Long before I fell in love with the mountains, there was the ocean and/or sea that first gave me the kind of comfort I wanted. That was the very moment I learned about the essence of solitude, when I first swam at the beach of Buguey in Cagayan back in high school. Since then, being…
Category: Little Wonders Series
“Little Wonders” are photos of small organisms from plant (and, at times, animal) kingdom which were all captured during my travels to different places particularly mountains in the Philippines. They are creatures that are often neglected yet each of them raises a striking beauty upon closer look. I still want to improve my photography skills so I’d be really happy to see comments and suggestions from fellow bloggers and non-bloggers on each of my posts for this series, especially pros in this craft.
In The Works: A Photobook for My Best Travel Photos
It is every traveller’s dream to have that one photo album highlighting his best travel memories. A friend on Facebook recently introduced me this idea by way of his photo collage, linked to Photobook Worldwide’s website, posted on his timeline. I was immediately attracted to the idea of weaving the special moments made during my…
Getting More Intimate With Sampinit
Checking my blog’s statistics has been a vital part of my weekend routine. When 2016 started, I noticed that two of my oldest blog posts about the fruit called sampinit have been consistently appearing on my going viral posts. They have been dramatically delivering a lot of hits since the second week of January, which led me to…
Small And Big Wonders At The King’s Forest in Rawdat Khuraim
The Hiker’s Maxim: “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time (J.K.).” For years, I have been maintaining a special connection with nature since I learned the value of it. I get in touch with life forms outside the house or in the wilderness not only when I get the chance…
Wild Desert Flowers Could Make For A Good Day
Waking up every morning already makes for a good day. There are times though when you go live every minute of that day, you will find yourself submerged into a pit of disappointment. Things don’t turn out as you have hoped, expected, or planned. Eventually, you get consumed. This is where you usually begin to doubt. You…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Close Up
Once upon a time, I started this series titled “Little Wonders”. My fascination with the kind of beauty that small creatures raise–when they are captured by way of a macro lens–is the reason. Each time I look through my camera’s viewfinder, I still feel mesmerized at how these little organisms transmogrify into a beautiful, statuesque…new face…new form. Related Blog…
A Totally Different Kind of Spa
My recent visit to the Manila Ocean Park with the Tuscano Family last 11 April 2015 made me experience a very different kind of relaxation. It was something that wrung the child-like mirth out of me and the rest of those who were with me on that day. The very first time I visited the…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Rule of Thirds
Like the host of this week’s photo challenge, I love achieving the bokeh effect when I shoot small subjects like flowers. I am not a fan of putting a subject at the center of the image. I usually apply the rule of thirds. Related Blog Posts Weekly Photo Challenge: Rule of Thirds at dailypost.wordpress.com Weekly Photo Challenge:…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Fray
When I visited the Manila Ocean Park almost four years ago, I met so many sea creatures of different forms and sizes. Some look adorable and gargantuan while others look just really exotic. The strikingly unusual water animals are the ones in the fray to give visitors a bizarre yet enticing and memorable experience. At first…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Texture
Texture is probably the most critical quality attribute of all fruits, whether it is to assess ripeness or functional performance in their processed forms. Coupled with color in its aesthetic sense, it can turn fruits exquisitely appealing to the eyes. Furthermore, it is commonly associated as the norm for the acceptable state, feel, and taste of fruits especially the…
A Perfect Estival Treat
Here in Saudi Arabia, summer has started last April and is now in its driest month (June). As this weather nears its peak (August), my appetite for oily and protein rich foods loses more and more. My craving for the dog days of the season turned into something cold, sweet, and trophic. Nothing could better…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Extra, Extra
It was said that a beautiful photo is one thing, but a photo with an unexpected detail has personality and pop. For this week’s photo challenge, what my entry has particularly speaks about the former. This plant, which I stumbled on the wilderness of Mount Manalmon in Bulacan a couple of years ago, is one of those…
