BHUTAN - the ONE and ONLY Photo Gallery by Manuel Libres Librodo Jr. at pbase.com

BHUTAN - the ONE and ONLY

Rolling hills, verdant ricefields, rugged mountains, crystal clear river.
Amiable people, infectious laughter, winsome smile, unshaken devotion...
BHUTAN is all of the above and MORE...

Bhutan is uniquely quintessential.
Bhutan is a place like no other.
Bhutan is the ONE and ONLY.

Galllery will be updated regularly.
Please come back for more.

(Special thanks to Steve Jones for inspiring me to take this trip in Bhutan.
Thanks to Mr. Thinley and Mr. Jigme for arranging my tour.)

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.
Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines
Currently based in Bangkok, Thailand

punakha 1	punakha 2	punakha 3
togetherness 1	togetherness 2	togetherness 3
palette 1	palette 2	palette 3
at the school 1	at the school 2	at the school 3
one	two	three
patterns 1	patterns 2	patterns 3
novice 1	novice 2	novice 3
early morn 1	early morn 2	early morn 3
innocence 1	innocence 2	innocence 3
harmony 1	harmony 2	harmony 3
framed 1	framed 2	framed 3
friends 1	friends 2	friends 3
break time 1	break time 2	break time 3
vendor 1	vendor 2	vendor 3
hay lady 1	hay lady 2	hay lady 3
little girl 1	little girl 2	little girl 3
garbed 1	garbed 2	garbed 3
making music 1	making music 2	making music 3
nun 1	nun 2	nun 3
little girl 4	little girl 5	little girl 6
daybreak 1	daybreak 2	daybreak 3
shadow play 1	shadow play 2	shadow play 3
patterns 4	patterns 5	patterns 6
simple pleasures 1	simple pleasures 2	simple pleasures 3
moods 1	moods 2	moods 3
standing tall	looking back	red and blue
little farmer 1	little farmer 2	little farmer 3
dharma 1	dharma 2	dharma 3
girls 1	girls 2

Marjan Schavemaker		02-Aug-2014 03:01
This gallery is so beautiful! V

Guest		15-Oct-2012 11:48
STUNNING. Best J

danad		01-Aug-2012 14:05
An oneiric travel to Bhutan, full of images which leave a strong impression. BV !

Zeno Chen		03-Sep-2011 14:12
Great share.

Ashley Hockenberry		24-Nov-2010 17:10
Superb !

Tracy Howell		16-Mar-2010 22:50
This gallery is just fabulous. .BIG VOTE!

Franki Chung		26-Jan-2010 10:30
excellet gallery! all the photos are superb !

Ladislav Chrast		15-Jun-2009 19:35
Very nice gallery. V!

pasgal		14-Jun-2009 07:23
Superb galleries

Buba Jafarli		04-Apr-2009 09:47
A classic gallery! Very impressive! You are the man, Manuel! Big .

azure		03-Apr-2009 15:11
hi I registered myself, just to comment on your art. I loved your gallery and your writing. Henceforth I will a regular member here.As I surfed through your awesome pictures it left me sighing at your artistic skill-not just your pictures even your writings.Bravo! by the way i am Bhutanese :)

Jean-Marc MICHEL		23-Mar-2009 02:20
Amazing gallery... A big lesson of photography. Only splendid. Best regards.Jean-Marc

Guest		07-Feb-2009 08:45
like usually - GREAT pics and GREAT gallery

Jean-Luc Rollier		05-Feb-2009 12:45
Outstanding work! JL Voted

Brian Klimowski		30-Jan-2009 02:12
Absolutely spectacular. You have a great eye, and the processing of the images is extremely engaging. V!

Guest		27-Jan-2009 01:22
Amazed and dazzled by your skill....inspirational stuff

Guest		24-Jan-2009 15:43
fantastic work... thank you for sharing... best of wishes, ;p

Guest		23-Jan-2009 17:53
These are simply spectacular, Manuel! Bravo!

Guest		14-Jan-2009 12:36
Manny - what can i say....you continue to inspire! Bhutan was on my top 5 destination I hope to make one day....it just jumped to the top of the list :)

Jos� Lu�s Fern�ndez (JLFern�n.)		10-Jan-2009 10:35
maravillosa galería...! Voto...!!

Guest		05-Jan-2009 01:35
These are absolutely gorgeous. I am curious to see how you would shoot to show the soul of our very own Sagada ....

Guest		02-Jan-2009 04:01
Excellent!. As always Super job at capturing the human emotion. Thanks for sharing.

Rosemarie Kusserow		30-Dec-2008 17:05
Another wonderful gallery Manuel, what a plesure to view at, my compliments, I wish to you and your family a blessed, wonderful, successful, happy and healthy New Year, Rosemarie :o) VVV

Jose Paulo Andrade		28-Dec-2008 22:10
Excellent!! Voted ! Happy 2009!

Guest		25-Dec-2008 16:31
I was wondering who's making those fantastic pictures then i saw that it was you How could i mis this again fantastic

Guest		24-Dec-2008 05:49
Hey Manny it is so nice to visit your work again and as usual pictures are great. Merry x'mas and a happy new year to you and your family. fr Glenn, Charina and the brood

alfredo camba jr.		20-Dec-2008 15:12
Fantastic gallery filled with very beautiful and interesting images! BV

Barry Liimakka		16-Dec-2008 23:06
Your passion & skill exudes from each image in this gallery . . . so too does the inherent qualities of the people. Thanks for sharing these wonderful images with us. I was lucky enough to be listening to some Sarah Brightman as I viewed this stunning gallery, so I had both an aural and a visual experience extroadinaire. V+

M Williamson Lebon		15-Dec-2008 02:12
Terrific!!!!!! V

Pawel		13-Dec-2008 14:36
They are beautifull and magical. BVV

Click Hamilton		12-Dec-2008 03:35
Bhutan has been on my mind for many years. I envy your opportunity to visit. I believe it's a very special place.

Naret Visesvongsa		08-Dec-2008 13:20
You are the master of people photography. You composition, moment capture and post processing translate the feeling of these people very well. V

an nguyen		07-Dec-2008 20:17
Back again to see the exquisite taste of your travel images....

Benoit Durocher Photographie		06-Dec-2008 03:04
Well , what can I had to the previous comment. Truly amazing.

Thomas		05-Dec-2008 21:21
What an aesthetic sense! Travel photography at it's best.

Guest		03-Dec-2008 01:48
Nice gallery Manny -I like how you've really worked hard at getting the people captured in great positions and actions. I'll have to start asking for poses when I photograph peple on my next trip! David

Guest		03-Dec-2008 01:26
Great gallery ! That's what I like most of all =) Voted

Guest		02-Dec-2008 16:23
Hello...where have I been hiding from this breathtaking gallery? Under the rock, I guess and shame on me... Just phenomenal Manny, you never ceased to amaze the eyes, mind, and heart! v

Scotty Graham		02-Dec-2008 09:00
doesn't get much better than this, manny. Well Done!!

Guest		02-Dec-2008 01:31
Wow...Stunning gallery

Philippe GUERIN		29-Nov-2008 14:32
what a beautiful gallery you have... you are an very good artist.. your work is wonderful. Congratulations Friendly Philippe

Guest		28-Nov-2008 17:31
One of the best galleries I have seen in weeks! Bravo!

Guest		28-Nov-2008 16:30
You have style and results are always wonderful. Voted :)

Rob Oele		28-Nov-2008 12:46
Magic again Manuel VVV

jung		28-Nov-2008 09:01
good

Guest		27-Nov-2008 13:18
Hi Manuel, It's difficult to pick up a favorite. "togetherness 1", "punakha 1", or the banner .... Very difficult.... But for a Big Vote no problem. "Chapeau bas" Mister. Patrick BV

Petros Labrakos		27-Nov-2008 07:47
a gallery worth notice! compliments (V)

Emmanuel Besnier		27-Nov-2008 04:12
congratulations for this stunning serie. e (v)

Sue Robertson		26-Nov-2008 21:04
Fabulous work . You always set the bar high.. v

Sandi Whitteker		26-Nov-2008 17:56
A fabulous gallery Manuel. You've capture Bhutan so beautifully... the people, the life, the wonderful color of the place.

banlieues		26-Nov-2008 12:27
Davvero GRANDE ... V

Richard Chu		25-Nov-2008 17:41
One word: stunning! V

JOSE MATA		25-Nov-2008 15:29
THE ONE AND ONLY ARE YOU MAESTRO =V=

Guest		25-Nov-2008 11:29
The beauty & colors of life - are the people of Bhutan. These are powerful images that tell their stories. Magnificent Manny! Big V .

Dougie Young		25-Nov-2008 06:34
Wonderful gallery full of beautiful colour and life..:> I especially like the B&W

Vladimir Babkin		24-Nov-2008 17:27
I admire!!! V

Guest		24-Nov-2008 00:44
Another masterful gallery! Congratulations. (Miriam)

Guest		23-Nov-2008 19:02
Voted! What can I say...OUTSTANDING!

Guest		23-Nov-2008 00:00
Voted....you are simply the best.

fred_il		22-Nov-2008 23:24
You are the best!! VOte!

mipafuro		22-Nov-2008 21:39
Beautiful and stunning. Thank you for your work.

Guest		22-Nov-2008 10:32
i see poetries

Guest		21-Nov-2008 12:57
As usual, Manuel, another magnificent gallery. A question: Are you shooting these on assignment? You get to travel a LOT! V.

mart senior		20-Nov-2008 22:24
wow another fantastic gallery,,,from the king of pbase

TuTmin		20-Nov-2008 20:18
impressive beauty.perfectly presented.huge vote for each shot.

Guest		20-Nov-2008 16:34
Well done Manny. I knew you would bring your style to this wonderful land. It was also nice to talk to you while in Thailand. Just so pleased you got to Bhutan & met the wonderful people & my friends Jigme & Thinley who do much to please. Look forward to seeing more.....BV & best wishes.... Steve

Guest		20-Nov-2008 12:39
Beautiful collection - Amazing captures - BV

gilanuriel		20-Nov-2008 06:43
Wonderful creative gallery. BV

meekam tam		20-Nov-2008 03:59
A very beautiful gallery with pictures very well placed! V

s reeves		20-Nov-2008 00:53
Remarkable gallery of a beautiful and exotic place. Superb travel photography. Voted.

Milos Markovic		19-Nov-2008 22:01
This gallery is a tribute to the art of photography, art of feeling, of seeing, of touching... This is a gallery of the most beautiful dreams that became reality for you. Kudos, Manny.

dineman		19-Nov-2008 20:55
Wonderful gallery VVVV

jAPOi cequina		19-Nov-2008 15:56
The one and only Manny Librodo...Biggest Vote!!!

Rhonson Ng		19-Nov-2008 03:49
Another breathtaking images! V!

Guest		18-Nov-2008 19:29
Pictures with a high "wow" factor!v!

Steve Morris		18-Nov-2008 17:20
If only I had more time, everyone of these photos deserves a comment for their artistry and talent. The 'wow factor' is here in bucket loads Manny - another exceptional gallery my friend!! Massive vote!

Guest		18-Nov-2008 04:58
Stunning display of photography. Can't say much more than that. Voted.

GeneWard		18-Nov-2008 03:59
another outstanding gallery, always a pleasure to explore your ideas!

Guest		18-Nov-2008 00:37
some of the best photography on pbase or anywhere on the net for that matter

Guest		17-Nov-2008 23:46
Always an exceptional special visual treat!!

Ali Majdfar		17-Nov-2008 19:15
Spectacular gallery, outstanding captures. GMV

Guest		17-Nov-2008 10:36
fantastic. You do it again! We gonna fix that date for AU? :)

Guest		17-Nov-2008 08:57
Great play of light and shade, vivid colours, beautiful gallery!

Zolt�n Balogh		17-Nov-2008 08:45
Wow Manuel...your talent is clearly seen again in this beautiful gallery! Congratulations, awesome work here! Thanks for sharing: big vote! V

Marc Demoulin		17-Nov-2008 07:41
A new easthetical tour de force Manuel! vVv Marc

Alain Boussac		17-Nov-2008 06:44
Bhutan is a dream destination which I know, and I published several galleries of Bhutan pictures on PBase... But Bhutan seen through your eyes, Manny, it is another dream become reality, with these images of a very high level of inspired photographic art that you offer us to see. Thank you and bravo ! BV.

Barry Ailetcher		17-Nov-2008 04:32
Outstanding Gallery in all ways good work

Denis Vincelette		17-Nov-2008 03:35
Exceptionnal quality ... Under all aspects of art and phootgraphy, exceptionnal .... Congratulations ... you are exceptionnal !

Hodero		17-Nov-2008 02:22
Yes,...one BIG VOTE to your great gallery my friend!

Nick Arena		17-Nov-2008 00:49
Stunning gallery....your talent in this field is up there with the best...BV

Guest		17-Nov-2008 00:26
Your work is so inspirational in every way. You're a true master, and I watch with the skill set of a little boy. V

Guest		17-Nov-2008 00:12
so beautiful....great work

Eric Dutordoir		16-Nov-2008 22:56
So beautiful - v Eric

eric st martin		16-Nov-2008 21:37
fantastic!!!!!!!!! vvv

John Florning		16-Nov-2008 20:15
Again an excellent gallery from your hands. Your use of colors and your compositions can really attract my attention. Absolutely stunning!

Guest		16-Nov-2008 16:00
Yet another impressive and awe inspiring work of art! Your talent is overwhelming! VVVV

Guest		16-Nov-2008 12:51
Very impressive photo's Lovely use of the colors of Bhutan. Greetings from Holland, Ronald

Steve Viscot		16-Nov-2008 09:57
spectacular work once more Manny -v

Guest		16-Nov-2008 03:49
Amazing pics of Bhutan! So peaceful kingdom! VV : )

Guest		16-Nov-2008 03:16
You are at the TOP of the Popular Gallery again. Excellent work !

photobuff		16-Nov-2008 03:14
Outstanding gallery. Voted.

Patty Roth		16-Nov-2008 01:18
Manny, Your work once again is haunting and beautiful -- capturing the souls of the people of Bhutan. Esp. loved the "togetherness" photos and the "patterns." V

Guest		15-Nov-2008 22:45
Manny, I think you have outdone yourself with this gallery, and that is not an easy feat. What you have achieve here in terms of subjects, composition, lighting and processing are remarkable, managing to keep your trade style while at the same time achieving something entirely fresh and new. Major kudos, my friend --and a Big Vote!

Gil Azouri		15-Nov-2008 21:30
Magnificent work V

Guest		15-Nov-2008 19:54
Bhutan must be a magical, peaceful and extraordinary place. Very unique in all aspects. An Amazing work of art. My Huge Vote!

Guest		15-Nov-2008 17:40
AMAZING!

pingupingu		15-Nov-2008 17:19
magnifique, vraiment

Terri Steele		15-Nov-2008 16:27
Beautiful work as always ;) Your talent is an inspiration.

Guest		15-Nov-2008 16:22
National Geo works ! Love this gallery ! v

Inal		15-Nov-2008 15:17
Another Masterpiece Gallery!

Anna Cieslukowska		15-Nov-2008 14:12
Touching!!! Vote

Guest		15-Nov-2008 11:36
W o w . . . Beautiful & Amazing Work, Manny . . . IMHO it's your Travel Photography where your true genius lies . . . ~ V ~

an nguyen		15-Nov-2008 02:49
Magnificent gallery of the most peaceful place .. BV

Tim Reisdorf		15-Nov-2008 01:33
Masterful lighting.. your work is like photographic paintings..

Richard Calmes		14-Nov-2008 16:20
Stunning images and imagery! Each one is a masterpiece! V

Guest		14-Nov-2008 16:16
Masterpiece! Very, very beautifuls pictures Manuel. Big Vote.

Guest		14-Nov-2008 15:48
your travel portraits have always been an inspiration

Guest		14-Nov-2008 11:57
At long last sir Manny. The travel series is back. I really miss them travel photos. Will surely have a lock on this gallery. I'm patiently waiting. :) Voted sir.

Raymond Ma		14-Nov-2008 08:00
Elegant & simply superb! I feel such warmth & happiness here...V

veraferia		13-Nov-2008 22:17
An extraordinary journey into Bhutan! Precious images rich in colors, light and landscapes of this unique and remote land! Big V

Susanne v. Schroeder		13-Nov-2008 20:40
Words don't do justice to describe your excellent work! Very enlightening.

Guest		13-Nov-2008 17:43
Hats off! What a wonderful gallery! V

Jim's Atavistic Visions		13-Nov-2008 16:49
WOW! Fantastic colors and lighting! BRAVO Manny! VVV!... Josefina

Paco L�pez		13-Nov-2008 16:20
Great collection!!!! Big vote!!

Guest		13-Nov-2008 15:35
as always terrific work.

Bart Aldrich		13-Nov-2008 15:09
One of the most rare and wonderful destinations so beautifully recorded. You have another classic collection! V

Aloha Diao Lavina		13-Nov-2008 13:44
Another winning gallery. Superb clarity, very clean and compelling compositions. Bhutan may be the ONE and ONLY, but so are you. Big Vote of course. All the way.

Nick Arena		13-Nov-2008 10:58
Stunning photography...V

shatterbug		13-Nov-2008 02:06
A tour of Bhutan, like only you can show us...brilliant work!

Marc de Wit		12-Nov-2008 20:36
I had a bad day , but this gallery turns it into a beautiful day Fantastic colours , just awesome V

Guest		12-Nov-2008 19:45
"The one and only" - says it all! :)

Marilyn		12-Nov-2008 14:59
You know, its not just one thing about your galleries I can say I love so much. If I say its use of color, then I see something I think its the light; if I see light, then I see something that I think its the way you capture folks and their environments. Its all of them, and each one complements the other. If I can come to see a fraction of what you see, I will have accomplished something. If I may suggest bring more of your workshops to the US, that would be an amazing thing. A huge V on this.

Pedro Lib�rio		12-Nov-2008 12:08
...stunning gallery, as expected... my vote.

Guest		12-Nov-2008 10:28
I was expecting an amazing gallery, I was right. Stunning images Manny. V

Eric Pouhier		12-Nov-2008 09:57
You are definitively an awesome artist, BRAVO !!!

Mohamed Mahmoud		12-Nov-2008 01:33
One more lesson we all love to learn and enjoy watching from our Master Vote

Guest		11-Nov-2008 20:15
Nothing to say .... just looking your pictures feeling like beeing part of your trip in Bhutan...WONDERFUL ! vVv

Giancarlo Guzzardi		11-Nov-2008 19:25
an other splendid touching work

David Gaar		11-Nov-2008 19:23
The start of another winner here, Manny. Then again, we expect nothing less! Looking forward to seeing more of your images from this voyage. V.

Stu		11-Nov-2008 17:31
Magnificent photos here already. I look forward to seeing more.

Gilles Navet		11-Nov-2008 16:48
Une galerie "au sommet". Une maîtrise totale, un grand talent Une galerie de référence V Gilles

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