfectly done. Thanks for sharing and I've voted all the images.
EDITH RB 20-Dec-2005 13:35
It's nice to discover your site, especially this gallery where you posted beautiful place of our country. I admire all the shots you made, it's perfectly done. Thanks for sharing and I've voted all the images.
Julius Grantt 13-Dec-2005 11:53
Nice design, good work !
csmallari 25-Oct-2005 01:48
Thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful photos of our country. Our country may have it's faults but doesn't every single country have it's own ? It's sad that so many people seem to make a living out of the bad stuff instead of the good things that happen.

Your gallery is an inspiration. A wonderful compilation of images showing just how truly beautiful this country is. From the sights to the people and their eagerness to make every single person feel welcome.

I love the Philippines !!! ( Voted for your gallery ... I'd vote this a thousand times over if I could ;-) )
William in Brussels 10-Aug-2005 10:14
I lived in the Philippines for several years. It was heaven. I look forward to going back some day and to introduce the place to my wife and daughter. Thank you for the pictures.
Glynis 29-Jun-2005 13:50
I have just spent hours looking at your creation, it's been a breathe taking experience to say the least... Totally amazing......... well done and Thank you for sharing it with the world
ari 22-May-2005 05:01
your pictures make every filipino proud...
Mae Bagadiong 11-May-2005 20:34
I miss Philippines even more. You've seen so many places I haven't been to. Travelled to different countries, it's time I travel around my own.

Thanks for sharing such great pics of home.
Jon Tengco 10-May-2005 09:06
Excellent images, James. Just what the world needs to see of our beautiful country.
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