ORTIGAS SKYLINE
Ortigas Center - 02/16/10
Ortigas Center is the second most important central business district after Makati. It is a 4,000 hectare land known as Hacienda de Mandaloyon in 1930s. It was a virtual wasteland when acquired by Ortigas & Company but now a home to many skyscrapers, famous offices, shopping malls and restaurants.
Ortigas is sorrounded by of Pasig, Mandaluyong, San Juan and Quezon City.
Photography Gears: Nikon D80 + Nikkor 18-70mm
Settings: 18mm, 30 secs, f8, ISO 100
MAKATI SKYLINE
Makati Central Business District - Makati City - 12/09/09
Makati is the financial center of the Philippines. It was Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, the first Governor-General of the Philippines who spotted the area in 1570′s. The name “Makati” came from the word “kati”, which means tide, referring to the tide of Pasig River located north of Makati.
Photography Gears: Nikon D80 + Nikkor 18-70mm
Settings: 18mm, 30 secs, f7.1, ISO 125
