why i cannot not live/work in the city Unknown 11:22 PM

That already states "city wins!" in the topic "country vs city"

But I can't say that I live in the city because Taytay probably is not a city, but I think it's getting there, maybe in 10 years?  It's near the city.. like 30 minutes near.. and no, there are no farms, although a little bit mountain, yeah.  But I do work in the city, and I've been working in the city for years.  And I can not imagine working somewhere with no tall buildings, uber hot environment because less trees, and the traffic, I learned to live with it.. but not love it.

the most terrible boat ride i've had Unknown 11:01 PM

What can you do when the sea is so mean to you?

Nothing.. there's nothing you can do when you're in the middle of the sea while its huge waves are hitting you and your boat.  There's nothing you can do but to hold tight and pray that everyone lands safely.  

This is the story of our trip from the Calaguas Island -- we left the island as early as 11am because we have a loooong journey going back home; 10 hours including the boat ride.  The sun was scorching hot on the first hour of crossing the sea, but it rained really hard which resulted the huge waves.  We didn't expect that or maybe the boatmen did, that's why they were in a bit hurry to get us back to the mainland.  

i will follow you into the dark Unknown 10:44 PM

Passing by these coconut trees(?) was part of our trip going to Calaguas Island, as well as passing by a bunch of mangroves.. and we passed by this guy who was about to enter this forest in the water.  I don't know what he will do there though.. maybe to collect some woods? or kill some crocodiles?  I don't know.  But he quickly vanished, like in a matter of seconds.  He was eaten by the darkness.

ninja pose! Unknown 10:31 AM

This shot never fails to put a smile in my face.  I think they were trying to do a jump shot and I was able to catch her in a much more interesting pose.

people watching people Unknown 10:06 PM

What's your favorite activity in the beach, well aside from swimming? and tanning? and playing balls? and walking hand in hand?..

Well mine would be watching people and documenting them.. but not their every moments, I do respect people's privacy.  But do you think the next photo is a little bit too related?

entrance fee Unknown 10:23 AM

Yep, that is the entrance fee up to the mountain in Calaguas Island.  I don't know though if that sign is you know, real.. because that is too cheap for an entrance fee and no one was around to guide us or something.  We love to trek, even under the heat of the sun, and to explore the whole island could have doubled the fun and excitement we were having that time.

swimming beach! Unknown 9:04 PM

It's not everyday that you see a bunch of people swimming in the beach under a roof.  I can't blame them, it was scorching hot!

Shot in Calaguas, Camarines Norte.

th-th-the-b-boatman Unknown 8:09 PM

do you like taking strangers' pictures? Unknown 2:39 PM

I do.  Taking people's photos is what I enjoy the most.  The nature has always been pretty and whatever camera you use, it will always look good.  But the people, there are times that no matter what angle you use, no matter how expensive your camera is, there will always be times that you won't get the result that you want.  That's why it's always a challenge.

It's always different when it comes to people; you've got to wait for the perfect timing.  But that's the problem, you cannot just always wait for the perfect time, you'll have to take your chances.. or you'll end up with blurred images of your subject running away.  But I think that's not always the case (you see, I love debating with myself) because some people would really take a pose and give you interesting shots.. yes, those kind.

Like them for example:

They're with us when we climbed the hill up in Anawangin Cove to see the whole picture of it.  I think they're with the travel group we joined.  They were rapping so they caught my attention, it's not that I like how they sound or that I like hiphop (unless they're gloc 9 or francis m or eminem or the like), I just think they could be a nice subject, and they were.  Look at those faces, and that guy who showed his tattoos which I don't know if were real because they're pretty hilarious.. ok they could be real.

They actually have two shots, and this one's their first:

So I'm glad they asked for another.

Another shot I like, is this guy's:

the boatman.  I didn't ask him to do that pose, I just took my chances, and it paid of.  I like this one.

But what I like the most is this:

I took this when we're about to leave.. while everyone's busy packing, I was busy taking pictures and writing memories in my head.  I named it "last glance at the beach".

Taking people's pictures or adding them in the scene adds drama to your photos.. or character, or whateverr.

The following is a group of photos I took when we visited Calaguas Island, in Camarines Norte.  Another beautiful island we visited during holy week last year; which cost us almost our lives.  I will talk about that in another post, so watch out.

Although I don't do this all the time.  Taking people's pictures isn't really appropriate if you think of it.  That's why you have to do this fast and .  There are people who doesn't like strangers taking their pictures, so you've got to choose the place, the situation, and the kind of scene you're documenting.. and the people.  

But I don't mind if some decided to make me their subject, just don't expect me to strike a pose for you.. just do it ninja style!

But don't let this guy make fun of you.  ulul! hihihi

Okay, I think his finger was pointing on the direction of our boatman who was having a hard time detaching our boat to his, I mean to that guy's boat in front of you.  Something happened with their.. I don't know what it's called, but you can see the picture.