ǝʞıɯ oɐlɯnp: half existentialist, half essentialist.
there's a place beyond,
where the sand is edible
and you can see air.
- The Visceral Prophet

...que la patria es cualquier lugar donde está el afecto.
(genius is eternal patience)
sitting peacefully
doing nothing
Spring comes
and the grass grows
all by itself -
My Wishlist:
0. Le Violon Rouge
1. Canon EOS 40D
2. EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for portraits
3. EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact or EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Macro Lens
4. EF 35mm f/1.4L USM or EF 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens
5. EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Telephoto Lens
6. EF 50mm f / 1.2L USM Telephoto Lens
7. Leica M8 or Contax G2
8. World Peace or Live in Paris, whichever comes first
9. WIN THE LOTTERY!!!
Je me demande si la mort vaut vraiment le coup d'être vécue.
I AM MY BIGGEST CONTRADICTION
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Groups (50)
- Friends of the High Line 4868 photos, 634 members
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art 5204 photos, 1275 members
- Portrait 666631 photos, 66743 members
- Abstructure 13140 photos, 1224 members
- MoMA The Museum of Modern Art (Official) 2632 photos, 870 members
- New York City People 7178 photos, 422 members
- Flatirons - Wedged Buildings 809 photos, 418 members
- minimal art [no people no life] post / comment / invite 28215 photos, 2580 members
- Top 20 Photojournalism 16 photos, 1226 members
- "Team Pilipinas" (Unlimited Posting - Award 3) 60607 photos, 1852 members
- Diagonal Love Affair 12886 photos, 1307 members
- Teenage kicks **++** ( JusT All aBouT YouTHful MooDs/KiCks ) 24723 photos, 2255 members
- NYC Street Photography 23358 photos, 1737 members
- urban poetry 19176 photos, 1180 members
- CF Select (The Best of Composition First) 593 photos, 83 members
- "KABAYAN: Fil-Am Fotogs" 82818 photos, 2290 members
- Nature Watching (Post 1 : Award 2) 129304 photos, 11845 members
- Pinoy Kodakero 152166 photos, 4435 members
- URBAN New York 26610 photos, 2728 members
- REINVENTING ART 717 photos, 158 members
- "Poems & Photographs" 3087 photos, 382 members
- Urban Acid! (Comment One/Post) 3674 photos, 775 members
- "The Decisive Moment" - Henri Cartier-Bresson 36186 photos, 5821 members
- Decisive Moment 46203 photos, 10766 members
- FELT LIFE 195003 photos, 6920 members
- Composition First (post 1, award 2) 13359 photos, 713 members
- Favorites: 200 957 photos, 1011 members
- Favorites: 175 154 photos, 385 members
- *****FIVE STARS GALLERY***** (invitation ONLY by Admins) 3175 photos, 1033 members
- Six Word Story 18577 photos, 2970 members
- Top 20 Silhouette or Shadow Shots 17 photos, 595 members
- Extreme Street Photography (ESP) 19701 photos, 10156 members
- across the street: minimalist street photography 4059 photos, 2097 members
- RAW Street Photography 206772 photos, 13142 members
- no.photography.allowed 0 photos, 20 members
- DisSymmetry 27846 photos, 1797 members
- theMoMAproject [NYC] 30258 photos, 4584 members
- Diptych This! = your photo + your friend's photo v 2.0 599 photos, 283 members
- TIO's "Seal of Approval" (Invited Images Only) 7398 photos, 873 members
- Favorites: 150 591 photos, 651 members
- Street Photography: The Suchness of Life 7840 photos, 2371 members
- PORTRAITS you can fall in love with... 91047 photos, 7336 members
- Swimming in light 31404 photos, 2318 members
- - Worlds Monthly Sunset (post one per month)- 1370 photos, 1943 members
- Urban Geometry (comment on 1 *or* fave 2 *or* ask to remove 1) 31731 photos, 2990 members
- Miami and all things about it 16194 photos, 1194 members
- Photos of MIAMI 6377 photos, 505 members
- Favorites: 125 508 photos, 602 members
- Natural Illumination 58931 photos, 3559 members
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Testimonials (26)
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nis.jensen says:
"I wonna meet you!
Are you busy this February?
Loves your pictures too - but you know that...."10th September, 2009
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Str8heated(Mark)*Busy* says:
"Mike is a true friend! He is an amazing photographer with a true eye for the craft. His compositions are the best and he has a way of making the ordinary, look extraordinary. He has a kind heart and that is the best thing about him. Keep up the great work my friend!"
15th May, 2009
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boiworx says:
"peng....
you have a great eye on things that are special... you have this talent and keep on sharing.... kudos!"13th March, 2009
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imeenena says:
"You truly have a special gift, i love love love your photos, they never fail to amaze me. FAVE!"
4th February, 2009
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Torganiel says:
"Spiritual, magical and poetic, his work are without doubt different of all we can see in the dull reality. It will always be a great pleasure for me to discover his world, picture by picture, like a delicate tea! :-)"
18th December, 2008
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Nanayof2 says:
"He has the "eye" that most of us don't. We can take a picture but Mike can produce art! He can make simple lines or shadows into works of art. His photographs are less but more.
A true artist with great eyes for details, that's Mike D.!
Thank you for sharing your excellent work!
Maping/Nanayof2
Miami, Florida"20th September, 2008
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allan, says:
"Love it"
1st September, 2008
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MarkioM says:
"professionale e profondo
professional and deep
profesionál y profundo"14th August, 2008
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The Wandering Angel says:
"Mike's photographs are raw yet ethereal, naked yet arresting, makes you focus on his messages and forces you to think. Nothing is taken for granted."
7th August, 2007
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gwennielynn (jenn) says:
"Like his soul... beauty is found when you delve into his frames. Amazing artistry and vision along with poetry and friendship, these attributes speak of a man that gives with every photo he takes. Thank you mike for giving so much of yourself to me. I treasure you.
*kisses* ;0*
and do i need to mention dino? hahahahaha!!!"3rd June, 2007
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born19june says:
"Mike is good. His photographs always captivate and pick the right angle that makes more remarkable and enjoyable to comment. You can feel the warmth of his photos by viewing all his wonderful photos. He’s an inspiration. One of the best Pinoy flickers. Thanks for sharing and thanks Flickr."
24th May, 2007
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_janin says:
"He definitely has a fine eye & never ceases to amaze me with how he sees things. His photos are elegant and brilliant. A very smart man and truly the chicest! It is always a pleasure seeing his photostream. J'adore!"
9th May, 2007
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frozenquack says:
"Mike's photostream is one of the most captivating here on flickr... His shots are splashed with the fusion of creativity and originality... In addition, his comments on other people's works never lack kindness... Happy to be on his contact list!"
25th March, 2007
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limegreeney says:
"I'm always amazed by the wonderful portraits you capture. From people you know to complete strangers, you seem fearless behind your lense. I really admire you for that."
23rd February, 2007
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Here in Van Nuys says:
"An extremely generous and passionate photographer who creates unique and distinct work. Mike has a sense of humor about himself, but a seriousness about his vision and creation. The energy and creativity of NY shoots through his photostream. His poetry, humanity and imagery stand out."
23rd February, 2007
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Fonzie's cousin says:
"you are da man"
31st January, 2007
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slinky_sox04 says:
"
Haiku - You I Am
‘You and I on call’
Offers open horizons, -
Useless limits fall...
I, you, osmosis
At last discover, reaching
Metamorph-oasis...
by Jonathan Robin
This is the best way to reflect Mr Mike's visual, creative and artistic impact upon my life. I was surfing one night and stumbled upon his stream and he has for me opened up a whole new world captured in such amazing perspective and vivid colours,as seen through his eyes. The whole world of Haiku, quotes and prose have suddenly re-emerged and reflect perfectly his beautiful take on life. You are the God of Haiku Mr Mike and your photography is just pure awesome! You are pure inspiration! Thank you for your true soul-ship -- for you I am ! xxx"13th January, 2007
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est0al says:
"Holy Mike never seizes to astonish with his images and wits. He is a very warm person with a very exceptional eye. Good stuff my friend!"
29th October, 2006
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Wam Mosely says:
"What can I say??? First and foremost, amazing guy!! Full of nice words and great things to say!!
His photography also is going from strength to strength... as a young whipper snapper I'm enjoying seeing him progress into more and more acomplished photographer per day.
If you wanna see some great photos and a even better person then Mike is your man..."5th September, 2006
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Magnolias forever says:
"mdumlao's thought provoking descriptions and comments are priceless. something i look forward to every time i log on to flickr. the moments he captures with his camera and the words accompanying them are my greatest inspiration. he makes me want to better myself as a photographer and as a person. i am thankful for finding him in the flickr ocean of amazing talents. keep on rocking, m.!"
30th June, 2006
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ohsleepless1 says:
"I've never been to NYC and I've never met Mike (Michelangelo) face to face... But that really doesn't matter as you will see for yourself when you view his photostream. Mike is so talented and full of warmth and he manages to brighten up my day, no matter what, everytime I visit his stream. His images are so full of Hope and Happiness as well as the occasional 'sadness' but in such a beautiful way that makes me want to come back for more.
I have always dream't of visiting NYC too and through Mike that dream has come true... I can fly there any time I want to, just by the click of a button!!
Thank You Mike :)"28th June, 2006
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Cliff Ramos says:
"The thread? Simply stunning... The idea? Superb... The words? Overwhelming... and there are thousand more reasons why people should not miss his flickr... Everything is beautiful... And the person? One great cool guy who loves to show everyone what he's got...Fearless and fierce, and its nice knowing him...Continue rockin' the flickr!!!"
26th June, 2006
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paul szynol says:
"always a deep pleasure to experience new york city and to meet new yorkers through mike's thoughtful, perceptive eyes... he captures the humanity of NY as a whole, and of the individual people who live there and pass through there... keep it up, my friend..."
23rd June, 2006
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Half Pinay - Laretta Houston says:
"Mdumlao98 is one of the best that has happened to me on Flickr. He is honest, smart, intelligent, and a great photographer. He is also funny and just knows what to say to make anyone laugh even when you had a bad day. He makes the hardest things in life seem so simple. Mdumlao98 is just an all around beautiful person and i am glad he is part of my life."
13th June, 2006
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Dreamer7112 says:
"uff... I can't write much in English, simply wanna say, his photos AND the lines.. hm.. poems.. are a gift for me... I have a better day, when visited his stream.
You are gifted with a very special talent, and I'm glad that you share it !!!"7th June, 2006
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.bullish says:
"Through his compositions, he vividly captures random images of New York and his travels, road trips, and that seemingly endless fashion journey.
He keeps his own world in our eyes."25th April, 2006











