All Lined Up

All Lined Up, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Boys and girls in native costume preparing to dance

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos, Philippines

Love Team

Love Team, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Because February is the love month.

Taken April 2008

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This week's Photo Friday theme: The Team

Songs from the Islands

Songs from the Islands, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2006 at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii, USA

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This week's Heads or Tails theme: Loud
This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Red

All in a Day's Work

Painter, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken April 2008

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This week's Shutterday theme: Painted

Harlequin

Harlequin, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

I took this photo during a Halloween event at a local mall. This man dressed as a harlequin entertained kids and adults alike and later posed for pictures.

Taken October 2008

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This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Costume

Bubbly

Waterworks Parade, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken August 2007 in Hong Kong Disneyland

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This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Spinning

On Horseback

On Horseback, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2006 in Maui, Hawaii

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This week's Photo Friday theme: Athletic

Little Ones

Currimao Children, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

I don't know any of these children but they walked up to me when they saw me taking pictures by the beach. And pose they did; they weren't shy at all.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos, Philippines

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Kids
This week's Thursday Challenge: Tiny
This week's PhotoSharks' theme: Babies

Make Them Wear Red

Field Trip, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

A field trip can turn into a nightmare if a child gets lost. To avoid that problem, give clear instructions, initiate a buddy system or let the kids wear identical, easy to spot clothing. Red is a good choice as it is striking.

Taken May 2006 at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu, Hawaii

Fishing Friends

Fishing Friends, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken April 2008 in Currimao, Ilocos

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This week's Photo Sharks theme: Friends

Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin

The Lady and the Snake, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

"Ayaw ko", ang sabi ko nung inalok ng animal trainer sa akin ang ahas. Ang sabi niya, "Para may souvenir photo ka kasama yung ahas". Ang sabi ko, "Ok lang. Pwede bang kuhanan na lang kita ng litrato?" Ayaw ko ngang hawakan yung ahas. Bukod sa takot ako, may bayad pa ang pagpapalitrato kasama ang ahas. Buti na lang pumayag siyang magpalitrato ng walang bayad.

"No", I said when the animal trainer offered the snake to me. She said, "So that you'll have a souvenir photo with the snake". I said, " Never mind, I'll just take your picture if it's alright with you." I didn't want to do it. Aside from fear, I didn't want to pay the fee for the photo opportunity. It's a good thing she agreed to have her photo taken without a fee.

Taken May 2007 at Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia.

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Ayaw Ko
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Reject

When Two Become One

When Two Become One, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

I chanced upon this photo shoot while at the Macau Fisherman Wharf. I just couldn't help but snap away.

Taken May 2008 in Macau

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This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Portrait of Two

Malacca Five

Malacca Five, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Originally, there were just 2 guitarists strumming their music at the ruins of St. Paul's Church in Malacca. But three young men wanted to have a souvenir photo. Now they look like a boy band.

Taken May 2007 in Malacca, Malaysia

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This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Five

Hawaii Five - Yellow

Yellow Hula, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2006 at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii, USA

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This week's Thursday Challenge theme: Yellow
This week's Lens Day theme: Movement

Happy

Happy, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2008 at St. Mark's Square, Venetian Macao

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This week's Photo Hunt theme: Emotions

Making Pewter

Royal Selangor - Torch, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2007 at the Royal Selangor Head Office and Visitor Centre, Malaysia

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This week's Photo Friday theme: Tools

Clowning Around

Clowning Around, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

These jesters gamely posed for me when I asked to take their picture. Not just once but several times. In different poses too. They sure brightened up my day!

Taken April 2008 at the Kiddie Festival, Shangri-La Plaza.

Happy Clown

Clown, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

A clown is commonly illustrated as having two faces: happy and sad. This one sports a happy face.

Lesson learned: Remember always to ask your subject's permission before taking his photograph. And in the search for good pictures, never be afraid to ask.

Taken March 2008 with permission at Mothercare, Shangri-La Plaza.

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This week's Photo Friday theme: Emotions