Sharing Some Black and White Photography

These shots were taken when we took the kids to Stilts Calatagan, a beach resort about three hours drive from Manila.

The photos were taken using a Canon G7X. Shutter speed was 1 minute and above, depending on the amount of light. I started taking the pictures at dusk. I used to enjoy photography about a decade ago, and even invested in a DSLR and a few lenses, had to let go of them because they were a pain in the neck to carry, and it feels like bringing a tank to a fistfight as i'm only using it to take pictures of my kids.

I then downgraded to a more compact point and shoot, the Fuji X-10 (which produced excellent results) and now moved to the Canon G7x Mk2, which suits our needs more -- lightweight, fits most pockets, takes decent pictures, a decent zoom range, and stabilized videos.

Enjoy!

BONUS Pictures: :)

Zeppelin and me (right before he jumped into the water and swam to shore LOL)

Contemplating

Our kids :)

Our youngest, Vedder, who keeps us sane.

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a brief background:
My name is Erwin, a work-from-home dad living in San Pablo City, Philippines. We have three kids, Kirsten, Zeppelin (the start of this blog), and Vedder.

Zeppelin, or Zepp as we fondly call him, was born with a severe infection that resulted in the lack of oxygen during the first moments of his life.

He was behind developmentally in his first years, and was finally diagnosed with GDD (Global Developmental Delay) when he turned 2 by a Developmental Pediatrician

We threw in everything, including the kitchen sink, so he could have his therapies -- occupational, speech and as well as special education, with the hopes that he'll improve before 7 years old -- the time when the brain is at its most malleable. He's now past that age, and have only gained little improvement.

He has the cognitive skills of a 2 year old, language skills of a 1 year old, motor skills of a pre-schooler, and the appetite of a full-grown adult.

I love him with all of my heart.

Instagram: special_needs_daddy

Shameless Plug

If you haven't read it yet, please do take the time to read the beautifully-written A Day In The Clouds which chronicles one of Zepp's misdaventures.