BEYOND THE SPECTRUM
The symbolism of Daruma represents the ability to spring back upright. From the Japanese proverb: "Nanakorobi yaoki" "Fall down seven times, get up eight.
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This photo of my son’s silhouette was taken against a projected Van Gogh art wall. Lost in light, framed by color, and guided by curiosity—watching him grow is the greatest work of art.
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Photographed through the iconic clock of the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, this image captures a silhouetted figure standing beneath the hands of history. It reflects the passage of time and the courage to dream, reminding us that while time moves forward, the future is shaped by the moments and choices we make today.
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Step into the heart of a living whirlwind, where light, motion, and imagination merge into one breathtaking experience. The Bio Vortex symbolizes the invisible forces that connect all living things—an ever-changing spiral of energy, growth, color and life.
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Dio
Ortigas
Philippines
Dio Ortigas is a photographer whose passion began alongside his interest in collecting highly detailed 1/6-scale figures, which became his first subjects and introduced him to posing, lighting, and composition. As his photography evolved, family travels broadened his perspective through encounters with different places and cultures. Each journey became an opportunity for learning and discovery, allowing Dio to continuously refine his craft while exploring landscapes, portraiture, and still-life photography.
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Maritess
Ortigas
Philippines
Maritess Ortigas is a Filipino photographer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, majoring in Advertising, complemented by studies in photography. Her deeper journey into photography began during the pandemic, inspired by the beauty of everyday sunsets captured through her mobile phone. A proud member of Born in Film and Photo Nation, she encourages young people to discover photography, believing that meaningful images are shaped not by expensive equipment, but by the eye that sees them.
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JV
Sullano
Philippines
J.V. Sullano is an amateur photographer whose passion for travel has taken him around the world. Inspired by the places and cultures he encounters, he uses photography to capture beauty, atmosphere, and fleeting moments along his journeys. Through his images, J.V. seeks to preserve meaningful experiences and share new perspectives, inviting viewers to appreciate the diverse stories, environments, and moments of wonder found across the world.
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