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The Art Of Breaking The Rules Of Photography

Learn the rules of photography - then break them. While the conventional guidelines provide an important framework, once you learn the basics, there are no limits to personal expression.

Junes and Beth on the beach + Mayon volcano in the background. 😊 (composite)

Binibining Philippines 2022 National Costume Contest- Albay

This costume represents the Albay tourism logo brought to life through a mythical ibong Adarna filled with colors, power and pride. As colorful as the rainbow are the native people of Albay.  For years, Albay has been synonymous to Mayon Volcano which the bodysuit of this costume manifest with its lace bodice details that highlights its powerful lava flow. Handpainted with a sun-shaped abstract in both sides to pay honor to the golden sunrise of the Philippines that reflects on the iconic cone shaped mayon. The colorful silhouette, emblems, feathers, gems and tassels decorated in the entire costume pays tribute to the perceptibly shining province as a tourism gem and a gender welcoming place which offers innumerable activities for leisure, fun, relaxation, and travel.

Side note, I also requested to have my costume in pride colors since it brings me so much joy and confidence. I also want to celebrate my costume in honor of the pride month. Surprisingly, the Albay logo is the same color so let's just say it was meant to be.