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.
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| The Park Monument outside the Manila City Hall |
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| Reflection after the rain |
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| 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.
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| The Sun is going down |
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| Binondo Church |
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| An Adventure Kalesa Ride |
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| 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)
