Photography by Cactus

 Mambulao was taken from the word “Mambulawan”, meaning bountiful gold. Then, it was renamed in the honor of Jose Maria Panganiban. A 2nd class municipality in the province of Camarines Norte. Mambulao was a flourishing mining town of gold deposits.

Mission Concepcion stands as one of the country’s oldest remaining churches,  enduring the test of time of more than 250 years.  Through the mission serve as a religious center.  Missionaries provided much more than spiritual guidance. This is the past and connection to our present.

Mission San Jose is known to be the “Queen of all Mission’s”.  Spanish mission were not churches but communities with the church the focus.  Mission San Jose captures a transitional moment in history, frozen in time.

Canyon Lake is known to be the “ The Jewel of the Texas Hill County.  It is a true gem of the Lone Star State.  The location is a great way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

Lake Perris is an artificial lake situated in a mountain rimmed valley between Moreno Valley and Perris. Lake Perris is a State Recreation area.  The park offers a variety of recreational activities.  Taken July 2021.  We spent a week exploring the site to celebrate the birthdays of my brother Chinito  and niece Chap.  

My obsession with photography has taken me on a journeys into many remarkable areas in the United Sates, The Philippines and some parts of Asia. My goal is to portray the true spirit of the images and turn them into narratives and reels. The tranquility and solitude I experienced while exploring the stunning beauty of my capture is sometimes overwhelming and I felt peace and calm.