Birthday Celebration. Let's Eat!

Celebrating Emmy's 10th Birthday in Vallejo

By J.F.R. Perseveranda | February 28, 2026 | Gear: Sony a7III + 85mm f/1.8

Typical of a Filipino-American, or in this case Filipino-Chinese-Japanese-American birthday celebration is delicious food. 

Melvin, we loved your ribs! Vallejo, California. © J.F.R. Perseveranda

More food pix.

Melissa's salmon -- ang sarap! Delicious.

The chef

The 85mm Perspective: Finding Focus in the Early Moments

Taken with my Sony a7iii camera and my prime Sony 85mm f/1.8 lens.

Community & Context

• More birthday photos — Happy 10th!
• Sony a7iii Photography — Sony Alpha

J.F.R. Perseveranda
Founder of PinoyBuilt. A Filipino-American writer and photographer documenting heritage through the lens of a Sony a7III.
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