Visual Stories | Seaside Sunset Walks

It’s been almost two years since I’ve been wanting to go back, and do a proper photo walk along the Seaside Boulevard in the SM by the Bay (formerly San Miguel by the Bay) since the first time going there in the early mornings more than twelve years ago that I’ve been hoping to replicate, but with this time at the peak of sunset. It was not the best time though I was there and went with it. The past three years have been quite a lull and, it was unpredictable how every day would wind down as usual during the height of the pandemic times everyone was spending their isolated life, not seeing much of the sunset or even hearing the crush of the strong waves it the giant rocks that protect the side walls of the seaside boulevard.

Random Snaps | SM Manila to Post Office

01.30.2020 – Thursday afternoon had a fine weather in Manila as people come and go you see just another normal day in the capital city of the Philippines. But there have been quite a struggle in the news with the volcanic eruption, an earthquake in another country, the viral epidemic, and tragic deaths all over the world that includes one of the greatest basketball players on the planet. But like most people all over the world Filipinos are resilient and will try to make the toughest day might not be the best. But a silver lining in appreciating everyday such as some images taken on a random walk throughout the commercial can give you an idea how Manila is coping from the news these past few days.

Grind in Photos | Sunday City Travels

01.13.2020 – From a neighbouring building around a once lonely hotel to seeing the last of a Christmas tree at Greenfield District and wild weekend at Ronac Art Center in Secret Fresh’s clothing drop for DBTK, Tanduay, and Villains collaboration Sunday was busy as hectic like the way things went down while volcanic ashes blows. Metro Manila was at its usual randomness and it gets more challenging from here with so many things happening around you get lost at the infinite moments, which happened in just one day to think the New Year would be chill. But it wasn’t when unsuspecting things unaware of what was really going down quite what I did not expect when my only plan was to do my Sunday errand to wrap up this weekend.

Random Snaps | Passing Through Little Tokyo

01.06.2020 – It has been a while but passing through “Little Tokyo” in the City of Makati was a breeze and it was intentional as to pass the hour before a meeting appointment was pushed to an extra hour. It was unexpected and there was nothing much to do on a Sunday as the weekend is slowly winding down from the Holidays. Definitely, the week is starting to build up again to its ‘normal’ pace as those who spent the Holidays in rural areas and prefectures are coming back. Monday will be here soon, but what can a bloke do? Strolling around the tiny places like “Little Tokyo” doesn’t need an exposition and this is just breezing through the area.

Grind in Photos | City Lights & Rush

11.28.2019 – Commute in Manila is no cake walk and it’s always in a rush as part of the daily grind. It is a challenging place to commute due to a very dense population, but it has its upswing when it is about perspective. Being the capital city of the Philippines Manila is busy day in and day out when it comes to commuting. The night life when things winds down is not considered things will slow as most of the commuters around are still in a rush despite that the travel is less stressful compared to its peak hours. Thursday brings something unusual which depends on everyone’s point of view but the images here will give you an idea.

Random Snaps: Flowers in the City!

05.22.2015 – When you’re near the city the feeling of convenience is way out there. A stone throw away food establishments are just a walk-in. Hall in a whole donut shops or underground book shops you’ve got it. For anyone who has been working in the Central Business District sometimes you tend to slow down and smell the roses literally. While the further discussion is related to flowers if you haven’t noticed this city has them too you’re just not looking…

Random Snaps: End of June 2013!

07.01.2013 – Went around yesterday to check out the Happy Meal toys for the month of June/July that featured the popular minions from the upcoming animated feature Despicable ME 2 that is sweeping the country. The animated movie has not come out yet but they are selling out fast. This has not happened since the highly collectible rage of the early 2000s with the 101 & 102 Dalmatians that everyone lined up to get each dog to complete the set. Aside from the minion hunting just appreciate the weekend for some instant photography using my mobile phone instead of the conventional digital cameras that I’m equipped with.

Random Snaps: Afternoon Highs & Lows

05.04.2013 – Saturday was full of adventure and lot of stuff happened because of Free Comic Book Day. There was also other event transpired earlier today like the annual Digital Photography Philippines event held at Bonifacio High Street which was a few blocks away from Fully Booked. There’s so much to do but so little time to appreciate each happening but you got to make every moment count when you’re in these kind of event. I just took the laid back approach and be calm in taking things in and so I let cameras tell the story for me through this simple images that transpired on my way to the places I have gone throughout my Saturday which definitely how it sum up everything.

Random Snaps: Sunday at the Ayala Malls!

07.03.2011 - Sunday is an equal opportunity to spend with the family and love ones. This is the first time I spent going to the mall from the opening up to post-lunch time. The Central Business District has changed in the last seven years, and it has evolved from its landscape.

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Sunset Snaps at Venice Piazza.

02.09.2011 - Last Monday after a rough day traveling to McKinley Hill I had to catch my breath. Travel to this place is not as easy as going to The Fort Bonifacio with all the buses and jeepney being accessible. They have the City Link buses but its only with limited routes, that looked kinda out of place for a regular commuter like me.

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Random Snaps: Sunday Outdoor Snaps!

02.07.2011 - Yesterday morning I get to test drive the Canon EOS 60D outdoors using a different kit lens 18-55mm, which came with my sister's Canon EOS Kiss X4 or outside Japan known as the Canon 550D. So I kind of swapped the default lens kit that's much heavier 18-135mm for this smaller and compact lens. The other night it was already a workout carrying the lens that came with this camera, which still getting used to it has more gain than the 18-55mm, but for this morning's walk, I had to take the smaller one.

Night Test Drive with the Canon EOS 60D!

02.06.2011 - Last Friday night at Wingman I was test driving the Canon EOS 60D using its 18-135mm kit lens. For someone who has been using a point & shoot camera this one has given me a serious work out. Not only to study its difference from the previous cameras I've been accustomed, but to also be able to handle its sheer weight.

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Midnight Run.

08.02.2010 - Its past midnight and the city never sleeps. Indeed its true and that's what I've been missing for months. If anyone who's not reading hard enough I haven't been going to night shifts for the past four months. What I miss is working near like a couple of blocks away. It seems like 2005 again but its not though rather nostalgic can remind a good memory of the past...

Endless Squares.

06.08.2010 - I've been sleepless for the past nights. After leaving work in early March the sleeping patterns where quite messed up. All I can do is let my thoughts run with this entry. Having random night shifts working working in the contact center is not the same anymore. This was actually taken on the way to a friend's place last Sunday, and I'm still trying to get back to the normal sleep hours of a person who used to have a day shift schedule. Rarely, I do simple snaps with this kind of photography as part of the random things I see on my inner city travels. It just gives a different perspective when you think about it...