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.
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.
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 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.
I took this shot after the launched of PHL 360 at Pilipinas Heritage Library. It was the reflection of trees and big Philippine flag place at the center of Ayala Triangle Garden that caught my attention. For sure, the flag was placed in commemoration of 114th years Philippine Independence.
June 12, 1898, the independence and sovereignty of the Philippines from the colonial rule of Spain was proclaimed by General Emilio Aguinaldo and its supporters at the General’s ancestral home in Kawit, Cavite. The Act of the Declaration of Independence was modified by Apolinario Mabini because the original proclamation stated that the Philippines was under the protection of the United States of America. The struggle for independence continues because of the Treaty of Paris, which marks the start of Philippine-American war and the invasion of Japanese during 1942-1945. United States of America granted independence to the Philippines on July 4, 1646 because it corresponds to their Independence Day. It was observed up to 1962, until President Diosdado Macapagal issued Presidential Proclamation, stating June12 as Philippine Independence Day.
I would like to think if our country is really independent now?
Where and When: Makati City – June 16, 2012
Gears: Panasonic Lumix LX5
Settings: 30mm, 1/4 secs, f2.2, ISO 400, 16:9 mode
