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ORIENTAL CHARMS

I live in this part of the world where beauty is everywhere.
What you need are the eyes to see and the heart to appreciate.

Here are the pictures of people that I interact with on a daily basis.
I am very grateful to them for allowing me to share with you the ORIENTAL CHARMS...

I will be updating this regularly so please come back for more. And thank you for making this a popular gallery.



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L U M I N O U S
L U M I N O U S		 M Y S T E R Y
M Y S T E R Y		 D O U B T
D O U B T
J E W E L R I E S
J E W E L R I E S		 M Y S T I C
M Y S T I C		 J O O I
J O O I
J O O I 3
J O O I 3		 L O O K
L O O K		 E T H E R I A L
E T H E R I A L
J A N I C E
J A N I C E		 M Y S T I C
M Y S T I C		 S P A R K L E
S P A R K L E
F I N G E R S
F I N G E R S		 C H A R A C T E R
C H A R A C T E R		 G L A M 2
G L A M 2
H O T
H O T		 S A U N A
S A U N A		 H E A T
H E A T
G E I S H A
G E I S H A		 M E M O I R S...
M E M O I R S...		 F A I N T
F A I N T
W I N D O W
W I N D O W		 F R A M E D
F R A M E D		 A F L O A T
A F L O A T
K I K
K I K		 F R E S H
F R E S H		 T H A R A N G A
T H A R A N G A
L I P S
L I P S		 M E T A L L I C 3
M E T A L L I C 3		 G L A M O U R
G L A M O U R
D E M U R E
D E M U R E		 M A Y U M I
M A Y U M I		 P U R P L E
P U R P L E
S E N S E S
S E N S E S		 E C H O
E C H O		 C H A R M
C H A R M
H Y P N O S I S
H Y P N O S I S		 D E L I C A T E
D E L I C A T E		 A I S H W A R Y A
A I S H W A R Y A
did you see her too?
did you see her too?		 angel in the mist
angel in the mist		 one fleeting moment...
one fleeting moment...
T H R O U G H...
T H R O U G H...		 E Y E S
E Y E S		 B R E E Z E
B R E E Z E
H A W A I I A N...
H A W A I I A N...		 C L A S S I C
C L A S S I C		 E A R R I N G
E A R R I N G
IMMACULATE
IMMACULATE		 D R E A M
D R E A M		 P U R I T Y
P U R I T Y
P U P A E 2
P U P A E 2		 P U P A E 3
P U P A E 3		 S P R I N G
S P R I N G
F L O W E R
F L O W E R		 H A N D S
H A N D S		 P U R P L E
P U R P L E
M A N D Y
M A N D Y		 Y E L L O W
Y E L L O W		 M A R B L E S
M A R B L E S
K E E R A T (color)
K E E R A T (color)		 L A T E N T
L A T E N T		 S P I R I T
S P I R I T
H E A V E N
H E A V E N		 V I S I O N
V I S I O N		 S H E
S H E
N E D
N E D		 F E M M E
F E M M E		 M E M O R I E S
M E M O R I E S
R O M A N C E
R O M A N C E		 D A I N T Y
D A I N T Y		 D I S T A N T
D I S T A N T
G A Z E
G A Z E		 N A N
N A N		 Nene 2
Nene 2
Nene 3
Nene 3		 F L I C K E R
F L I C K E R		 S P A R K
S P A R K
K R Y S T A L 2
K R Y S T A L 2		 K R Y S T A L 3
K R Y S T A L 3		 L A N G U A G E
L A N G U A G E
F A C E
F A C E		 S E R E N I T Y
S E R E N I T Y		 G R I E F
G R I E F
C R O W N
C R O W N		 B A R B I E
B A R B I E		 M A D O N N A
M A D O N N A
H O P E
H O P E		 G R I E F
G R I E F		 D E S P I T E ...
D E S P I T E ...
W A I T
W A I T		 T E A R S
T E A R S		 sing me a song
sing me a song
P O R C E L A I N
P O R C E L A I N		 D E L I C A T E
D E L I C A T E		 D R E A M S
D R E A M S
S W E E T
S W E E T		 C O L O U R S
C O L O U R S		 N O S T A G I A
N O S T A G I A
V I N E
V I N E		 F R E S H
F R E S H		 S E N S E S
S E N S E S
P A S T E L 1
P A S T E L 1		 P A S T E L 2
P A S T E L 2		 P A S T E L 3
P A S T E L 3
P I N T A D O 1
P I N T A D O 1		 P I N T A D O 2
P I N T A D O 2		 P I N T A D O 3
P I N T A D O 3
M I W
M I W		 C O U S I N S
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C U R V E S
F I O N A 1
F I O N A 1		 F I O N A 2
F I O N A 2		 F I O N A 3
F I O N A 3
M A N D Y 1
M A N D Y 1		 M A N D Y 2
M A N D Y 2		 M A N D Y 3
M A N D Y 3
T E S S A 1
T E S S A 1		 T E S S A 2
T E S S A 2		 T E S S A 3
T E S S A 3
jan ice
jan ice		 skye 1
skye 1		 skye 2
skye 2
skye BW
skye BW		 jason01a.jpg
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gold 1
gold 1		 gold 2
gold 2		 gold 3
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red 1
red 1		 red 2
red 2		 red 3
red 3
green 1
green 1		 green 2
green 2		 green 3
green 3
monika 1
monika 1		 monika 2
monika 2		 monika 3
monika 3
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Elvira Vila PM reply 22-Jan-2012 15:30
An outstanding work!
DA Rowlands PM reply 02-Jan-2012 20:40
Could portrait work get any better? The best gallery I have seen! BV
tirion PM reply 22-Oct-2010 10:35
Love it and voted.
Seeing Spots Photo PM reply 13-Jul-2010 13:19
Incredible gallery! Your portrait work is top notch!
Philipp Steidl PM reply 01-Jul-2010 19:49
Whow
Gerald PM reply 22-Jun-2010 08:43
Truly outstanding gallery, a perfect show of beautiful portraits, your work is fantastic, GREAT WORK !!
Alex Cheung PM reply 08-Jun-2010 04:55
Outstanding gallery!!! -BV-
Rita Ribeiro Silva PM reply 03-Mar-2010 20:26
** AMAZING ** v
hanina PM reply 05-Jan-2009 18:51
Very eye pleasing gallery. V
photostore PM reply 02-Jul-2008 12:58
AMAZING !
Claude Jovillard PM reply 18-Apr-2008 05:20
Awesome ! I am very impressed ! very spectacular portraits
zeny 17-Jan-2008 01:03
Stunning and brilliant. your photography is a work of genius. love it so much
Kanya Hanklang PM reply 08-Nov-2007 14:09
I really enjoy to this galleries.
enzo 12-Oct-2007 01:36
you have a special talent in photography. I do not think I have seen such beautiful candid shots ever before. superior. awesome.
Kiriakos Korakis PM reply 05-Sep-2007 16:52
An Outstanding gallery !
Really awesome !
V !!!
Milan Vogrin PM reply 02-Sep-2007 16:11
Beautiful shots!
Guest PM reply 27-Aug-2007 06:23
another beautiful gallery! enjoyed this so much. ;)
Guest PM reply 12-Aug-2007 11:21
beeeeeeeeeeeeeeautiful
Piotr Stankiewicz PM reply 18-Jul-2007 09:42
Wonderfull gallery!
EVLEDstudio PM reply 13-Jul-2007 15:15
Why it always says : " sorry but you have already voted?"

Breathe-taking beauty and photography, nah that is what it is...

Grts
Joy
olderhvit PM reply 11-Jul-2007 16:10
Absolutely wonderful gallery...the beauty, color and lighting still amazes me each time I visit this gallery. (and all the other galleries).
Gabor Horvath PM reply 22-May-2007 05:40
wow!!! fantastic collection!! v
Guest 09-May-2007 21:03
G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S!..Love the Mandy pictures..
Robyco PM reply 09-May-2007 11:48
It is a long way to scroll each time for the newest pictures, but with a lot of pleasure.
Allways seeing new things and how professional you made this pictures of this Priental Beauty's....
Thanks for sharing and showing how it must be done.... keep uploading !!!
sorry, only can Vote one time !!!
Steve Viscot PM reply 08-May-2007 18:46
opus magnum!!! -vote
robwooly PM reply 08-May-2007 13:43
Voted for this gallery, great work, with never ending Ideas. V.
Guest 30-Apr-2007 22:46
SPEECHLESS
SALAMAT HEHE GALING NG NOYPI
Colin Dunjohn PM reply 01-Apr-2007 10:04
Manny a question regarding eyes...Do you always set up with a light source behind you to catch the relections in the eyes or do clone or copy the effect in later. The technique is stunning and really makes your pictures superlative. Just wondered how much is done at source and how much in post. Cheers, Colin
karlos 29-Mar-2007 23:25
hermosa galeria, gracias
CARLOS A GONZALEZ 29-Mar-2007 23:23
TU GALERIA ES UNA DE LAS MAS HERMOSAS DE PBASE, LLENAS DE GOTOAS DE BELLEZA, PUREZA Y JUVENTUD. GRACIAS
Andrew Balaba 28-Feb-2007 10:45
uv got d best shots ever!!!
Andrew Balaba 28-Feb-2007 10:43
Life is Beauty,beauty is pure! congrats manny!
juno 23-Feb-2007 08:14
wow! beautiful gallery!
Tom Briggs PM reply 19-Feb-2007 21:36
Manuel ... a wonderful collection of beautiful and tasteful portraits. Voted
liansongchen PM reply 16-Feb-2007 20:21
great portraits
NatalieV PM reply 10-Feb-2007 17:26
Stunning Gallery - Just incredible! Voted
petem PM reply 29-Jan-2007 04:18
Amazing gallery - my compliments
Guest PM reply 16-Dec-2006 18:14
exquisite gallery, to be lucky enough to work with such beautiful models must be a blessing
Ali Majdfar PM reply 14-Dec-2006 11:28
Exceptional gallery, GMV
Enny PM reply 12-Dec-2006 12:28
again a great wonderful,gorgeous gallery,v.
Howard Waxman PM reply 04-Dec-2006 23:08
Beautiful, sensual and sexy. The eyes tell all. Nice job.
Guest PM reply 24-Nov-2006 10:32
W.O.W!
liansongchen PM reply 19-Nov-2006 03:11
Excellent
Guest 11-Nov-2006 21:14
Brilliant, what a piece of outstanding arts! Please visit Myanmar (Burma) would be nice to see some burmese faces.
Osatis 20-Oct-2006 13:10
Awesome , Dont forget Wook's picture ^_^
Jolene Bean PM reply 13-Oct-2006 16:27
This gallery is absolutely wonderful. I am navigating my way through all of your galleries and I must say, they are amongst the best on pbase.
Guest PM reply 10-Oct-2006 10:26
beauty is everywhere
ji 09-Oct-2006 08:26
hello
Guest PM reply 08-Oct-2006 16:13
beautiful just beautiful photos you have got there it was pleasure looking at them.
Ozzy Mollohan PM reply 03-Oct-2006 18:20
This is a AWSOME gallery one of the best I have seen great work!!

Ozzy
rtb 02-Oct-2006 06:43
cool waters on an old mans eyes,thank you for sharing them
Vusale 30-Sep-2006 16:47
Elaaaaaaa! (in Azeri)
Guest 27-Sep-2006 07:27
"Asian Charms" isn't as cool of a title as "Oriental Charms" even though it's more PC. Besides, I can't find anything offensive about this gallery. The photographer envisioned the timeless beauty of Asian women everywhere and he was able to capture that beauty on film and share it with all of us. I, for one, am grateful to have seen such a display of breathtaking beauty and rich traditions.
Guest 22-Sep-2006 16:16
You should rename Oriental title to asian
Constantinos Milonas PM reply 21-Sep-2006 23:32
Perfect gallery.
Vote, vote, vote....!!
Elmer Quianio PM reply 20-Sep-2006 21:02
Manuel, Amazing ang galleries mo your awesome. tama ang sabi ni Ron Bernardo magaling ka .
khalid khan 13-Sep-2006 19:19
khalidshami@hotmail.com
So Impresso Work
Guest PM reply 13-Sep-2006 02:11
Exelente! muy atractivo!
Barry Stockwell 09-Sep-2006 18:22
Perfect beauty, what more can one say?
Ronnel Cuison 06-Sep-2006 02:35
Manny, I was in your workshop here in Manila. I have learned a lot from you. Kudos!!!
Johannes de Wet 03-Sep-2006 19:56
....Absolutely amazing.... takes my breath away... very, very humbling to see your work....outstanding in all aspects.
EVLEDstudio PM reply 03-Sep-2006 08:19
Wondertastic, you are a Photographer.
Joy
Voted
jay 02-Sep-2006 04:15
wow....
Wilfried 28-Aug-2006 08:27
Beautiful Work Manuel, you and the girls create symphonies.
Mohamed Mahmoud PM reply 13-Aug-2006 20:09
Awesome...
Fantastic Gallery, you are a skilful and talented photographer Manuel
Congratulations
Vote, if possible I would vote 10 times
paul 13-Aug-2006 17:00
Came on your gallery by chance looking for pictures for daughters school work
glad i did your pictures are 1st Class best i have seen in long time well done you
have real talent thanks for sharing
Rosemarie Kusserow PM reply 13-Aug-2006 06:36
Wonderful gallery, voted, Rosemarie :o)
Budi Prasetya PM reply 08-Aug-2006 21:20
WOW!!!
george disario 06-Aug-2006 19:58
these images are awe inspiring. exactly what am I looking at? can you tell me?
Jooi 01-Aug-2006 13:52
Mr. Manuel,
You are a great photographer and I am so glad to see that so many people appreciate your work. Your photos are amazing and I am sure that in no time you will be doing professional work. Good luck!
Maurizio Battaglia PM reply 11-Jul-2006 10:53
Excellent portaits. Voted
Jacx 07-Jul-2006 06:28
Thank you for sharing these pictures. They are so vibrant and full of feeling.
jim 04-Jul-2006 01:42
These are by far some of the best photos i have seen in my life...you seem to capture real life emotion and expression so well its been a pleasure to view your work. Absolutly amazing...
Kevin Tat PM reply 23-Jun-2006 22:13
Awesome portraits, beautiful models.
Shane 17-Jun-2006 22:36
Unbelieveable photos... I aspire to one day take photos half as good as this. Absolutely breathtaking...
Newman 17-Jun-2006 02:09
You are an amazing photographer! You're photos, composition, colors and subjects are all so beautiful. Thank you for a really wonderful gallery!
floyd 16-Jun-2006 14:29
really cool shots.
Enzo Priore PM reply 16-Jun-2006 07:15
Wonderful gallery, superb portraits. Voted
olderhvit PM reply 13-Jun-2006 19:19
Wonderful Gallery. Thanks for sharing and couldn't agree with you more...beauty is all around us.
dd 12-Jun-2006 13:20
hey mr. librodo
nice gallery
how did u get they girls to put so much makeup???
and where do u do the shoots?
Angie Stoneking 12-Jun-2006 11:13
i love all the photo that u have taken of us.. at school.. u r a great photographer....!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!
Dan 08-Jun-2006 20:17
AMAZING! GREAT!
marie-jose wolff PM reply 03-Jun-2006 17:27
Luminous portraits !...
Guest PM reply 25-May-2006 20:14
Your work are really charming and the flow of your creativeness. You awakening the goddess in them. Thanks for sharing.
Guest PM reply 24-May-2006 18:44
it amazes me, how good it is !

sunil kumar
Spartan 17-May-2006 18:54
I have been coming here periodically now for over a year and I guess it is time I make a comment about the elegant and stunning images I have had the privilege of viewing. Most of theses images are utterly beautiful to say the least. You should consider doing a photo book. I think one would sell well here in Tokyo.

On a related note do you know about deviantart.com? If not please take the time to familiarize yourself with it.
Thanapong Prasertphol 14-May-2006 15:57
Dear Manuel Librodo, I realky fall in love with you pictures.
Jerome Kashetsky PM reply 10-May-2006 16:28
I love your work Manuel.
It is such a treat to view the world and people thru your eyes,
and see the beauty of life around you.
Marianna 01-May-2006 09:37
I come check this website on a daily bases, and today I bumped into this page, i couldn't imagine what I saw! ALL THE FAMILIAR FACES! Hi, I'm Marianna, an alumni of RIS (class of 2003) I was lucky enough to have a great teacher with great photographic skills as my homeroom teacher :) I was wondering if you knew him! I wish I was as half as good as he is! Anyways, I'm so glad to have bumped into this. I might be visiting RIS this summer when I get back!! Miss you a lot! I hope we'll keep in touch!
Charlotte 30-Apr-2006 08:28
BEAUTIFUL! I love "Rosalinda4". I love Rosalinda.
Helen 27-Apr-2006 09:09
Gorgeous creatures even those with hagged wrinkles.
Herbridge PM reply 26-Apr-2006 09:32
Breath holding beauties.........charming even the OLD..................
kyoung kim photography PM reply 26-Apr-2006 06:54
beautiful gallery!
kyoung kim photography PM reply 26-Apr-2006 06:54
beautiful gallery!
Guest PM reply 25-Apr-2006 14:42
beautiful, your galleries make me so wet
caveman_lee PM reply 21-Apr-2006 17:40
A great gallery.
Tiger 20-Apr-2006 08:48
Superrrrrrr
lito 19-Apr-2006 17:54
I'm not Chi.
CHi 18-Apr-2006 14:33
all i can say is WOW truly proud to be pinoy. There is something about the EYES... it's like they are communicating with while ur looking at their pictures. IMPRESSIVE!!!
Guest PM reply 17-Apr-2006 20:34
Oooooh so wonderful!!!! The most fascinating landscape! We can contemplate your portraits for hours! We can see beauty of women and also beauty of human being! Great emotion! Great great work!!!
Maarten Strack van Schijndel PM reply 17-Apr-2006 16:52
still a fan
legendz PM reply 17-Apr-2006 13:07
Love your work, impressive shots - keep it up

http://www.pbase.com/legendz/nikon_d200
Barry Stockwell 17-Apr-2006 09:28
Thank you so much for sharing your work. I am glad that I found your page. The images are wonderful! I can become lost in comfort just looking at the beautiful faces. Once again sincere thanks. Barry
Kylin Krystal 16-Apr-2006 10:59
I like the one named "SWEET", indeed, so sweet! She has really beautiful eyes and smile. Nice job!
guest 15-Apr-2006 14:12
YOU ARE THE MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY ON EARTH!!!!!!
Chhandak Ghorai 14-Apr-2006 14:14
Awsome stuff Mr. Manuel. Thought i would check back on high school. These are amaizng pics.
Have a nice day.

Chhandak Ghorai (Bapan)
Vittorio De Martino Capri PM reply 13-Apr-2006 18:29
Love this gallery, voted.
Guest PM reply 13-Apr-2006 10:54
Aloha! Wanted you to know that you are one of my favorites and you have gift for observation on people. What a beautiful gallery of God's people!
Udone 12-Apr-2006 22:43
Hey yo Man....Are you kidding me? I know you are Nike Air, you are Larry Bird, u r M.Jordan and i know u r f**king crayz man :) n u r forum the klingon land, u r master of photography, u r phantom of the opera, lord of the rings, roger of the rabbit :), Return of the Jedi, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels :)

wooowwwww......
Chris PM reply 11-Apr-2006 15:37
I can't add anything that hasn't already been said, so I'll just say wow and add my vote for the gallery and for the pic "Stories".
-Chris
Patrick 05-Apr-2006 09:51
WOW! This is outstanding work!
jack 03-Apr-2006 06:58
some of bast photo in this gallerie !! that's real beauty of life!!!!!
jack
mmasiewicz PM reply 01-Apr-2006 07:13
I think this is my favorite Pbase gallery I've encountered so far. These girls and these shots are simply breathtaking. Outstanding work!
Gary Blanchette PM reply 31-Mar-2006 18:59
Not a bad photo in the entire gallery. Great job!
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad PM reply 30-Mar-2006 02:09
What a plethora of beautiful portraits of gorgeous women! Very well done!
Colin Dunjohn PM reply 25-Mar-2006 06:41
Big fan of your work Manny. Living in Thailand I appreciate the beauty of some of the regions women. You capture it well and your photoshop skills as mentioned are sublime. Your gallery is is right next to mine in the popular galleries so I am voting to give you the pole. More deserved than my Tigers :-) Cheers
Eric Le Parc PM reply 24-Mar-2006 11:27
The most amazing thing about this gallery of portraits manny, is not so much the portraits in themselves but the post treatment you make. That is the real winner and the most striking item! i'd love to see the original shots without the PP to appreciate teh amount of work;

A great gallery my friend!
Eric
rafidi said PM reply 23-Mar-2006 00:30
Oustanding gallery!
Guest PM reply 22-Mar-2006 02:11
Love your work. Beautiful composition.
Lito 21-Mar-2006 20:38
Manny, magkano ang bayad mo sa models mo?
Lito 20-Mar-2006 21:05
Pinoy pala ito si manny.
Monching 17-Mar-2006 07:48
Alright!!! you have an exellent eye on capturing the beauty of your subjects . . . .
Pambihira ka Manny !! Mabuhay ang mga Pinoy na tulad mo!
John Rodriguez 17-Mar-2006 07:40
Simply an AMAZING GALLERY ! what kind of lighting do you use most of the time?
gordifeliz PM reply 16-Mar-2006 09:29
Excellent Gallery!!!

It´s impresionant!!!!
Mike Noble 10-Mar-2006 23:21
Manuel, I can't say much more than your photographs are exquisite. Photography has been a passion for me, on and off, since 1967. I have never been so moved, or so impressed. Thank you for sharing these images.
TS. Bok PM reply 07-Mar-2006 12:55
Stunning gallery.
Michal Zielinski PM reply 05-Mar-2006 17:04
Excellent great shots!
Guest PM reply 01-Mar-2006 14:42
first class portfolio, bravo!
JC
Guest PM reply 28-Feb-2006 16:22
These just get better and better. Beautiful!
Guest PM reply 28-Feb-2006 07:33
Your images and processing is amazing -- love visiting your galleries.
Guest PM reply 21-Feb-2006 17:06
Manuel, your photos always facinate me! Thanks!
Bostjan PM reply 21-Feb-2006 10:37
Amazing work! I really like the composition, the colours and the contrast of your photos! And the the beauty of your models is amazing, as well! Voted!
Eduardo Torres PM reply 20-Feb-2006 15:36
great picture and job! also a lot of beautiful girls
Guest 19-Feb-2006 11:50
nothing to say...superb job!
luigi 18-Feb-2006 19:22
the BW portrait make me crazy.many compliments
Big Mike PM reply 18-Feb-2006 07:18
Hi Manny, I could spend hours looking at this gallery... superb job!!!
romana PM reply 18-Feb-2006 05:50
Simply amazing. Every image is exquisite. v
Lito 17-Feb-2006 18:58
ganda danda naman...
Guest 17-Feb-2006 15:34
Beautiful photography, you got great talent and God Bless you.
Guest 17-Feb-2006 03:38
quite cliche.
Randy Z 16-Feb-2006 18:14
Sir, if you were to publish an E-book on your artistic development and techniques (shooting and post), I would buy it sight-unseen for $100 US. I'm sure many others would feel the same. Please do!
David Chin PM reply 16-Feb-2006 15:35
YOUR WORK IS SO GOOD !!!!! I've linked this gallery at 2 places - one is at a page for outstanding Nikon images :> http://www.pbase.com/dlcmh/outstandingnikonimages (#2) and another at a D200-specific page :> http://www.pbase.com/dlcmh/d200_amazing_images (#2). Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful work with us!
Donald Verger PM reply 16-Feb-2006 08:50
VOTE!!!
Magical images! incredible colors and movement/poetry and such wonderful edgy composition!
the most lovely of all the portraits i have ever seen!
best from don in maine!
nelson 13-Feb-2006 08:43
PARE MABUHAY KA, IM VERY PROUD OF YOU.
R.Moreno PM reply 11-Feb-2006 09:31
A beautiful collection of outstanding pictures!! Superb work.
Ron Horloff PM reply 09-Feb-2006 19:45
Very beautiful images; you certainly have a talent for capturing faces.
Ron
Brian Gustafson PM reply 09-Feb-2006 16:47
Wow, you have one beautiful class! Is this a Photography class you are teaching? If not, it should be. Well done!
Brian.
http://www.pbase.com/galleries/DigiDawg
Vipin Mayer PM reply 09-Feb-2006 11:30
Definitely a place to look for inspiration,this is an amazing gallery full of wonderful pics,the beauty of the shots attracts me more than the beauty of those models, a rarity:-)you´ve done a great job,it is really a different gallery,no fancy glamour shots no strange usual poses, nothing of that sort, just pure talent and great ideas and a good taste for composition and lighting.amazing.it´s really inspiring,
thanks for sharing your work.
Guest PM reply 09-Feb-2006 03:57
Manuel,,

Great job. I like the landscape version of Echo. I think it emphasizes the eyes and face better which really gives the photo some kick. Thanks for sharing your photos.
Elena 08-Feb-2006 19:46
Great gallery! Manny, you are welcome to submit this page at http://www.featurepics.com/PhotoCommunity/Directories.aspx?id=6

We will be happy our visitors can see these great portraits!
LIto 08-Feb-2006 19:01
Echo2 doesn't seem like an oriental, yet the caption.....
Litany 08-Feb-2006 18:59
Ich bien ein.
Lito 08-Feb-2006 14:30
Dolor de cabeza martin crespo.
Martin Crespo PM reply 08-Feb-2006 12:37
Manuel: excelente colección de retratos que muestran la belleza femenina en su esplendor. Realmente excelente luz, composiciín, color y expresiones. Difícil es lograr que las modelos miren a la cámara con carácter, quizás lo más difícil. Bravo.
Derick Gamboa PM reply 07-Feb-2006 23:44
Kabayan, you're truly amazing. Been here before, but I keep coming back, or end up seeing you link in some thread. I saw your note, too back we did'nt get to link up in Alabang. Next time drop me a note when you come to Manila, manilaman2001@yahoo.com.
Lito 07-Feb-2006 21:32
I have a word for you Lisa. All you do is ask.
lisa 06-Feb-2006 20:26
its beautiful! i have no words...
EB PM reply 06-Feb-2006 20:19
You have an amazing eye. CN
Nunes BEIRAO - PHOTO PM reply 06-Feb-2006 15:02
I am really happy to have done this tour through this genius set of portraits, that are among the best ones I have ever seen on Pbase. Really excellent!!! GMV+
Nunes
Guest PM reply 06-Feb-2006 10:19
Wonderful!
I can get something connotative from your pictures,good job!^_^
Van T. Tran PM reply 05-Feb-2006 16:18
I have been coming back and admiring your galleries over and over again. As a photographer myself, I have much to learn from studying your beautiful images. Thank you for sharing and looking forward to seeing more!
Mandie 05-Feb-2006 13:30
What wonderful work! Oh my gosh --- your photography is AMAZING. I love it.
remi aerts 05-Feb-2006 12:30
beautiful gallery
Steven H. 05-Feb-2006 03:16
Amazing... I'm just a fan of photography, but honestly I never seen so pretty photos... Your models are interesting but your work to make them like angels is totally incredible... Great job, have a good continuation in your work.
Aysha A. PM reply 04-Feb-2006 20:47
I'm very happy to see a photographer that is very open to cultures, the girls with the veils are so beautiful, so is the others :) keep it up!
Gordon 04-Feb-2006 14:03
You are blessed with an eye that can see beauty everywhere. I have been looking at many different sites recently and yours is by far one of the best. I came to look becaue of the article in a UK publication Digital Photography on the Nikon D50/70
Awi Walis 04-Feb-2006 12:16
Good pictures. I like the most is Hypnosis.

Thanks anyway!!
Guest PM reply 04-Feb-2006 04:17
beautiful gallery, great work-voted
MESS131 PM reply 04-Feb-2006 04:01
I found this a very beautiful and sensitive gallery. Very sweet, great moods, fantastic photography, good vibes.
My vote, thank you.
JOSE MATA PM reply 03-Feb-2006 15:57
QUE BONITA GALERIA MANUEL, UNOS RETRATOS FRESCOS Y MODERNOS,ESPERO PRONTO SALGA TU LIBRO, UN AABRAZO DESDE MEXICO , PEPE MABUHAY .
andy_farrington PM reply 03-Feb-2006 09:40
manuel, every time i look in my savourites, there is another stunning portrait by you - a prodigius feat.....your models are completely relaxed and they radiate beauty - So you found paradise!!!
voted
Wladimir Fernandes Junior PM reply 03-Feb-2006 02:31
An outstanding gallery!
Jofoto PM reply 02-Feb-2006 21:47
It gets better and better
doron nissim PM reply 02-Feb-2006 21:09
Beautiful gallery. voted
David Pullicino 02-Feb-2006 14:09
I love the way you bring out the intense feeling that can only be found in a human face... thats photography..what lens do you use for portraits?
Ezekiel 20 PM reply 02-Feb-2006 08:01
And.. what exactly do you teach? :)
Guest PM reply 01-Feb-2006 23:49
Excellent work Pedro. I follow you now since months and the results are getting better and better. Saw your pictures at Digital Camera magazine as well.
Good luck and keep on with your excellent work
Best Regards
David
Lito 01-Feb-2006 19:07
Yeah, if possible we want a little older please...
Julie Bee 01-Feb-2006 19:06
Pilipino ka pala litratista. Mayroon pa bang ibang model in the future?
lito 01-Feb-2006 19:00
Cesar,
did you fall in luv with these models?
Cesar Fernandez PM reply 01-Feb-2006 03:24
A wonderful collection of your best shots.
All your students could be models "anytime". They react and pose to your camera
in a very natural way....they all look like professional models..and they are all very
beautiful!!!!
A great pleasure to see this gallery, congratulations.

Cesar
Lito 31-Jan-2006 19:10
wow, napakaganda nanan ng mga babae
Reggie Santos 31-Jan-2006 16:26
as always..you're photos are stunning!

you're great talent. take care Manny.
Thomas 31-Jan-2006 01:03
wonderfully amazing.... excellent art.
Allan Lim PM reply 30-Jan-2006 16:16
great gallery A+++ girls are very pretty
check mine
http://www.pbase.com/droonsta
Guest PM reply 30-Jan-2006 07:44
Beautiful image.
Guest 29-Jan-2006 20:01
Wonderful. Thank you for sharing them.
Ian Miller PM reply 29-Jan-2006 19:19
Some amazing pictures of some very pretty girls. Well done....
Andy Jones PM reply 28-Jan-2006 19:35
Amazing images
Guest PM reply 27-Jan-2006 18:30
The best galery.
Jim Gephart PM reply 26-Jan-2006 23:34
Beautiful gallery. Lovely portraits. Voted.
Maciej Dakowicz PM reply 26-Jan-2006 18:55
ah, I am really glad you take new pictures all the time. It is a great project and the gallery is fantastic. I wish I could vote again ;)
Necil 26-Jan-2006 16:45
Congratulations, masterly, perfect pictures! Thank you!

I wished I could make such gracious pictures.
jae sang ryu 26-Jan-2006 10:56
So,,,great shot....Do you remamber....raquit club...
FiLuRiNa 26-Jan-2006 09:13
Hey I noticed you've got a Thai student called Pupae right? hehe There are amazing pictures. All women are beautifully unique ~
Guest PM reply 26-Jan-2006 01:25
nice images,great light, good connection with the models..........
Silvano PM reply 25-Jan-2006 22:17
one of the best gallery I have seen ...!!!
Great !
Silvano
Veysel Birinci PM reply 25-Jan-2006 11:04
Great gallery
ac PM reply 24-Jan-2006 18:51
Very nice portrait gallery. And technically very good.
nature's color PM reply 24-Jan-2006 17:44
You make everyone of them looks like professional model, the fact of that they are just your students make your gallery outstanding. It's so natural... Voted.
Hans Van Rafelghem PM reply 24-Jan-2006 15:54
Absolutely wonderful!!! Not only because of the beautiful ladies, this is magnificent photography!!
Voted
Guest PM reply 23-Jan-2006 12:37
This is one of the most captivating gallerys I have every seen. Your work is just beautiful with such a wide range of moods.
Guest PM reply 22-Jan-2006 15:43
Beautiful work -
rhett PM reply 21-Jan-2006 17:40
Hi Manuel!
This is one of the best portrait portfolios that I've seen so far - not only on pbase. It's professionell style photography with regards of handling all the technical requirements and also guiding the models. Just great! Voted.
Best regards,
rhett
Stefanos Lampridis PM reply 20-Jan-2006 13:11
absolute fantastic gallery, wonderful stundents, and an awesome photographer....
No need to say V.
Dan T. 19-Jan-2006 09:28
You have some great portraits, beautiful faces etc. Bravo. I don't like the flower in the hair thing but that's personal.
G.Pietro Munaretto PM reply 09-Jan-2006 12:04
tutte bellissime
Phase Photography - Antonius Thambrin PM reply 30-Dec-2005 11:55
This is a wonderful piece of work... amazing colors and emotions... ^_^
Guest PM reply 26-Dec-2005 06:46
You have a gift of sight. ALL your images are great! The exposures, the composition, the subjects...everything is great. I hope to achieve 1/10th of your result when I get my d70s.
james2002 PM reply 24-Dec-2005 18:06
This whole gallery is superb!
Jim
Sharif El-Hamalawi PM reply 24-Dec-2005 11:04
This is portraiture at it's best! one of my very favorite galleries.
PiJoly PM reply 22-Dec-2005 04:49
GEISHA 2 ... WOW de WOW! Bravo! + + +
Scott PM reply 14-Dec-2005 16:49
Beautiful pictures. I think I've been back to this gallery several times. I enjoy looking each time.
Patrick DEBETENCOURT PM reply 14-Dec-2005 10:53
A wonderful gallery of awesome prtraits ! Congratulations for all : the photograph but also the models. Thanks for sharing. Vote. Patrick
Jofoto PM reply 13-Dec-2005 19:44
Stunning images
Robert Socha PM reply 13-Dec-2005 02:52
One of your best collections of portraits and that's saying a lot. Hope that D-200 is in your hands soon!!!
Guest PM reply 12-Dec-2005 12:49
such lovely students, and you images bring out their best, im sure!
Mattias Backström PM reply 12-Dec-2005 11:22
Oh my... Can I become a student at that school as well? Pleeeeaaase! :)
Guest PM reply 12-Dec-2005 06:11
wow...this is amazing photography...i've just started clicking photos myself....but when i see photos like this, i feel i should stop clicking and start watching :-)....wish someday i can take photos like this.
Dennis Warren PM reply 11-Dec-2005 15:49
A really wonderful gallery and a good eye for composition, etc...but could you really take a bad photo of such beautiful subjects :)
xnir PM reply 11-Dec-2005 08:05
Absolutely great shots
Fan 11-Dec-2005 04:02
Where do you want to work and take pictures?

America, Africa, Europe, Asia or Australia ?

http://www.team4you2.biz
Guest PM reply 11-Dec-2005 03:14
exelent gallery Many yoy god my vote
René PM reply 10-Dec-2005 14:20
Absolutely great shots....
The lighting is outstanding
Guest 10-Dec-2005 08:11
We love your pictures

Koh Samui - Thailand

http://www.realestatethailand.org
Atul Shah 09-Dec-2005 20:52
Visited your gallery by accident... was blown away by the pictures... amazing shots, great composition... wish I could shoot like that.. keep it up
Leandro SB 09-Dec-2005 16:33
Manuel, vocę esta de parabens!
Excelente seu trabalho!
Michaval PM reply 09-Dec-2005 11:33
Muy buenos retratos. Excelente las iluminaciones, tratamiento de color y artísticamente, buenas las poses de las modelos.
jorge vasconcelos PM reply 08-Dec-2005 19:04
Nice set of very good portraits.
jorge
Rob Oele PM reply 07-Dec-2005 11:38
Hallo Manuel,
I was here two months before when you just started to build up this gallery and expresses my admiration. And how beautiful and varied it has become! Voted.
Rob
Rene Hales PM reply 06-Dec-2005 23:26
So glad I came back to see your new additions. Beautiful, magical portraits.--Rene
Christopher Hartman PM reply 06-Dec-2005 15:41
Beautiful!! Terrific photography too!! I like your style.
suriya nuntasukhon PM reply 06-Dec-2005 14:03
excellent portrait work
Mac PM reply 05-Dec-2005 22:54
Stunning gallery! excellent ! Mac uk
Larry Hill PM reply 05-Dec-2005 18:20
Really impressive gallery. Thanks.
Guest PM reply 05-Dec-2005 15:28
Your use of light and composition to reveal the individual character of each of your students is nothing less than fabulous. I envy your skills. Thank you for the pleasure of viewing your images.
renoir PM reply 05-Dec-2005 05:16
wow, they amazed me a lot, thanks for sharing, you are such a talented photographer!!
Anand Muralidharan PM reply 04-Dec-2005 23:59
Fantastic Gallery!
Guest PM reply 04-Dec-2005 18:45
Solid portfolio, Manuel. Congrats.
Plume 03-Dec-2005 19:36
Ces portraits sont magnifiques; un vrai régal.
aLub@ PM reply 03-Dec-2005 17:49
Your students are lucky to have you as their teacher. Thank you for sharing.
John Carman PM reply 03-Dec-2005 16:39
Composition, Color, Contrast, and Beauty. What a fantastic gallery. Add my name to your fan club!!!
Divyang & Amita 03-Dec-2005 08:29
Great Shot!
Great Teacher!
Great Students!
&
Wonderful Gallery.

Fantastic.......
Guest PM reply 02-Dec-2005 22:25
hello Manuel
enjyed so much your pics there
this is really good work and light
congrat ;o)
green later
take care Manuel
simon
Cristine Varney PM reply 02-Dec-2005 08:01
I just happend upon this gallery by accident. I voted for these wonderful portraits.

You capture all with such perfect technical and artistic skills. They are as lovely
as can be, wonderful compositions.. and your talent was quite equal to their beauty.
You should be very proud of yourselves! My warm appreciation for sharing.. cristine
Norman Tam PM reply 02-Dec-2005 06:06
this is amazing, manny. first of all, congrats to have so many beautiful models. it's a portraits paradise.

you have done an excellent job. it's much more than pretty girl photos. you have captured their eyes so beautifully. excellent.

cheers,
norman.
David Hofmann PM reply 30-Nov-2005 18:19
those are your students?: Man I want to be a teacher to this palce, too! :)
What do you teach?
Guest PM reply 30-Nov-2005 18:16
absolutle, GREAT shots, Manny. You are an inspiration. Truly.
elias filali PM reply 30-Nov-2005 16:08
fantastic galleries ,thanks for sharing buddy ,you are what you shoot ,you are an artist and i am priviliged to be here,please feel frre to browse my galleries
best regards elias
www.pbase.com/elias2033uk
Guest PM reply 30-Nov-2005 00:23
I think this is my third time back to your gallery. I love the shots. What kind of students are these? Interesting to see such stark conservative attire contrasted with some very modern outfits. All are beautiful.
Maarten Strack van Schijndel PM reply 29-Nov-2005 21:23
I like this a lot
Himanshu 29-Nov-2005 15:07
Good compositions and great sense of lighting
Vince PM reply 29-Nov-2005 11:48
just great !!!!

daVinci
Jarek M PM reply 29-Nov-2005 07:02
Most impressive work. Beatiful faces.
Guest PM reply 28-Nov-2005 14:43
Just a fabulous collection, Manuel. So many incredible faces in one school? And your rendering of each is masterful. Bravo!
Paul Teixeira PM reply 27-Nov-2005 14:11
Great work, Manuel (as usual, I might add).

Best regards,
Paul Teixeira
Bruce PM reply 26-Nov-2005 15:53
absolutely great series! voted
Gil Purcil PM reply 25-Nov-2005 15:25
Ang galing...galing mo!! Awesome! Amazing!
Maciej Dakowicz PM reply 22-Nov-2005 16:23
give us more and more :)
Guest PM reply 05-Nov-2005 08:20
Great!
Great teacher!
Great pictures!
Great students!

A great class!
SRW PM reply 04-Nov-2005 12:52
Another wonderful gallery...!
Vivek SenGupta PM reply 28-Oct-2005 21:28
amazing stuff!
Scott Wolf 23-Oct-2005 14:23
I have to say all of your collections are simply amazing. The lighting and composure you used is absolutely beautifull, as well as your students. Amazing job and thank you for sharing your work, looking forward to future updates.
Guest 21-Oct-2005 22:39
What a fantastic gallery,you have what it take to be a great artist,thanka for sharing this beautiful photographic pleasure ,look forward for more ,wonderfull!
Regards from
Pbase.com/elias2033uk
Your feed back will be very appreciated,
lovebobo1314 PM reply 20-Oct-2005 10:48
Simply perferct!
http://www.pbase.com/lovebobo1314
Vinh Luu PM reply 18-Oct-2005 18:13
simply wonderful. voted.
Tessie Centeno 27-Sep-2005 00:36
Manny, amazing photos !!! I keep checking your website for more , you're indeed very professional. Has anyone e-m you since our Scan trip? ---- Tessie Centeno
Guest PM reply 24-Sep-2005 17:28
beautiful models (lucky to be teaching them!;-) and great photography
R.Moreno PM reply 21-Sep-2005 09:00
Spectacular gallery. Very fine job!! Voted
Dwain Moody PM reply 18-Sep-2005 19:43
An outstanding gallery. Thank you for sharing.
Natasha 17-Sep-2005 09:17
Hi Mr. Librodo!
NICE PICTURES..i really like the pictures you took so professional! Umm..and nice background. Plus, good selections of the model. SURPRISE..SURPRISE i got your website where you keep your photos. I was just curious and happen to find it. Anyway, see you at school.
tweaks 17-Sep-2005 04:34
both models have beautiful eyes...great work mr librodo!!
fungke PM reply 15-Sep-2005 06:35
wow

beautiful work here.
you have captured so many sides
of the models.
nice lighting and capture.

voted!
danielc 13-Sep-2005 18:22
fantastico !
Günter Hofstädter PM reply 13-Sep-2005 07:56
pur pleasure your gallerie !
Guest PM reply 12-Sep-2005 20:05
This gallery is perfect! I LOVE it!
Guest PM reply 12-Sep-2005 14:42
Manuel you've done it again and again! These pictures are captivating! Keep up the good job!
Greg Morales PM reply 10-Sep-2005 15:21
Iv'e been through this gallery before...but every time i still have to stop and take a look...What makes this more intriguing is the innocence of the models. Rhe way they look right through the camera...plus the treatment of colours and textures...exquisite! Would love to see you shoot some day...Truly your style is worth emulating and taken after...my greetings to your models too...they were good.
Henrik Wilche PM reply 10-Sep-2005 13:03
OJ oj best collection of portraits I have seen... You get my vote.
Geds 09-Sep-2005 12:48
Labai geros fotografijos
Gilles Navet PM reply 09-Sep-2005 08:00
Congratulation, you have an impressive, technical and "délicate" portrait gallery here Manuel.
Bravo et Vote
Gilles
. PM reply 08-Sep-2005 18:54
beautiful gallery !
reggie santos 08-Sep-2005 09:26
Manny, just a quick question..ano ang gamit mong lens sa portrait photos mo? suggest ka nga sa akin..I'm using Canon 10D and 300D..so far I just recently purchased Canon EF 70-200mm f4L USM and Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM. thank you Manny.

reggie http://regs777.multiply.com
reggie in multiply 08-Sep-2005 09:17
another awesome gallery pare..that's the reason why i'm keep coming back to your galleries..superb, you got amazing talent pare...and this how it reflects the talents of Filipinos...i'm very proud for you Manny.

reggie
Joe Teh PM reply 08-Sep-2005 04:55
Love the look in their eyes... great work!!
Lorenzo Savinelli Photo © PM reply 07-Sep-2005 15:41
SUPERB WORK CONGRATS.-
Clyne PM reply 07-Sep-2005 15:01
Simply stunning. These are very engaging shots. Well done
Rene Hales PM reply 07-Sep-2005 13:17
Wonderful gallery. I will be back to look more carefully.--Rene
Kashetsky 07-Sep-2005 04:31
I like the textured background.
Kashetsky 07-Sep-2005 04:30
I like the textured background.
Joshua PM reply 07-Sep-2005 01:08
What a great gallery. Simply awesome.
Guest 06-Sep-2005 21:03
are all your students girls?
Utsav PM reply 06-Sep-2005 14:17
Excellento..fantastico..superbo!!!..WOW..what else to say but Vote a 100 times for such a beautful and artistically shot gallery of images...Bravo
CHeers
http://www.pbase.com/digitalfestival
Guest PM reply 06-Sep-2005 04:47
You do amazing things with their eyes. Excellent gallery!
Wendy O PM reply 05-Sep-2005 14:58
Beautiful!
David Hasenick PM reply 05-Sep-2005 11:56
Wonderful expressions in great lighting.
Very nice!
Donald Verger PM reply 05-Sep-2005 09:56
lovely, peacefull, serene, tasteful, respectful images! i love them and your work! VOTE!!!
thechebb PM reply 04-Sep-2005 08:38
Manny your beautiful work speaks for itself...as always I am in awe!
Yi Feng PM reply 04-Sep-2005 02:26
Outstanding!
Richard PM reply 03-Sep-2005 20:56
Beautiful images. Terrific technique. Outstanding!
Khalid Hameed PM reply 03-Sep-2005 14:00
Beautiful portraits!
Guest PM reply 03-Sep-2005 09:31
Absolutely fantastic images. I really like what you have done in post process. Would love to see your workflow for a few of these. great color, comp, emotion, and light. Bravo.
Guest PM reply 03-Sep-2005 05:44
Excellent gallery Manny of your precious students. I like the PP technique of your latest ones. It is different and refreshing.
'Teacher'
Greg Morales PM reply 03-Sep-2005 02:10
Mr Librodo,

Ang ganda ganda tignan yung mystery...what kind of teacher are you and who are your students. They make really fine models and they seem so professional when you look at the portraits. Please share some techniques in how you acheived this appearance...if Photoshopped please show the raw picture...to appreciate more. I am becoming a fan of your images...nais kong tularan ang istilo mo sa paglarawan ng tao. Chada kaayo! Sige Padayon!
Joel Garcia PM reply 02-Sep-2005 03:29
Manny as usual, outstanding pictures. Thank you for sharing.
gasparillo PM reply 31-Aug-2005 17:39
Awesome pictures!!
Guest PM reply 31-Aug-2005 15:27
my my...manny...these are simply amazing. i especially luv the porcelain shot...i would luv to be a model...your model!! great work!!
Maciej Dakowicz PM reply 31-Aug-2005 15:11
beautiful gallery Manny, will be checking it for updates. gets my vote
Eric Jacklich 31-Aug-2005 13:00
Great Portraits. The lighting is outstanding.
Kokomo Photography PM reply 28-Aug-2005 16:25
A series of spectacular portraits and a very beautiful model.
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