The People of Hong Kong

Through the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong is a moment of organized excitment: the horse races. I must admit, I'm not much of a racing fan (of any sort) but this sure beats Nascar. It's bearably loud, more refined, and snacky-snacks are right around the corner, if that!



The Subway system in Hong Kong is the best I have seen so far (compare: Sydney, Mexico City, Tokyo, New York, Germany) and also the most clearly marked. A certain someone thinks Shanghai is still better, but I have yet to venture into mainland China.


In Hong Kong, Sunday is maid's day off and you can find them all over town in the strangest places - banks, malls, parks - basically anywhere that's shaded and has a lot of space.


This lady had 9 dogs, but only 4 are pictured in this shot.


I have no idea who these people are, but Regan took their picture at the Big Buddha!

Explosive work day

Part of the fun of working at a film studio are company e-mails like this one:

"Hi Everyone,

Please note that the shoot for today's explosion scene will be between
15:00H to 17:00H.

Please be guided accordingly.

Thank you.

DEEP GOLD
PRODUCTION GROUP"

Explosions? What?!? But never fear! With a pyrotechnics team from Manila, a firetruck and ambulance on standby PLUS multiple test runs and a very well-coordinated effort by our First AD Ken Siu, you're as safe as can be.

Here's a closer view for the pyromaniacs:

NYC: Scenes

New York. There are lots of people and shiny things there.














Little Italy = awesome deli!

I'll put the last forgotten corner of Manhattan at the end.

One Year and going strong!

Today, I've been blogging for one year. Hooray! Here a shots from Carbon Market to celebrate!

...And you helped me get here. In this year, there has been an exciting shift between countries and people I have met and become close to. I made a number of goals and reached them: published in magazines, shot for Fashion TV and am working at a film production studio. I also returned to Asia and found I really like it but do miss my Texas roots. I want to thank all my family and other friends that supported me during this very transitional year for me and a strange different thank you goes to those that have made my life a positive (or negative) challenge to overcome. If I didn't have character before, I certainly found it!
Now the next challenge has arisen - finding another job in the next two months. Offers, ideas, and encouragement are very welcome.

Hair & Makeup: Sally Paganoni
Wardrobe by Cherry
Models: Tara Elizabeth and Tabatha Nielsen
Shot Tuesday November 18th by Michal García





This year I was in Texas, New York, Mexico, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia. It would be nice to settle for just a little bit...

Voice

A number of A cappella groups and collaborations capture me each time I listen. The reason is this: new musical styles and instruments are constantly created, but the human voice can always keep up with all of those sounds. Some of my favorite music is a particular brand of vocalization - not employing a singer or singers, but vocalists. That means people that use their boca; their mouth.
In the music world, between singers and musicians there is a constant search instrumentalists do to sound like a human voice, and singers to sound more like instruments. Some of my favorites are:
Rahzel, the Slammin' All Body Band, Bobby Mcferrin & Voicestra, Gary Eckert, and Björk's Medúlla album. One good instrumental equivalent of these guys are the Hornheads.

Mika, Mika sitting in a tree

Currently, I'm working on a new set of photographs for my portfolio and possible site redesign. Here are a few of Mika I'm considering:







photographed on Mactan Island, Philippines

Buddy Sosthand

I know this guy. I must be cool. Didn't take the shot, wish I know who did BUT it's from Mens Journal, September 2007 - stunt performers modeled clothes while doing stunts and they called the series "Action Figures." Nice. If you find the photographer that did these shots, or the original magazine, I'm very interested.
Rock.

(If you know the name of the photographer I'd be interested in seeing their work)