Bryan Jumarang - Story

enigma · April 29th, 2007

Chapter 12

It was early Monday morning, on my way to this new museum. The sun was just starting to set its bright gaze against the horizon.Honestly I wasn’t sure of what I may find there. This trip was part of my assignment for an architectural publication. Funny, but I think they wanted to surprise me with something interesting.

I have been to different places, but this one is quite different. For one, it used to be the residence of an army commander. This place was once a symbol of unparalleled courage and bravery, until that very fateful day, when their forces finally succumbed to foreign invasion. It was a gloomy day for this humble nation. Freedom and a bright future was deprived, just like the sun, obscured by clouds, preventing it from spreading its rays of hope towards this beautiful land.

Finally, after a long trip, I arrived at the place, just in time, though I’m a bit early as a visitor. I parked by the main entrance, and then walked myself through the gully, caught up with everyone who was just starting to prepare their places for the usual visitors, tourists and students, mostly. Feeling welcomed by the morning breeze and the presence of nature beyond these strong walls, embracing me. The government did not pretty much change the overall surrounding; it still reminds you of the turbulent past, now standing along these lush greeneries and trees. It was so inviting yet the feeling of torment that once filled the place, recurs.

Taking the stairs, I held the intricate etching works that adorned the handrails, which i think, was the original motif of the structure's railing and handrail component. I have been turning my head into all directions, from the moment that I set foot, until I reached my spot. And there it was, magnificently standing in front of me, a huge and majestic structure. As I stand from a close distance, I envisioned a scene where the structure's appearance was perfectly matching, its grandiose and superiority. An image that was, in itself, a royalty, backed by an ample amount of trees and shrubs under that morning sky. The interior glowing from within, it was outstanding. The armaments, the horse-drawn carriages and everything else, were diligently restored and maintained for everyone to view and appreciate. There I was, admiring all the reconstructions and the way they preserved its historical significance. It really was something.

It was indeed inspiring; my cliques back at work really did have something in store for me. After a short chat with the curator, I patiently took photos of the place, carefully studying each shot before committing to it. And soon enough, I was done, mission accomplished, the memory remains.

Tuesday, I was back in my hotel room. After my morning rituals, I grabbed my Canon EOS 1D Mark III, dashed through the hallway, on my way to a local photo studio. Everything was perfectly normal, when all of a sudden, it hit me. What really transpired while I was inside that museum. I heard voices echoed from those stone walls, i had visions, though I am not perfectly sure if that was real, maybe it

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ipdesigner · April 30th, 2007

Good Story Brian, i remembered those times when i was visiting one our national heritage.

Good Luck and make us proud.

BR1AN · April 30th, 2007

good story, leaves you hanging to see the images. good luck!

TheAllusionist · April 30th, 2007

Good luck Bryan, I am a fan of your work!

enigma · May 1st, 2007

Thanks Russ...

lemog · May 2nd, 2007

Not easy to understand well your vision, but I'm sure that will be clear soon...
...you seem to have your precise own vision, it's the most important...

...while waiting, congratulations to be here and good luck for the contest Bryan

escargot · May 4th, 2007

nice story indeed. The vision is clear. It shivered down my spine while I was reading through the last lines, and still it leaves a free way for you to create the image. it will be interesting to see how you create the sunrise feeling and how you interpret the "morning breeze". Let`s see how you evolve your images from where they are now!

l'escargot

April 29th, 2007	#1 (permalink)
enigma Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Imus, Cavite, PH Age: 29 Posts: 342 Name: Bryan Jumarang	Bryan Jumarang - Story Chapter 12 It was early Monday morning, on my way to this new museum. The sun was just starting to set its bright gaze against the horizon.Honestly I wasn’t sure of what I may find there. This trip was part of my assignment for an architectural publication. Funny, but I think they wanted to surprise me with something interesting. I have been to different places, but this one is quite different. For one, it used to be the residence of an army commander. This place was once a symbol of unparalleled courage and bravery, until that very fateful day, when their forces finally succumbed to foreign invasion. It was a gloomy day for this humble nation. Freedom and a bright future was deprived, just like the sun, obscured by clouds, preventing it from spreading its rays of hope towards this beautiful land. Finally, after a long trip, I arrived at the place, just in time, though I’m a bit early as a visitor. I parked by the main entrance, and then walked myself through the gully, caught up with everyone who was just starting to prepare their places for the usual visitors, tourists and students, mostly. Feeling welcomed by the morning breeze and the presence of nature beyond these strong walls, embracing me. The government did not pretty much change the overall surrounding; it still reminds you of the turbulent past, now standing along these lush greeneries and trees. It was so inviting yet the feeling of torment that once filled the place, recurs. Taking the stairs, I held the intricate etching works that adorned the handrails, which i think, was the original motif of the structure's railing and handrail component. I have been turning my head into all directions, from the moment that I set foot, until I reached my spot. And there it was, magnificently standing in front of me, a huge and majestic structure. As I stand from a close distance, I envisioned a scene where the structure's appearance was perfectly matching, its grandiose and superiority. An image that was, in itself, a royalty, backed by an ample amount of trees and shrubs under that morning sky. The interior glowing from within, it was outstanding. The armaments, the horse-drawn carriages and everything else, were diligently restored and maintained for everyone to view and appreciate. There I was, admiring all the reconstructions and the way they preserved its historical significance. It really was something. It was indeed inspiring; my cliques back at work really did have something in store for me. After a short chat with the curator, I patiently took photos of the place, carefully studying each shot before committing to it. And soon enough, I was done, mission accomplished, the memory remains. Tuesday, I was back in my hotel room. After my morning rituals, I grabbed my Canon EOS 1D Mark III, dashed through the hallway, on my way to a local photo studio. Everything was perfectly normal, when all of a sudden, it hit me. What really transpired while I was inside that museum. I heard voices echoed from those stone walls, i had visions, though I am not perfectly sure if that was real, maybe it - 124 - __________________ WIP...

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ipdesigner Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: al ain-jebel ali-dubai Posts: 739 Name: Sherwin Boston	Re: Bryan Jumarang - Story Good Story Brian, i remembered those times when i was visiting one our national heritage. Good Luck and make us proud. __________________ my blog

April 30th, 2007	#3 (permalink)
BR1AN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 111 Name: Brian Clark	Re: Bryan Jumarang - Story good story, leaves you hanging to see the images. good luck!

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TheAllusionist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 409 Name: Russell Thomas	Re: Bryan Jumarang - Story Good luck Bryan, I am a fan of your work! __________________ The Opinions Expressed Here Do Not Necessarily Reflect Those of a Rational Mind. 3DAllusions \| 3DAllusions Studio \| MrMaterials

May 1st, 2007	#5 (permalink)
enigma Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Imus, Cavite, PH Age: 29 Posts: 342 Name: Bryan Jumarang	Re: Bryan Jumarang - Story Thanks Russ... __________________ WIP...

May 2nd, 2007	#6 (permalink)
lemog Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bezannes Age: 43 Posts: 643 Name: laurent antoine "lemog"	Re: Bryan Jumarang - Story Not easy to understand well your vision, but I'm sure that will be clear soon... ...you seem to have your precise own vision, it's the most important... ...while waiting, congratulations to be here and good luck for the contest Bryan

May 4th, 2007	#7 (permalink)
escargot Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Budapest Age: 29 Posts: 77 Name: Andras Miklos Balogh	Re: Bryan Jumarang - Story nice story indeed. The vision is clear. It shivered down my spine while I was reading through the last lines, and still it leaves a free way for you to create the image. it will be interesting to see how you create the sunrise feeling and how you interpret the "morning breeze". Let`s see how you evolve your images from where they are now! l'escargot

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