Journal of a professional freelance photographer in the Philippines: May 2011

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Rugby in New Zealand

I am in New Zealand for the next six weeks, to continue shooting my project about rugby. As the country prepares to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup (September/October 2011) rugby is, more than ever, everywhere.

I have created a specific gallery in my website for this project: Rugby in New Zealand

Photos and text available for publication. Please get in touch if interested.

Sunday, May 01, 2011

Good Friday Crucifixions in the Philippines

Every Holy Week some twenty men from the city of San Fernando, in the Pampanga province, are crucified on Good Friday. When I write crucified I mean literally nailed to the cross. Many of the local young men also wander around town flagellating themselves until their backs are raw and bleeding.

The whole event was a mix of deep religious fervor, rite of passage and touristic attraction, with a splash of gore. Definitely not for the faint of heart.

While taking the photos and maybe to compensate, I could not take this song off my head. Perfect ending.

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