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Inspirational Quotes

The Path of your Dreams

By on April 1, 2012

I have used little details on giving some reminders on how to make your dream comes true.It’s just a short poem, readable, and make believe to fulfill your dreams turning it into a reality.My first idea to begin with, To greet you  with the glow of my own image sitting in front of a beautiful spot, waiting for the sunset to come out.I’m planning to use all landscape pictures I’ve photographed earlier.I don’t want to waste any images taken somewhere.It came out to be a good idea making such poem using my own images. Isn’t it? The hardest part? It’s hard to make a fresh poetic words that will blend connecting each other. I’m reviewing all my drafts made earlier,I would like to strengthen,making it better for the next post.There’s no harm trying, Nobody’s perfect! I will surely learn from it. I’ve already learned a lot from the first one. We’ll see the next post.

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Amazing Sunset Poetry

By on March 27, 2012

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Everyday life is an opportunity.You never run out of things to do,there’s always time to do the things you want. How about tomorrow? Does it make any difference? For me,Today is a fulfillment of a  dream comes true. I will publish my first picture poetry.  I’ve written a simple poem on the picture itself, It was an Amazing sunset picture and one of my most memorable snaphot taken during my latest travel from the North.This poem is a descriptive one.I’ve described more on expressing the beauty of the sunset and my inner feeling towards it.I just hope that the beauty of nature will help you remember my poem. I’m so excited to know the outcome from you.I hope, you’ll appreciate it!

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My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Travel and Adventure

Oyster Reef

By on March 19, 2012

 

All kinds of shellfish are found here,The most impressive is the oyster reefs. I was amazed to see the oysters bed still undisturbed.It covers entirely the surface of the rocks closely related with.This shot was taken in Pangasinan Island during the harvesting season of oysters.The Hundreds Island of Pangasinan.A tourist attraction and a National Park. It is located in the Northern part of the Philippines.

Assorted seashells and shellfish.This is what you call ”The freshness of life,”definitely, it adds life. All kinds of fresh shellfish; oysters,mussels, cockles,wrinkles,scallops,and clams are found in this place.The lovely seashore is worth remembering, not to mention all kinds of deep water creatures found here.It is abundant in this area.(Don’t forget to click on images to view larger)

Walking around the seashore, you can spot different sea creatures.They are still alive here. If you can only smell the freshness. Mid-afternoon, nevermind the heat of the sun, the abundance of oysters and mussels compensates.You can even eat, get and bring home all you can.

The presence of starfish is also abundant here. This starfish is still alive.It was rough and spiky.

The presence of some crustaceans are found when least expected. Surprisingly awesome!

The panoramic view of the beach. How enjoyable to walk barefoot along the seashore.

Oyster lovers like this beautiful spot.The rocks where the oysters live is a great sight.

It’s getting darker around here but, you can view the colorful corals on the rocks.

This is a good timing considering the presence of seashells,panoramic view of the beach, and the  stunning sunset.The sun is about to set. so, my next blog would be the romantic setting of the sunset along the seashore of the Island.The continuation of this article. I hope you enjoyed viewing this beauty of nature. Come back to view the lovely sunset next post.

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My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Travel and Adventure

Point and Shoot

By on March 14, 2012

 

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There’s no photography rules this time. It’s just a point-and-shoot, There’s no limit and adjustments. Sometimes, you  want to make fun and play shooting a subject and see the test results. I took snapshots  while driving along Eastwood city.This is quick and easy  take which do not require special equipments. A pocket-sized digital camera (Canon Ixus) that I can depend on especially when you are in a different situation.I know that this is not the right place to shoot a subject and more precautions to follow.It’s a reminder that safety first so, I just shoot when the car stops on a heavy traffic. Long and heavy traffic gave me  ample time to shoot my subject.It just happened that a beautiful scene came across my way so,I’m taking the risk of what the result would be. Let’s see! These snapshot looks like a reward of patient effort! ! Finally,This Glittering lights made it more favorable to feel its worth it but, I don’t appreciate my own work. I’m tired and I want to sleep soundly tonight. Goodnight  my dear readers! Thank you for stopping here.

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Events/ Holidays/ Special Occasions | My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Travel and Adventure

Paskotitap 2011- Christmas Lights and Sounds Float Parade

By on March 6, 2012

On my way going to the supermarket, passing parade float caught my attention. I rushed to catch out, and parked my car on the side street just to take snapshots. Street parking was limited and I’m scared to leave my car behind, my car would be towed away. The Christmas light and sound electric float parade has the power to stopped me along the way. Absolutely, it was my first time ever to see these beautiful floats carrying different movie theme such as; Angry Birds, Power Puff Girls, Captain America, Superman, Kungfu Panda, Hercules, Buzz Light Year and Woody, Toy Story and many more. It was a project of the Rotary Club of Mutya ng Pasig and Ortigas group of companies with the help of School teachers, Barangay and City officials.

All  electric floats was attractively colorful and creative, even the float design and decorations was fabulous. I was so excited to capture some floats and decided to  follow the night parade all the way going to City hall.So far, It was an unforgettable event.To bring home stunning photos of my own is awesome! Let’s get started.

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Knowing what to expect, a great crowd along the way. It was crowded that even kids and adults stayed throughout the evening just to watched it Leaving my car behind, I followed the route of the parade blocks away just to get a good spot.

Float carrying the movie theme,”Captain America.”The street cannot accommodate hundreds of people blocking my view to take a shot!

Float carrying the movie theme,”Angry Birds.”

The performers applying their make-up beside the float behind, and I’m more than welcome to take photos with them.

Chinese floats introduced the Chinese animated figures.

As you can see people, These parade got the audience full attention.

Those lavish and elaborate costumes goes well with the theme of the float they are representing.

This is a Kung-Fu Panda Float.

 

Kung-Fu Panda float

 

 

 

Float carrying the movie theme,”Hercules.”

I took this shot meters away. It seems my shooting could hardly end. I’m enjoying taking snapshots here, and there.

”The Buzz Light Year and Woody”, A toy story theme float.

 

”Angry birds” float

 

 

The Christmas dancers. Ended the day so exhausted but, the attractions relieved my stress. It was definitely unforgettable as it is a rare, not seen every time around the city.

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Gardening/Greenery/Garden Insects | My Indoor and Outdoor Photography

Green Caterpillar

By on February 23, 2012

Oh! It’s a fuzzy worms I found in my garden. It’s a beautiful caterpillars! These caterpillars has the same pattern and color, banded with brightly green yellowish white stripes and dotted black. They have blue eyes and red thoracic legs.I found them crawling and balancing on the same stem of the host plant. They have the same color with the host plant. It seems there’s no give and take as they blocked each others way climbing on top.

Days ago,  I’ve seen both of them swinging and hanging on the surface of small leaf. I remember they were still tiny and light at that time, even a small leaf can accommodate both of them. How wonderful to see immediate changes,they become bigger,fatter and heavier that a small leaf can’t hold anymore.This day is the most disgusting and destructive stage. I hate to see what they are doing now.They spend all time eating non-stop. They ate all the leaves of the host plant. While photographing them, I’ve counted no. of leaves eaten by them,they ate 7 small leaves. What an appetite!

I will continue observing them everyday,checking and following their path so I can get full details of  everyday changes. I’m not going to capture them, I’ll just set them free so they can move around freely. It takes time, 2 weeks maybe, I will note counting no. of days it takes caterpillar to become a real butterfly.The most interesting part, is to see  what happen in the life cycle of a real insect.I’m excited to see changes , Let’s see!  I will wait for the caterpillars to become a pupa,and out of pupa, It will become a real insect. I will wait for these caterpillars to become a beautiful butterfly!

I will give you a follow-up of these soon. I’m still  in the process of gathering full details. I will welcome all comments. Thank you my dear readers.

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MERALCO’S LIWANAG PARK 2011

By on February 13, 2012

As I promised last week. I have mentioned that  I would post more photos of my night photography. It was  taken on the same night but in two different locations. How beautiful to view the Christmas lights show. It was a bit delayed due to work overload and I was busy during the past Holidays. However, Last night, I have uploaded the latest from my camera. I have photographed more than a 50 night scenes and landscapes during my long spare time.

There’s no time for photography except on Saturdays, Sundays and Special Holidays. However, It’s wonderful to view your own work, and to experience shooting the colors of nightlife, you can feel the enjoyment  expressing the result of your passion. I’m collecting my efforts to store it here just for you. Let’s get started. Let us enjoy what photography has to bring!

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SHOW AT MERALCO

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This is the annual Christmas Lights display inside the Meralco Compound along Meralco Avenue, Ortigas. It’s a family destination,a delightful way to spend a December evening.

 

The Meralco building filled entirely with bright lights, spiral lights wraps around the giant Christmas trees.

The Giant Nativity scene features the reenactment of the Holy Family.

This is the most attractive Giant Christmas tree I’ve ever seen. It was the star of the night.

I was amazed to see this Christmas balls around. I was very attractive, It was a very glamorous light.

 

The glittering well designed Chapel.

 

 

I was delighted to see the luminous glow of  bahay kubo.

The slimmering reflections of multi-colored lights changes from time to time.

The Meralco bus is a special attraction.

I’m here,you can see me making the peace sign.

The Starlight ship was so beautiful!

The reflections of the night.

 

The Wonderland playhouse. One of the children’s favorite to take pictures.

I love the glitzy glow of neon bulbs.

The hanging and graceful spiral lights brighten up the surroundings.

The Angels with a long trumpet call of the night.

I felt like,  I was already in heaven to see this place.

A special train ride for the kids is crowded with people taking turns to ride.

Dozens of people lined up to pay before boarding and under age must be accompanied by an adult.

 Merry Christmas Santa is also present.

The Giant robot is the boy’s favorite view.

 

Other kid’s favorite, A special toys.

Thousand bright bulbs line the paths and illuminate the entire compound.  It was a beautiful evening sight! What  a joyous activity photographing splendid settings of the night.  Meralco  is just four blocks away from home. I hope you enjoyed viewing my night photos. Hope to hear from you.

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My Indoor and Outdoor Photography

STARRY,STARRY NIGHT

By on February 3, 2012

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Before the end of the year 2011, I made myself available for a night to photograph the Glittering lights of the city. The long holiday vacation gave  me  the option  free to shoot the colours of nightlife. For me, photography is not just a pastime ans a  favorite hobby during vacation, it’s my responsibility to shoot and take good photos for my blogs.As a blogger, using pictures in articles is the best way to communicate with my readers and an effective way to show author’s account. Not only for the reason to document the place or makes the site looks distinctly beautiful, It can simply helps me to explain what I’ve written. For only a night, I took photos of the show from all different locations. It was a cozy and bright surroundings, the shimmering  bright lights, glittering small bulbs, etc. It’s a dreamland of a moving mannequin show. These pictures will reveal a starry, starry night worth remembering.It taken around Greenhills during the 2011 Christmas show. How wonderful to shoot the touch of the night transformed into a starry,starry night. I stayed up to the closing time , I’ve waited for the fireworks display which would end up the show.

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My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Pixel Pro Photography Exclusive | Travel and Adventure | Wildlife/Animals/Pets

MIGRATION TIME AGAIN

By on January 26, 2012

RECOGNIZING THE BEAUTY OF THE EGRETS BRINGING ATTENTION TO THE WORLD

Do you still remember the first wildlife  article I have written on this site?It was the ”EGRETS- THE MIGRATORY BIRDS” Part 1-2. What’s the status of the egrets? Once again, it’s time to move. Months after this blog was published, I was still getting requests from readers asking me to pen more in the same vein. As a result of its unprecedented success, I have received numerous emails from students all over the world asking for permission to use material from here in their own coursework, the V- Formation of Birds for science thesis. The permission was only given to be used for educational purposes, and not for commercial or personal gain. When I made my debut in the publishing world in 2011, it was during the month of January.

Soon after, another wildlife article came up.”OWL- THE SILENT HUNTERS OF THE NIGHT’. It was a wonderful story with interesting information about these species.The Coverage of the Migratory birds was photographed by Alex Chan,the Director of Pixel Pro Photography and other Pixel Pro Photography club members,Malaysia. They came up with shots worth publishing. More than sixty  images that will stimulate your appetite to make  your viewing more meaningful.

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A year after, World seems endless with problems. Egrets started to disappear. Changes of climate effecting these species leaving them less in numbers. It was an alarming rate and the  curious threat is hunting these birds for feather trade. I truly believed, the extent of hunting these epecies maybe much more than what has already been reported and greater in danger to  face extinction. Some egrets living in an area that is heavily affected by habitat destruction and hunting. We are losing wild places and wildlife. The world’s original forest  have been cut down. Other threats; poaching and capturing them for illegal trade.

What are your thoughts on these feathered creatures?They are able to feel the changes in the environment, just like humans, and have a delicate sensitivity to the pollution that is present.I really don’t want them to disappear completely. As a result, the intention behind the composition of these articles is to “Save the Egrets,” with the expectation that this will result in an increase in the population growth of egrets and inspire hope in the minds of younger people. Perhaps, a more promising future for the free-flying birds.The most terrifying aspect of it is that it will almost certainly happen again unless significant steps are taken to prevent it.However, there were times when the efforts made to save people were not sufficient.We never seem to learn from our mistakes and continue to make the same blunders over and over again. This is the reason why the same mistakes are made over and over again throughout history. We, humanity, are the animals’ most formidable foe, and we are also the primary adversary of the natural environment. The activities of humans are largely to blame, which is a horrifying thought in and of itself. What do you think about this, and why?

In the coming years, There will be plenty to worry about when it comes particularly to these migratory birds.They might face the same fate like the passenger pigeons. They vanished, leaving not a single species left on earth.It’s a waste of time to point fingers about who! responsible for their disappearance.

This fresh perspective on protecting the environment for future generations has been developed in order to allay concerns. Now is the time to take action on something. We have a responsibility to safeguard the egrets and inspire others to do the same. A fresh strategy has taken shape! Make sure that nothing like the past happens again. The only thing we need to focus on is finding a solution. We will not be successful in achieving this goal unless we first come to the realization that we can solve any problem we face by cooperating with one another.

Help me spread my message.This should serve as a wake-up call to everyone involved. I just have to keep my fingers crossed that we can all find a way to collaborate in order to save the wildlife for future generations. I really wish that we could set aside some extra time and be reminded of the obligations that we have.I am not going to coerce you into doing what I suggest. I cannot stress enough that I am not intending to impart any knowledge to you by means of the aforementioned creatures. It is up to human beings to ensure the well-being of the animals in their care.We have the ability to make the world a better place to live in and to make the most of our lives if we collaborate with one another. We need to take action right away, and I’m going to do my part. Where do you stand?

The egret in flight.

During the photography session of the migrating birds, members of the Pixel Pro Photography club captured the scenes at the right time and at the right moment, and the result was? Every photograph was breathtaking in its own unique way. What are your thoughts?

I would like to thank  Pixel Pro Photography, Malaysia for providing images and for the kind permission to reproduce all photos. Thank you very, very much

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BEAUTIFUL CLOUDS

By on January 14, 2012

Have you ever watched the clouds as it moves across the sky? How wonderful to see changes happen from time to time. It’s an impressive display of natural wonders.The sky is creating special effects. Today, without hesitation, I pulled my camera and aimed at the clouds.I want to capture the white and sharp radiance of the clouds above me. I’m getting sharp details and clear view along the way following the clouds with my camera.I was tempted to do this kind of shooting activity because the formation seems different at this time. The clouds move away very fast as they drifted apart. You are also a part of today’s activity and I hope you’ll enjoy viewing it.

Bright and beautiful!  2 great subjects just appeared, an airplane and a bird crossing with each other. It makes your viewing interesting. I’m now behaving like a professional photographer and a scientist as well. It caught my attention and thought, It would be a nice idea to include it, it makes scene more dramatic.I’m learning now.The sunlight reflection makes it interesting to view it.It was taken mid-afternoon in bright sunlight.

and one more. This is an eye-catching view! There’s a lot of intruders around to make your viewing more memorable. I think, I’m very lucky to have all this, with the beautiful  clouds as well.The clouds moves away quickly fast that made the sky clear and birds flew apart in different direction.

A cotton clouds, It looks like really a lightweight clouds in the sky.

Clouds changes position,formation,direction and colors too.

In doing this activity, I have learned a lot from this. I’m not done yet. I will post the next images with a landscape background. View for more tom.

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