The Show of Beauties: PARIKITAN

This was the only foreign entry. This was a show of beauty and indeed she lived up to the expectations of the public. She wore a very colorful gown as the rest of the contestants did. I was having a hard time doing shots in the mid afternoon since it was very hot and they did have some parts overexposed. I worked with what I had. I think this was the only descent couple I saw there. The others had weird partners that had too small guys and gay ones at that matter. They could have done a better job but hey its just a local fiesta so no need to be serious right? Then again that was actually a 50,0000 peso pot. The theme of each design had natural vegetables on it. It was nice to see it for the first time and no one expected a foreigner wore it! ^_^

This lady was difficult to shoot since she had an umbrella that constantly covers and uncovers her face. The exposure in this shot was varied but I think I did a pretty good job capturing this. She is not that pretty in person but as you can see she looks a million in this moment.

Now this lady wore something with suman and a mask. She had the right design and smile but I think it was really overshadowed by the fact that the other lady was a foreigner. I really like what she wore that afternoon though.

I think this one was the runner up. The intricate design on the dress probably made it what it is in the rankings and she was a sight to behold because of her smile. She wasn't that pretty but she was really appealing to look at. And she never did excuse herself posing for me even if there were lots of photographers at that time.

This was most colorful one. I used a flash so I could have the face only get one exposure. I just learned that trick there hehe. I like her smile. I mean who wouldn't right?! She is pretty and colorful at the same time and I guess she got one of the top prizes.

I think this gal won over all. The PARIKITAN lived up to its name and showed the most beautiful ladies in town I love it! I'll go back next year and see this again soon!