Category: Photography

Angkor Wat is one of the destinations you must see before you die. December 2 this year, I crossed out one of the entries in my bucket list and saw it from the moment it was pitch black until it slowly revealed itself as the sun lit the surroundings. Seeing the world’s largest religious monument was truly hair-raising and exhilarating experience. I wasn’t alone but with a mob who were also waiting for the one of the most anticipated sunrise ever. The Angkor Wat deserves a good space in this blog that is why I feature it in Freedom Wall Shutter. ... Read more

The Erawan Shrine (ศาลพระพรหม or San Phra Phrom) seats at the intersection of Ratchaprasong and Ratchadamri Roads in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok. Unlike any other Thai temples in city, the image, which is a Thai depiction of the Hindu god of creation, isn’t sheltered with a big mondop. The shrine was built in 1956 by Erawan Hotel to counter the negative karma caused by laying the hotel’s foundations on a wrong date. The shrine was once a subject of great controversy when a man was killed by bystanders last March 21, 2006 after hammering the statue. The Erawan Shrine (ศาลพระพรหม or ... Read more

Seeing an unhindered view of the Mayon Volcano is very rare for tourists. In my 3 days stay in Albay, I witnessed this perfect cone volcano, bold and uncovered, only on my third day – and, unluckily, I was on my way to the airport. I looked for the perfect spot to take one good photo but this is what I got, a building was covering the other foot of precipice. We’ll, I ended up taking another hindered image. Hmmm, maybe it’s good to suggest for the demolition of such building. Just Kiddin! Mayon Volcano Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: ... Read more

Mickey Mouse the Whalers is worthy for a shutter feature. I took this photo last August 26, 2013 in front of the main entrance of Hong Kong Disneyland. Mickey appears surfing on the water spraying from the whale’s “blow hole”. (click on the image to share and view full size) Mickey Mouse the whalers surfing on a summer fountain Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/11 Focal Length: 18 mm ISO-Speed: 1600 Shutter Speed: 1 sec. Exposure Program: Manual  

It took me several hours for me to take good shots of Sleeping Beauty’s castle during our visit in Hong Kong Disneyland. I witnessed how the colors transitioned, displaying a great contrast against the deep blue sky during the twilight. It also blends the with color of the dark night. This made Sleeping Beauty’s castle to Freedom Wall‘s shutter feature. The glow of yellow and orange displays great contrast with the deep blue sky The pink light that emanates from the upper portion of the castle compliments with the sunset rays from the background. Sleeping Beauty’s Castle blue glow Sleeping ... Read more

Church of San Agustin or popularly known as Paoay Church deserves a shutter feature. The church was completed in 1710. It is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building, making the structure earthquake-proof. In 1993, along with other Baroque Churches of the Philippines, Paoay Church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Paoay Church or Church of San Agustin Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/13 Focal Length: 20mm ISO-Speed: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec. [toggle title=”More articles about my Ilocos tour” state=”opened”] An Afternoon in Paoay Biyaheng Ilocos ... Read more

One of the famous stops of Isla de Gigantes Island Hopping is the Salt Water Lagoon in the south of Gigantes Islands. Locals call it Tangke. Tanke is the featured photo from our recent Trip to Iloilo. Saltwater Lagoon (Tangke), Isla de Gigantes Sur, Carles Iloilo

The eruption of Mt. Vulcan in 1871 destroyed most of the town of Catarman and even sunk some of its portions beneath the sea. One of those area was the cemetery. The marker was placed to commemorate both those who were already resting in peace and those who lost their lives during the tragedy. This marker of the sad past had become a tourist attraction in Camiguin. Camiguin Sunken Cemetery Marker

Bomod-ok Falls is located in Northern Sagada Rice Terraces and between the village of Aguid, Pide, and Fidelisan. It is a must see when you visit Sagada. Try to take a quick dip or even longer if you can sustain the chill. Bomod-ok Falls Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/25 Focal Length: 28mm ISO-Speed: 100 Shutter Speed: 2 sec. Filter: None (just drizzle splatters) [toggle title=”Sagada Related Articles” state=”opened”] Photo Gallery: Surviving Sagada (May 24 – 27, 2013) Surviving Sagada: I Was Never Alone Travel Log: Day 1 – Traversing Baguio-Sagada Crooked Road and Trekking to Bomod-ok Falls Sagada Cave ... Read more