My roots go all the way from IloIlo and Bacolod Philippines. I graduated from La Salle Bacolod as an Electronics & Communications Engineer. I was suppose to be lined into telecommunications but I'm brought by destiny to the manufacturing industry.

Continuous Improvement in the electronics industry was my forte till God pulled me and blessed me with a great function in the pharmaceutical field.

I'm a proud Filipino currently in SG w/ my wife. From the basketball court, I now splurge my time playing with my camera and lenses in the growing enthusiasm in Photography.

For wedding contact us Purplestain.biz Photography.


My gear:
Canon 50D with grip-Sold
Canon 450D-Sold
Canon 5D MK II with Grip-new bought 17 Feb 10
Canon 5D Classic with Grip

Flash 580EXII
Canon 580 EX I

Lens

Canon 17-40 F4 L-New
Canon 70-200 F 2.8 IS MK II ( New)
Canon 50 mm F 1.8
Extension Tubes

Tripod Manfrotto 190 prob
Ballhead 48R36
Joby 5kg Gorrilapod

Lowepro Mini Trekker
Lowepro Outback

Processing:
MacBook Pro 15"
Canon Digital Photo Professional
Canon Zoom Browser
CS5
Lightroom

©Mel Mijares 2010 All rights reserved.
Note: My photos may not be used or reproduced in any way without my permission. If you'd like to use one of my images for any reason, please contact me.
My favorites:


Fast Lane
Fast Lane

Bird's Life!
Birds's Life!

Mesmerized!!
Mezmerized


Marina Bay Sands open today!
Marina Bay Sands open today!

Singapore Art Science Museum
Art Science

Venetian at Twilight
Venetian at Twilight

Fascination
Fascination


Up close and personal
Up Close and Personal

Bloody Red Rocks!
Bloody Red Rocks!


Road to truth
Road To Truth

Amongst Bridges!
Amongst Bridges I

Rugged
Rugged

Uniquely Singapore
Uniquely Singapore

Photos of Mel Mijares (20)

  • It's a jungle out there....!! by Sunriserjay Appr'ciates 22k+str'mers,always NEW .!
  • it's a wrap by Marvin™
  • Mel's Playmate by Filan
  • "May the Best Toy Win!" by SALV4JE
  • Soprano by etharanz - purplestain.biz
  • Owl_3 by maxcarlo_lorenzana
  • :: Lower Seletar :: by ProBasti
  • Waiting for the Stars to Fall by Trim Reaper
  • Waiting... by Trim Reaper
  • got RINGS? by SALV4JE
  • Friend for Life... by rizal_rodelas
  • VW Jamboree 2010 by SALV4JE
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  • A Collection of Stained Glass Images from Italy... by williamcho
  • by grazzzi11
  • "The Rough and Moderate tides of Bulog Dos" :: Coron, Palawan Philippines by DEM ROMERO
  • Kodak is the reflection of Fuji by juanetu mier
  • by Dörnveek
  • Varenna by Juan Rubiano
  • Newborn Photos Are Boring by Extra Medium
  • going to budapest by Dörnveek
  • in budapest by Dörnveek
  • Apophysis-Roses by HocusFocusClick
  • The Driver by Juan Rubiano
  • Kinderdijk by Juan Rubiano
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Testimonials (3)

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    zoompict says:

    "Up Close and Personal'' was the starter with Mel, my encounter with this persistence characteristic photographer from philiphines, though he is currently in our presence 'Singapore' .
    Mel, portraited the cheerful n aspiration side of his photography venture, the use of oringinal Raw from all his snap content display at his personal best photostream share with us. A true believer of non HDR n i dearly encourage his inspirational initial standing point.
    More than 6 month staying close watching his speedy upload, nearly can't catch up with him for comments....LOL!! sorry but i still try to work thing out for him, nevertheless, his continue support is endless, a very supportive contact that wont easily let anyone down,
    He , Mel, is a good contact to grow together with u in flickr.
    He, Mel, also progress with remarkable achievement. the result is captivating from the process of his learning. Now, u see a much punchy n well overall accurate composition in most shot upload for us.
    his landscape did inspire me in many many ways.
    i learnt n progress with great benificial stealing the pro area. .
    thanks Mel.
    All the best n keep continue ur Non HDR legend.
    cheers!"

    12th December, 2009

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    Ajay H (अजय) says:

    "Mel is a down to earth person. Very talented but humble. His Twilight/Night photography has become his identification & would love to learn from him...He is good friend material..."

    4th October, 2009

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    *^%#@@!**** says:

    "Mr. Mel is one of my long exposure shots 'guru' and one of my closest friends here on Flickr. From long exposure shots to outstanding details of his close-up shots, Mel has a superb talent for capturing sunsets and people as if the camera was never there.I also love how he almost never edit or process his photos but still ends up as a high quality photo. Mel is one of those people that inspires me to do better in my craft, its good to have some encouragement from a professional and a friend as well, and I know flickr or no flickr, that we'll be friends for a long, long time. keep up the work Mel!! Cheers!!!"

    26th August, 2009

Joined:
September 2008
Hometown:
Iloilo City Philippines
Currently:
Singapore
I am:
Male and Taken
Website:
Mel Mijares Website