My Parasite (Fallopian Dreams Photomanipulation series part 1)

Model Photography, Photomanipulation and concept by: George Pontino Jr.
Model: Vaughn Earl Lacson

Welcome to Pixelrocket RECHARGED!!
It's a return with more powerful images and more series to boot. And to bring you a fresh visual feast is "My Parasite", first from the series called 'Fallopian Dreams' wherein in growth/life and dreams/nightmares are my main recipes. Using my photography of my model Vaughn, I started to stitch him with wires, worms moving out from a can, lightbulb to provide dramatic lighting and other junks that I usually see in landfills. This photomanipulation is inspired by cross cut images of archaeological findings and the ant farm on a glass. (See the step by step image below of how I did it)

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"I Gonna Save My 'Wacky' Prince!" (Mall Mario Mania Experience)

Malling is part of our everyday lives and of course we have our dreams too for our future shopping bags.
Of course, my Bahrain adventure last vacation would not be complete without a malling experience in the island in the sun. And this was taken to a higher level through great friends I met in Bahrain. (M.E.S.S. photogroup)My last day was fun as we dine, stroll and searched for fancy stuff in one of the collectible stores. And with a camera in tow, I couldn't help but shoot my new-found friends with their "dream-pose" per se..hehe. So here it is, a Super Mario dreamlike mall experience the Pixel Rocket way. It's another light and fun photomanipulation from me before my 'darker side photomanips' will arrive in due time..SOON! (^_^)

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"Sure, I Could Use a Falling Star" (A Kirstie Joan - a_hEwLeEy - and George Pontino Jr Collaboration)

Photoshop manipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr.
Model Photo: A collaboration with Miss Philippines Water 2009 Kirstie Joan aka a_hEwLeEy (Photo provided by the model herself)

Inspired by the author's original song When Water Turns to Blue:
I'll Pull the Moon So Very Soon, To Swallow your Tears, You'll Feel Its Light so Blue. 
- words and Music by George Pontino Jr 

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Working Time: 2 hours on Mac /Photoshop Cs3

My Pixelrocket Photoshop Manipulation adventure continues with "Can I Take Pictures of Your Dreams Series" and this time with a collaboration with Miss Philippines Water 2009 Kirstie Joan aka a_hEwLeEy. (Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant) A registered nurse Kirstie is a photographer and ,of course, also a taleted a photomanipulation artist. How's that for a lady who hails from Cebu, Philippines :) It's indeed a pleasure to have a collaboration with this amiable lady.
 To note, she was one of the 'stars' of my Twilight Special Photomanip being Bella. (check out previous posts) :)


My Bahrain experience with M.E.S.S.* photogroup was great and the 1st Pixelrocket workshop was a success. Thanks Raffy, Mitch, Piggy (Paul), Arman, Jayrr and all M.E.S.S. photographers, their families and models/friends. :) I owe you bigtime! :) Watch out the videos of our Bahrain lens life in my facebook soon :) For now, check out the teaser video there in my vid album.. salamat sa lahat lahat! (Thanks!)

*M.E.S.S. stands for (Middle East Shutter Squad)

Reality is so Clear to Me (Apocalypse Photomanipulation Series)

Photomanipulation and concept by George Pontino Jr.
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Dreams are our escape from reality when we sleep and they are so mysterious that they are often interpreted as signs of upcoming events or even hints of past memories.
Pixelrocket has evolved into something dreamy, if I can put it in an artist's point of view.  Most of my previous series involved fun and humor but this time, everything has loneliness mood as if an apocalypse happened and you find yourself alone. Though it's more than a nightmare than a dream, this photomanipulation testifies to the possibility that with the carelessness of men, we will surviving in a gravity-less world where deserts covered entire cities and oceans. Hunger slowly kills us until men are extinct.

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"Get Well Soon..." (Need a Nurse) (-_/-) 37.7 °C

A selfie PhotomaniutaiHelp! Need a Nurse badly! Got the software sickness? or photomanipulation fever. (click the image to enlarge)

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‎"La Conquista de La Copa Mundial"One World...One Cup (Photographers in Peril part 7)

Photoshop manipulation and concept by Geoge Pontino Jr.

The 19th FIFA World Cup fever has come to absolute heights in Africa.
The best way to end it is to give tribute to the champion team, Spain, through a memorable photomanipulation featuring Spanish footballer Andres Iniesta who scored the only goal over Holland, for the final photoshop output here (See image 1).

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Andrés Iniesta Tribute WALLPAPER by George Pontino Jr

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Some Facebook friends were "guest casts" in the background and most of them are photographers taking shot at the charging Iniesta, ready to kick the ball.
For 3 hours, I created this image with such glee and enthusiasm. History has been immortalized in one Photomanipulation image. (See the images below)

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The Making of the Original Image (Steps from 1 to 4)

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Tonight's Gonna Be a Good, Good Night! (Photographers in Peril-Twilight Saga Special)

Photomanipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr. 
Inspired by the movie: Twilight Saga: Eclipse

When the movie Twilight was released it became a hit to many teens. Then it spawned a sequel Eclipse and I was able to gather an idea where I have to ask some Facebook friends if they were interested to be a part of a Photomanipulation. In this case, many agreed and so I was able to realize my vision by implementing some humor, effects and the look of the final manipulated image. So here is the Making (above photo) and the final output (below photo) plus the list of "cast" below: 

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Without much further ado here's the list of "my cast:"
* DJ Joel as DJ Wolf of Tau Gamma Phi Triskelion of KSA (Took a shot of him during one of his stance)
* Kirstie Joan as Bella ( photo by Joseph Ong Visit www.flickr.com/photos/joseworks )
* Edwin "Jimboi" Abanil" as Edward Cullen
* Cocoy Roxas as Jacob disguised as a Nikonian Rastaman
* Rxl Baylon as Riley disguised as a Nikonian paparazzi
* Ding Viaje as Blade, the Vampire Slayer
* Dhee AmrHein (Ding's Real-Life Girlfriend) as Esme Cullen
* Chuckie Doll as Unknown Vampire

Puppets:
* Werewolf as itself
* Count Dracula of Sesame street as itself

Cameo Roles:
* Photodropouts Laoag as a DJ spinner (Visit http://photodropouts.blogspot.com/
* The entire cast of Twilight Saga as a DJ spinner
* Count Dracula (old film) - Blade's would be victim :D

Macro Baptism in the Insect World! (Baby Photomanipulation Series)

Photomanipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr.

(NOTE: No insects were harmed during the making)

"I baptize you in the name of the ..."
Imagine, this baptism is happening in the insect world where a cardinal is mantis, the photographer is also a mantis and the celebration is attended by the Frogs, bugs and with a violinist grasshopper providing the cathedral music. The model is still my godson Alvi. I made this photomanipulation as an exhibit displayed during his real baptism day. See how I made this from start to finish (see the image below)

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Safari Sun (Photographers in Peril part 5)

Photomanipulation and concept by George Pontino Jr.

(NOTE: No animals were hurt during the shooting of this image and during the 2-hour rush photo manipulation process.)

A spark of an idea can be dangerous...
Well, for my part, a concept can take my mind to the African tundra, jungle or any perilous place  it can imagine. Thanks to Photoshop, every place I go to is just a state of mind. Safe and away from hungry species.  This image, using my godson Alvi's baby photo,  was possible thanks to layers and effects of Adobe's popular software, PS. Photomanipulation is a breeze. See how I did this photo edit called "Safari Sun" from start to finish. -- (see image below)

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Check out also this photomanipulation where Alvi was still on the womb (click here)

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The Ultrasound Room. Doc, Nikonian or Canonian? (A Father's Day Special)

Photomanipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr.

One day I met up with a friend, a multi-awarded sculptor Natalio "Nonoy" Alob Jr. and he invited me to his son's baptism. He also asked to me to be the Godfather of Alvi.
To commemorate his son's baptism and the upcoming Father's Day, I asked him if he has ultrasound shots of Alvi. Since he's the owner of a Canon 90D, I told him a concept that kept on springing up from my mind: We will be inside the ultrasound room where I'm the doctor and he's seeing something peculiar and seems to asks me if his baby is a Nikon or Canon user. Turns out that Alvi, who is still inside the womb, carries a 90D camera.
So, I took that challenge and here's the final image and its step by step presentation:

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Note: I dedicate this photoshop manipulation wholeheartedly to my father George Pontino Sr. who introduced me early to film photography by giving me his Nikon FA film camera when I was still in High School. He sacrificed his hobby by sharing it to me selflessly and that paved ways to my capturing the world in my own interpretation. Without that sacrifice, I could have not known photography that early. Thanks papa for giving me a Nikonian trail.Happy Father's Day!

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