An AP Photographer picked his own path when trying to make the perfect Mud People Festival photo

Associated Press

BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) — Aaron Favila has been working for The Associated Press in the Philippines for 26 years, covering everything from politics to crime to sports to disasters to everyday people. He was at the Mud People Festival for the first time since 2016 when he made this extraordinary photo. Here’s what he had to say about the shot.