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)