The Barrio 2

This is the barrio as I have seen it on an early Saturday morning. I just had to take a shot an see if my digital camera could capture the nice colors of the sun just half awake over the barrio's nipa huts.

The Barrio's Neighbor Island

Just a few minutes away by a small motor boat from the barrio, this beautiful uninhabited island serves as itenerary for a first time visitor to the barrio.

A Far Away Place

Instead of an alarm clock pulling you off from bed, you'd hear chickens. And instead of the highway filled with tail lights and carbon monoxide you'd see this...

Color Tower Color City

This is just a few steps from where I used to work. Its quite a great place to be especially at night after a hard day's work. It is filled with good places to eat and drink till your heart's content. It even has a great place to bowl and play billiards with your officemates and get a chance to kick your boss' ass for a change. If I only had a bird's-eye-view lens this would be a better shot.

The Barrio

This is The Barrio. A sleepy town that I was able to visit as I wanted so much to get away from all the noise and pollution in my head while I am in the city. It is a 3.5 hours drive from the city. There are no resorts and no hotels, no drive-thrus, no malls, no Internet access, no telephone lines, and you have to travel a little bit back to get a signal on your mobile phone. There's electricity though, cool and clear water, several islands near by, several mountain ranges, and pleasant locals to take you there in exchange for some talent fee.

I Can't Complain

Of all the good things that are happening in my life I still find myself complaining and giving out sighs each day. After working last night I went to bed and saw this woman beside me. I felt a little guilty because I wasn't able to spend time with her yesterday even though I was already out of the office so I didn't care that she was already in a deep sleep and I pulled her close to me and I hugged her tightly. I didn't let go until she was at the point of waking up. I looked at her and I just had a feeling of more guilt. If I am still able to whine and complain given my friends, my family, and my job and all the blessings I have in this world; I am very sure that she draws the line. Right at that moment I became aware that I had no right to complain. This person was given to me and and I can't even begin to understand what I did even just to deserve her stare. Her touch, embrace, understanding, and love should be more than a constant reminder that I am very blessed and she alone out weighs the things that I should complain about.

The Signal from Above

This is the signal that tells you you ought to shower, wear a shirt and grab some cash to buy some booze to last you a long night of partying....Of course you can always stay inside your cottage and play solitare.

Take me to this place today!

One of the best beaches in the world. I am proud to say that I have been here. I had a helluva time and if only I had not paid for anything I might not have gone back.

"Don't look stupid...Its your wedding day"

I bet the groom is a bit nervous because this was a shot taken a few hours before the ceremony. Its just quite hard to guess what he's thinking judging by his expression. You got a clue?

Bora Bora Minus Bora 2

Just imagine how beautiful this place is. This is how it looks when the sun is only partially out.

Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

The most beautiful venue to get married.

All Done and Full

I am full and can't take no more. While the others are talking all I can do is stay still and take some pictures while at it. It was a good lunch date and everything was settled. If only I did not pay for all of this I'd say it was perfect.

My Loves

Three things I love in the whole wide world. Clue: disregard the condiments and drinks. :)

Another Great Getaway

You can go to the other island by just walking to it from here. The water separating them is just 3 feet deep.

Bora Bora Minus Bora

Look at the loveliest sight in all of Boracay Island.

The Small Chapel

This is one of my favorite locations in this school. Given our current perceptions about today's youth, it is nice to note that this chapel is only empty late at night when the students are all out.

Light Fire Fountain Man Went Mad

This is a light and fountain show that included some cool fireworks sequences towards the end. Held in a resort that you could reach by land or by cable car. A great way to end a half-day of touring and taking pictures. The same show that drove my friend mad! If you could've only seen his expression...

Lighthouse of Ghost Island

Aside from the spectacular view from the top of the lighthouse, all I could think of while this shot was being taken was that it should be as nice as this.

Those Shots Again?

I just don't know why but each time I'm on a plane I take this type of shots even though they all look the same. Although come to think of it, it really does look magnificent!

Colors

Just got attracted by the colorfullness of the display.

One of My Best Friends

I will always remember her as my pet that chewed up the 2-day old belt I bought from Replay Jeans. I miss you.

The Best Medicine

I'll never forget this shot. This was taken from a company-paid trip to get me and Chris trained. We were getting trained alright. Look at how happy my buddy Chris is here. I never knew that "training" could this be entertaining. It looks more like a huge high-tech light show to me. Don't you agree? Chris, remember the bunch of farting Japanese? :)

Very Interesting

A little creepy from the start but I paid my respects just the same. Whats more interesting is that this temple is just beside a Buddhist temple.

No Place Like This Here

Nice place to dine but all I can do is look and take a picture. This type of restaurant would charge a lot and considering its 32 times my buck then theres no question I couldn't afford it. Maybe on my next trip here.

The locals call it Escolta

One of my trips to the north. It is such a wonderful place. Tons of good photo opportunities. The road to get there is pretty long and by today's standards, 2 full tanks expensive but its worth it and its a thousand times better than being in front of your pc the entire day.

La Vita Y Bella

Bella........favorite person number 3.....thank you for making me smile everyday

Favorites :)

My favorite girl in the world....and my other favorite.

Photo Contest????

Photography should be my life. I want to take pictures and capture each wonderful moment in my life so that I could keep that moment forever or at least 1/120th of a second of it....This was taken by a friend as a trial shot.