blog

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Mud

The Mudpack Festival in Negros Island Region is not as popular as the MassKara Festival but it has its own following. Now on its 21st year, locals and visitors still flock to Mambukal Resort every 3rd week of June for a 3-day celebration.

mudpackers


clay-covered spirits 
wandering in the mountains 
waiting for the rain 

/totomai 

I first heard about the festival in 2008, and this is the second time I joined the festivities. It is still fascinating as ever and a good venue to shoot. There are various activities including tribal dance, clay body paint, drum beating competition. I also submitted my entries to the photo contest.

muddiedsnakesmudpack

Experience a unique festival that celebrates the harmony of man and nature. Held every 3rd week of June, Mudpack Festival centers on the harmony of man and nature. It features Mambukal's distinct multi-colored clay. Artists gather to showcase their talent on ethnic music, dances and crafts in this Festival of the Art. more here 

paintpatterns

All throughout the tribal dance competition, I only used my macro lens. I didn't have to time to change my lens while shooting because it was raining and my location is not that good. Anyway, this was my favorite tribe and photo series. The second photo below was included in National Geographic Daily Dozen. 

flymudpackmudpack

I tried to write a blog this June so as to continue my streak of at least one entry per month. I am still looking for a job so I am not that active yet in the blogging world. My photography world is very much alive. 

And here’s the video of the activities. Until next year.



/totomai 2017/06/24

Photos taken with Nikon D7000 
lens Nikkor 105 mm 2.8 f macro
Distilled by at
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

31 comments:

  1. MaryJune 25, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    I am glad your photography world is very much alive, Totomai!! This really must be a unique festival.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. totomaiJune 25, 2017 at 5:02 PM

      It is indeeed a unique festival Mary. :) I'm trying to be okay but it's tough lol

      Delete
    2. MaryJune 25, 2017 at 8:22 PM

      Hope you find another job very, very soon!

      Delete
    3. totomaiJune 26, 2017 at 12:30 AM

      Fingers-crossed, Mary

      Delete
  2. Sumana RoyJune 25, 2017 at 6:08 PM

    Oh you do have some marvelous experiences Totomai! And such wonderful photography! Love the haiku :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. totomaiJune 26, 2017 at 12:31 AM

      Thanks Sumana. I'm trying to find subjects to shoot :)

      Delete
  3. Jae RoseJune 25, 2017 at 6:31 PM

    You once again dazzle with your words and images - good to see you back on the trail

    ReplyDelete
  4. Sanaa RizviJune 25, 2017 at 9:08 PM

    Such fabulous pictures, Totomai!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Magaly GuerreroJune 25, 2017 at 10:05 PM

    So much life and beauty together, purely alive! I love all the facial expressions, and the movement you capture in the tribal dance competition. And as always, your haiku is the delightful glue that brings it all together.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Sherry Blue SkyJune 25, 2017 at 11:16 PM

    Totomai, have you tried applying to magazines to be their photographer? Truly, I think National Geographic should hire you!!!!! Congrats on again having a photo of yours chosen by them. They are magnificent. Good luck with the job search and I am glad you are "shooting". So nice to see you in the Pantry!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJune 26, 2017 at 12:17 AM

    This is a feast, as always. I wish you good fortune in the job search.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. totomaiJune 26, 2017 at 12:34 AM

      Thanks Rosemary. Hope next month I'll get a job :)

      Delete
  8. indybevJune 26, 2017 at 1:00 AM

    Thank you for sharing that very unique experience! Your photography is wonderful.

    ReplyDelete
  9. kaykualaJune 26, 2017 at 1:00 AM

    Most fascinating festival totomai! There are lots of colors to keep the interest going!

    Hank

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. totomaiJune 26, 2017 at 9:29 AM

      Wish I was able to join for 3 days. Thanks Hank!

      Delete
  10. C.C.June 26, 2017 at 2:43 AM

    These are wonderful photos.....the movement you've captured is amazing.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. totomaiJune 26, 2017 at 9:30 AM

      Thanks CC - the movements made me love the photos

      Delete
  11. Gillena CoxJune 26, 2017 at 3:27 AM

    Some of that kind mud covered festivity happens in our Carnival at The Jourvert - Monday dawn mass

    Thanks for dropping by my Sunday Standard today

    much love...

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. totomaiJune 26, 2017 at 9:30 AM

      Lots of similarities our countries have, Gillena

      Delete
  12. brudbergJune 26, 2017 at 3:46 AM

    I love your photographs... not just the nature, but how you have captured the humans too... i sincerely hope you will have a job soon.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Stacy M.S.June 26, 2017 at 5:05 AM

    so colorful and informative. you are quite the photographer. and that haiku is lovely too.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Wendy BourkeJune 26, 2017 at 8:10 AM

    Your posts are fascinating and your photography: brilliant. You always manage to pique my wanderlust ... if only my bank account would get on board ~lol~

    ReplyDelete
  15. Old EggJune 26, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    You certainly have an eye for capturing such good scenes in your photography. I think everyone ofyour posts has been so entertaining and informative opening your readers eyes to the world they haven't seen before. I wish you good luck!

    ReplyDelete

any thoughts to distill?

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...