[Gorio] - A Mystical Safari: Siquijor Island, Apo Island and Dumaguete Philippines
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thanks jed!nice photos man! the place looks serene and mystical.
happy new year!hi hunkababe! salamat po sa pagbisita sa album
if evre you do swing by cebu or davao let me know i can be a tourguide haha happy new year and cheers to 2010!:thumbsup:
At last its past 6pm, for the next 3 hours electricity is up for the entire Island! After sunset I rushed quickly to this part of Apo and shot a few long exposures since light is at its bleakest already. This part of Apo doesn't have any light post or any light source and shooting at these rocks far from the main shore is kinda scary. haha
Now the moon is up and its too tempting to let this pass! So I waited for 250 seconds in almost pitch black condition, scared and uncertain of what the output would be. Sometimes i say to myself "What the hell are you thinking risking the equipment, life, whatever just for a photo!" Then this image came about, nothing special about this one it's just that the Moon made it possible for me to see things at this light.
Now the moon is up and its too tempting to let this pass! So I waited for 250 seconds in almost pitch black condition, scared and uncertain of what the output would be. Sometimes i say to myself "What the hell are you thinking risking the equipment, life, whatever just for a photo!" Then this image came about, nothing special about this one it's just that the Moon made it possible for me to see things at this light.
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I just love looking at this image gives a soothing and calming ambiance. Part of Valencia, imagine the sound of waves and wind crashing.. CHILLAX!
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Gandang tanghali kaibigan More narration, more pictures please
We went there on a Sunday around 9am and the church was packed with devotees and locals attending the mass. We waited for it to finish so I could take pictures of the altar and the interiors of the church. We noticed how old the details on the floor and paints on the ceiling. They were not restored at all. You can actually smell that distinct "old wood" inside the church.
"St. Isidore Labradore Church; Convent in Lazi is known as the biggest convent in the whole of Asia. Its conceptualization and construction began in 1857 by Augustinian Recollects and was completed by Filipino artisans in the year 1884. In the 1970s, both the church and the convent were declared National Historical Shrines" - Siquijor Tourism
More narration, more pictures pleaseWe went there on a Sunday around 9am and the church was packed with devotees and locals attending the mass. We waited for it to finish so I could take pictures of the altar and the interiors of the church. We noticed how old the details on the floor and paints on the ceiling. They were not restored at all. You can actually smell that distinct "old wood" inside the church.
"St. Isidore Labradore Church; Convent in Lazi is known as the biggest convent in the whole of Asia. Its conceptualization and construction began in 1857 by Augustinian Recollects and was completed by Filipino artisans in the year 1884. In the 1970s, both the church and the convent were declared National Historical Shrines" - Siquijor Tourism
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is the 1st image I took when i reached Apo island. I was at awe looking at this cliff with its multiple and well defined layers. It was shaped by time and it really is the work of Nature. My only wish is that the locals would continue to preserve Apo and it will give them more in return.
Apo Island, a small and pristine island that offers fantastic snorkelling and some of the best diving in the Philippines. This Island has some lovely and scenic view with a magnificent and good assorment of dive sites. Stunning and outstanding hard and soft corals are all around and enormous table corals, stag horns, brain corals and fire corals can be seen. You will also encounter lovely beaches and a tranquil, relaxing atmosphere, as no automobiles are allowed on the island. The waters around Apo Island are calm due to the unique coral formations that also attract an array of marine life, making this an ideal diving location. - www.aposhore.com/
Apo Island, a small and pristine island that offers fantastic snorkelling and some of the best diving in the Philippines. This Island has some lovely and scenic view with a magnificent and good assorment of dive sites. Stunning and outstanding hard and soft corals are all around and enormous table corals, stag horns, brain corals and fire corals can be seen. You will also encounter lovely beaches and a tranquil, relaxing atmosphere, as no automobiles are allowed on the island. The waters around Apo Island are calm due to the unique coral formations that also attract an array of marine life, making this an ideal diving location. - www.aposhore.com/
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amazing captures.
thanks siewmai! yup it is mystical, this was used by Japan for the reality program SURVIVOR
its been a while since i updated this thread. been busy lately, cheers!
Casaroro falls is hidden deep inside the province of Valencia. Going there you have to rent a van (pho600-1000/ 20$) or drive from Dumaguete City roughly around 12km away. Theres only so much road going to Casaroro falls then you have to walk/hike for another 20-30min to reach the entrance. Theres a fee worth 10bucks, just a small amount to help the local government preserve and maintain the surroundings.
The 350 STEPS traversing down Casaroro constitutes of lush greens, cool breeze and sound of birds echoing! This must be one of the tallest and awesome falls Ive been too. I almost forgot about Hagimit haha. Its so clean and the rock formations are just great! Now, The PAIN starts at 200 steps going up!
Casaroro falls is hidden deep inside the province of Valencia. Going there you have to rent a van (pho600-1000/ 20$) or drive from Dumaguete City roughly around 12km away. Theres only so much road going to Casaroro falls then you have to walk/hike for another 20-30min to reach the entrance. Theres a fee worth 10bucks, just a small amount to help the local government preserve and maintain the surroundings.
The 350 STEPS traversing down Casaroro constitutes of lush greens, cool breeze and sound of birds echoing! This must be one of the tallest and awesome falls Ive been too. I almost forgot about Hagimit haha. Its so clean and the rock formations are just great! Now, The PAIN starts at 200 steps going up!
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