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Testimonials (36)

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  Samurai John says:

  "Inspiring photography! The brand of photography and post production that is an envy to most of us photographers! I wish to meet Soul one day and introduce myself to him! Keep shooting bro!"

  27th December, 2008

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  MarcoBucci says:

  "Helmer is one of the best photographer i've seen on flickr!
  His pictures are amazing, intense, comunicative....in one word fantastic!
  He has a great control of the camera and of the post production.
  He really knows how to catch the light in the best way!!!"

  15th September, 2008

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  B@rbar@ (Barbara Palmisano) says:

  "Soul101 's photo are beautiful! You are great,congrats!"

  2nd September, 2008

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  harven™ says:

  "Elmer is like a brother & a good friend to me. He is incredibly a gifted artist and photographer. His work is amazing & truly an inspiration to almost everybody who visits his stream. Elmer is one of the most amazing photographers on Flickr. He can turn very simple, everyday things into very beautiful and uniquely artistic creations. Just a simple description of Elmer: "What an Artist!" Thanks for sharing and giving us something to aspire. More power & God bless. :)"

  27th June, 2008

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  -sina- [working on a personal project - will be ba says:

  "Soul101 is one of the first few contacts I established when I joined Flickr a couple of months ago, but one of the only contacts that I looked forward to their next post on a regular basis. Each photo in his stream has an element of perfection. And that is the result of being an intuitive photographer with an amazing eye for detail and composition. I can honestly say that every photo in his stream is a masterpiece. Truly inspiring!
  
  Keep up the brilliant work....!
  
  Sina"

  19th June, 2008

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  junsjazz says:

  "With lots of testimonials and praises to Elmer and his works, I don't think I can add more...but then I can't help it. Not only are his images visually stunning in color, composition and processing, but they are also deeply moving, uplifting...almost, if not actually, spiritual. As a nature lover myself, his shots of landscapes, shorelines, sunsets and the natural world are mesmerizing...and his portraits of people in all their unkept and candid moments are simply captivating. This is an artist who shoots genuinely with his username...from the Soul."

  4th June, 2008

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  Stefest says:

  "Soul101 / Elmer, Jr. Baclagan
  you take amazing photos,with great quality, great thought, the creativity it is all very fantastic. and i love to go through your stream.ciao"

  30th May, 2008

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  orioner says:

  "magayunon maray amazing photos! soul101 sain ka sa bicol? bicolano dn ako bro"

  29th May, 2008

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  comicGeek says:

  "If photos are like movies, Elmer's would be an epic. His photos are not just pictures or images but stories as well. Keep shooting, friend. Continue to inspire us."

  28th May, 2008

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  EdzL says:

  "Elmer is a very humble person. all your photos is a Masterpiece i'll keep coming back. =)"

  26th May, 2008

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  Str8heated(Mark)*Busy* says:

  "Kuya Elmer is a true Genius! He has a gift at capturing beauty and finding the perfect words to express what the image means. His work is top notch and I believe everyone that loves art and beauty needs to see his work. He is a great person, amazing photographer, and I am honored to call him a friend. He deserves all the good things in the world for giving people such amazing work to appreciate. Galing mo talaga Kuya Elmer."

  23rd May, 2008

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  { karen } says:

  "Your photos constantly leave me amazed! You never fail to come up with something beautiful. You have serious talent and I'm so glad that you share your work here for everyone to view."

  23rd May, 2008

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  Parc Cruz says:

  "Met this very humble photographer during my trip in Bicol. He is really one talented person and should be recognized for what he can do. Saludo ako sa iyo kapatid! Mabuhay Ka!
  
  Parc Cruz
  photos.parconline..."

  6th May, 2008

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  Aubrey_Williams says:

  "I can't remember the last time I've seen the work of a photographer that shows such an incredibly balanced skill of photography and post processing.
  
  Soul101 creates photographic masterpieces that easily shame photogs with far superior equipment. If someone told me he uses a 6megapixel camera, I would laugh them out of the building. I am always most impressed with photographers that can make the most of less sophisticated equipment. Analogous to the Kenyan marathoner that never owned a pair of nikes, yet can defeat miles quicker than I can down a couple of hotdogs, Soul101 reminds us what photography is truly about.
  
  Every image means a great deal to him, evidenced by his incredible eye, composition and ability to do just enough post processing to render an incredible piece.
  
  I have no doubt, I will read about you again in some national or world renowned periodical on photography.
  
  It is truly an honor to be able to witness your humble, yet magnificent beginnings."

  18th April, 2008

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  ryanfarney says:

  "One of my favorite photostreams on Flickr. Elmer has a great eye for natural beauty and style that is more than exceptional. A great Flickr friend and loyal viewer. Always a pleasure to view here."

  16th April, 2008

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  frborj says:

  "my first encounter with his work was when i was looking for my prized D40. Flickr made his masterpiece photos as referenced to this great guy! Truly remarkable with a down to earth attitude :)"

  16th April, 2008

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  *Peanut (Lauren) says:

  "Elmer's stream has amazing and beautiful photographs. He has wonderful artistic taste and I look forward to the scenic shots because I often want to go to those places. There is no need for a D300 or D3 because he does more with his camera than most can do!"

  14th April, 2008

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  [2]rokbot[2]y says:

  "i was there during your humble beginnings here in flickr and day by day your progress is really worth appreciating. continue to amaze me and i wouldn't be surprised one day you'd earn recognition not just in flickr.
  
  kudos pare!"

  12th April, 2008

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  mshahdy (back after a break) says:

  "Elmer has impeccable style in his photos. They are truly second to none. His shots are amongst my favorite on Flickr. Waiting for his next shot..."

  12th April, 2008

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  Red Sea Project says:

  "I’ve met this guy during my college days when he opens his first graphic/desktop publishing shop in bicol. If Ryan Cayabyab is the Philippine Music genius, Elmer is the graphic design genius I’ve ever met. And what’s great about this person is that, he shares his knowledge. I am proud this guy as my friend and graphic guru."

  12th April, 2008

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  kepje says:

  "it would be boring to write 'wonderful' under every photograph you publish, so I want to use that space here to say: thank you for all amazing pics and splendid quotations, that not only make my every visit on your webpage a feast for the eye, but allow me to stop for a while and think... I haven't seen another such excellent combination of words and images on flickr.
  keep posting! :)
  
  Hania"

  28th February, 2008

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  dramachinedoypi03 says:

  "Soul101 is such a great and brilliant photographer. With his uncanny eye for subtle subjects, he makes it into a wonderful form of art through a camera and his amazing skills, freezing a moment in time and transforming it into a majestic image of life caught in a frame.
  
  He inspires other people such as myself with the same passion to strive and excel in a discipline he himself made a standard for such an artform with his works. He's willingness to listen and give advise for novices makes him not only a great photographer but a great teacher as well.
  
  I have nothing but two thumbs up and praise for such a down-to-earth genius!"

  26th February, 2008

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  S.H.CHOW says:

  "simply inspiring soul that can't be missed!
  
  edit: should i say... impossible to be missed!"

  25th February, 2008

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  ianfelix says:

  "his works are the food of my soul! one of the greatest stream i've seen on flickr pages."

  21st February, 2008

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  bwillib says:

  "a lesson about having "soul" is best experienced when looking at Soul's works of art."

  8th February, 2008

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  rollinoldman says:

  "What comes into my mind first when I am thinking of Soul101 is that he has def created his own style and that I admire his work! Another wonderfull thing is that he allways find the right words for his pics and this adds some additional emotions when your read them :-).
  He doesn't need a high priced pro equipment for his wonderfull work, only his eyes and great talent!
  
  After I first discovered some pics of him I had to look through his stream and I was blown away by the beauty and professional look of them. Just take the time and look through his explore album for example and you will know what I mean. Since my first visit I allways try to not miss one new pic cause it's allways a pleasure for the eyes.
  
  He's living in a beautiful part of the world and I'm thankfull that he shares this with all the other flickr people. His captures get many many well deserved comments and faves but he isn't getting arrogant in any way he is allways kind and thankfull for comments and has some nice words for his contacts and other flickr photographers.
  
  Keep pushing him!!! he very well deserves it!
  
  Best wishes for 2008 Elmer and I'm really looking forward to all the stunning captures coming :-)!"

  19th January, 2008

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  sayote_queen says:

  "I've always been at awe with the pictures he takes... Vivid and as his name suggests, soulful! His photostream is one of the few I enjoy viewing here in flickr. He's talented and creative what more can I say? :)"

  19th January, 2008

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  ~MVI~ (expiring pro account) says:

  "he deserves his name for the soulful images that soothes the tired mind. he is definitely a master and an artist."

  15th January, 2008

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  imago2007 (on Flickr break . . . again) says:

  "There are thousands and thousands of photographic images on Flickr (and in the world for that matter) which are technically superb. They may even gain your admiration at first glance, but then you look at therm again and you realize they are just that - technical masterpieces, but somehow devoid of emotion. Such images are a dime a dozen. But images which truly move you, images which stir up memories and fantasies, realities and possibilities -- they come in trickles. Because few have the gift to see beyond the ordinary, capture it so well and put soul into it. Among those few is Elmer, and how appropriate it is that his Flickr monicker is Soul101.
  
  Elmer, I feel so grateful for the opportunity to have a glimpse at your creative world, to be constantly inspired by your work and to learn, through your images, what the art of photography is really all about.
  
  Virginia
  California, USA"

  18th December, 2007

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  BEY CHUA says:

  "elmer's composition... the sharpness of his photos... and most of all his post processing is just absolutely awesome!....ang galing mo tol! talagan bilib ako sa mga pics mo dude!"

  24th October, 2007

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  .bullish says:

  "Elmer always brings the house down with his strong compositions. Take some time to explore his world, you won't be disappointed."

  1st October, 2007

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  mavster (m just an email away:) mavstudio@yahoo.co says:

  "The brother with a true soul of an artist. He has a keen eye to compose and photograph amazing nature shots, landscapes and even portraits. Elmer is truly the one to watch :-)
  Keep 'em coming, my friend!"

  19th September, 2007

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  born19june says:

  "Elmer is a very promising great photographer. His skills and vision shown in all his photos were excellent toppled with a view and always have chosen the best locations to shoot.
  They are all-perfect in colors, compositions and was majestically chosen the best to share. One of the best Pinoy Flickr>watch this guy and he will go places. God Bless and thanks for sharing."

  17th September, 2007

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  dudz torres says:

  "Beautiful words...even more beautiful pictures. Elmer is one gem of a photographer. Keep us inspired, bro!"

  14th September, 2007

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  OgGie Duque says:

  "Elmer is one of the best in Pinoy Kodakero. very unpredictable in his works but all done with taste! keep shooting bro! Ciao!"

  10th September, 2007

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  JonPac says:

  "Elmer is one of my favorite photograhers and one of flickr's hidden gems. His eye for beauty and composition always has it's own entriguing touch. Beach sunsets, urban decay, candid portraiture, macro... he's got it all nailed! So stop reading this; and take a lesson through the stream of Soul101... You'll be glad you did."

  28th August, 2007

Name:

Elmer Baclagan Jr.

Joined:

May 2007

Hometown:

Daet, Camarines Norte

Currently:

Philippines

I am:

Male and Taken

Website:

http://www.soul101.net