<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:14:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@davids-tales/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[OLAIVART SEA CREATURE]]></title><description><![CDATA[I can't believe I am submitting this at the last minute!! But I finally got it done!! Hope you like it Master @olaivart!! Octopus Ink( 9"x24") Ink on Paper Artist's Statement: When you say sea creature,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@davids-tales/olivart-sea-creature</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@davids-tales/olivart-sea-creature</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 16:21:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/FUkUE5bzkAZVVKmXhtvgKqwbwBkEW2Zw4TQ1mz83CeiFcYfYWccKQ4cjHrzFpuvYsphB5WGqMSJH2y2gRktk59M6rwdGdamA4Fnb3DV7PPQhpqFJeC79omF6ZSEN2G2SNKaG8LmTz1TykzYmxvyCaBaZSFQWf1TQFaNa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Siargao: Sand, Surf, and Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The days leading up to this trip had been quite trying to say the least. Writers block had been hanging around for the last few weeks having trouble to make the last few trips relatable had been a challenge.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@davids-tales/exploring-siargao-surf-sand-and-sun</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@davids-tales/exploring-siargao-surf-sand-and-sun</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2018 05:04:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiGEw1xifwYz2xp7RJEnNpBZq7dn2K62GRSYHe1PUjpfGzEXL2qprxmh4FtD4yWWDxzCPacsWAiCeuLsrdA45ifU1tSLtFk2Xqqd8udCNLb9CYZnn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have been so in active the past few weeks. I have been busy with work and traveling. And I have to award my contest too. Dont worry i got something big coming up this weekend! I will make up for it.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/sky-tower</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/sky-tower</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:59:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHVQPjDcGkFxELgGtwNAntRtiqDuEyyBtzym6tH1Y4UFfTZuGuQdu6uSihpB6t9iLEXZmncZZdvVR4PeZrg5StJyq5qMupzcLo8ZpwGrYADVT1wJWoiQk1AucXKvg9svE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the cover of stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few night photography shots with stars]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/under-the-cover-of-stars</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/under-the-cover-of-stars</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:07:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHVQPjDcGkFxELgGtwNAntRtiqDuEyxxK9bjcktQ8QsBenZFXC34YyY95XTFmvt1yEqoEtgBrrWydJXqzcyt5T683i9hAzvGFHQKNLQm2CHSpEk1KDuiqrbRKnzduNJra?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating a milestone! Thank you everyone!! You guys are the best!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a week ago, a friend of mine which I haven’t spoken to in nearly 5 years had sent me a message reminding me of one fundamental fact that we often overlook. That little acts of kindness could make]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@davids-tales/celebrating-a-milestone-thank-you-everyone-you-guys-are-the-best</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@davids-tales/celebrating-a-milestone-thank-you-everyone-you-guys-are-the-best</guid><category><![CDATA[blog]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2018 04:23:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHVQPjDcGkFxELgGtwNAntRtiqDuEyy2cmsdLAwRowtRvo2Wvxybt2RyrydGzFVTNx7sNz47ggkXQwvJpy1gwBpWtSZLHZqLie4DkPp9NUkFXFEgESJB2kVZdBsq5C4iz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[DARK WATER: Underwater Noir Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happens when the under water world goes dark? When the blues turn to black. Will you embrace the darkness or get swallowed by it. Here are some underwater shots of marine life in a different light]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/dark-water-underwater-noir-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/dark-water-underwater-noir-photography</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:58:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHVQPjDcGkFxELgGtwNAntRtiqDuEyyB9x8LjvoPERzAj6Q7SBTLhZj4qATsJQk4SwLQ1sEr4i8fWkp41WotiTeFs6h4CXbkvKGWckKYkQh7fRrPdq6GE4puRCQoUKmy8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freediving and Blackouts: a first person perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last weekend was sort of a blank week for me figuratively and quite literally. I blacked out, not black out drunk but rather I blacked out during ascension from my dive. If it weren’t for my dive buddies]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@davids-tales/freediving-and-black-out-a-first-person-perspective</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@davids-tales/freediving-and-black-out-a-first-person-perspective</guid><category><![CDATA[blog]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 03:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy26AKYWkhWMwJj1NXWD9Rtrx2K4Ldk9FhF12EVQvvMe6bh5JKUiaBmHh1BQxkYDBgQGD9nspZwK7M8kAaQybCbC64Ey8Ur4he8oCbNt5C?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancing Sisters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dancing Sisters I have three sisters who are dancers although this is not the first piece for me to feature dancers, I have yet to paint one of three sisters. This piece went through many evolutions. Initially]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemsummit/@davids-tales/dancing-sisters</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemsummit/@davids-tales/dancing-sisters</guid><category><![CDATA[steemsummit]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2018 01:31:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy25tutJooF4PcuHTJQypnbEvntWLpuabBjoak77fKrp9o8kJpEunQyXWpfc1K7da6hpqcy3pWkEcJeXqv2a7ndVnfZNDEyDSmCWiNRKeE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turtles, turtles, turtles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey there steemians!! Here are some of my best shots of the ever elusive and vibrant Sea turtles!! You often don't notice they are there 'til they move their head or start to move. Meeting sea turtles]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/turtles-turtles-turtles</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/turtles-turtles-turtles</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:07:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy25vLzPvDBHAG9xf2BD86PMSKD54ArkaNqGoh6Say6ZLwvpbj8NUcFmsQ5DbnogNqWEiNn9Esc2H2f4nWZmEUeok1dzz873Nj6qi6jzwg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE ADVENTURE INITIATIVE | Contest and SBD GIVEAWAY]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Adventure Initiative had been formulated to encourage people to go out on adventures. It’s also very timely because in the Philippines Summer and several long weekends are coming up! Before I begin]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/contest/@davids-tales/the-adventure-initiative-or-contest-and-sbd-giveaway</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/contest/@davids-tales/the-adventure-initiative-or-contest-and-sbd-giveaway</guid><category><![CDATA[contest]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 13:43:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy25wRyUU4x9gSNasBuY9Xn6prNeXUew8V1bEjQBNKCj7UhooJjKxYb3sFV7xftwEQK3cpihsTV6zzmnDm3CYNQVaVvc7NqrDUbuzFz1P4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skies on fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few shots from last weekends adventure as the sun set and the sky set ablaze contrasting the blue hues reflected by the sea. Taking it all in as the skies burn red on glassy shores.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/skies-on-fire</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/skies-on-fire</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2018 03:51:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy26AH1UqCaWGN52Y8WSHWdrUJfdqG5xKSK2bMnq7tFPqB2yLUmsgJCv1yJCxNw165X6q6w6Mu6YoDsofavLbiPAhVFP6EmojfagofFz94?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Of Sardines and Turtles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey steemit!! Here is my photoset of underwater wildlife in Moalboal, Cebu! Where I swam with thousands of sardines and chased turtles! Hope you liked my photos!! Leave a comment if you wanna swim with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/of-sardines-and-turtles</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/of-sardines-and-turtles</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 10:23:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy25xsbchpusknf62pqs5WXVCUdu2q8aPECRwfrGzKRFTGh1Ag69ThsPU8xj5sHxH21SBiHvfvKfDJfSyK1cz3MYi5CGfnsQDmFbucXp54?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAWUM: One year of Freediving |Cebu`s Freediving Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sawum is the Cebuano word for dive. It is also the largest diving community in the Philippines with over 2700 members online, connecting not only freedivers in Cebu but also, across the Philippines and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@davids-tales/sawum-one-year-of-freediving-or-cebu-s-freediving-community</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@davids-tales/sawum-one-year-of-freediving-or-cebu-s-freediving-community</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 11:55:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHVQPjDcGkFxELgGtwNAntRtiqDuEyyBpM2jn9zSqSV5iR2skGwhAjXRxCMBhMpyx53SmDghbRgX5u5wpSQX8rsA8N5rwPtn71VvWyUBs8C34n3R89vioKJtCxoo5SAYv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noodling through a Creative Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[With work and travelling around its been hard to find time to sit down and just make art. When I do have time to make art I end up with an artist’s block which is beyond frustrating. So here is a cheat]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@davids-tales/noodling-through-a-creative-block</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@davids-tales/noodling-through-a-creative-block</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 05:56:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHVQPjDcGkFxELgGtwNAntRtiqDuEyxyqBnocPQveu6BXwfqrFDCV9SiMPYta3kFXnKLWmsT5QgdrRQxUc3FqnySGuw1nQVdAMMNV9LuRFV1L8wh9ArTxysfi4oj39Vyg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colourful Photography: Chinese New Year in Red]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of my favourite shots from chinese new year! Lanterns Ushering in the Year of The Dog Red Thanks for stopping by! Stay awesome!!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/colourful-photography-chinese-new-year-in-red</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/colourful-photography-chinese-new-year-in-red</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:31:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy25qAn5qASfzEGJMz8iQbUnfVVjxdCekjmfvzoLChGm6R4YDECJPi7rkrauVkeZAmhqu6ZiiWczDd9Fxddm2vWGemNVnX86U4ti5YiKFU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese New Year at the Temple]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large number of the Filipino community are descendants of Chinese immigrants that moved to the Philippines and became successful traders and businessmen many of which are at the drivers of the Philippines]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@davids-tales/chinese-new-year-at-the-temple</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@davids-tales/chinese-new-year-at-the-temple</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 07:33:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy25k6LhaAstBpQgk1NtckrnXfLwSvyQ1fgtat8RH7oAG93SzsZxCvNXZwLfiWpj4SpmueGAbbseMB5Kt9mrGh1JB4q5EBoks5rVEfa3cA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Southern Leyte: Coral Cay Conservatory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey steemit! Here is a few of my underwater shots of the Beautiful reef in Coral Cay Conservatory, in Barangay Napantao in the town of San Francisco. Coral Cay Conservatory is a Non-Government Organization]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/exploring-southern-leyte-coral-cay-conservatory</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/exploring-southern-leyte-coral-cay-conservatory</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 01:57:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy25tqpuyWn5PARY2uXesAuYgMmymLcdGmPes5f5pLLo4mFuk3Ez696kkNmyJpEcXZnRJvz5XxrsUmRXvYnC7QrHKxzDpLyLAdTw8RPKYA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Southern Leyte: Colourful Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is probably one of my favourite photos from my trip to Southern Leyte. The boats and boat men are so colourful they just pop against the blue ocean backdrop! This is my entry to @juliank's photo contest:]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/colourfulphotography/@davids-tales/exploring-southern-leyte-colourful-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/colourfulphotography/@davids-tales/exploring-southern-leyte-colourful-photography</guid><category><![CDATA[colourfulphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 22:58:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy26BYJS9PTBot9Vkvp8MBBSUWR7owicvAiK9viAeKtAphobRP4iVQSC1BvTnbVCEYziNpfB1JeWVUd7T4eXuxCi88T219vkTnTHwTxHAe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Southern Leyte: Underwater Photography Diving With Whale Sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey steemit!! Third photoset for my trip to southern Leyte! This time its the Majestic Whale Sharks as they swim in the wild! I will forever be in awe of these beautifule creatures and that I had been]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/exploring-southern-leyte-diving-with-whale-sharks</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@davids-tales/exploring-southern-leyte-diving-with-whale-sharks</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davids-tales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 10:43:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy26CjK3W6mjdmA1r18NxEn6uso8ivo4BcXhrpAdxeYwqNwD9Lbe9rWnsra1FRbgRnR6U59vaUcDR5iM2fyns6VKtSzGQGhpHiamn6tyjU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Southern Leyte: Chasing Whale Sharks and Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning: Must be a true adventurer to participate. 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