Go Figure - Miki Sayaka (2013/10/15)

In my collection so far, the toy I've been shooting most often has been Danbo, but that is mainly due to convenience.

The figurines that I've really enjoyed shooting were the characters from the anime Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica since most of the characters have distinct themes, motifs, and scenes associated with them. The series makes use of very evocative images, and trying to recreate/represent them in photographs somehow feels more rewarding than usual.

Go Figure - Bardiel: 13th Angel

I got home last Thursday to the sight of a crescent moon faintly veiled by clouds as it hung some 15° over the horizon. 5 minutes later, the camera, tripod, and figurine were set up ... and the moon was nowhere to be seen.

Go Figure - Danbo @ Eastwood (2013/10/11)

Danbo: making rain and long waiting lines a bit more tolerable.

Go Figure - Suzumiya Haruhi (Middle School Version)

We had clear skies for a few hours earlier this morning (a rare occurrence these days) so I though I could give this month's competition a shot (theme: nightscape).

Go Figure - Shingeki no Danbo

Go Figure - Danbo (2013/09/28)

Among my figurines, only Danbo has known the touch of earth, foliage, rain, concrete, rust, coral, and fur.
Heck, if it hadn't been for the electric parts, I'd have thrown the little trooper underwater as well.

random festival (Nativity of Mary, 2013-09-08)

CLOSING THE BREACH: Filipinos succeed where the rest of the world has failed

After the diminishing success of the Jaeger Program and the complete failure of the Anti-Kaiju Wall, the final solution to the kaiju problem came from the developing nation of the Philippines.

"Since time immemorial, our country has been mired in various problems. We figured that if could also share these problems with the kaiju, perhaps their progress would be impeded as well", explained Filipino scientist Juan dela Cruz. "This was the idea that inspired us to come up with OPERATION 'DI MAKAAHON (OPERATION YOU SHALL NOT RISE)."

"With the help of the U.N., we transported half of the population of MetroManila to a floating settlement which was assembled directly above the breach from which kaiju emerge."

"Counting on the Filipino's natural talent for generating trash and clogging waterways, we were able to seal the breach with a pool of refuse which is currently half a kilometer thick and still growing. Since then, no kaiju has been able—or willing—to penetrate this new line of defense."

Island in the Sun (Guam 2013)

A tropical island in the Pacific, with a history involving Spanish, American, and Japanese occupation.

However, unlike the Philippines which was granted independence (again), Guam is still an unincorporated territory of the United States.

Prelude to Toy Photography

After nearly 2 years of exposure to photography, I've noticed that not all of its categories seem to be given the same amount of effort or preparation. In decreasing order of attention, the list appears to be:

• portrait and event photgraphy
• landscape, wildlife, and travel photography
• product photography
• cosplay (subset of portrait)
• macro and food photography
• street photography and sports photography
• toy photography

I find the relative lack of notable examples for toy photography a bit surprising. Granted, collecting figurines isn't exactly a cheap hobby, but shooting these chunks of plastic is less demanding compared to shooting other subjects.