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Man is known by the silence he keeps
I do not choose to be a common man
It is my right to be uncommon...if I can,
I seek opportunity...not security
I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and
dulled by having the state look after me
I want to take the calculated risk
To dream and to build
To fail and to succeed
I refuse to barter incentive for a dole
I prefer the challenges of life
The quarantined existence in the upper level
The thrill of fulfillment in the calm state of utopia
I will not trade freedom for confinement in thinking
Nor my dignity for a handout
I will never cower before any matter
Nor bend to any threat
It is my heritage to stand erect
Proud and unafraid to think and act for myself
To enjoy the benefits of my creation
And face the world boldly and say
This with the power of reason
All this is what meant to be...
a human

Thanks to my generous brod Omar (Om-om) for the Pro Account!

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kudaker Jun Aviles
JoLiz Joanna Christina...
sweetsexything Jenny Salvador
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benchorizo Romeo Banias
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Testimonials (20)

YeL_esquibel says:

"isa sa mga iniidolo ko d2 sa flickr lalung lalu sa larangan nyang imahe kalye.kaagaw pansin ang mga kuha at laging may storya n mbabasa sa simpleng pagtingin lng mismo sa larawan! thumb up sau bossing! paturo minsan ng street photog.. hirap humugot ng tapang n magpaalam n kunan mga d kilala eh.
astig ka sir!!"

28th April, 2009
Jojo Santa Ana says:

"Thanks for adding me as a contact definitely humbling! Mabuhay kabayan! Mabuhay ang lahing Pilipino!"

15th February, 2009
Janna Ilano says:

"Your photos in one word: Inspiring. Period."

28th April, 2009
Mikel Parial says:

"One of the best photographer that I met. He has te eye of the beholder. Master of his technique and truly an artist. Idol!!!!"

6th February, 2009
jsynth says:

"brader ganda ng mga larawan mo =)"

28th January, 2009
- P i P a Y - says:

"thanks for adding me to your contacts!"

7th November, 2008
joandriane says:

"my first ever contact d2 sa flickr! ;)
be safe mr. dista."

28th September, 2008
mik-mik..//oowoohoo. says:

"tanx for the add!..

hava gud day..."

12th September, 2008
~shard says:

"Your photos reminds me of John Milton, who says " It is better to reign in hell than to serve in Heaven.""

7th September, 2008
jovandoria says:

"thanks man.....lupet mga shots mo....rookie ako sa field ng photo.....sana mabigyan mko tips...."

29th August, 2008
Juancho Reyes says:

"One great photographer. Captures compelling and honest images. A good friend. Keep shooting Chris!"

4th August, 2008
kamera ni tagis says:

"it is nice hearing it from you..bro, mas magaling ka sakin....hindi ako nasasawa abangan mga incoming shots mo..."

13th July, 2008
.I Travel East. says:

"Chris, I believe, is already a photographic stalwart in his own way. Definitely one of the best amongs millions of flickerites around.

His photographs makes sense. Thought-provoking. Genuine. Photojournalistic -brutally honest. I respect this guy. His sense of humour is infectious. His humility, genuine.

If you haven't browsed his streams yet, you are definitely missing out, big time! Chris, we haven't met, yet. But I definitely have it in my list to meet you when I am home.

Keep up the good work my brother. Scream your self through your photos - don't worry, they're listening already. :)

Mabuhay ka!!!"

6th July, 2008
kuliling ay napagod mabuhay says:

"maganda
magaling
mahusay
sana nga lang
di pedopilya :P
joke dude!
kudos sa iyo!"

3rd July, 2008
omar carino says:

"ang brod kong napakahusay sa potograpiya! kayang-kayang ilarawan ng kanyang camera ang mga emosyon, hinagpis, kasiyahan, kagandahan, at katotohanan ng buhay! idol kita brother! animo!!!"

29th May, 2008
impious says:

"Leon? Hehehe! =) Super friendly! Bait-bait... =)"

19th April, 2008
kirkbarbosa says:

"nice works sir! thanks for the invite!! :)"

15th April, 2008
wow_hanep says:

"chris!!! tnx for adding me sa contacts mo..i really appreciate all your comments and for adding some of my photos to your favs..you inspire with all your nice compositions and messages..god bless!!!"

22nd March, 2008
counting chest bullets says:

"Panalo ang mga kuha nitong si Leon. 'Ganda ng kombinasyon niya ng kanyang kuha at ang text na nilalapat niya dito. Panalo lalo ang kanyang advocacy para mapaalis ang rehimeng Arroyo. Maraming salamat! Good luck sa pag-picture! Apir!"

3rd March, 2008
bluman says:

"He has some of the most evocative images I've seen."

1st January, 2008