2004 Faves Photo Gallery by Manuel Libres Librodo Jr. at pbase.com

2004 Faves

EACH picture in this gallery carries with it fond memories.

Each smile, each color, each shape has been a part of my life as a person, and as a photo hobbyist.

These pictures are all part of my learning process. And there will be more...

ENJOY.

Manny

Kissed by the Evening Light	Boys Will Be Boys...	C O N T R A S T
Magical Dawn	Shake, Shake, Shake...	Life Amidst Chaos
Spice Girl	Three H'mong Dolls	Reflection in the Eyes
Accidental Model	W E B	Harmony in Green
D A G A T ( S E A )	Special Delivery	I N N O C E N C E
S T O R I E S	H O P E	Wooden Beauties
Innocent Charm	S T A N D O U T	K R Y S T A L
H I L L S	F R A G I L E	B A S K I N G
H Y P N O S I S	L A D D E R	W O M A N
P E E K I N '	P E A C E	G R E E T I N G
S M O K I N '	F U T U R E	G R O O M I N G
S H A D O W S	Mona Lisa of Luang Prabang	Pathway to Nirvana
S M I L E	Meditation	Smoking Chimney
E Y E S	Curiosity	Morning Ritual
L O O K	C A N D I D	E T H E R I A L
G A Z E	Y A A A ! ! ! !	G R A C E
R O S A R Y	W I N D	R E G A T T A S
Boracay Beauty III	T A T T O O	S C O R N E D
Hypnosis	Touched by the Light

alfredo camba jr.		25-Aug-2008 15:39
Fantastic gallery!! Very beautiful and artistic images Manny! Vote!!!

Cliff Smith		26-Oct-2007 21:38
Manuel, you certainly have a way with people. Fantastic lighting in your shots, especially noted in the closeups.

Lloyd		12-Aug-2007 12:44
Mayo..mayo..gid ah...sagad sagad sa imo....saludo ko......(ilonggo)

Guest		24-Apr-2007 06:39
You are great photographer...Excellent...

Guest		15-Jan-2007 08:58
ASTIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wanjiru kayanda		04-Dec-2006 19:57
you are truly blessed!! your talent is amazing...

Alfred Arzt		30-Nov-2006 21:36
There is nothing more to say. - Big, big vote!

Marc Demoulin		29-Nov-2006 19:51
You are THE photographer of human kind. Wonderful and so sensitive. A new vote. Kind Regards. Marc

S�rgio,Brasil		13-Oct-2006 20:02
Lindas fotos, muito lindas!!!!!

Sari - Indonesia		22-Sep-2006 01:27
Thank you as all of your pictures reminds me of God Allmighty ..... how He creates so many wonderful things in this world........ Namaste! from Sari - Indonesia

Patricia		13-Sep-2006 10:42
I can see why these are your favorite pics. you have my vote!!!

oktay cagatay		26-Aug-2006 08:19
excellent gallery!

Guest		22-Aug-2006 18:44
Every time I look at your galleries I am fascinated by the images. Your photography is amazing and mesmerizing. There is beauty in them all. You are a master and I am so glad that you take the time to share your work.

RHODORA PARCON		05-Jul-2006 23:17
CAMERA----------$2000 TRIPS TO TAKE GREAT PICTURES..........$1500 (? OR MORE) CAPTURING INNOCENCE, LIFE, AND BEAUTY... PRICELESS!!!! I WAS TEARY EYED... YOU HAVE A VERY SPECIAL TALENT. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE MORE GREAT PICTURES. HAVE YOU EVER TAKEN PICTURES OF BEAUTIFUL LAMBUNAO? REGARDS, RHODORA MIAMI, FLORIDA

RAN		26-May-2006 19:30
wonderful...just perfect thats the type of photographer i wish to be .....i'll take too long to reach u for sure keep it up so we can enjoy this outstanding art :)

leni		19-May-2006 16:03
wow,galing talaga..! As an Aklanon I really admire your work, lalo na about Boracay, you really made it more beutiful .!

rob finlayson		06-May-2006 21:29
Stunning shots.............beautiful use of light! what sort of camera do you use? My passion is aircraft and i am lucky to travel regularly getting pics for my collection, regards Rob Finlayson

Chandra		09-Apr-2006 12:43
Manny, I'm awestruck by the beauty of your photographs. I am at a loss for words. I have but one little request to you. Visit my country "Bangladesh" if you can. I guarantee you will not be disappointed at the beauty of its people and nature. I believe if any one can capture the spirit of my country you can. Congratulating you on your amazing skill.

Bashir		23-Mar-2006 10:07
Manny, I have been visiting your site for four hours, i go deep in every picture, in every face. i can feel the smile, sadness, attraction and all acts of non speak faces of your pictures. i congratulate on your hardwork..... AND if you haven't visit my RUINED BELOVED Afghanistan, come and see, here are more than thousands picture beats and stories. Cheers, Bashir

Guest		22-Mar-2006 16:17
Beautiful gallery. Love the use of empty space on your portraits.

Mostafa Moftah		22-Mar-2006 01:17
Stunning gallery.. Voted.

Richard Calmes		20-Mar-2006 19:06
A gallery full of beautiful, sensitive portraits! Vote

Bostjan		17-Mar-2006 22:33
Inspiring captures! GMV! Cheers, Bostjan

CIS		17-Mar-2006 18:23
This is absolutely Exquisite!!! GMV

JOSE MATA		17-Mar-2006 02:41
COINCIDO, LOS MEJORES RETRATOS , MABUHAT MANNY !!!!!!!

Guest		13-Mar-2006 17:59
Uno de los mejores de los fotografos en la web !!!!!!!!! En serio, toda una inspiración. Aunque es lo de menos me gustaría saber ¿que cámaras, lentes, filtros usas? Un genio !!!!!!

Harry_Das		12-Mar-2006 12:46
Speachless !

Becky Shadowens		07-Mar-2006 07:12
manuel, you are everywhere I go on photography websites. I know because your pictures are always winning. You have what it takes and more to be an inspiring, professional photographer. Have you thought about creating portfolios to send to newspapers and magazines? If not, you should. Exceptional work and I can't wait to see what you create next. Becky Shadowens, fellow Betterphoto member and Digitalimagecafe. :)

jyb		13-Feb-2006 15:33
i'm new to pbase. you've just become my new personal hero/idol/god.

Emma		11-Feb-2006 13:52
Beautiful and lively..... the images have meaningful thoughts that makes you an extraordinaire in photography.

Guest		07-Jan-2006 14:15
You are very talented I love your work

chi		06-Jan-2006 10:00
i feel like crying..... awesome photos!!!! almost teary eyes... =P

chi		06-Jan-2006 09:58
dude! everything in here are beautiful!!! super nice shoots!!!!

halim		05-Jan-2006 19:51
VERY NICE

jiamaru		20-Nov-2005 21:50
stunned... beautiful images... whenever i look at them it makes me feel something that i could not even describe. you pictures transcends language for it basically defined "life in imagery". thank you!

jose mata		18-Nov-2005 18:45
BELIEVE ME , YOUR LEARNING PROCESS BECAME AN ART , FELICIDADES MANNY.

Harald Schillhammer		18-Nov-2005 08:14
Manuel, I will not desperately try to find fitting words that do your photos justice. All I can say is that you're a brilliant photographer. Harry

Al		20-Oct-2005 09:22
hYour photo's are fascinating, im just curious about how u did it, did u use some filters? hope to hear from you, im planning to buy a digicam im goin to explore more about photography. love all your works .

Guest		27-Sep-2005 14:20
Thanks for sharing these with me. Now I feel more like I do now than I did awhile ago. Barry

Guest		13-Sep-2005 23:20
Superb Gallery of very Creative photo artwork.... this is a visual treat to see... You are truly blessed, Manuel, with the creative eye... so much talent on display in these galleries... simply Awesome... Cheers Voted!! GMV

Guest		11-Sep-2005 10:43
great gallery...ang galing mo ser....

Guest		11-Sep-2005 03:09
I like your work very much, you have talent of seeing people, and also the words you chose for the photos. excellent!!!

Guest		10-Sep-2005 17:42
simply stunning!

Guest		10-Sep-2005 16:52
I am happy I ended up on this gallery of yours..truely inspiring work.. bravo...just amazing photogrpahs.. National Geographic quality if not better.... bravo bravo.

Pedro Lib�rio		09-Sep-2005 11:26
absolutly stunning gallery!!! vote and thanks for your way of seeing things ...special no doubt about it!!!

Annemijn		29-Aug-2005 22:39
WOW, they are all so beautiful!!!!

Helena		29-Aug-2005 14:27
Enhorabuena!!! Buen recuerdo tienes de esos lugares! Impresionantes fotografías de personajes, lugares, gentes, culturas... Una elección muy bella, en todo su esplendor. Enhorabuena por tu trabajo.

Guest		29-Aug-2005 13:51
I am in awe. I called Bangkok home for 3 years as I too taught there and you have captured so much of that beauty. Its vibrant like you condensed it into your photos. What a gift you have. Chris Buxton

Wenner E.		28-Aug-2005 20:39
Simply the best gallery I´ve seen until now. Beautiful colours and compositions. Your pictures are like a third eye on all the beauty of our world, which we so easily forget in everyday life. Thanks for that. I will come back from time to time to see, wonder and learn.

Yen		26-Aug-2005 03:14
Those pictures are beautiful. It makes me homesick. Some reminds me of my homeland - Vietnam. Thanks for the peaceful moments the photoes give me!

Patrice Carr�		20-Aug-2005 06:28
une des plus belles galeries de photographe que j'ai vu sur le Net c'est superbe félicitations Manuel pour toutes ces images que tu nous offres je suis en admiration... Patrice (Normandie- France)

nomada		18-Aug-2005 17:37
Superb collection Manuel. Greetings from Madrid

Nina Ludwig		12-Aug-2005 22:17
Stunning gallery Manuel. Reminds me that it is a crying shame I don't feel brave enough to point my camera to people around me more often. :)

G.Pietro Munaretto		29-Jul-2005 13:49
belle foto

Guest		29-Jul-2005 07:40
Your portrait make my heart beat, what a wonderful mood and lighting gallery gallery. So lovely

Gordon W		27-Jul-2005 02:56
Some of the finest portraiture I've seen. You have a real talent.

ac		26-Jul-2005 17:13
gmv with no restriction

Zane Paxton		26-Jul-2005 08:58
Fabulous work Manuel; so many inspiring and compelling images.... There is a powerful emotion in these.

Monte Stevens		26-Jul-2005 02:51
This is one of the most impressive galleries I’ve seen in quite some time. You have done a great job in capturing your subjects with sharpness, color and expression. Well done and please do show us more.

Guest		26-Jul-2005 00:06
You have an awesome ability to capture the essense of a person. I have thoroughly enjoyed this gallery. Bridget.

Guest		25-Jul-2005 19:48
Manny, this is an extraordinary set of photographs, each one with its own beauty and story behind. You have a unique style!

Guest		25-Jul-2005 10:16
stunning......

Ren� Gysi		24-Jul-2005 09:31
Excellent gallery with a lot great portraits. Wonderful .

Guest		24-Jul-2005 06:37
wow! simply amazing manny =D truly a fave of mine too!! well done as always.

Anael		23-Jul-2005 22:29
Those eyes! Those eyes!!!! Your eyes!!!! No words can describe those pictures. You have hit the spot.

Guest		23-Jul-2005 07:44
Manny, this entire gallery is amazing. You have a gift of vision

Teresa Vilhena		22-Jul-2005 21:04
Amazing gallery. You have my vote. Spice girl is fantastique and the portraits are fantastics. Thanks for sharing with us.

lorand		22-Jul-2005 20:55
Exellent gallery. Bravo!!!

Yi Feng		22-Jul-2005 16:30
Remarkable portraits collection here. Great work!

suse		22-Jul-2005 13:04
This is an amazing collection - such a high standard of photography. Can't wait to see more.

Saskia		21-Jul-2005 09:39
This is a fabulous gallery! I was trying to pick a favourite of favourites but couldn't. Thanks so much for sharing.

Ana Carloto O'Shea		21-Jul-2005 09:32
Your favourites and certainly our favourites too!! What a fantastic collection of photos Manny!! I hope you can always stay this inspired and keep presenting us with such beautiful photos. Thank you.

Marc Vermeulen		20-Jul-2005 12:19
wow, very nice shots!

tweaks		20-Jul-2005 06:21
very captivatiting portraits..i'm a fan of your work. keep it comin'....

Guest		20-Jul-2005 02:28
Excellent set of portraits.

Guest		18-Jul-2005 10:10
Wow, you have a natural talent with people photography and these are truly outstanding. Great clolour and variety - I envy your talent. Voted.

Guest		18-Jul-2005 04:25
Great gallery Manny. Your work in this part of the region is outstanding. Cheers, Colin

Mark Holmes		18-Jul-2005 02:39
Outstanding Portraits. Great compositions. Bravo!

Guest		17-Jul-2005 17:26
Glorious work, Manuel.

Eldor Gemst		16-Jul-2005 00:15
What absolutely outstanding work you have! It's a real pleasure to view it. I'm very impressed (and envious).

Guest		15-Jul-2005 21:27
Beautiful gallery! I can see why they are your favs! The expressions on the faces of the children are priceless!

Chris Sofopoulos		15-Jul-2005 12:22
Impressed work!

Guest		14-Jul-2005 04:21
Stunning.

Guest		14-Jul-2005 03:22
Stunning gallery. voted !

ray karaman		11-Jul-2005 10:51
beautiful...voted

Guest		10-Jul-2005 23:36
excellent gallery!

Guest		08-Jul-2005 19:42
one of the finest gallery

AXEL		07-Jul-2005 15:51
Tus fotos tienen un gran sentimiento

Ghost_1200		07-Jul-2005 05:59
Je n'aspire qu'à une chose : réussir des portraits comme les votres. (My only dream is to do picture like yours). MAGNIFIQUES.

Guest		06-Jul-2005 20:48
very nice. you've got my vote.

Eric Lai		06-Jul-2005 05:53
Hi Manny Nice to see your galleries collection in PBase. It looks much colorful by putting them together to each other. It's a real total different from TE. Eric Lai

Bruce Ward		06-Jul-2005 03:00
Excellent gallery. Too many good shots to comment on them all.

Guest		05-Jul-2005 06:59
Excellent gallery, some really nice images~!

Guest		29-Jun-2005 03:43
I have really enjoyed your gallery. You offer a lot of inspiration to me. Thanks for posting.

Mark Glover		14-Jun-2005 16:37
Greetings from England! A truly stunning gallery! It is almost impossible to say which one is my favourite as they are all so very good in their own way. But if I really had to choose I would probably say it is “Wind”. But then again it could be “Greeting” or… :-) I’ve been an admirer of your work, Manny, ever since I stumbled upon your galleries last year and I regularly check back for new additions. Assembled together like this as a collection shows just how adept you are at portraiture. I envy you your talent and the way you are able to bring out the best in your subjects. I particularly like the tight compositions. Your choice of lighting and the beautiful warm colours makes each one of these images stand out as something truly special. If I was allowed to make one request (not a criticism) it would be for larger image files. I view your photos on a high resolution 19" monitor so it would be lovely to see larger copies of your photos that would fill the screen. Thank you for sharing such wonderful pictures. You have much to be proud of and have a wonderful archive of memory joggers to some truly beautiful experiences. I’m not a member of PBase but if I were I would have no hesitation in voting for this truly inspiring gallery. Keep up the good work! Regards Mark

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