BEYOND THE SPECTRUM
Created during an experiment with friends using steel wool beneath an underpass after a rainy evening, this image transforms an overlooked space into something visually striking. Through light, movement, and experimentation, the photograph reveals creative possibilities that can emerge from unexpected places.
Sony A7R III
Sony FE 12-24 F4
This light painting transforms burning steel wool into a fiery confrontation between two opposing forces: a shield of cyclical fire and a blade of rising sparks. Captured over several seconds, the image creates a dynamic dialogue shaped by friction, gravity, and movement.
Nikon D3200
Nikkor 18-55 mm
Andrei Macaraeg
Philippines
Andrei Anthony Lapuz Macaraeg is an entrepreneur and passionate photographer based in Quezon City, Philippines. He approaches photography with an eye for finding beauty within the chaos of everyday life. Through his images, he seeks to uncover moments of order, emotion, and meaning that might otherwise go unnoticed. Balancing creativity with an entrepreneurial mindset, his work reflects a curiosity for the world and a desire to transform unpredictable scenes into compelling visual stories.
Michael Joseph Manuel
Philippines
Michael Joseph Manuel is a hobbyist photographer from Nueva Ecija with a deep passion for landscape and long-exposure photography. For him, standing behind the lens is about more than simply capturing an image; it is about preserving the stillness, scale, and raw emotion of the natural world. Through his photographs, Michael creates meaningful visual experiences that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and appreciate the beauty and grandeur found within nature.
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