Everything under the sun, the stars and the moon

Photos: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012entry

emil — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:02:00 GMT

The first time I met photography is not like the romantic line: "love at first sight". But it looks like it is definitely sweeter the second time around. It did not even cross my mind but wonders has its own means. I really love taking pictures now especially when it involves nature. Photography as a hobby is my stress killer. And nature as the main ingredient is just perfect as it adds a calm and more natural approach. No one to please and minimum tinkering on the post process is needed. Before I had this field to my liking, I am not the type to go on trips and be all adventurous either. Though I have a habit of keeping or posting pictures even though they are crap just because they are memorable to me. It doesn't matter if it is bad as long as it holds something special. Why? Because that is what the camera is originally made for: keeping memories. But then this is not a good practice as it hinders my growth as well. So this is where the scholarship kicks in. Learning does not just come from books and practicing them. Sometimes you really need is a very good mentor. So you can click and capture that perfect moment at the right place and time without the crap. :)

A glimpse of Wawa Dam

emil — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:10:00 GMT

Last July 2012, our group consisting of photography hobbyists/enthusiasts organized a visit to see Wawa Dam located at Montalban Rizal, Philppines. This is a decommissioned dam that has ceased operations since the 1960's but has served as a place of attraction for visitors and for anyone who just wants a good old splash. Our main purpose was to capture the early sun's rays illuminating the scenic and serene place. Unfortunately, the plan did not go our way because the sky is feeling rather melancholic filled with clouds. The team however just shrugged away and did photowalks/phototreks around the place. Honestly, there is something about the place that I found really interesting. Maybe its the gushing water of the Dam that rushes to the rocks making it perfect for Long Exposure shots. Or is it because of the inhabitants of the place that although it is only a 30-minute drive away from the city, you can feel the ambience as if you're in the province: simple yet peaceful. It might also be because the place is mysterious considering that this is where Bernardo Carpio's legend came into place. A man rumored to have been trapped in between mountains to prevent them from colliding at each other. Or it is also interesting because of the hidden gems inside its thick flora. We had to take a boat across the stream and walk on rocky rivers just to reach a certain hidden fall. According to a local, this is just one of the falls hidden in the place. Or maybe,.. just maybe... no matter how diverse the qualities from each other, they all make up the big picture, as one. A very interesting place indeed. :)

Photos: Wawa Dam

emil — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:06:00 GMT

Captures from Wawa Dam visit