Saturday, August 30, 2008

one for the butterflies


one for the butterflies
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
this small colorful flower is probably one of the butterfly's favorite. i can only begin to imagine the sweetness of its nectar.

have a great weekend everyone! have fun!

bunch of sweetness


bunch of sweetness
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
ok i am still discovering some beauties in my archives - i can't believe the treasures that are still buried down there!

have a great weekend everyone!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

EHBD


EHBD
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
It's wednesday, and although to may it is bokeh day, for me everyday is indeed a good day as any to show off beautiful bokeh!

one of the small flowerettes in my garden. loving the way the light seems to caress the minute petals!

happy bokeh day everyone!

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

behold the sunset


behold the sunset
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
taken near the mall of asia in the philippines, i love the fluffiness of the clouds and the glimmer of the water.

have a great week my friends!!!

Monday, August 25, 2008

it was paradise


it was paradise
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
a beautiful garden in the middle of kobe. enchanting to actually be in a garden in japan! truly serene and peaceful!

still browsing through the archives. i hope to take new shots soon!!!

Saturday, August 23, 2008

manila bay in black and white


manila bay in black and white
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
something different on an old subject. again, the manila bay sunset given a monochrome treatment.

have a great weekend everyone!!!

red silk


red silk
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
still rummaging through the archives and rediscovered this red hibiscus.

have a great weekend my friends! will catch you later!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

nature abstracted


nature abstracted
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
these are real orchids against an abstract painting.

seen at the lobby of my hotel in milan, i thought the wonderful curves of nature blended well with the colors and textures of the abstract behind.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Heart of Mine


Heart of Mine
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
a purple heart in the gardens of tagaytay. this place went up in flames last year, such a pity! this was taken during my last visit to the place.

happy bokeh day my friends!!!

Monday, August 18, 2008

watercolor palette


god's palette
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
what a wonderful day to end the day, another spectacular colors of the sunset sky of the manila bay.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

light and shadows


light and shadows
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
used a couple of colored lights in this shot. i think it turned out interesting don't you?

have a great sunday everyone!

Thursday, August 14, 2008

butterfly's view


butterfly's view
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
it's just totally awesome to see the details on flower macros! did you ever imagine the gerbers center to be as beautiufl as this? what a view the butterflies and bees have eh?

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

morning dew


morning dew
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
or not! lol! see what a little water in a spritzer bottle can do? well, i rarely get up that early to see morning dew, so i thought why not make it myself?

sorry for being late in catching up my friends ill see you really soon!!!

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

luscious passion


luscious passion
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
i miss my gerberas! another one from the archives. i remember this bloom as one of the most luscious red gerbera i ever saw. have a great day everyone!

Monday, August 11, 2008

gerbera encore


gerbera encore
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
no this is not a new shot, but from the archives again. i still have loads of shots i have not uploaded and found this beauty. i gotta go and get new gerberas to shoot - i miss them!

haiku


haiku
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
Beautiful blues seen.
Colors flow as spring sets.
A flower breaks open.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

sweet magnolia


sweet magnolia
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
i have been going through my archives again and found this little treasure! i remember wanting to post this before, but i don't remember why i never got to. i love the sweet smell of magnolias and this one is for you all!!!

have a great weekend!

view from the 8th floor (8-8-08)

This is from the Asian Hospital and Medical Center where I work. Have a great day everyone!

8-8-8 (blues in the night)


8-8-8 (blues in the night)
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
today's 8-8-8 shot. i never got to shoot anything till i got home! lol! have a lucky 8-8-8 day everyone!!! and see you in the flickr 888 group.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

EHBD


EHBD
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
i have been seeing HBW everywhere and got intrigued as to what it meant (HBW = happy bokeh wednesday - lol!).

i love bokeh and although wednesday is a good day to post bokeh shots, everyday is great happy bokeh day too!!! so EHBD (everyday happy bokeh day)!

galleria vittorio emmanuele II


galleria vittorio emmanuele II
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a covered double arcade formed of two glass-vaulted arcades at right angles intersecting in an octagon. Named after Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of united Italy, it was originally designed in 1861 and built by Giuseppe Mengoni between 1865 and 1877.

The Galleria connects two of Milan's most famous landmarks: The Duomo and the Teatro Alla Scala and is the site for many luxury goods' shops, like Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton. (from Wikipedia)

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Lecco, Italy


Lecco, Italy
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
not sure if lecco is still in milan, but but had a side trip to this quaint little place near lake como. actually we were trying to go to the other side of the lake, but made a wrong turn somewhere! lol!

Monday, August 4, 2008

Pericles


Pericles
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
found at the jardin des tuiliries. still browsing through last year's trip and missing paris!

Saturday, August 2, 2008

honey, where did you say that pyramid was? i can't seem to find it!!!

you can get really lost inside the louvre! lol!!!

isn't she lovely???


isn't she lovely???
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony
the view from the top of the tourist bus! lol!!!

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