Symmetry

This isn't perfect, rather, an OCD's nightmare. Still, it gave me an unexpected meditation. That for a few minutes I'm neither thinking nor moving, just staring at the other end of this bridge. It's just me, I'm weird.

Where: Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Don't say a$$

 

Butt! Hahahahahahaha! I still have a minion in me, sorry. :)

 

Where: Gerona, Tarlac

That experience

I don't think my nephew has gone to the beach prior this, but he sure did had a great time.

Where: Dasmarinas, Cavite

The Katipunan's second in command

Either, my nationalism is pretty much intact, or this guy is my neighbor from another time, I'm still proud I hail from a small city with so much to offer historically. Unfortunately, not everyone sees it that way, not even our government.

Where: Cavite City, Cavite

A sad truth

I found myself lucky enough that I get to help the needy, but a sad truth had struck me. These people, our seniors, were someone during their heyday. We don't know who they are but I'm pretty sure they weren't this miserable at some part of their lives. One of them even approached me, saying that I looked like her husband, then got mad at me and said, "He's dead", and that left me pretty much in shock.

At some point in our lives, we will find ourselves, alone, almost begging for attention. I can even see that from my parents now. However, can you choose between your dreams and your parents? Honestly, I can't answer that question yet.

Where: Balanga, Bataan

Some childhood nostalgia

Back then, I was so excited with theme parks and its rides.. For some reason that excitement is gone, and I'd rather take its picture than to experience it again. I can't say I don't like it anymore, I even pushed my niece to ride this (She's in there somewhere). I guess I'm just getting old? Or maybe, I'd rather have kids experience this and capture their laughter instead.

Where: Sta. Rosa, Laguna

Its raining! Not!

Regada! The annual celebration for St. John the Baptist. Also closely resembles Thailand's Songkran Day. Just saying.

Where: Cavite City, Cavite

Umm... err.. caskets!

At first glance, I thought, why they let their dead be treated this way.. On a second thought, maybe, it hasn't been this way all along, that they'd had no choice but to do this.

I got nothing

The very first picture I took. Then Mom took down this tree. It was replaced of course.

Where: From my room

Mr. President

So near yet so far, I wish I could find time to visit and enter historic places of my hometown such as the first Philippine President's house.

Where: Kawit, Cavite

Bananas anyone?

This monkey learned to accept food from everyone, and the kids in the area are happy to oblige for their own enjoyment. Not for the monkey's sake. Just ironic, can't be helped though.

Where: San Pablo, Laguna

Boom!

This suddenly showed up while learning to take a night city scape, totally forgetting about the Int'l Pyromusical Competiton.

Another war memorial

A garden built where some Japanese soldiers were buried after the war. A great reminder for me that, no matter who the aggressor is, one could still find peace within them. Conflicts initiated most wars, not hatred nor evil intent.

Playing with fire

Smell of gas, grease from charcoal, non-stop sweat from movement and heat, yet all they are asking for is a few change and appreciation. Sweet stuff


Where: Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

When elephants fly

I might get a heart attack. Good thing its just a balloon.

Where: Clark Air Field, Pampanga

Still

A picture taken after realizing I've been staring at this piece for a good couple of minutes.

Subic Bay, Zambales

Even the mightiest rests

There's no harm in taking it easy from time to time.

Where: Noveleta, Cavite

How's your faith?

From what I remember, Jesus did say, those who had not committed any sin, should cast the first stone. As humans however, it happens a lot, and most of the times, using other Jesus' teachings to show one's fault, forgetting that as His follower, we should be sharing love above everything else.

Though I may not be Catholic, I hope Pope Francis advocates the same for the sake of their Church and its followers.


Where: Cavite City, Cavite

Lent

I still find it weird, but it is their way to show their devotion. Can't be helped I guess.

Where: Cutud, Pampanga

Progress

How would you define it? Are you part of this so-called "progress"?

Where: Canacao Bay

There are hills

There are hills, called Toblerone.

Where: Trail to Mt. Pinatubo, Tarlac

Tomorrow

No matter how bad your day was, always remember that every tomorrow is a new beginning.

Where: Mt. Pulag, Benguet Province

Mom's flower

Happy Birthday Mom!

Where: In our yard

Lost

As enchanting as it seems, this is already a forgotten, unsafe island. How lucky are those who had been here during its heyday!

How far would you go for your love for travel?

Where: Fortune Island, Batangas

Veteran tree they named

How many happiness and sorrows have you witnessed, mighty old tree? Now that life has been taken away from thee, thou still constantly look after us living.

Where: Baguio City, Benguet Province

Evolution of gaming

I find it funny that before, we can't keep kids off the streets to play games whereas now, schools have to incorporate games on their P.E. time to keep traditional games like this alive.

Where: At the streets

Oblivious

Sometimes, the best subjects are the oblivious ones. And sometimes, the best pictures are the ones captured obliviously. We were both oblivious at this time, and I find this my best accidental photo so far.

Where: Corregidor Island

A constant visitor

This fascinating thing is the main reason why I explored the world of photography. Every year I wonder, where in the world is this bird coming from?

Where: Noveleta, Cavite

Farming through

Farm plots on the mountains, so far the best view of the clouds I have witnessed. Nothing comes into mind today, just sharing the view.

Where: Mt. Pulag, Benguet Province

Greeted by a rainbow

An awe-inspiring way for Mother Nature to greet the weary campers of Mt. Pulag after a 2 to 4 hour climb. This is what I call my prize for getting out of the couch to see the world from a nature-lover's perspective.

Where: Mt. Pulag, Benguet Province

Memories of war

A pre-world war lighthouse, still standing proudly at a previous military installation, after numerous repairs and restorations. It now stands as a reminder to tourists that there were awfully bad times in history than the world we live in today.

Where: Corregidor Island