Cross-processing was once a mistake made often by photographers back in the film days, around 1960′s. This effect now is digitally copied and become popular in every photography websites I visited. This effect can be achieved by using the latest photo editing software, such as Photoshop, GIMP, etc. There are also plugins that make it  Continue Reading »

I was out for the weekend for a photowalk somewhere in Quezon City when I found this construction truck. Then I remember the photo of the car engine took by one of the HDR photographers I like. So I tried it. The texture is just right with a little rust on the truck’s surface. Tools:  Continue Reading »

HDR Collection 2
Process and tools for creating this HDR photos:

3-exposure shots
Photomatix 4 for combining the 3 shots
Lightroom 3.3 for watermark and final touches

This exciting technique has become so common in photography sites. Everyone has its own way of creating HDR photos in different software applications (like easyHDR, Nik’s HDR Efex Pro, etc.). I keep my photos not processed too much that it becomes weird looking, abstract picture.

Location: Cebu City, Philippines

After visiting favorite spots listed in my itinerary in Tagbilaran, Virgin Island and Panglao Island in Bohol, I went straight early in the morning to Cebu City. The ferry was available from maybe 7AM until 6PM.

We (with my schoolmates) just visited the Ayala Mall, SM City, Lapu-lapu statue, etc.

Location: L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City

The 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012 will be held on February 9 to 12, 2012 at Clark Special Economic Zone, Angeles City, Pampanga. The schedule will be posted soon.

See last year’s hot air balloon festival photos.

Location: Bokod, Benguet Major jump-off: Ambangeg Ranger Stn, Bokod, Benguet Elevation: 2922 MASL (#3) Hours to summit / Days required: 4-5 hours / 2 days Specs: Major Climb Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-2 Mt. Pulag is the highest peak in Luzon.   The first time I climb Mt. Pulag. But I didn’t see the “Sea  Continue Reading »

It’s really fun in the Philippines! On November 19, I started my Bohol-Cebu trip.
The first stop was Virgin Island, a long sand bar that can only be seen during low tide, near Panglao Island. But of course, I was amazed by the famous Chocolate Hills!

Location: Alona Beach in Panglao Island, Bohol Panglao is an island in the Philippines located in the Central Visayas, with an area of 80.5 sq. kilometers. Politically, it is divided into two municipalities: Dauis and Panglao, part of Bohol Province. Panglao is located southwest of the island of Bohol and east of Cebu. Currently Panglao  Continue Reading »

Location: Virgin Island, Bohol How to get here: 15-20 minutes boat ride from Panglao Island