B U H A Y B A S U R A
(Life in Trash)

A place forsaken by men but not by God, a place of waste but also of profit. A place where most would think hope has abandoned....most but not all. Few find this place a paradise to feed their families.


This is my series of the children whose lives evolve in one's trash.



My kingdom...

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welcome to my playground...


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welcome to my playground...


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Hi Edwin.

I like this shot, the facial expression of the boy. There's a smile despite his hardship and the impact of the "trash" he's on. Thanks for sharing!

Hi Edwin.

I like this shot, the facial expression of the boy. There's a smile despite his hardship and the impact of the "trash" he's on. Thanks for sharing!

same here, i also like your composition. and the fact that you were brave to actually go there :)

I like the concept and the bravery! Do you normally shoot just by yourself? just be careful and discreet bro, things get freaky sometimes... share some more...

Thank you guys. the dumpsite is located in the rural area so its not that dangerous. It is really a painful site seeing these children get their livelihood from trash.

more...


faces of the dumpsite...


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I like the concept and the bravery! Do you normally shoot just by yourself? just be careful and discreet bro, things get freaky sometimes... share some more...

i agree with red, tapang mo! where was this?

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The scar and sweat really added a whole new dimension to the photo :D

Thanks David...

I still havent finished my other shots...will probably post it tonight.

bro edwin, loved the images, most especially the starkness of the first one. what i liked over and above the captures is the stoical social commentary behind them. they make it hard to walk away not feeling the emotions and pathos behind each and every one.
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TFS Sir Edwin. Your photos truly show the reality and drama of life, full of emotion and story at every shot.:)

Oggie, red...

thanks.


more of the same child...



welcome to my office


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My desk

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The scar and sweat really added a whole new dimension to the photo :D

I do agree, and the boys eyes speaks to the viewer ( in my own opinion). Awesome photo.

Thanks again donna. ill be shooting another dumpsite in paete, laguna this weekend, the dumpsite is near laguna de bay.

hi there edwin.. TFS!!! i love the colors.. and your bravery.. i agree with red.. just be careful! i hope i have your bravery. :)

astig edwin.. kwawa tlga sila hehehe :) kita kits soon.

I like the "welcome to my office", the contrast of lush green and garbage gave the image a great bacground plus the simle on the boy's face. Great capture man. This could be a winning photo to a contest.

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Just a question, why is there a greenish tint around this boy? or is it just my monitor?

alwyn, john,

thanks for visiting.

Very nice images, Edwin. They show lots of emotion. Congratulations, sir :)

just this weekend, i went to another dumpsite in laguna, a larger one. A sad sight...which broke my heart when captured into an image.


"My school"

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"My shopping mall"
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thanks for viewing...more to follow...

awesome shots tocayo! ... very vivid shots ... the children's faces show it all!

thanks sir.

more...


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Some monochrome shots...


"My living room"


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"My life"

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i love 'em all!!! :)