A runner early in the morning but he has been on the road for more than 6 hours already

Scorching heat at the roadside along the highway in Bataan near the border with Pampanga.

Last Sunday, I was part of the support crew of my friend, Blas, who took part in the 2nd Bataan Death March Ultramarathon or the BDM102. And it was one very long run at 102 kilometers starting in Mariveles, Bataan to San Fernando City, Pampanga to commemorate the infamous 159KM long Death March during April of 1942. This long stretch of road turned red as thousands of prisoners of war, American and mostly Filipinos died under the Japanese enroute to Tarlac.

Of the more than 140 runners who took part, around 104 finished this brutal race and really, it’s a very demanding marathon that is only reserved for the well prepared. Like in the other races I went to, I took images of the runners. More at fitandrun.info.

Lara

Sebastien

Back again with some portraits! These were taken at the sidelines during the Marc Lathuilliere workshop at the Silverlens Gallery last month about masks and identity. All natural light from very wide windows except for Sebastien’s which had an few additional lights at the ceiling. Of the two, I do like Seb’s portrait better than the other because of the highlights in the hair and I told him to move front and not lean on the wall.

Ida climbing the soft sands in Suba, Paoay, Ilocos Norte

I just like this photo. The utter simplicity of the composition, the two toned colors dominating most of the image and the seeming movement of Ida, the subject, struggling to climb the soft sandy hill just captured my eye.

Condura Run 2010 participant

Condura Run 2010 participant

Condura Run 2010 participant

The Condura Run is one of the most awaited marathon races in Metro Manila and many of my runner friends attest to this. It is also the only race in the country that takes over a portion of the Skyway, an elevated road system starting in Buendia, Makati City, for the 21K and 42K runs.

This morning, I woke up earlier than usual and since part of the route is very near my place, I walked just walked to Buendia for a few minutes and waited for the runners there.

To see more portraits, visit fitandrun.info gallery.

The butler

The chef

While on a media tour of North Luzon, we were brought to a portion of the tributary of the Ambuklao River in Benguet. The tour operator offers fine dining, al fresco, with butler and chef while the guests are supposed to enjoy the food and the natural environment.