HDR Photography
HDR Shot of the Month (April) – Mt. Pinatubo
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 2:45 pm, by Michael Yap
Location: Capas, Tarlac, Philippines Tools Camera: Canon 350D Lens: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8 Tripod: Rollei Filters: Circular Polarizer Software: Lightroom 4
HDR Shot of the Month (February) – Wildlife Nature Park
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 4:12 am, by Michael Yap
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
Posted on February 5, 2012 at 4:22 pm, by Michael Yap
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.
Tagbilaran, Bohol
Posted on November 26, 2011 at 1:28 pm, by Michael Yap
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!
Few Things To Do In The City Of Smiles
Posted on October 12, 2011 at 6:11 am, by Michael Yap
Location: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental There are just too many things to do in Bacolod City than just eating the delicious Chicken Inasal, Smiling all day long and wearing Masskara. You can even go farther down and visit Punta Bulata Resort in Cauayan and Jomabo Island for white sand beach. Anyway, this list is just Continue Reading »
Awesome Cayangan (Kayangan) Lake in Coron, Palawan
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 4:37 pm, by Michael Yap
Location: Coron Island, Palawan After a short snorkeling in Siete Picados (Seven Islands), we headed straight to awesome Cayangan (or Kayangan) Lake. The weather was really good like we were exactly on the right moment to enjoy the wonderful scenic views around the island. We came as the second group in the lake that morning, Continue Reading »
Trekking Mt. Tapyas in Coron, Palawan
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 4:07 pm, by Michael Yap
Location: Coron, Busuanga Our 1st trek in Mt. Tapyas This was our first destination on Busuanga Island. The view was really breathtaking. As you climb this 700-steps (as what they said, but I think it’s more than 800 steps for me and my friends… ), you will see how wonderful and amazing those islets are. Continue Reading »
Banol Beach in Coron, Palawan
Posted on May 15, 2011 at 5:01 am, by Michael Yap
Location: Banol Beach, Coron, Palawan After swimming in awesome Cayangan Lake, our next trip was Banol Beach. Approaching the beach, we saw wonderful coral formations around it. So we decided to have our lunch here. The crystal blue water and pure white sand just suggest that this is just what a taste of tiny paradise Continue Reading »
HDR Collection 1
Posted on April 24, 2011 at 5:25 am, by Michael Yap
Location: Manila, Philippines Date: April 23, 2011 Some of my HDR shots this year. I’ll be out somewhere to capture more.
Photography in Construction Site
Posted on April 22, 2011 at 4:29 am, by Michael Yap
Location: Cubao, Quezon City Date: April 21, 2011 We were out yesterday trying to find what shots could we get from a closed road and constructions site. We almost lost our light source, but we did a speedy fast-shooting technique.