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Aliwan Festival

Aliwan Festival
Rodolfo Vicente (Pasig City, Philippines)
Photographed May 2008, Manila, Philippines

Ed. Note: It was discovered that the photographer digitally manipulated his photograph titled “See You Again.” Since we only allow photographs entered into the Altered Images category to be digitally or traditionally manipulated or enhanced, “See You Again” has been disqualified.

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Ahhh, Plenty to keep the eyes busy with the intensity of the flash. Look at the furry halos of the baskets in motion. Triangular repitious shapes, porous baskets, parallel green slants. Can hear the jingles of the leg tambourines. What were they singing.

Posted by Mary on March 18,2009 | 07:55PM

i have seeen lots of festivities in the Philippines, and i think this is something new ! never seen this one before.. it's colorful and if i look at the pic.... it gives real vibrant expressions of what they were doing !!! nice piece !

Posted by Tony /Victoria BC, Canada on March 28,2009 | 04:56PM

Its a fantastic photo, its really amazing.i would like to learn how you did it sure.

Posted by Ddungu26 on September 8,2009 | 07:56PM

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