RAYMOND FORTUN, L.l.B '88

RAYMOND FORTUN, L.l.B '88 http://raymond42n.multiply.com/ A devoted husband, and a barkada to his kids... thinks that being in God's grace is the best thing in this world... super proud of his youth choir members... musically inclined... intense in everything he does whether in sports or his profession... measures 'success in life' by the number of friends he has... loves the simple things in life like Jollibee burger steak, banana cue, fishballs, buko salad and dirty ice cream... real shy in person, but super warm and alaskador to friends... a certified iPod freak. loves converting DVD's to mp4's so it can be played in iPod video's... contrary to public perception, is deathly scared of cameras and microphones ... hates the limelight... perceived as pro-Erap, but is really a Coryista...Is currently hooked on photography, and is seriously making plans to put up a digital company to nurture his creative expression. His main webpage is http://web.mac.com/raymond42n Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:18:00 -0000 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:28:01 -0000 RAYMOND FORTUN, L.l.B '88 http://images.raymond42n.multiply.com/logo http://raymond42n.multiply.com 100 100 "Make my day" -- Reprinted From the column, "Dispatches from the Enchanted Kingdom" of Manuel BuencaminoBusiness Mirror, 16th July 2008 "MAKE MY DAY"I had a rather interesting conversation with a friend on Monday. It started when I asked if he had noticed that our club’s peaceful and friendly veranda was suddenly filled with so many military types in civilian clothes.He answered casually, “Oh, they’re Raymund Fortun’s security detail.”“Fortun needs bodyguards?” I asked.“Now he does,” my friend replied.Raymond Fortun is the lawyer who charged Homobono Adaza and several “active, retired or discharged officers of the AFP with having committed the crimes of Conspiring and Proposing to Commit Coup d’Etat and Estafa.” His affidavit can be accessed through his blog, www. raymond42n.multiply.com.I knew my friend was quite close to Fortun—as a matter of fact, he was taking a cigarette break from a meeting with him—so I tried to find out if he knew anything behind the Adaza headlines.“I find it curious that the PNP is inv... http://raymond42n.multiply.com/journal/item/71/Make_my_day_--_Reprinted Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:28:01 -0000 Black Mamba Snipers -- Identity Exposed <a href="http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHrZdAoKCsQAAB32PiI1"><img border="0" class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.raymond42n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHrZdAoKCsQAAB32PiI1/tshirtsampleic5.jpg?et=m4IEbtIArgctolPNdd4YsA&nmid=0"></a> COMING SOON. http://raymond42n.multiply.com/journal/item/70/Black_Mamba_Snipers_--_Identity_Exposed Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:44:00 -0000 BMS Model Shoot, Batangas City: DIMPLES The Black Mamba Snipers went to Batangas City to shoot models on-location using ambient lighting and reflectors. When the sunlight decreased, i went strobist. Model: Dimples Arevalo (somebody's fave model) Makeup by: Raquel Praferosa Clothes by: Mae Orduna Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS and 10-22 f/3.5 on a Canon 40D Canon 24-105 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8 on a 1D Mk 3 Speedlite 580EX II (x2), Speedlite ST-E2 Transmitter http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/120/BMS_Model_Shoot_Batangas_City_DIMPLES Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:13:07 -0000 Black Mamba Snipers, Group Hug <a href="http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHg-JAoKCsQAAGZfVDc1"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.raymond42n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHg-JAoKCsQAAGZfVDc1/grouphug.jpg?et=sjc3n2zHBDZHnZCD1LdyMg&nmid=0"></a>Shot after the model shoot at Batangas City. One of the six here owns the high-heeled shoes on the left. Guess who? CLUE: Hindi naka-medyas. :P http://raymond42n.multiply.com/journal/item/69/Black_Mamba_Snipers_Group_Hug Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:20:56 -0000 BMS Model Shoot, Batangas City: MICAH The Black Mamba Snipers went to Batangas City to shoot models on-location using ambient lighting and reflectors. When the sunlight decreased, i went strobist. Model: Micah Atanacio Makeup by: Raquel Praferosa Clothes by: Mae Orduna Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS and 10-22 f/3.5 on a Canon 40D Canon 24-105 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8 on a 1D Mk 3 Speedlite 580EX II (x2), Speedlite ST-E2 Transmitter As an aside, had a difficult time choosing photos to upload here. Just too many good ones to choose from. In the end, i had to stick to my policy of "maximum 12". Hope you liked my http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/119/BMS_Model_Shoot_Batangas_City_MICAH Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:45 -0000 BMS Model Shoot, Batangas City: FAYE The Black Mamba Snipers went to Batangas City to shoot models on-location using ambient lighting and reflectors. When the sunlight decreased, i went strobist. Model: Faye Bordeos Makeup by: Raquel Praferosa Clothes by: Mae Orduna Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS and 10-22 f/3.5 on a Canon 40D Canon 24-105 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8 on a 1D Mk 3 Speedlite 580EX II (x2), Speedlite ST-E2 Transmitter http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/118/BMS_Model_Shoot_Batangas_City_FAYE Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:13:55 -0000 Hooked on Dave Hill <a href="http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHYPIgoKCsQAAEfOJdk1"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.raymond42n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHYPIgoKCsQAAEfOJdk1/rachel1.jpg?et=3TbCF%2BOFuaDli0V3IuogGQ&nmid=0"></a><a href="http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHYODwoKCsQAADshNw81"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.raymond42n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHYODwoKCsQAADshNw81/rachel2.jpg?et=0Y0d9SYzwHzpNKbyPY%2B86w&nmid=0"></a>Another creation. This one done in less than 15mins. Shot during our Taal Model Shoot. Model: Rachel Narag. Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS on a 40D. ADDENDUM: Original photo attached for comparison. http://raymond42n.multiply.com/journal/item/68/Hooked_on_Dave_Hill Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:31:30 -0000 When the brain stops, do some Photoshop! <a href="http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHQbTwoKCsQAACXpSQQ1"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.raymond42n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHQbTwoKCsQAACXpSQQ1/jok2.jpg?et=F0xW9aJoXG00iLU%2Cuqc1gQ&nmid=0"></a><a href="http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHQZqQoKCsQAABP44tw1"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.raymond42n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHQZqQoKCsQAABP44tw1/jok.jpg?et=Nlu%2Bek9VtMbV7qDPnrsl3w&nmid=0"></a>I've been pretty unproductive lately. Maybe it's still some hangover due to having checked 5,627 Bar Exam booklets in 5months. A worse possibility is i'm on the brink of a burn-out. Or maybe it's the compelling pull of producing better images. When my mind wanders, i fool around with my pictures. Downloading, changing folders or, as what happened this morning, i made another attempt at producing a "Dave Hill effect" to one of my pics. Taken at Taal, Batangas on 20th June. Model: Jok VegaCanon 17-55 f/2.8 IS on a 40D. ADDENDUM: Original pic attached for comparison. http://raymond42n.multiply.com/journal/item/67/When_the_brain_stops_do_some_Photoshop Tue, 8 Jul 2008 21:27:32 -0000 Beginner's Luck <a href="http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHKbrwoKCsQAAA1fOk01"> </a>I was inducted as a probationary member of the prestigious Camera Club of the Philippines last night. As a proby, i was immediately thrust into doing some of the duties for the regular and lifetime members during the July 2008 monthly meeting, which duties i am expected to perform for at least a year until i qualify as a regular member (God willing). As a proby, i was now entitled to join in the monthly photo contests. These contests were also a way into becoming a regular member, since the number of "points" a proby accumulates within a year would be a basis for the membership in assessing whether or not i deserve to become a regular member. The "point system" is pretty simple: you are required to submit two (2) entries every monthly contest. Judges rate all photos along a scale of 1 (fail) to 5 (excellent), with 3 being 'passing'. The theme for July 2008 was Vanishing Philippine Historical Architecture. The panel of 5 judges included Bambi Harper and Ross Capili. In a possible... http://raymond42n.multiply.com/journal/item/66/Beginners_Luck Mon, 7 Jul 2008 22:43:57 -0000 Huwag na Akong Takutin -- Kasi Matagal na akong Takot Congressman Homobono Adaza is one of my childhood heroes. My memory of him is still fresh -- he was the most vociferous, meticulous and most powerful voice of the Opposition during the counting of the votes of candidate Corazon C. Aquino and Pres. Marcos at the Batasang Pambansa in 1986. Bono would note for the record each and every defect in the certificate of canvass being tabulated by Congress, each defect being a sufficient ground to defer the CoC until the violations of electoral law could be verified or explained. However, in each instance, then-Speaker Nicanor Yniguez would merely say: "Asterix!" [NOTE: This is not a typo; Yniguez would, time and again, mispronounce the word "asterisked". This verbal flub was the most infamous parliamentary act, until it was upstaged by "Noted!" during the 2004 Presidential canvass.] When Marcos was declared winner of the 1986 elections by a highly partisan Congress, i cried myself to sleep. Congressman Homobono Adaza is one of my heroes... http://raymond42n.multiply.com/journal/item/65/Huwag_na_Akong_Takutin_--_Kasi_Matagal_na_akong_Takot Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:27:49 -0000 OTS at Pipho Anniversary On 28th June 2008, the pinoyphotography.org (PiPho) celebrated its 3rd anniversary. Part of the festivities was an on-the-spot contest involving participating models on the theme, "Beauty at Tiendesitas". Due to the number of participants, groups were formed for each model. I was honored to have been chosen to lead one of the groups. As group leader, however, i was tasked to set up the model's poses and lighting, while everyone else got to snap away. As it were, i didn't do too much shooting. I took a grand total of THREE (3) shots. The OTS contest provided that you can submit only 1 entry. I chose the second photograph here. That photograph was chosen as 1 of the 6 finalists out of more than 150 entries (nope, i didn't win the top prize). I felt that this was a significant achievement, considering that i was up against more than 200 photographers who had a wider array of shots to choose from. Model is Alyssa. Shot at 5:41PM with a Canon 1D Mark III and a 70-200mm f/2... http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/115/OTS_at_Pipho_Anniversary Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:20:39 -0000 A Conversation of Praise <a href="http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGK16QoKCsQAAAcWFeM1"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.raymond42n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGK16QoKCsQAAAcWFeM1/RPF_1427.JPG?et=A8MjAPhO8vRfRYJKUcPTng&nmid=0"></a>I woke up this morning with a feeling of awe and foreboding. Yesterday, my pictures appeared in a leading newspaper, thus increasing public awareness of my capabilities (?). What used to be merely an internet thing has now gone public knowledge. But while i had worked hard in lawschool, apprenticed under the brightest law partners and literally "paid my dues" before i was thrust into the public spotlight as President Estrada's spokesman and defense lawyer, i hate to admit that i find myself totally unprepared for what to do next as a recorder of life through the medium of digital photography. As i always do in times of doubt, i prayed. "My Lord, i thank you profusely for the blessings You continue to shower upon me. Inspite of my weaknesses, you have shown Your profound mercy by still looking after me and my family, as well as my loved ones. I thank you for the opportunities You have graciously provided to be an instrument of justice in my country. Lastly, i thank and praise yo... http://raymond42n.multiply.com/journal/item/63/A_Conversation_of_Praise Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:36:17 -0000 Exposing His True Self Through Photography <a href="http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGF52woKCsQAAB@War01"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.raymond42n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGF52woKCsQAAB@War01/picperf1.jpg?et=oLH%2CEmahnRCnNNRb1BfRbg&nmid=0"></a>This article appeared in the Manila Bulletin's Picture Perfect section on 24th June 2008. My profound thanks to sir Ronald Jayme and his amiable column writer, Yugel Losorata. The .pdf file is attached for those who missed it. http://raymond42n.multiply.com/journal/item/62/Exposing_His_True_Self_Through_Photography Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:50:28 -0000 BMS Model Shoot at Taal: MARIAN The Black Mamba Snipers went to Taal town in Batangas to try their hand at shooting models on-location using ambient lighting and reflectors. When the sunlight went down, i went strobist. Model: Marian Espiritu (Ideal Models Int'l) Makeup by: Raquel Praferosa Clothes by: Mae Orduna Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS on a Canon 40D Speedlite 580EX II, Speedlite ST-E2 http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/114/BMS_Model_Shoot_at_Taal_MARIAN Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:40:38 -0000 BMS Model Shoot at Taal: KHEMIE The Black Mamba Snipers went to Taal town in Batangas to try their hand at shooting models on-location using ambient lighting and reflectors. When the sunlight went down, i went strobist. Model: Kemarie Epps Makeup by: Raquel Praferosa Clothes by: Mae Orduna Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS on a Canon 40D Speedlite 580EX II, Speedlite ST-E2 Transmitter http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/113/BMS_Model_Shoot_at_Taal_KHEMIE Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:48:00 -0000 BMS Model Shoot at Taal: RACHEL The Black Mamba Snipers went to Taal town in Batangas to try their hand at shooting models on-location using ambient lighting and reflectors. When the sunlight went down, i went strobist. Model: Rachel Narag (Ideal Models Int'l) Makeup by: Raquel Praferosa Clothes by: Mae Orduna Cameo appearance by Noah (the mini-pinscher) Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS on a Canon 40D Speedlite 580EX II, Speedlite ST-E2 http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/112/BMS_Model_Shoot_at_Taal_RACHEL Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:05:22 -0000 It's Official -- I'm a Wedding Photographer Having a tight budget and a church under construction is no problem when there is a whole lot of love -- and a skillful artist to color the event. This is my first engagement as the principal fotog in a wedding. Bon Alastoy - Joy Harris nuptials Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Welfareville compound, Mandaluyong City Teammates: Abet Antonio, Jok Vega, Mike Natividad, Mickey Espeleta Gear: Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS and Tokina 10-17 f/3.5-4.5 fisheye on 2 Canon 40D bodies This album already reveals my penchant for breaking conventional wisdom through psychedelic colors, crazy angles and crazier poses. PARC Cruz says i have an 'eye' for landscapes. I object -- the landscape 'eye' is honed only to see better angles in weddings. I take this opportunity to thank my masters -- Ross Capili, Frank Dizon, and Bien Bautista -- for their words of wisdom and inspiration. I would also like to thank all those who had shared their thoughts and comments in previous a... http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/111/Its_Official_--_Im_a_Wedding_Photographer Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:17:34 -0000 Photography In the Greater Scheme of Things A good friend recently sent me this text: "Those who joyfully leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything. Worry ends where Faith begins." I had often wondered how i had risen from relative obscurity to prominence (albeit with accompanying notoriety). My religious upbringing and, later, adherence to the principles of a Catholic religious group made me understand that everything had a purpose, and was merely a part of God's plan. To paraphrase a song, i am but a speck in the greater scheme of things. This enables me to keep my feet squarely on the ground; to accept that fame is fleeting and worldly; to embrace humility as a God-sent virtue; and to submit myself to whatever comes my way as being part of the path to Heaven. Sometime early this year, i had wanted to embark on a different field -- into the world of photography. The plans were sound, and the timetables were attainable. However, even the best-laid plans cannot bear fruit without God's bless... http://raymond42n.multiply.com/journal/item/61/Photography_In_the_Greater_Scheme_of_Things Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:54:12 -0000 The KIA Models @ Metrobar Taken during the Viva Hot Babes Lingerie Show on 5th June 2008. If these ladies would sit beside you in the car, would you bring a KIA home? :) :) :) 70-200mm f/2.8 IS on a Canon 40D. Ambient lighting only (no flash). For those who don't know what that means, try taking a shot -- any shot -- without a flash at night. If you come up with a blurry image, then that is quite understandable. To produce these images of moving subjects without the aid of a flash to "freeze" the action, you need a "fast" lens, a camera with a quick autofocus, and a steady hand or http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/109/The_KIA_Models_Metrobar Sat, 7 Jun 2008 15:27:30 -0000 Hazel Cabrera (Viva Hot Babe) @ Metrobar Organized by the LSGH Class 1984 I can now say that my present equipment has passed my standards for shooting in low-light events. 70-200mm f/2.8 IS on a Canon 40D. Shot using ambient light (no http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/108/Hazel_Cabrera_Viva_Hot_Babe_Metrobar Sat, 7 Jun 2008 11:01:57 -0000 Gwen Garci (Viva Hot Babe) @ Metrobar Organized by the LSGH Class 1984 I can now say that my present equipment has passed my standards for shooting in low-light events. 70-200mm f/2.8 IS on a Canon 40D. Shot using ambient light (no http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/107/Gwen_Garci_Viva_Hot_Babe_Metrobar Sat, 7 Jun 2008 10:29:09 -0000 Jennifer Lee (Viva Hot Babes) @ Metrobar Organized by the LSGH Class 1984 I can now say that my present equipment has passed my standards for shooting in low-light events. 70-200mm f/2.8 IS on a Canon 40D. Shot using ambient light (no http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/106/Jennifer_Lee_Viva_Hot_Babes_Metrobar Sat, 7 Jun 2008 04:03:10 -0000 Backstage, Viva Hot Babes Lingerie Show @ Metrobar http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/104/Backstage_Viva_Hot_Babes_Lingerie_Show_Metrobar Sat, 7 Jun 2008 02:04:40 -0000 At the Pyro Olympics 31st May 2008 At the Back of Mall of Asia Pasay City, Philippines I suck at shooting fireworks. Good thing my family enjoyed the http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/103/At_the_Pyro_Olympics Mon, 2 Jun 2008 20:54:47 -0000 Strobist Shots in Puerto Galera Taken during the summer outing of the San Martin de Porres Youth Choir on 23rd-25th May 2008 at Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. The scenery pales in comparison to Bora, and the weather wasn't cooperating for me to come up with good sunrises/sunsets. It wasn't a total loss, however. Not with people who were camera hogs to begin with. Just played around with strobist shots as practice for pre-nups. Canon 17-85 IS USM on a Canon 40D; Speedlite 580EX http://raymond42n.multiply.com/photos/album/99/Strobist_Shots_in_Puerto_Galera Mon, 26 May 2008 06:41:40 -0000 Dave Hill Effect kuno <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SCztIAoKCsQAAD9gCXs1"><img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.raymond42n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SCztIAoKCsQAAD9gCXs1/bestRPF_5221.jpg?et=Sgl1wadPqc7Im7Unb%2CkKjQ&nmid="></a>There's this photographer by the name of Dave Hill who comes up with pictures that have a gritty 3-D effect. You can take a look at his work at <a href="http://www.davehillphoto.com">http://www.davehillphoto.com</a> . For sure, it may not be life-like and some may actually say it is more graphic than fine art, but his work is still impressive. As i have been dabbling in post-processing recently, i tried to simulate a Dave Hill-like "feel" to some of my photos. The pics here are samples, 'before' and 'after'. <img border="0" class="alignright" src="http://images.raymond42n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SCzsDgoKCsQAACitvQA1/bestRPF_5221.2.jpg?et=t%2BgtFVK6vPGUm9To%2CynrfQ&nmid="> http://raymond42n.multiply.com/journal/item/60/Dave_Hill_Effect_kuno Fri, 16 May 2008 02:15:42 -0000