Ronald’s travelogue

Mindanao, seen through the eyes of a Kano.

Photo Essay written 19 October 2009

It's been more than a decade since my first visit to the Philippines, much time has passed by since then and I keep coming back to the wonderful island of Mindanao every year. I hope one day I will call this place my home.

Mindanao, Street Vendors

Mindanao, Street Vendors

Street Vendors at Tnalak Festival in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines.

Mindanao, Sleeping Beauty

Mindanao, Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping local beauty in Tricycle, South Cotabato, Mindanao

Mindanao, Fisherman relaxing

Mindanao, Fisherman relaxing

Fisherman taking his time in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Mindanao.

Mindanao, Tboli woman

Mindanao, Tboli woman

Tboli woman in South Cotabato, Mindanao

Mindanao, Old Woman

Mindanao, Old Woman

Old Woman in South Cotabato, Mindanao

Mindanao, Youg Girl

Mindanao, Youg Girl

Young giril in South Cotabato, MIndanao.

Faces of Mindanao.

Photo Essay written 14 August 2009

The Mindanaoans are independence-loving and peaceful people with a rich cultural past deeply embedded in their present way of living.

Philippines, Mindanao, T'boli girl.

Philippines, Mindanao, T'boli girl.

Philippines, Mindanao, Tboli girl from Lake Sebu.

Philippines, Mindanao, Young girl posing.

Philippines, Mindanao, Young girl posing.

Philippines, Mindanao, Young girl posing in South Cotabato.

Ronald de Jong

Ronald de Jong has been a member since 14 August 2009 and goes by Aliawan.

I am a freelance travelphotographer, i just love photography and i have a passion for Mindanao, Philippines. I like to create images that reflects the character of the Philippines, its wonderful people and it's rich cultural heritage. I hope my images will capture momentum and uncover the way i see the fascinating island of Mindanao.

You can also find Ronald at aliawanenterprises.tripod.com.