Jico Photography

Brothers In Arms Corregidor, Philippines Statue commemorating the Filipino and American soldiers who fought in World War II. The plaque reads: In these hallowed surroundings Where heroes sleep May their ashes scatter with the wind And live in the hearts Of those who were left behind They died for freedom's right And in heaven's sight Theirs was a noble cause On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #travelphotography #visitthephilippines #itsmorefuninthe philippines #corregidor #worldwarII #memorialday #yourshotphotographer #canonusa #brothersinarms #pacificwarmemorial (at Corregidor Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAoJKXVlgFv/?igshid=1j5cc6pj3e7af

Blue and Yellow San Antonio, Texas -Start of nerdy photography stuff- I am loving the Topaz Denoise software. Noise (visual distortion) is typically caused by low light conditions and is exacerbated by a variety of factors including your camera settings and the way you process the image. I've sat on this photo for a couple of years because it had a lot of it. I decided to run it through the program and it worked like magic! This software cleans up the noise without sacrificing the integrity of the image. I discovered this program while watching Sigma Sreedharan Fine Art Photography's post-processing timelapse of the supermoon a month ago. Highly recommend! -End of nerdy photography stuff- On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #visitsanantonio #visittexas #sanantoniophotography #texasphotography #texasphotographers #sanantoniophotographers #cityscapephotography #yourshotphotographer #travelphotography #silhouettephotography #sunsetphotography (at San Antonio, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0ol1OF6Ar/?igshid=13soqluqnl5uo

Pastel South Padre Island, Texas Soft colors illuminate the Queen Isabella Causeway. As the sun sets, the bridge and car lights come on, outlining the only road that connects South Padre to the Texas mainland. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #southpadreisland #queenisabellacauseway #texasphotography #visittexas #travelphotography #visitsouthpadre #beachphotography #islandphotography #sunsetphotography #canonusa #canon5div #yourshotphotographer #texasphotographers #seascapephotography (at South Padre Island, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_imHDtlHb3/?igshid=dmba4dnzz28

Kantelen Amsterdam, The Netherlands Amsterdam's iconic narrow canal houses tilt one way or the other. They became prominent in the 17th century among affluent merchants. The skewedness can be largely attributed to the aging wooden poles on which the houses are constructed. Another reason is they were purposefully made to lean forward so when goods are hoisted up using the hooks on the top floor of the house, the products are less likely to hit the house and cause damage. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #travelphotography #visitamsterdam #visitnetherlands #visiteurope #canalhouses #amsterdamphotography #netherlandsphotography #yourshotphotographer #sonya7riii #bealpha (at Amsterdam) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_I3RwLFLs9/?igshid=12bqjns4pe4nu

Pier 57 Seattle, Washington An iconic Seattle spot. What's great about this pier is it's an 8-minute walk from Ludi's Filipino restaurant where Josette and I had our best Seattle dining experience. Their ube (purple yam) pancakes blew our taste buds. UBE PANCAKE 🤤 On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Gallana #jicophotography #visitseattle #seattlephotography #pier57 #minerslanding #seattlegreatwheel #travelphotography #cityscape #yourshotphotographer #bealpha #sonya7riii (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-78_qBlMTE/?igshid=7sa575btn216

Anu'u Kona, Hawaii Hawaii lives up to its name, "The Rainbow State". Josette and I saw no less than 7 of them during our trip earlier this year. This one coincided with a beautiful sunset and was taken on our first day on Hawai'i, the biggest island of the state. Having lived in big cities my whole life, seeing a rainbow is a rare treat. A double rainbow at that! I have to admit, the pandemic is starting to get to me. A lot of depressing news, not being able to go out, missing being around people dear to me, and fearing for my loved ones takes its toll. At the risk of sounding cliché, rainbows do come after the rain. This photo helps remind me of that. We cannot lose hope that one will come out of this dark time too. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #travelphotography #visithawaii #hawaiiphotography #bigislandphotography #kona #konaphotography #visitkona #visitbigisland #rainbow #rainbowphotography #landscapephotography #yourshotphotographer #bealpha #sonya7riii (at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xtGoWlZy6/?igshid=1ov7jjbpownjs

Una Tempesta Incombe Su Roma Rome, Italy A storm cloud looms over the Colosseo in Rome. Taken in 2019, it gives me an ominous feeling knowing what has befallen not only Italy but the entire world this year. I have not been to a place as crowded as Rome, packed with locals and tourists enjoying the rich culture and incredible history of this beautiful city. Now, as the city, country, and the rest of the world are trying to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, its streets are unusually empty. But, let us not lose hope. As the Colosseo has withstood almost two thousand years’ worth of storms, it will withstand this one too. As will Rome. As will the world. P.S. Hopefully my Italian translation for the title is spot on. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #travelphotography #visitrome #visititaly #colosseum #colosseo #stormphotography #yourshotphotographer #bealpha #sonya7riii #roma #italia (at Rome, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-fq9vmlInF/?igshid=pt66d29solv3

The Sky Over San Antonio San Antonio, Texas Hopefully this photo I took last year will give my fellow San Antonians a bit of relief from being sheltered in place. This too shall pass, and the moment it does we will get to hug and kiss our loved ones, enjoy a game or a concert at the Alamodome, ride the river barges along the Riverwalk, watch a show at The Majestic, go to our favorite restaurants, and view the Tower of the Americas from downtown. Until then, let us observe our social distancing, practice good hygiene, and most importantly, look out for each other. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #visitsanantonio #visittexas #sanantoniophotography #texasphotography #sanantoniophotographers #cityscapephotography #aerialphotography #dronephotography #yourshotphotographer #travelphotography #showusyourpics #downtownsanantonio #sunsetphotography #skylinephotography (at San Antonio, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-X7ns1ljN-/?igshid=n3mdjdbjy6gb

For Sally New Braunfels, Texas The warm light of the rising sun touches a field of blue. Every spring, wildflowers sprout and adorn the Texas landscape, the most iconic of which is its state flower, the bluebonnet. Last year, I set upon a journey to photograph this Texas staple. Guided by directions of my good friend and New Braunfels resident Sally, I finally came to find the field that you see in this photograph. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #visittexas #visitnewbraunfels #sunrisephotography #landscapephotography #texasbluebonnets #springphotography #newbraunfels #bealpha #sonya7riii #yourshotphotographer (at New Braunfels, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IfH_tFF6q/?igshid=1nja9gi8c6ah3

Rays, Waves, and the Bay Honolulu, Hawaii Hanauma Bay is a popular snorkeling spot due to its clear waters and reefs abundant with marine life. Josette and I were able to spot several Humuhumunukunukuapua- Hawaii's state fish. All visitors are required to view an educational video on how to respect and preserve this natural beauty and its inhabitants so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #travelphotography #visithawaii #hawaiiphotography #honoluluphotography #oahu #oahuphotography #visithonolulu #visitoahu #honolulu #beachphotography #hanaumabay #sunrisephotography #landscapephotography #yourshotphotographer #bealpha (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nJWYtF9DR/?igshid=71nn0jsb8wyb

Ala Moana Sunset Honolulu, Hawaii Sand and sea, people and palm trees bask in the golden light of a classic Hawaiian sunset. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #travelphotography #visithawaii #hawaiiphotography #honolulu #alamoanabeach #beachphotography #sunsetphotography #landscapephotography #yourshotphotographer #bealpha (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9XtqLNlicw/?igshid=1jz70821oz7eq

Nymph Sunrise Rocky Mountains, Colorado A pink and purple sunrise with the moon still visible on the frozen banks of Nymph Lake. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #travelphotography #colorado #coloradophotography #sunrisephotography #rockymountains #nationalparks #winterphotography #snowphotography #mountainphotography #bealpha #sonya7riii #yourshotphotographer #nationalparkservice (at Rocky Mountain National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9DLwaOnkwF/?igshid=e2a71o4qmwmi

To Brave The Cold Rocky Mountains, Colorado My first time to experience and shoot in freezing weather and the snow. It was very challenging to say the least. My glasses kept fogging due to my mask, frost started to form on my equipment, my tripod froze, and I could barely manipulate my camera. Hiking in fresh snow with high winds without snow shoes was definitely a no-no. While it was rough, I gained experience so I can be better prepared next time. I am very thankful for my wife Josette who really hates the cold and getting up early but she did both so she can experience this with me. She's a trooper and I am really proud she faced one of her fears. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #travelphotography #colorado #coloradophotography #rockymountains #nationalparks #winterphotography #snowphotography #mountainphotography #bealpha #sonya7riii #yourshotphotographer #nationalparkservice (at Rocky Mountain National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8cnGkdFyQJ/?igshid=1fxou4eixyyt0

at The San Antonio River Walk https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ZJMmmFBXA/?igshid=1q5l1ie34of4i

Rolling Reds Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee The sun sets behind the the fall foliage covered mountains of the Smokies. Happy Thanksgiving everybody! On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #travelphotography #greatsmokymountains #nationalparks #fallleaves #autumnphotography #naturephotography #fallphotography #clingmansdome #visitgatlinburg #bealpha #sonya7riii #yourshotphotographer (at Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5bZI_uFULI/?igshid=1cluqw4x3zsog

Cascade Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee One of numerous waterfalls along miles of beautiful trails at the Smokies. You can't help but stop and appreciate nature's beauty. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #travelphotography #greatsmokymountains #nationalparks #waterfallphotography #autumnphotography #fallphotography #visitgatlinburg #bealpha #sonya7riii #yourshotphotographer (at Great Smoky Mountains National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yJs28FEgH/?igshid=iitedn1dw377

Autumn Welcome Kyoto, Japan Double doors open to let visitors in and be greeted by the reds, yellows, oranges, and greens of the Okochi Senso Garden. On to the next one! instagram/twitter: @jicophotography facebook page: Jico Photography #jicophotography #autumnleaves #kyotophotography #japanphotography #okochisensogarden #visitkyoto #visitjapan #autumnphotography #fallphotography #travelphotography #bealpha #sonya7riii #yourshotphotographer (at Ōkōchi Sansō) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4lTgGzFHQa/?igshid=50kkkwcmj42u