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ISO1600 on a Nikon D60

March 31st, 2008 · 9 Comments

Update: Check out my latest wedding assignment here.
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This was the second time that I’ve tested the Nikon D60, I blogged about the Active D-Lighting feature of this gear on my other blog. It’s time to test the ISO performance of the Nikon D60, noise is very evident [...]

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Tags: Gears & Gadgets · Photography

Matumal

March 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Mid-February pa ang last paid shoot ko, medyo tag-gutom ngayon, mahigit isang buwan na bago ito nasundan. Isang biglaang shoot ang ipinasa sa akin, graduation ng mga elementary students sa Dasmariñas, Cavite ang ipinasa sa akin kanina. Dalawang eskuwela kasi ang sabay na magtatapos kaya hindi na kinaya ng photographer, the same photographer [...]

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Tags: Daily Rants · Personal · Photography

MALELDO: The re-enactment of Christ’s crucifixion

March 22nd, 2008 · 5 Comments

Warning: some might find the following images gory or violent, please exit the page if you’re sensitive to these kinds on images. - The Author
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I’ve been wanting to witness this event since 2005, the re-enactment of of Christ’s crucifixion which is happening every Good Friday in [...]

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Tags: Customs & Traditions · Festivals · Photo Ops · Photography · Religion & Culture

American War Memorial

March 21st, 2008 · No Comments

It was Maundy Thursday when we visited the American War Memorial at Fort Bonifacio in Makati, the weather was very good for a shot. As expected, I did a panoramic shot of the grave yard dedicated to the MIA personnel (both Americans & Filipinos) of the 2nd World War. Listed here are the [...]

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Tags: Heritage Site · Holidays · Photography

Laguna Loop Photo EB Part 4: University of the Philippines, Los Baños

March 5th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Our last stop was at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna Campus, two places were identified for a photo ops, bad news was, we weren’t allowed to enter in both places. Our last resort was to proceed to the football ground also inside the campus.
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Tags: Photo Ops · Photography · Pilipinas · Travel

Laguna Loop Photo EB Part 3: The Underground Cemetery of Nagcarlan Laguna

March 4th, 2008 · 1 Comment

After Liliw, we headed west to the town of Nagcarlan, this town is famous for its Underground Cemetery. This unique burial place was built by the Franciscan Missionaries in 1845, it was here where the revolutionary forces of Laguna met secretly during the Philippine Revolution in 1896.

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Laguna Loop Photo EB Part 2: Liliw Church

March 3rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

After being soaked in the rain in Majayjay, the next stop was in Liliw in time for lunch, Liliw is known for her footwear industry, old Spanish era houses & her beautiful church.

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Tags: Photo Ops · Photography · Pilipinas · Religion & Culture

Rainy Laguna Loop Photo EB

March 2nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

This was the first major Photo EB organized by PiPho Forum for 2008, the route will cover the provinces of Laguna & Batangas. The most number of attendees was recorded here, 53 photographers gathered to shoot & share their passion together. We opted to rent a bus instead of having around 10-15 cars [...]

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Tags: Landscapes · Leisure · Photo Ops · Photography · Talk About the Weather

View from Above

February 17th, 2008 · 5 Comments

I’m back at the Manila Hotel after 21 years, the first time I stepped on this hotel was when I applied for a hotel staff position in 1987. I was hoping that I would continue my college studies if ever I’d landed a job there, unfortunately, they can’t hire me even with the best [...]

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Tags: Landscapes · Photo Ops · Photography

Nifty Fifty in Action

February 13th, 2008 · 17 Comments

Like what I’ve mentioned in my previous entry, I have tested my new lens today. Matt & I covered the pre-nuptial photos of Niko & Alda in Tagaytay City.

Niko & Alda will exchange their I do’s on March 2, 2008 in Sydney, Australia, ooops! I won’t be there to cover it, they’ve commissioned [...]

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