BEYOND THE SPECTRUM
This photograph captures a decaying log resting in the stillness of the water. What began as a study of negative space later revealed itself as a reflection on the passage of life, memory, and grief, reminding us that sometimes photographs express the truths our hearts are not ready to speak.
Canon 5D Mark II
EF 24-70mm f/2.8
This photograph captures a weathered stone, three barren branches, and an expanse of silence. What began as a study of negative space later became deeply personal, with the branches representing the photographer’s father, mother, and only sister. It reflects how sometimes the soul creates what the heart has yet to comprehend.
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Canon EOS 5DMk II
EF 24-70mm f/2.8
Giovanni
Odal
Philippines
Giovanni “Bhong” Odal is a Filipino travel and fine art photographer whose passion for photography began in 1986. A Licentiate of the Photographic Society of Singapore (LPSS), he founded Pinoygrapher (SG), Singapore’s first officially registered Filipino photography society, and served as the Philippine Embassy’s lead photography documentarian. His work explores landscapes, architecture, and everyday life, reflecting his belief that photography preserves emotion, remembers stories, and makes meaning visible.
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