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When the Ground Shook in Cebu — and Why I Didn’t Pick Up My Camera

December 23, 2025October 3, 2025 by David Fleet
People's hands reaching for food lit only by candlelight.

The Night the Earth Moved It was a normal weekday evening. I’d just gone in to check that Sofia was sleeping ok. Suddenly, our dogs outside started barking — nothing new there — so I lay down next to her to watch her sleep when I felt the first tremor of what would turn out … Read more

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Fujifilm in the Philippines: Why I Choose It Over Every Other System

December 8, 2025September 26, 2025 by David Fleet
The Fujifilm GFX100S camera on a black background in dramatic light. Photographed in my studio in the Philippines

Living and working as a photographer in the Philippines has taught me a lot about what really matters in a camera — and it’s why, after owning almost every major system, I still choose to shoot Fujifilm for my own work. I’ve just written an article talking about why I still shoot the X100VI. Over … Read more

Categories Fujifilm Tags fuji, fujifilm, philippines 8 Comments

How to Travel Safely In the Philippines

September 25, 2017 by David Fleet

Is it safe to travel in the Philippines?   As many of you will know I have been living in the Philippines for about 3 years now. I first visited these beautiful islands in 2006, attracted by the natural beauty and friendly reputation of the people here. With the fairly recent election of President Duterte … Read more

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