Friday, December 31, 2010
Reflections
Categories: Inspiration Shoot
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Shine
Cause there's a spark in you
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow
So you can open one that leads you to the perfect road
And when it's time, you'll know
Categories: Inspiration Shoot
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Deck the Tree
On a side note, Mortal Muses is musing about Ornaments today, head on over there for wonderful stories.
Categories: Inspiration Shoot
It's His Birthday Too
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas!
Categories: Inspiration Shoot
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Let There Be Light
Categories: Inspiration Shoot
Monday, December 13, 2010
Guest Musing at Mortal Muses
Categories: Cebu, Philippines, Travel and Food
Sunday, December 05, 2010
LifeStyle Shoot: Just Because - Kris
A couple of weeks ago, I had a fun shoot opportunity for one fine teenager, Kris. She was very shy at first but had eventually warmed up in front the camera. When she smiles, her eyes glows and makes her so pretty. I wanted to capture not just her pretty smile, but everything about her. She's still young; on her early teens and she's into books, backpacks, sneakers, and shorts. The photo shoot was all about her: vibrant, full of energy, fresh, and youthful. I had a great time getting to know this pretty and intelligent girl as she revealed her wacky self and serious moods.
Enjoy the photos Kris, till then on your senior year!
Categories: Just You Portraits
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Grateful
Categories: Personal
Sunday, November 21, 2010
A Different Perspective
Categories: San Francisco, Travel and Food, USA
Friday, November 19, 2010
Shot from Above
I came across a post from Web Design Ledger about 20 Stunning Examples of Aerial Photography. See here for the post, Web Design Ledger. The photos are indeed amazing. Awesome!
I wish I can capture photos like those, but until when I have the chance to ride a helicopter or an air balloon, I will have to content myself taking shots from a plane window.
Categories: Personal, Travel and Food
Sunday, November 07, 2010
Circle of Life
She's sent to bless you
Categories: Bellies and Babies
Monday, October 25, 2010
Where I Live
Categories: Cebu, Inspiration Shoot, Philippines, Travel and Food
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Wine Tour in Northern California
Categories: Napa, Travel and Food, USA
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Love the Light
Categories: Inspiration Shoot
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Pier 39
Categories: San Francisco, Travel and Food, USA
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Withered
Categories: Inspiration Shoot
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil
Darn, this post sounds like a beauty pageant question and answer portion. :-( Anyways, i do mean what I said sans the pageant-like tone of it.
Categories: Just You Portraits
Weeds
The land and seascape in the background is one of the famous spots in Southern Cebu. The place evokes a serene and calm atmosphere, very provincial, and the scenery is just beautiful. This place is most often photographed by town visitors or tourists passing by on their way to other famous attractions in the South. In fact, a couple of years ago, I took a picture of the same spot, but this time around I want it to be different because I know that there is something else about the place that adds to its mystic. Then, I find these weeds flourishing by the cliff (yes, just a step away from where I took the shot is already a cliff and it's a hundred or more yards down below). The weeds' resilient glory and an all day vantage point to a wonderful view, which made me jealous, captured my heart and propelled me to take the image.
Categories: Personal, Travel and Food
Monday, September 13, 2010
Flowers from Heaven
Categories: Inspiration Shoot
Friday, September 10, 2010
Be Still
After a long day of catching the sunrise, shooting water/coastal/sea/landscapes, and chasing the sunset...it's about time to be still and be quite.
I am grateful for the safe trip and wonderful experience with other photo enthusiasts. I learn a couple of things from fellow photographers and from my own mistakes as well. I realize that capturing images is a constant learning experience or perhaps from my standpoint as a newbie. There are still many things to learn and develop. I look forward to more photo shoots with pepper.
*pepper is my camera's name. I'm just weird like that, I sometimes name my stuff.
Categories: Personal, Travel and Food
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Enchanting Kawasan
Categories: Cebu, Philippines, Travel and Food
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Weaving a Story
I am no master story-teller and since I can relate with beautiful images, I hope to convey what I see using photos. After a long walk from the ferry building to Ghirardelli square, a vast expanse of green sloping meadows that overlook the bay was very enticing for a sit down. While relaxing my tired feet on the meadow, a child with a traditional Asian umbrella caught my eye. She looked so cute twirling and playing with the umbrella. It was a good thing that I had the camera out from my bag and ready for a shot. She was oblivious to her surroundings while she got busy with her umbrella. I could tell she was having fun.
Of course, since I love images, I love cameras too and a giveaway from Twisted Halo is something that I covet. Check out her blog at Eternal Sunshine.
Categories: Just You Portraits
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Cityscape from the Eyes of a Visitor
Taking the ferry already offers a lot of beautiful views, such as the sailing boats; a view of the Coit Tower, TransAmerica, and the Financial District. Furthermore, when you reach the Ferry Building, you will be welcomed by a buzzing activity of visitors, ferry passengers, shopkeepers, and more. There's just so much going on at SFO; a boring day is definitely out of the question.
Categories: California, San Francisco, Travel and Food, USA
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Rides, Candies, Games, Prizes: Carnival Galore
Categories: California, San Francisco, Travel and Food, USA
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
A Beautiful Morning
Categories: Inspiration Shoot
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Going Downtown at San Francisco
Categories: California, San Francisco, Travel and Food, USA
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Chinatown a Place on Its Own
The place had not changed a lot. It was still the same familiar streets and corners. It was a sight-seeing haven with many shops that offered window-shopping opportunities. Each shop in Chinatown except for specialty shops almost carried the same items as it's next door shop. Some of the items sold in Chinatown made me think of home since there are a lot of "made in China" products too in the Philippines.
There were a number of buildings that were renovated or probably just repainted. It was a good thing that they made sure to preserve the look and feel of the area. There were a lot of whimsical Oriental lanterns, the prominence of the color red, the very distinct Chinese roofs on its buildings, and the inexpensive souvenir items were but only a few of what the place can offer. Chinatown is a place in the middle of SFO that definitely feels like you are in another zone.
Categories: California, San Francisco, Travel and Food, USA
Monday, August 16, 2010
Crocolandia - Starring the Crocs and its Neighbors
- It's best to go there very early around 8am on weekends if you want to take photos of some animals and if you want some quite. The place attracts a lot of educational trips for students.
- You can bring your own food and use the picnic area, but if bringing food is a hassle, they have a small canteen. Soon to open is a Cheaverz resto.
- Entrance fee is around Php80.00 per person.
Categories: Cebu, Philippines, Travel and Food
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Touring Northern California: A Mini Guide - Part I
There are many spots in SFO and Marin counties to appreciate the grandeur and beauty of the hanging bridge known as Golden Gate. This is a must see attraction if you happen to be in Northern California.
Guide links: Some Known Vista Points
This place makes me appreciate nature and makes me realize that man made structures can harmoniously co-exist with nature. It's a wonderful experience to just sit back and relax at the park benches or on the grasses. Enjoy the birds, the calmness of the pond, the cool trees, the people, and the massive pillars of the Palace of Fine Arts structure.
Guide links: Fine Art Details, National Park Service, Only in San Francisco
Guide links: Flickr landscapes, Sonoma County Parks, Visit Petaluma
Touring Northern California: A Mini Guide - Part II
Categories: How To?, Travel and Food
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Bodega Bay, Not Your Usual Beach Scene
Categories: Marin, Travel and Food, USA
Saturday, July 31, 2010
The Ducks at Lucchesi
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wing
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky."
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own."
Categories: Marin, Travel and Food, USA