I'm a widower since 1995. Had a stroke in 1997. My first love is fishing but since my stroke I don't go around much anymore.

I bought my first digital camera in October of 2007, a Canon A570 IS. I only did photos of my grandchildren before I learned about Flickr Photos. I would buy a DSLR camera if I win the lotto.

I now shoot mostly with a Canon SX10 IS

I've reached 1,100 contacts to-date This is because I receive invitations everyday. Since I don't want to be rude, I accept all of them. Unfortunately, most of my contacts lately are "add and run" and that makes me more choosy now. So if you want to be my contact, comment first on my photos and be a friend before adding me. In short, I'll comment on your photo if you will comment on mine. Thanks.



Ako'y isang Pinoykodakero





View my photos at bighugelabs.com

Photos of mang M (75)

  • Missing the Droplet Masters ! by synapz557
  • The Gathering at MoA, 1 by dr_raha_x ( back home )
  • Somewhere over the Rainbow by falk3n
  • 'Till Then, Sir Maning by Onilad
  • Farewell. by falk3n
  • Friends Never Say Goodbye by Princess K8<enjoying Mommyhood>
  • A simple prayer by falk3n
  • Mang M by junsjazz
  • Way to Heaven by falk3n
  • My tribute in memory of Mang Maning - Manuel Andres. by Dircinha -
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 by tcfew gimiks
  • In loving memory of Mang Maning by Joalhi "Around the World"
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mang M's favorite photos from other Flickr members (16,154)

  • 3 réflex y 1 compacta: Praias by Dircinha -
  • Nothing better than "love" if you "aware" by GUNDOGAN
  • Colorful by rist2796
  • ~ Rose Heart ~ by iTail ~ Steve Page
  • 2010-04-11, saraocraft sunday 037 by saraocraft
  • i see my fate by tungsuy
  • take time out by reen :) on 'n off
  • hyacinth by ken m photography
  • way up by the-father
  • Michael Xavier by Gabby Canonizado
  • Summertime blues by shadyezz
  • DROP ABSTRACT by zanimo
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    joxe@n says:

    ""manuel es una de las personas que conzco con autentica pasión por lo que hace con su cámara, nos muestra su forma de ver las cosas atraves de ella y la verdad que lo hace genial yo la conozco poco o nada pero en lo referente a la fotografia te lo da todo, gracias manuel""

    31st May, 2009

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    Lenareh™ says:

    ""I had witnessed how you became Flickr's celebrity Mang Maning, as I am one of your very first contacts. A year ago I am JUSTone of the few in your photo comment box, but now as you uploaded a photo, in a matter of minutes dozens & dozens of Flickrites were beating each other to be the first to post a comment & fave your photos. Most of your photos now are in Explore & Front Page as well, a year ago you asked me “Arnel what is Explore and how can my photos be Explore”.

    A big man with a cane, that’s how you described yourself when you asked me to meetyou for the first time, and since then I became a regular visitor in your home as if I belong to your family.

    I have witnessed how passionate you are in this photography hobby, unlike before where you just kill time watching DVD’s inside your room or worrying about problems, but since you’ve been to Flickr, you WORRY ABOUT WHAT PHOTO TO UPLOAD.

    I have introduced you to our fellow Kodakeros and since then they became your friends and admired you. You are eager to join photo shoot and EB’s, while most of us worry if you can cope with it considering your physical condition but as always you are very energetic.

    I wish to write more but my English is already exhausted. Hehe. I wish you more Explore & Front Pages! As always I WILL BE THE Lenareh you know even when I'm absent in your comment box. once in a while. Happy Flickr Anniversary!!!""

    26th May, 2009

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    SIGHT EFFECTS says:

    "Mang Maning, your PHOTOSTREAM is
    "SUPER SUPREME"
    Your life's capture of our natural environment remarkably records the behavior and innate characteristics of special creatures- flora and fauna..not capable of being seen by the naked eye. Mang Maning's macro photography of the insects are notably original, creative ..transcending images that will make the viewer admire the subject even if someone is scared or afraid of the it. ( I for one).

    As I always keep on commenting... you are a master of Enthomology..remember "mostikooh".? LOL.

    Let your eyes travel through his stream and you'll find outstanding photos of flowers, sunset, nature and splices of daily life. His imagination is unparalled. I would say.. experience, inborn skill + technology.....all ingredients of SUPER SUPREME by Mang Maning.

    Cheers,
    sight fx"

    22nd February, 2009

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    Onilad says:

    "I don't know Mang Maning personally yet through his photographs i am somehow bonded with his intrinsic way of seeing life aesthetically.
    Thank you for the works you share-- The wisdom. The sensitivity. The intellectuality.
    More power to you, Sir!"

    26th October, 2008

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    jahrock91 says:

    "I got to know mang maning thru, like others, his comment on one of my photos. I have to confess at first I thought he was just someone my age using a photo of his father as an avatar, because his comments sounded "cool" and hip:) but then his profile showed me otherwise. And that made me admire his works more. Now I find myself thinking that if I ever grow old.... errr.... mature:) I'd want to be like mang maning, still shooting and capturing moments."

    5th February, 2009

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    emma lagunday says:

    "
    “Mang Maning dedication to photography is second to none. He is very creative, and as I look into his photo stream, he has the most interesting photos I ever seen. His macro shots of flowers are amazing and truly the work of a professional, I can see him mastering the art of macro photography in the near future. He is also very resourceful, when it comes to his subjects, if it takes for him to go to the flower shop just to take the photos of flowers, he does it...

    He is a good contact and very generous with his comments to my work, and that’s what Flickr is all about, encouraging each other. I wish him the best and looking forward for more photos, Mang Maning!"

    28th July, 2008

Name:
Manuel Andres
Joined:
October 2007
Currently:
Makati, Philippines
I am:
Male
Occupation:
retiree