rain or shine

It was another Fun Run (marathon) Sunday today, and I still have no idea why it is considered fun to wake up at 3:00 in the morning to run a marathon; I’d surely be spending the rest of the day sleeping if I were forced to join one, and grumpy the whole week if I have to forgo my Sunday photo walk because of that.

I would have missed these girls playing by the window…

…and these kids playing in the rain. The rain was either perfect for taking photographs or for sleeping.

As to why I enjoy rainy days, the little kid in me is still around. Now if only I had something to keep my camera from getting wet, that would’ve been just perfect.

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Today, this blog has reached 5,000 subscribers, and for that I am very thankful to all of you. I didn’t expect this, especially when I started this blog as an excuse to shoot with my camera at least once a week. Honestly, I probably would not make it this far if not for the constant encouragement I receive from you. Passion, like love, will slowly fade in the absence of a response.

Thank you!

Tags: b/w, children, doll, fun run, girl, outdoors, photography, play, playing in the rain, rain, rainy days, sunday, tacloban, weather

41 thoughts on “rain or shine”

CaitLizbeth on December 11, 2013 at 9:06 am said:

Thank you for what you’re sharing with us. Your posts are beautiful through and through, and I’m not going to stop reading them. I hope you’re well.

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Photographs by Peter Knight on August 30, 2013 at 9:38 pm said:

Great post Orlando; love these!

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- Orlando Uy on August 30, 2013 at 11:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Peter.
  
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bobmielke on August 30, 2013 at 5:19 pm said:

Your pictures bring a smile to my face. I was stationed in Kunsan, Korea for 19 months while doing a 4 year tour in the US Air Force. I served from 1969-1973. I had just discovered photography in my previous station, Misawa, Japan. I bought my first 35mm SLR there, a Canon FTQL. I shot only black & white back them. Both Misawa & Kunsan were rich with street scenes identical to your environment. Street kids known as “10 wan kids” greeted you when you got off the bus from the airbase. If it was raining, like the downpour depicted in one of your photos, the kids carried large, cheaply made umbrellas they used to cover you when departing from the bus. They would escort you to where you were going, keeping you dry, for “10 wan”. The exchange rate in 1970 was 400 wan to the dollar. Thanks for your posts and excellent photography. – Bob

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- Orlando Uy on August 30, 2013 at 5:34 pm said:
  
  I was 2 years old in 1973 🙂
  
  Would you still happen to have your old photos around? I would certainly love to see them.
  
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  - bobmielke on August 30, 2013 at 5:40 pm said:
    
    I really wish I did but wife #2 through them all in the trash when we got divorced. I’ve been married 3 times in 64 years but am single again now. Thank God!
    
    I have a lot of fond memories of Japan, Korea, Thailand & Okinawa. I even spent a few days at Cadena AFB and traveled to Koza Philippinesm over 40 years ago.
  - Orlando Uy on August 30, 2013 at 5:46 pm said:
    
    I wonder if we’ll ever see a device that can capture our memories and show them on a screen? If you have plans of coming to the Philippines any time soon, let me know.
  - bobmielke on August 30, 2013 at 5:49 pm said:
    
    I certainly will. I’m still scanning through your blog, fascinated with the street scenes and especially the little kids. They don’t know they’re poor. They seem very happy for everything they have. If we could only learn to be happy like that again.
  - Orlando Uy on August 30, 2013 at 5:53 pm said:
    
    it’s possible. Come walk with me and I’ll show you around. Doing these photo walks have kept me firmly planted on the ground.
  - bobmielke on August 30, 2013 at 5:54 pm said:
    
    My personal email address is bobmielke@fastmail.fm if you’d ever like to just chat, share photos or whatever.
kiah9318 on August 27, 2013 at 9:22 pm said:

Superb B&W photo series.

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- Orlando Uy on August 28, 2013 at 12:23 pm said:
  
  thanks!
  
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The Guat on August 23, 2013 at 5:29 am said:

These pictures are amazing. I love the last one and the one with the kids running in the rain. Great emotion!

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- Orlando Uy on August 26, 2013 at 8:40 am said:
  
  thanks
  
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Kim Lyn on August 17, 2013 at 2:15 am said:

These photos are absolutely breath taking.

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:18 am said:
  
  thank you
  
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Erik Evans on August 12, 2013 at 7:22 pm said:

You know, the things you do here make a difference. It’s a small thing, but it’s significant. The effort you make, the photographs you take, they reach all around the world and make us smile or perhaps think about something outside of ourselves, even if just for a moment. That really matters. Thank you. By all means, keep up the great work! We’ll be watching. Congratulations, Mr. 5000!

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:18 am said:
  
  Thank you, Erik.
  
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astylishreview on August 12, 2013 at 4:41 pm said:

AGAIN such fantastic photos.
new favourite blog on my Reader.

Emma
http://www.astylishreview.com

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:13 am said:
  
  thank you very much, Emma.
  
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goderictia on August 12, 2013 at 11:32 am said:

Beautiful photos you have there. The emotions of the kids are so beautiful.

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:13 am said:
  
  thank you. Yes, kids are definitely candid.
  
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Jane Lurie on August 12, 2013 at 10:32 am said:

Last image is joyful and precious! Great capture.

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:10 am said:
  
  thanks!
  
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Lara Armes-Venter on August 12, 2013 at 9:30 am said:

I absolutely love the second photo of the children playing in the rain. Beautiful 🙂

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:10 am said:
  
  thank you
  
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juliennelw on August 12, 2013 at 4:44 am said:

Awesome!! Keep snapping away we enjoy your visions as much as you do and even more!!

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:10 am said:
  
  I will, and thanks!
  
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jodiesing on August 12, 2013 at 2:43 am said:

It’s is beyond beautiful

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:08 am said:
  
  thank you
  
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Ijassdie on August 12, 2013 at 2:29 am said:

Well done.. Congrats 🙂

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:08 am said:
  
  thank you 🙂
  
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romainwinkel on August 12, 2013 at 2:24 am said:

That last picture is great!!! The contrast between the rain and the kid’s smile is really working well!

Great work! Keep it up!

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:08 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Alan Milewczyk on August 12, 2013 at 1:27 am said:

Congratulations, Orlando, well deserved. You always manage to capture a slice of life, usually accompanied by a smile. Today, I adore the third photo especially. The kids are soaking wet, but overjoyed to have their picture taken. Ain’t that the truth! Best wishes, Alan

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:08 am said:
  
  Thank you, Alan.
  
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Valérie Jardin on August 12, 2013 at 1:10 am said:

Congrats Orlando, and beautiful images as always!

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:07 am said:
  
  A really big thanks to you, Valerie, for the exposure at DPS. This wouldn’t be what it is today without you.
  
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leila on August 12, 2013 at 1:07 am said:

we will be with you thru rain or shine. you make it more enjoyable for all the 5,000 of us. may the number increase and may you continue to do what you are good at. mabuhay!!! God bless.

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- Orlando Uy on August 19, 2013 at 1:05 am said:
  
  🙂
  
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Positive Like A Proton! on August 12, 2013 at 1:03 am said:

Reblogged this on .

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