t's my last day in paris and i will sure miss it! it rained the whole day yesterday, but i still managed to get a shot from the notre dame. this is probably one of the most photographed gargoyle up there! lol! today is bright and sunny and i just might go up there again...or the eiffel.
will be heading back home tomorrow and it will be a 20 hour flight! see you soon my friends!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
bon jour!
i am still in paris but found time to post a photo for you my friends! i am loving this city of lights! officially winter started this morning and it is getting quite cold! love how the trees leaves have turned into their golden hues.
just got two more nights here, then will fly back home :(
just got two more nights here, then will fly back home :(
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
daimaru@sannomiya
daimaru is one of the biggest chains of japanese department stores in japan and asia. not sure if that branch in singapore is still there. lots of designer clothing, household and electronic stuff, and i love the basement where you have the supermarket and taste all kinds of japanese food! yum!
i will be off to paris in 12 hours! still got to pack so will see you all again when i get back! hopefully will be able to post some shots earlier!
i will be off to paris in 12 hours! still got to pack so will see you all again when i get back! hopefully will be able to post some shots earlier!
fishy ride
the ride from osaka, where the kansai airpot is to kobe was quite long, almost an hour. i had time to play around with my peleng russian fisheye lens. it is 8 mm and fully manual. i get a circular image on the 5D, then i just cropped off the extra black circular vignette.
i am off to paris tomorrow! i think i will bring the fisheye. i might get some pretty interesting shots with this lens.
i am off to paris tomorrow! i think i will bring the fisheye. i might get some pretty interesting shots with this lens.
mel's diner
yes this is still in japan! i myself did not know that there is universal studios over there!
we rode a bus to osaka to spend a day at universal studios. i went and took the hollywood dream roller coaster and watched shrek and the terminator in japanese! lol! of course i did not understand a thing! but we had a great time!
we rode a bus to osaka to spend a day at universal studios. i went and took the hollywood dream roller coaster and watched shrek and the terminator in japanese! lol! of course i did not understand a thing! but we had a great time!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
kobe-niku
You gotta have one of these when in Kobe! It is just the best!
Kobe beef refers to beef from the black Tajima-ushi breed of Wagyu cattle, raised according to strict tradition in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
Renowned for flavour, tenderness, and fatty well-marbled texture, qualities of Kobe beef are enhanced by the traditional (and well guarded) methods of raising Kobe beef. Allegedly these cows are treated like royalty.
It is ensured that they are free of stress, are allegedly given regular massages to relax them and given beer as part of their daily meal.
These babies can cost to as much as $300 per serving inf America. They can be served raw as sashimi (raw), as shabu-shabu(steamed/poached), or grilled(teppanyaki). Best rare! Yum!
Kobe beef refers to beef from the black Tajima-ushi breed of Wagyu cattle, raised according to strict tradition in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
Renowned for flavour, tenderness, and fatty well-marbled texture, qualities of Kobe beef are enhanced by the traditional (and well guarded) methods of raising Kobe beef. Allegedly these cows are treated like royalty.
It is ensured that they are free of stress, are allegedly given regular massages to relax them and given beer as part of their daily meal.
These babies can cost to as much as $300 per serving inf America. They can be served raw as sashimi (raw), as shabu-shabu(steamed/poached), or grilled(teppanyaki). Best rare! Yum!
Monday, October 22, 2007
a sense of zen
i have a lot of japanese garden shots, i hope you do not get tired of them. i was hoping of going to kyoto but there was no time. i just love the serenity and peace that these gardens evoke.
kobe motomachi
a long street of shops and restaurants in kobe. it was so long that i was not able to finish the whole street! we got there around 5 pm but the shops started closing after 6 pm. it was covered, well lit and quite busy! this particular part of kobe reminded me of tokyo where everyone is in a hurry! lol!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
back from japan
the trip to kobe was short but i was able to shoot a lot! this is one of my favorite images of kobe. a garden in the middle of the city, i love how japanese gardens give one a sense of serenity and peace. just beautiful!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
from the kobe tower
the view from the top of the kobe tower, giving you a spectacular view of the port. i wish you are all here to see this! truly awesome!
Friday, October 19, 2007
greetings from kobe!
still in japan but will be back this weekend before leaving for paris next week. hope you are all fine my friends!
this is the main tourist attraction of kobe, which is a port city. it is called the port of kobe tower at meriken park. kobe is well known for its port as well as its beef, called the kobe beef. but that's another story!
this is the main tourist attraction of kobe, which is a port city. it is called the port of kobe tower at meriken park. kobe is well known for its port as well as its beef, called the kobe beef. but that's another story!
Saturday, October 13, 2007
ready for a new day
the manila bay sunset in all its splendor.
the passing of the beautiful day, the beginning of a new night, in time, will be waiting for the next one to come.
may you have a good day or night my friends, wherever you are!
the passing of the beautiful day, the beginning of a new night, in time, will be waiting for the next one to come.
may you have a good day or night my friends, wherever you are!
Friday, October 12, 2007
a time for peace-making
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a strict fast and participate in pious activities such as charitable giving and peace-making. It is a time of intense spiritual renewal for those who observe it. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world observe a joyous three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).
Thursday, October 11, 2007
endearing gift
back to textures. and old photo given a new life. let this be a gift for you my friends! thanks for your constant visits and inspiring comments.
i have so little time to flickr lately with my forthcoming trip to japan and france, so please bear with me. i miss your streams!
good night/day my friends!
i have so little time to flickr lately with my forthcoming trip to japan and france, so please bear with me. i miss your streams!
good night/day my friends!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
hello world!
the rains have stopped and the adeniums are abloom! i hope i see the beautiful sunset soon though. i have been getting home pretty late and have not caught the sunset for quite a while.
i am really quite excited about going to kobe and paris, and still can't decide what camera and lens to bring! i what to bring them all but i am afraid i would need a real big camera bag! lol!!!
i am really quite excited about going to kobe and paris, and still can't decide what camera and lens to bring! i what to bring them all but i am afraid i would need a real big camera bag! lol!!!
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
"say aaaaaah....."
this is how you would see me if i am about to do your gastroscopy! lol!
i was tasked to take some photos to place in the brochure to promote our new endoscopy unit at the asian hospital and medical center and this is one of the shots i took.
i was tasked to take some photos to place in the brochure to promote our new endoscopy unit at the asian hospital and medical center and this is one of the shots i took.
Monday, October 8, 2007
i love you momma....
back to textures...this one was a random shot in one of the government hospitals i work in. i think he was glad he saw his doctor!!!
i might not be visiting much starting next week as i am going to kobe, japan for 5 days, and then paris, france for about a week after that! i am too excited to take lots of photos! now what lens to bring is the dilemma!!! lol!
good night my friends! see you tomorrow!
i might not be visiting much starting next week as i am going to kobe, japan for 5 days, and then paris, france for about a week after that! i am too excited to take lots of photos! now what lens to bring is the dilemma!!! lol!
good night my friends! see you tomorrow!
tip toes
these are very tiny flowers about a centimeter across. they look like little ballet dancers on their toes...
thanks for your visits and comments my friends! good night!
thanks for your visits and comments my friends! good night!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
a piece of dream
back to the gerbera and textures. i made this texture myself too! it really is quite easy to make textures. just take a photo of a texture you like, walls floors, paper, textile! you can even scan old books or newspaper.
i see a lot of people trying this out and results are pretty amazing!
good night my friends! time to rest for me. thanks for your constant visits and comments!
i see a lot of people trying this out and results are pretty amazing!
good night my friends! time to rest for me. thanks for your constant visits and comments!
Friday, October 5, 2007
free burma!
Burma is ruled by one of the worst military dictatorships in the world. Last month Buddhist monks and nuns began marching and chanting prayers to call for democracy. The protests spread and hundreds of thousands of Burmese people joined in -- but they've been brutally attacked by the military regime.
I just signed a petition calling on Burma's powerful ally China and the UN security council to step in and pressure Burma's rulers to stop the killing. The petition has exploded to over 500,000 signatures in a few days and is being advertised in newspapers around the world, delivered to the UN Security Council, and broadcast to the Burmese people by radio. We're trying to get to 1 million signatures this week, please sign below and tell everyone!
www.avaaz.org/en/stand_with_burma/tf.php?CLICK_TF_TRACK
Thank you so much for your help!
I just signed a petition calling on Burma's powerful ally China and the UN security council to step in and pressure Burma's rulers to stop the killing. The petition has exploded to over 500,000 signatures in a few days and is being advertised in newspapers around the world, delivered to the UN Security Council, and broadcast to the Burmese people by radio. We're trying to get to 1 million signatures this week, please sign below and tell everyone!
www.avaaz.org/en/stand_with_burma/tf.php?CLICK_TF_TRACK
Thank you so much for your help!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
family jewels
rains have stopped but still cloudy today. just hought i would post a brighter photo after all the week of playing with textures! so here is a nice pink gerbera macro for all of you my friends!
hope your day/night is wonderful and my sincere thanks again for all your visits and comments!
hope your day/night is wonderful and my sincere thanks again for all your visits and comments!
remember the heroes
another one from arlington in DC. the texture and monochrome sets the cold and sad mood...
good night my friends! hope to visit your streams soon! quite busy with work nowadays. thanks always fro your visits and comments!
good night my friends! hope to visit your streams soon! quite busy with work nowadays. thanks always fro your visits and comments!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
the newborn
ok after landscapes and gerberas, i thought the fiddlehead is a nice one to texturize. ofr those new in this stuff try and visit textures by ash, where there is a short tutorial to get you started. you may even win one of mike's wonderful textures for layers.
i also have a set of textures that i took. they are straight from the camera, but you can use your creativity in putting them in your creations...have fun!!!
i also have a set of textures that i took. they are straight from the camera, but you can use your creativity in putting them in your creations...have fun!!!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
golden patchwork
i am not sure if you will find this interesting, looks like a canvass painting of sorts. just wanted to do textures on one of my sunset and gerbera shots.
good day my friends! take care and keep smiling! bungo balla! :)
good day my friends! take care and keep smiling! bungo balla! :)
Monday, October 1, 2007
dreaming of spring
it is monday morning again and weather is not great here in manila. we have been having rains for the past days and prediction is not good for the rest of the week :(. still doing some texture work. this is one that i made myself, the texture, i mean.
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