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ORTIGAS SKYLINE SUNSET

One of my favorite activity is watching sunset, and to do it at the tallest building in Ortigas is simply spectacular. Maybe I was just lucky to have a friend who’s father is working as an executive in that building. He invited me for a quick photo session before he leaves for abroad. Though we already secured a permit, there are still some circumstances that our shoot might not push thru like rain and strong winds.

I can say that I will do everything not to miss any good photo opportunity like this.  Why? At the office,  I filed an under time, I pretended that I am very sick and need to see a doctor for check-up. They didn’t know that the doctor is my camera and this beautiful view.

Where and When: Ortigas – February 16, 2010
Gears: Nikon D80 + Nikkor 18-70mm + GND Filter
Settings: 18mm, 1 sec, f11, ISO 100

SHOOTING MANILA: BACK TO BASICS

Whenever I feel my photography skills gets rusty because I haven’t touch my camera for a long time, I go out with my camera for a walk along Roxas Boulevard.  I just shoot whatever subject that capture(s) my eyes. No high expectation that there will be beautiful sunset since it always disappoint me if there is none.

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ALIWAN FIESTA 2013: THE GATHERING OF PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS

Cancelled out of town trip with my friends brought me to Aliwan Fiesta 2013.  I was hesitant to watch and shoot because of the hot weather and I am not into festivals but since I live near the area and some friends will be there,  I gave in.

Aliwan Fiesta is a yearly event that gathers different festivals of the Philippines. Organized by Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), its main objective is to showcase  various Filipino culture and heritage in one event. Aliwan Fiesta is divided into three catergories: the Cultural Dance Contest, Float Parade and Reyna ng Aliwan Beauty Pageant.

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VICTORIA’S SECRET

Last Friday, I went to Pangasinan to visit my friends and shoot whatever subject possible. We planned on shooting penitents but no to avail. I guess this province is not famous for that tradition. After eating our lunch, we decided to scout the two area for sunset shooting, Babay Norte and Victoria. We choose the latter since its orientation is on the west side. Unfortunately, we were not blessed with good colors during the golden hours. For sure, we will go back here to complete our unfinished business, to capture the beauty of this place.

Where and When: Alaminos, Pangasinan – March 30, 2013
Gears: Nikon D7000 + Tokina 12-24mm + ND8 filter + GND filter
Settings: 12mm, 3 secs, f18, ISO 100

THE SIETE PALABRAS, FLAGELLANTS AND PENITENTS OF ANGELES CITY

The first time I saw an actual crucifixion and flagellation was 2 years ago in Angeles City. It was during their first Siete Palabaras, a street play re-enactment of Seven Last Words. These are traditions in the Philippines during Holy Week that re-create the finals days and death of Jesus Christ.

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