Photo Gallery Style: Bangkas

A collection of some of the most beautiful "Bangkas" professional photographs & prints I've taken over the years. Please note there may be multiple pages of photographs so keep scrolling or look for the "Older Posts" button!

Searching; Port Barton, Philippines

Posted on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 by Mike Buchholz
Searching; Port Barton, Philippines

A Filipino boat captain searches for fish aboard a banca outside of Port Barton, Philippines.

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Bangka By Night; San Vicente, Philippines

Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2016 by Mike Buchholz

Bangka By Night; San Vicente, Philippines

A traditional Filipino bangka (banca) boat sits anchored offshore of San Vicente on the island of Palawan in the Philippines.

Bangkas (or bancas) are the traditional wooden boats of the Philippines, which you’ll see scattering the coast anywhere you travel. They’re characterized by their double-outrigger style, which provides enough stability that the vessel itself can be kept long and narrow, and therefore more hydrodynamic.  These boats are still very popular today in the South Pacific, and are used for anything from transportation to commercial fishing.

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