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PROFESSIONAL DJ · FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER · MULTI-MEDIA ARTIST · AUTHORIZED CANON DEALER · GETTY IMAGE ARTIST

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I started opening up doors to the fact that even a local can do world class photography/ captures even without undergoing a course out of it. Now, loving and realizing how priceless and satisfying the hobby is.

Been starting with a mere Point and Camera, from Canon IXUS, Pentax Optio, to a Polaroid, and now, got a blessing from God, and a magnificent Valentines Gift from my gorgeous Wife [!], a Digital SLR CANON EOS 450D last February 2009, caught another blessing CANON EOS 500D last October 2009, still my Wife's natal gift to me, and upgraded to CANON EOS 50D this April 2010.

I have been doing Paint Brush Painting and Sketching since childhood, and was later pushed to a Graphic Designing Career. I have worked as a [1] Senior Editorial Cartoonist in a local newpaper, started producing and organizing events, and has served the Broadcast Media, specifically as a [2] FM Radio DJ, for almost a decade, and was later appointed to be a [3] Production Head of a Local Television Channel.

Loving the outdoors and the crave for adventure and thrills, I have been involved with Mountain Climbing, and has been a Certified Mountaineer and a bonafide member of the [!] Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines, Inc., or MFPI.

I founded a group for the love of the sport named [!] WORM Climbing and Trekking Organization of Pagadian City, Philippines. Recently, I have created a Mountaineering Flicker Club of Photographers [!] [GB] GARBONG BISAYA International Photographers Mountaineering Club™ exclusive only for the bisayas or bisayans, to ascend a grand climb of one of the highest mountain ranges in Mindanao, Mount Malindang, Missamis Occidental Province, by July 2009.

Presently, I am a Senior (4th Year) 2nd Courser - Nursing Student, and have been investing and practicing full time as an Entrepreneur, with businesses like an [!] Internet Cafe, Print Advertising, a Freelance Photographer & as an AUTHORIZED CANON DEALER.

Flickr is like a temple for me, a part of my life, where every pressure that drills into my brain gets eliminated when I hooked myself to the said zen. Flickr is not only about photography but it is a world where you meet friends, new or old, real and people wearing masks. I have this filthy stuff, a mild Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, where I wanted everything to be perfect [lol].

Now I am an Administrator of Twenty Two [24] Marvelous and Great Groups on Flicker and a Moderator of nine [9].

On the contrary, the very bottomline is, photography as a hobby, is more than enough for keeps. Retirement Value.

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WEAPONRY:

· Canon EOS 7D
· Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
· Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
· Canon EF-S 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 USM
· Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
· Canon EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 (Image Stabilizer) IS
· Generic 60mm Extension Tube
· Phottix RS-60E3 Remote Switch Cable
· Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod
· Manfrotto 488RC2 Ballhead
· Slinksystem Goodman S-103 Tripod [!]
· Gorillapod SLR - Zoom
· Canon IXUS SD550
· Polaroid Digital T737
· Pentax Optio E30
· Lowepro Fastpack 350
· Lowepro Offtrail 2
· Tamrac Adventure 6
· 42 inches Circular Reflector
· Canon 580EX II Flash
· Lambency Light Diffuser

· Canon EOS 50D (sold)
· Canon EOS 500D - Rebel T1I (sold)
· Canon EOS 450D - Rebel Kiss X2 · Rebel XSI (sold)
· Velbon CX-888 Tripod (sold)
· Canon Battery Grip BG-E5 (sold)
· Canon Wireless Remote Controller RC-1 (sold)
· 2pcs Extra Battery LP-E5 + Battery Charger LC-E5 (sold)

[soon]
· Canon EF 35mm f/1.4LU
· Canon EF 85mm f/1.4LU
· Canon EF 135mm f/2.8LU
· Canon 15mm f2.8 Fisheye
· Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5L ISU
· Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
· Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo
· Canon 180mm f/3.5L USM Macro

[soon]
· Canon 5D Mark II
· Canon 1D Mark IV
· Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
· Canon M80 - Storage Media
· Electronic Drybox
· GITZO GT3530 Carbon 6x Series 3 Mountaineer Tripod

[soon]
· Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

NOTE: Fact of the Matter; Ain't the Camera, It's the Photographer.

EXPLORED | Highest Position No. 1 Front Page - Explore / About Interestingness (June 5, 2009, Monday)

2ND EXPLORED | Highest Position No. 1 Front Page - Explore / About Interestingness (August 24, 2009, Monday)

3RD EXPLORED | Highest Position No. 1 Front Page - Explore / About Interestingness (November 13, 2009, Friday)

NO.1 POSITION Top 30 Hottest HDR Images in the World - July 2009

TOP 30 HOTTEST HDR IMAGES IN THE WORLD July 2009
Six [6] of my HDR Photographs were chosen to be a part of the TOP 30 HDR IMAGES IN JULY 2009 by HDRLABS™

NO.1 POSITION - Top 30 Hottest HDR Images in the World (August 2009)

EXPLORED FRONT PAGE | June 25, 2009 Thursday

FEATURED PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Front Page October 28, 2008 *****Expressions of Affection*****"Poverty in the Streets"

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

2OO8
Junior Chamber International - Philippines
BOARD OF DIRECTOR
Liga City Convention Center, Pagadian City
Philippines

2OO6
Junior Chamber International - Philippines
PRESIDENTIAL AWARD
Café Ilang-Ilang, Pagadian City
Philippines

2OO2
Department of Agrarian Reform’s
NATIONAL MURAL PAINTING FINALIST
Quezon City Circle, Quezon City
Philippines

2OO1
Kapisanan ng mga Broadcaster ng Pilipinas
NATIONAL TOP 1O ACCREDITATION TEST PASSER
Zamboanga Del Sur Maritime Institute of Technology
Pagadian City
Philippines

2OOO
AMA Computer Learning Center of Pagadian City’s
ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
Sayao Hotel, Pagadian City
Philippines

1998
Department of Education, Culture, & Sports
NATIONAL PAINTING WINNER
GSIS Musuem, Manila
Philippines

1998
Department of Education, Culture, & Sports
REGIONAL PAINTING CHAMPION
Zamboanga City
Philippines

1998
Department of Education, Culture, & Sports
DIVISION PAINTING CHAMPION
Pagadian City
Philippines

1998
National School Press Conference
EDITORIAL CARTOONING FINALIST
Tangub City
Philippines

1998
Regional School Press Conference
EDITORIAL CARTOONING CHAMPION
Zambaonga City
Philippines

1998
Division School Press Conference
EDITORIAL CARTOONING CHAMPION
Pagadian City
Philippines

1997
Pagadian Good Shepherd High School’s
STUDENT BODY ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT
Pagadian City
Philippines

1997
Department of Trade & Industry’s
NATIONAL PAINTING CHAMPION
Makati City
Philippines

1997
Department of Trade & Industry’s
REGIONAL PAINTING CHAMPION
Zamboanga City
Philippines

1997
Department of Trade & Industry’s
DIVISION PAINTING CHAMPION
Pagadian City
Philippines

1994
Pagadian Good Shepherd High School’s
DIVISION PAINTING CHAMPION
Pagadian City
Philippines

1992
Southern Mindanao College High School Department’s
DIVISION PAINTING CHAMPION
Pagadian City

1987 - 1992
Pagadian City Pilot School
DIVISION PAINTING CHAMPION
Pagadian City
Philippines

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PROUDLY CREATED GROUPS (4)

ADMINISTRATOR OF THIS GROUPS (16)

MODERATOR OF THIS GROUPS (9)

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I AM THE DOCTOR™

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO

• 1st Year Pro-Account ~ Ms. Edeleenor Amoro-Vise
• 2nd Year Pro-Account ~ Ms. Highlimitzz

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Photos of DR. MARIΟ™ (37)

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Contacts (1,399)

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Groups (50 50)

Spectacular Insects 31,606 photos, 4,977 members
The world in HDR 695 photos, 67 members
Lights in the Darkness - The best Night Shots 7,500 photos, 676 members
Products and still life creative photography 269 photos, 162 members
Q8 Long Exposure 499 photos, 362 members
Flickr Model 13,590 photos, 1,635 members
Group with experience 383,552 photos, 91,664 members
Photography in B&W 1,686 photos, 278 members
The Best You've Got 228 photos, 61 members
RED photos only 7,802 photos, 1,521 members
2 be a Foto-Gopher Vido-Gopher 6,266 photos, 421 members
Naomi Fan Club 3 photos, 40 members
All Photos X-Press Us (!!TAG!!) _Post 2 /Comment or invite 2 24,250 photos, 2,450 members
Photography Bay 33,606 photos, 1,913 members
Life as we know it-From your eyes to ours. 1,503 photos, 107 members
The Invisible Landscape 2,435 photos, 278 members
It's more fun in the Philippines! 2,034 photos, 259 members
Getty Images and the Flickr Collection 41,258 photos, 1,850 members
Emotioned - The Competition is on! 131 photos, 118 members
Fotógrafos del Mundo - Photographers of the World - P 1 C 2 8,665 photos, 519 members
iLike This Pic 2,985 photos, 105 members
HDR Fan 5,847 photos, 165 members
Getty Images Call for Artists 476,090 photos, 80,164 members
canon EF 35 mm f/2.0 559 photos, 158 members
~!~ Everything Flowers~!~( Post 1 Comment 3) 1,679 photos, 314 members
yellow-giallo-gelb-jaune [P1--->A3] 715 photos, 264 members
Flickr Amazing World 488 photos, 32 members
Wedding photographer in the world 31,790 photos, 4,610 members
The Light Painters Society Gold / 25 + Fave Admin Invite Only 11,108 photos, 638 members
Life in colors 3,144 photos, 261 members
Taller de HDR 3,085 photos, 873 members
What's in your camera bag? 1,697 photos, 3,194 members
Planet 7D - Canon EOS 7D users' hangout 15,744 photos, 1,704 members
Canon 10-22mm 1,341 photos, 77 members
THE GALAXY(Post 1~Award 5)-SWEEPER is ACTIVE! NEW CODES 19,050 photos, 1,290 members
Pinoy Kodakeros 18,384 photos, 661 members
ND110 13,695 photos, 1,941 members
Front Page Archive 821 photos, 156 members
Realistic HDR Images 16,071 photos, 5,547 members
Beautiful Pinoy and Pinay Around the World 636 photos, 41 members
Amics de la Càmera. 36,724 photos, 949 members
i-mag 30,304 photos, 866 members
Vandalsquad 5 photos, 79 members
HDR RO 479 photos, 24 members
DSLR Manual Shots 2,224 photos, 294 members
Fotografia y algo mas.... 538 photos, 35 members
Pure hearts 15,610 photos, 1,366 members
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD: The largest group in the world. 24,188 photos, 2,615 members
In The Streets 32,084 photos, 884 members
Por que no la hice yo??? 5,811 photos, 445 members

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Galleries (6)

TSE 4 photos
Deadly Curves 2 photos
Long Exposure Photography 10 photos
HDR 18 photos

Testimonials (15)

azar_pablo says:

"hi doc.. i hope i can take pictures like that....

so beautiful ...

you're super talented.."

18th July, 2010
lazarillo de tormes says:

"What can I write about Dr. Mario? It's really difficult when you have to describe a genius... so I could start defining a genius:"A genius is a person or a singular achievement of surpassing excellence. More than just originality, creativity, or intelligence, genius is associated with achievement of insight which has transformational power. This is called genius spark. A work of genius vastly raises the expectations of its audience. Genius may be generalized, or be particular to a discrete field such as philosophy, sports, statesmanship, science, or the arts". In this definition there is the whole spirit of Dr. Mario. Especially for me I wait with great curiosity every new masterpiece. Dr. Mario has the ability to successfully explore all fields of photography, from the HDR to the portrait, from still life to landscape... sometimes all this with fun and humor.
Since I joined Flickr Dr. Mario is certainly one of the photographers who most impressed me and to be informed about his work I decided to add him among my contacts.
Thanks for any great shoot that you choose to share with all us... Master!"

25th May, 2010
Charles Gaisano says:

"Hi doc, I'd like to take this time to write you a testimonial :)

What I like about the Doc Mario's photostream is that each upload is unique from the previous one. From HDR to portraitures I salute his works. One of the few photographers who inspires me.

Hope to shoot with you someday! Keep up the great photostream. :)

Kudos to your works and I'm sure you'll go places.

Happy holidays!"

12th December, 2009
frans_rodriguez says:

"very nice sets Doc..
Godbless you and your family.. :))

bajanget.multiply.com"

30th October, 2009
ccmak says:

"Always share with us with his excellent photos, sometime also learning from him about the skill..framing..post process. He is a good and good photographer."

8th October, 2009
alvin lamucho © busy!!! says:

"It is absolutely an honor to write this long overdue testimonial to an outstanding multi-media artist and a dear Flickr Friend – Dr. Mario. It is my hope that my words would give justice to the quality of work he produces.

Doc is a brilliant photographer with a style very much his own – so innate, so real. He has a way of seizing the right emotion at the right time and at the right moment. In his photos are manifested the essence of freedom in terms of space and dimensions as if the very image is about to engulf or capture the viewer in its embrace. He is utterly poetic in style, instinctive, intense and passionate! It takes one to be multifaceted to understand his work, yet it is in this versatility that makes another becomes involved in his every piece of photography.

Most important of all, Dr Mario is an amazing Flickr Friend! He is one of the very few persons I met here in Flickr with whom I felt an instant affinity.

Thanks bro for always inspiring me with your exceptional work and your thoughtful and kind words! Blessings to you and your precious family :))"

30th September, 2009
izah♥ ( OFFLINE ) says:

"KUYA MARIO IS ONE OF THE GREATEST PERSON IN FLICKR I`VE EVER MET:) I`D SAY THAT HIS ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO INSPIRED ME THE MOST .. ALTHOUGH I SAY HIS PICTURES CAPTURES EVERYTHING .. EVERY SINGLE DETAIL OF HIS PICTURES MAKES ME WANT TO SAY ``wow``.. :D :D

thank u kuya for inspiring me always :)
really love your pictures :)
i may not be the best flickr buddy but for sure im one for your best fans :) hehehe:)

xox-- izah :)"

22nd August, 2009
falk3n says:

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One of my good unseen friends in flickr .. and one of boys who i really envy a lot .. All his pics are freakin awesome... :) Doc.. sana pag nagkataon sa hospital mo ako mag duduty kaw n magbigay ng Doctor`s orders.. ( sana Q4 lang lahat heheh ) Godbless bro...

PS: i was suprised in all of our achievements including the JCI awards ( i was a member of that organization )"

6th August, 2009
Tomasito.! says:

"I am happy to be surrounded by many, many people with so much talent in their pockets in flickr - Dr. Mario is one such person - his photographs blend the drama of life with the ultra-modern processing with such class and precision. I am in constant awe of how his style and will be willing to become his student if he chooses to erect a school for post-processing!

Flickr is lucky to have a member such as this incredibly talented and more importantly good-mannered person.

Thank you Dr. Mario for being the coolest of friends :)"

30th July, 2009
*langga_kita*(busy in wordpress) says:

"Dr. Mario's work is amazing. I always look forward to the new photos he has because he doesn't just stick to one thing. Looking through his stream you will notice, he gets out and sees the world! Which is something we all should do. Indeed inspiring!! ...and his HDR's are truly outstanding!! Great work, Doc!!"

28th July, 2009
JOHN CORVERA says:

"Doc Mario is one of my silent inspiration in flickr...
carrying a point and shoot and transferring to a DSLR..

you could only expect the best...
Still He is really a Photographer to behold...
always in my thought "Its not the camera, Its the Photographer""

16th April, 2009
kiakilai - radical ads has moved to gorordo ave. says:

"A very successful businessman, artist and flickr dude! hehee

I haven't seen Doc in person yet but he's probably one of those good friend everybody wants to have.

we share almost same interest in hobby and business. MORE POWER to LARGE PRINTERS! hahahaha

his photos are very powerful and inspiring. keep it up doc!"

17th December, 2008
~mariAng~ says:

"Doc Mario is one of the most talented people i knew in flickr, his works commands great applaud. He can turn a simple picture into an amazing canvass considering he's only using his ever handy p&s camera ,thus the much awaited upgrade is now within reach. All of his fans, critique and avid viewer will now be paying more attention to his photostreams. we can expect much more to come!"

8th November, 2008
maio amor says:

"idol ko 'to..
hehe..
galing ng mga shots..
galing mag-pp..
buotan sad..
ug libakero usahay.. (hehehe peace, doc.. joke only)
lol..
;-)"

29th September, 2008
Kamoteus (A New Beginning) says:

"Doc Mario salamat sa add as one of your contacts... Really appreciate it... I put you on my friends list and looking forward to see more of your lovely photostream ;-) Cheers and God Bless!"

3rd August, 2008