Linggo, Setyembre 23, 2012

Trip to Manila by myself

Since I got into photography as a hobby, 2 years ago there are a lot of things that I still want to learn and experience. One of which is to travel alone or do a photowalk all by myself to see how will I be without depending on anyone else's skills or support.

I finally did it! I went to Lawton...walked around and observe first before taking out my camera (a tip I learned from great street photographers such as Luis Liwanag and Larry Monserate Piojo). After being comfortable of hanging around the area, I took out my camera and start shooting. My goal for the day is not to shoot people, just landmarks and places around Manila.

After Lawaton, i Walked towards Jones Bridge and stayed for a while. I got little bit concious cause people might think I would jump off the bridge since I have been standing there for more than 30 mins :). I just keep on walking back and forth Jones Bridge to see if there are other interesting angle or subjects. I just observed that our Philippine Postal Office from where I was has a different beauty. If only the river is clean, it could have been like that of Washington D.C.. But I love the building's reflection on the water.

The Park Monument outside the Manila City Hall

Reflection after the rain

The Main Post Office

As the sun is setting down, I bravely walked inside Binondo. I stayed for a while outside Binondo Church until I decided to try another 'first' that I have been wanting to experience... Riding a Kalesa! For P150 bucks, I was able to go around the entire Chinatown, Ongpin and back to Binondo Church. This thime, I didn't click much on my shutter, I just wanted to see the peole, lifestlye and traiding in the busy streets of Chinatown.

The Sun is going down

Binondo Church

An Adventure Kalesa Ride

The Pedicab and the Kalesa

Soon, I will be facing the last part of my 30s life and I don't want to stop exploring things so I can learn even on my own. I just want to keep on growing not just in the hobby that I chose but also as a person.

Next on my list... riding an LRT and hopefully take photos, cause honestly, I have never tried riding an LRT :)).

Note : All photos are taken with Lumix GF1 (testing mode)

Miyerkules, Agosto 22, 2012

All about Pasaload

For my and your guidance :)

How to Share a load, Pasaload, Globe Smart and Sun

In the Philippines prepaid mobile phone users are able to share and pass their recharge load from one phone to another on the same network. Each carrier Smart Pasaload, Globe Load Pasaload, Share a load and Sun Give-a-load have different rules and charges when sharing recharge load.

Learn how to get free load here »

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Pasaload Smart Instruction

Share recharge minutes from one Smart cell phone to another is called Smart Pasaload. In order to share minutes both phones must be usinga prepaid SIM card such as Smart Buddy. The amount of load shared i sup to the user and can be as low as P2. Load expiration varies.

Smart Pas-a-load Instructions

This is how to pasaload from one Smart cell phone to another. You will get a text message notifying you if the user you are sharing with is not on the Smart network and that the share has failed.

Text [mobile number to send load to] space [amount to share]
Send the text to 808
Example: 09181234567 P300
Your friend will receive a text notification if the pasaload is successful.

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Globe Pasaload and Share-a-load Instruction

Globe prepaid subscribers can transfer load through Globe Pasaload or Globe Share-a-load. The amount shared is up to the user sending the load but the expiration varies by amount sent. To get the latest load expirations text [HELP] to 2916.

How to Share-a-load or Pasaload with Globe

Text-in the load amount you would like to share.
Example: [P300]
Send the text to “2” plus your friend’s 10-digit phone number (P1.00 per send).
Example: 2917xxxxxxx
You and your friend will receive a message confirming the successful reload.
After the first load, you will receive a text message prompting for a 4-digit PIN. Use it to protect your phone against unauthorized loading.
Starting with your next load, text in amount and 4-digit PIN.
Example: 5 1234

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How to Give-a-Load, Share a load Sun Cellular

Sharing load on the Sun network is called Sun Give-a-load. With Sun give a load users can share load from one peso to twenty pesos. Load expiration varies based on the amount sent consult Sun for current expirations and fees for transfer by texting HELP to 2292.

Instructions Sun Give-a-load

Text [amount (P1- P20)] space [11-digit recipients mobile number]
Send to 2292
Example: 300 09223214567

Miyerkules, Hulyo 18, 2012

My 1st E Jeepney Experience

I have been hearing and reading about the E-Jeepney that is going around Makati but I never had a chance to try riding even if I am a Makati resident. I had a chance to finally try it and it was a blissful experience.

The E-Jeepney line starts at the back of Landmark. They have two routes, One is around Legaspi Village and the other is at Salcedo Village Side. It used to be for free for more than year, it's only last summer that they imposed an P8.00 fare. It's not bad at all considering that you will be able to go inside either Legaspi or Salcedo Village without the hassle of walking under the heat or rain.

I got a chance to chat with few of the lady drivers...Yes, most of the drivers are women! This only proves that women can do some tasks that we thought only men can.

According to them, the owners prefer to have a lady driver because women are more disciplined, patient and they can control their temper quite well than men. Most of these women are in their late 30s until 40's. They earn decently with a day off plus an 8 hour day job. Not bad huh!

I hope that there will be more companies like them who is not only concern about the environment but also takes care of welfare of their employees.

The E-Jeepney goes around from 7 :00 AM to 10 : 00 AM, 11 : 00 AM to 1 :00 PM, 4 :00 PM to 6:30PM.

Starting the journey from Landmark

The Star Electronic Jeepney

It's almost 5:00 PM and it's running out of battery....Garahe na!!!!

Martes, Hulyo 17, 2012

Elaine's Anik Anik Online Store

Selling some Fashion Accesories
For orders please call : 2189023

Miyerkules, Mayo 2, 2012

Zooperb Shots 2012 North Leg

The 1st Zooperb Shots On-the-spot Photo contest of Zoomanity Group was indeed a success! Participated by over 50 photographers who joined the contest from different Photography club, from North to South.

GMA's Balitanghali Anchorman and New Reporter Raffy Tima, who is also into photography for more than a decade, A respectable photographer & architect and the founder of Pinoy Photography Organization Reggie Fernando, The Marketing Representative from Epson, Mr. Armando and Zoomanity's General Manager for North, Ms. Delia De Jesus are the judges who had hard time picking the top 5 amongst the 113 photos submitted.

Here's the top 5 winners of the Zooperb Shots, North Leg ;

1st place and the Epson Photo Choice Award by : Cleo Roda Nodado

For the 1st place Cleon won a cash prize worth P10,000, Epson Printer, Gift certificate from Subic Yatch Club, GC's from Zoomanity, GC's from Blackbeard and other gift items

For the Epson Photo Choice Award, Cleo won a Wifi Printer worth more than P10,000

2nd place and the Zoomanity Choice Award by : Emmanuel Guerrero

The 2nd place won a cash prize worth P5,000 plus Epson Printer, Gift Certificates from Zoomanity and other gift Items from partners and sponsors

For the Zoomanity Choice Award, Emmanuel got P2,000 Cash prize

3rd place : Ernesto Lising

4th Place : Raymund Ramos

5th place : Miguel Garcia

The said event was supported by Epson Philippines. They gave away top of the line printers to our winners and printed all the photos from the South and North participants. Over 100 photos will be exhibited from May 1 to June 17 around Zoomanity theme parks starting at Zoobic Safari, Zoocobia, Paradizoo and Residence Inn.

Special thanks to Lightroom Inc., Benro, Tenba, Photoolex, Lenspen, Blackrapid, M20, Echostore, Fibisco, The Imperative and to all the participants who joined this event! Thank you so much!