Portrait study #12: A jeepney driver
A Danao jeepney driver at the north terminal near White Gold.
I’m just amazed at the jeepney art here in Cebu! Very contemporary, bold and whimsical. During a research shoot for an article that I submitted, I saw this jeepney parked at the north terminal near White Gold. Of all the jeepneys stationed there, this one just stands out from the rest. I was told by the driver that this is just one of four in the same color but the tiger decoration varies.
These vehicles are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines, and have become an iconic symbol of Filipino culture. It’s not unusual to see tourists taking photos of them with their mobile phone cameras, and when some of the designs are as stunning as this, it’s easy to see why. The vibrant and detailed artwork is certainly eye-catching.
If I will finally have my own 4×5 camera, this is top priority work.
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Lito|TheFilipinoEntrepreneur.Com
11 December 2009Very nice shot and what a handsome piece of work of art considering it’s a jeepney. I thought it was an electric jeepney at first glance.
estan
11 December 2009lito, these king of the road is really awesome and seeing many of these plying in the roads of Cebu brings color and amazement to the otherwise drab streets of the city