SUBSCRIBEPhilippinas Incognitas – Neal Oshima
A pretty little black book by the known photographer based in the Philippines, Neal Oshima. These are not your postcard pretty Philippine scenes and sights but the unknown Philippines, thus the Incognita title. Containing 114 photographs taken nationwide, it showcases the country’s people, environment, heritage, food, clothing and traditions. The layout is superb and subscribes to the minimalist approach. While some of the pics seem just ordinary to me, but then these seeming ordinariness is its appeal and not often depicted.
This is available at MIX at Greenbelt 3 for P900.00
Its a good book except that it wrongly identified a butterfly, number 36, as Papilio benguetana from Luzon instead of the correct one, Trogonoptera trojana that can only be found in the forests of Palawan.
July 22nd, 2006 at 6:06PM
I am a big admirer of your work. I am a new photographer and what usually catches my eye are things that make me emotional. I took a short course in photography at UP for formality but i never really cared for the technicalities. as soon as i learned to manipulate the camera my way, i was satified. i am very interested though to learn more about you, your work, and what moves or inspires you.Please let me know if you have upcoming talks, shows, workshops or whatever opportunity for me to learn more about you and your craft. you are indeed somebody whose work i look up to and respect. I have this beautiful book… Thank you for these pictures. i look at them over and over….is there a way too you can find time to see some of my work and let me know what you think\? i dont usually care for comments and opinions from others but id like to know what you think… Ana Kamila Gutierrez-Niguidula
October 12th, 2005 at 11:59AM
Stanley, thanks for the mention and the correction on the butterfly. I tried to get some confirmation on the scientific name from some experts but just ran out of time as the whole printing was very rushed. I essentially put the book together in a month (although many of the photographs were taken earlier).
By the way, the book is available from MIX greenbelt 3 for only P900.
Thanks again, Neal Oshima