Basic Photography Workshop

My friend Ivy and I was fortunate to get a limited slot for Basic Photography Workshop conducted by Leonard Pe at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, GSC last November 21, 2009.

I love taking pictures and I'd like to explore more about photography and the techniques. Since I am only amateur in photography, I was elated when I heard from Leonard that he will be conducting a workshop, since he is a professional and best photographer in town. I grabbed this opportunity. He tackled about Principles of Photography, Composition Techniques, Camera Operation, Post Processing Workflow, Rule of thirds and Practical Applications which I enjoyed a lot after the discussion. Afterwards, he asked us to submit our best and favorite photos we just captured for critics.

List of those who attended the workshop:

1. Orman Manansala 2. Ivy Juy Montemayor 3. Cidy Bascon 4.Ric Dumalay 5.Toots Lim 6.Raymond Lopez 7. Sherwin Nemaria 8.Prince Losaria 9.Ferdinand Mortejo 10.Brian Congson 11.Geraldine Cayabyab 12.Carolyn Tanudtanud 13.Tom Markinson Jo 14.Dazzle Anne Duterte 15.Maureen Kaye Duterte

Thanks to Kyawster and Sir Orman for the photos =)

Dandy's Photo Entry "“Tahanan ni Maria’s Photo Exhibit”

I was elated to know that few of the photos that my cousin Dandy submitted for "Tahanan ni Maria Photo Exhibit" one photo was chosen by the panel of judges and included to the said contest. There were 34 photos and they will only get top 5 best shots. Lucky winners will get P5,000.00 and will be announced in March 2009. Please vote for my cousin photo at Bariles Republic Bloggers' Choice Award .

Thank you for your support. Congratulations also to the other photographers for the job well done. You guys rock!

The Elusive Woman

I was amazed when I opened my Friendster account in comments section and I saw this one. I find it so cute and decided to upload here on my blog. My friend Shawie who post it, she's my classmate and friend during elementary years . Thank you Sha, I LOVE IT! *winks*

Nature Photography

Photography is one of my interest. I used to take bunch of photos of myself in different angle. But this time I tried something new. I appreciate how other people taking such a wonderful photographs of nature. Nature Photography is a wide range of photography taken outdoors. Usually it is close-ups scene. The presence (or absence) of color is not requirement of nature photography. More black and white photos are being produced by digital.

I attach here one of my favorite captured photos which I took few weeks ago at Eden Nature Park, Davao City. I love nature, so therefore I must capture nature images and make them a work of art.

Shade trees can make individual neighborhoods and whole cities cooler. A stand of trees can create a welcoming "oasis effect". So, lets plant more trees....

Family Summer Outing at Gumasa Beach

Happy Thursday evening to all beach lovers. It was 2^nd week of April we had our Family outing at Gumasa “Rosal” Beach Resort, Glan. It was fun because most of the family members were able to join. We always have a family gathering but for us to be complete only happen once in blue moon due the reason that some family member lives abroad. My Aunt Lucia ( from Switzerland), Aunt Remy ( Australia) and cousin Apple ( Holland) are having there short vacation here in Philippines with their husbands from March to April 2008. It’s been a while I haven’t seen a sunset at the beach. We really enjoyed the scenery and took a lot of photos. We even stayed overnight there. The funny thing was the room that we had for a reservation was given to someone else. It was getting dark. We didn’t want to go back home because the beach location was far from our residence. Our elders decided to enjoy our stay there. It was a new experienced for all of us because we slept on the sand but of course using the blankets. We used our bag as our pillow. Some slept in the open cottage. While we laid down on the sand, some relatives were playing board games on the white sand , nephews and nieces were busy building sand castle, my cousins (Toni and Cherrie Mae) and I had such wonderful time star gazing and having a good conversation . We saw so many falling star, it’s been a while haven’t seen those in the City. Eventhough we were very uncomfortable sleeping but that experienced is one of the best thing happened in my life.

Waking up with the waves on our second day at 5 a.m.. The water was lucid and smelled fresh air in the surroundings. Some kids jump right away into the water. Well, I'm also guilty -haha! I took breakfast at 8 a.m., Afterwards we prepared packing up our things because we must leave before lunch. On our way home, everyone was fallen asleep inside the car except for the drivers..We are all exhausted.Whew!!! We really had fun fun fun fun fun!!!!!