Static Tales

'Static tales' is Niko's photo journal. These are stories of life captured by an Aspiring Photographer. Stories from a not-so important person. Just someone who've had purpose and color in life through Christ. Time Flies so fast and there are just scenes worth pointing with a lens at and freezing with shutter button. Photo-Journalism. Still Life. Events.

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“Design has nothing to do with art”: Design legend Milton Glaser dispels a universal misunderstanding Anne Quito, qz.com

Design is not art. It’s a distinction understood by practicing designers, but it still eludes many. In an Oct. 29 talk at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, the 87-year-old graphic design legend Milton Glaser gave the best definition of the…

"In truth, good designers are primarily problem solvers. They seek to understand the purpose, audience, technical parameters, and strategic nuances of an assignment before reaching for their Moleskine sketchpads or going to town in Photoshop. Next time you work with a designer, start with an overview of your goals, before diving into a discussion about colors, fonts or materials."

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#FeteIndie w/ @JensenxFlips: http://amplify.ph/artist/index/jensen-and-the-flips

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A random drawing in my sketh pad. Hello, hyperory! :)

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Post-RamenAlysis: 1. Malamig ang simoy ng hangin galing sa Manila Bay. 2. Dala ng mga bisita nila ang lahat ng flags na nakadisplay. Mostly sa mga turista na nagsstay sa Wanderer Backpacker Guest House. 3. Kung ayaw mong magramen, pwede kang mag sisig, bulalo or silog sa Erra's Bar. 4. Katabi lang sya ng Coffee Bean kung gusto mong magdessert at tumambay after mabusog. May sineserve rin sila na Green Tea. 5. Pwede kang magjeep sa likod going to vito cruz or gil puyat kung tinatamad kang naglakad to Pedro Gil 6. 5 to 15 mins away lang ang Manila Bay, Luneta Park, CCP, Robinson at maraming museum. 7. 22 years old na si Erra. 8. Dalawa ang Ramen Cart ni Mr. Satoshi Sajima. Isa sa Maria Orosa at 24 hours sa Adriatico. 9. 2 years ang Erra's Ramen Cart sa September. 10. Shoyu and Miso Ramen ang recommended for first timers. For inquiries or features, text Ms Vicky Espiritu: 09052810 #ErrasRamen #MalateFoodTrip (at Erra's Ramen Cart)

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An instrumental quartet from the Philippines: nlsn / noe / jaw / clarence - http://tideeditmusic.com

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"Naweweirdohan siguro kayo nagtatatalon kami pero walang lyrics." @tideditmusic #foreignlanguages (at Route 196 Bar)

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No lyrics. They call it happy music. Part 1: #foreignlanguages http://ndfy.me/tideedit (at Route 196 Bar)

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First time here! :) Hindi umabot sa 100 tapes but discovered a new band: @Autotelicmusic. Thanks, Larry and Ndfy.me :) (at Route 196 Bar)

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Yesterday's #hillsongunitedmanila lineup. :) Replay it here: http://open.spotify.com/user/12136308870/playlist/2pykdp4LZRDvNjo8v8ENPw

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Instagram short film attempt: fail :)) (at Museum of Contemporary Art and Design)

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Visit "The Surface of the World" exbihition (Architecture and moving images), with works from 12 international artists. Open from TUE - SAT. Admission is free! :) @MCADManila (at Museum of Contemporary Art and Design)

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"Thousand times i've failed, still your mercy remains... Love you from the inside out. Your will above all else, your purpose remains." #hillsongunitedmanila2014

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W/ Dr. Lala the Explorer #TheDreamExpoMNL (at Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mandaluyong City, Philippines)

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#TheDreamExpoMNL: When was the last time you had a story (of your sincerity and passion for doing what you love) moved people to silence and tears? Buti pa nung #TFIOS may available na tissue. (at Asian Development Bank)

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Ito ang isa sa pinaka nami-miss ko as Accounts - Social Media Reports. Hi, @joarragalang! :) (at Asian Institute of Management)

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Salamat sa salubong, improvised candles and for Staying* :) #TheFaultInOurStarbucks

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Hukay-hukay rin pag may time. (at UNILAB (United Laboratories, Inc.))