Don Medrano

Shadows at the beach

Hello Hiver's During my visit to Chali Beach Resort in Cagayan de Oro City, I was captivated by the beautiful shadows created by the bright tropical sunshine. As the sunlight filtered through the tal…

A Happy Dog in the pine forest

Hello Hiver's The alpine air is really appealing to my dog. This morning, the wooden deck. Then he was having a great time rolling on his back with his paws up. With his eyes closed and his chin rest…

City view in black and white

Hunting Shadows Around Town/SMASH Round 432

Hello Hiver's Hello everyone, and a warm greeting to all Shadow Hunters! This is my entry for this week's Shadow Hunters Community Contest / SMASH Round 432. A huge thank you to @melinda010100 for ho…

Street Cats of the Neighborhood: Unbothered, Free, and Absolutely Thriving

Hello Hiver's There's something quietly charming about community cats those free-roaming, unbothered felines who have claimed every motorcycle seat, garden path, and cardboard box as their personal k…

The Garden Explorer

Hello Hiver's Meet my curious little companion. A beautiful black and white cat who has claimed our garden as her personal kingdom. With her striking green eyes and bold black patches, she blends eff…

Chasing Light, Catching Silhouettes

There is something quietly poetic about a shadow. It follows you everywhere — up staircases, across concrete, beside parked motorcycles never asking permission, never announcing itself. These photogr…

Beautiful Cloud Formation on Our Family Day Out

Hello, Hivers! Today I'm sharing some photos from our recent family outing, but what really caught my attention that day wasn't just the fun we had it was the sky. Look at those clouds! The photos sh…

A Glimpse Inside Our CDRRMO Office, My Entry for the Reflection Hunters Contest - Round 276

Hello, Hivers! Today I'm sharing a few photos I took around our office at the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO). Our office sits on the upper floor of a government building,…

Red Eyed Rulers of the Sky

Hello Hivers! There is a bird that most of us pass by every single day without a second glance, boldly perched on power lines, wooden posts, and even rusty satellite dishes yet up close, it is nothin…