The 3rd of Fireworks Hunting.

Sinulog 2013 was a blast!

I say it was the best Sinulog experience I've had so far, the highlight of my experience was the fireworks in Ayala. I would never miss it for anything in the world! It's been a tradition for me and my husband to go street dancing and then watch Ayala's fireworks for 4 years now and I always feel overwhelmed by the people partying with Red Horse on their hands and see how many people crowd at the Ayala parking lot just to see the fireworks!

As usual, palpak na naman! My husband and I brought our Canon and tripod with us for the fireworks. But when the fireworks started, we realized we didn't bring with us the mount. Haha, so we were not able to shoot good stuff again! We actually thought we came prepared, just like last time.

But as usual, paraparaan na naman just to get the shots we want! Below are a few of the shots we have taken. I hope you guys enjoy it, like you are watching it live!

Credits to Ronald Conde for an amazing job!

The 2nd of Fireworks Hunting

Sinulog 2012 was amazing! Although I was only able to get to the streets around 6:00 PM. Almost everyone are already drunk and the contestants are all sweaty. We decided to wait for Ayala's firework display.

We bunked near the Pioneer bldg in Ayala and waited for 8:00PM schedule fireworks display. A bit excited. We got a new tripod and we are looking forward to getting great shots of the fireworks display.

With nothing to do for two hours, we fondled a few settings on the camera and shot a few pics..

So many people waiting for the fireworks!

And then the fireworks started! I got really paranoid as we were directly below the fireworks! Instead of firework hunting, I started to hold Ron's hand and let him do the hunting! Haha.. With the ooohhhss and aaahhhs you hear from the back ground, I hear shrieks, squeals and howls. Hehe, seems like I am not the only one feeling concerned while seeing a few strands of fireworks fall a few meters behind us with fire on them! Yeah! Freaky, huh?!!.

But Ron just laughed at me started shooting, reassuring me at the same time that all is well. Hehe, he never fails to amuse me. Glad to have him beside me with such a romantic time seeing bright colors above.

Here's a few scraps. Hope you enjoy the  fireworks!

this one I like a hundred times!

so colorful!

so many fireworks that came up at one time!!

the sky is full of 'em!

wishing for a wide angle lens, eh?!

notice how big the fireworks are?! That's means we are truly

just below it..

can't help but feel paranoid again.. hahaha!

Happy New Year!

This is the first time that I spent New Year with friends. Been spending it with my family for 25 years! It's about time that I experience New Year away. It was fun as our friend Dorothy is celebrating her birthday (January 1). So it's not just a New Year Noche Buena, but a birthday celebration as well.

Dorothy's house has a rooftop, where we setup the party, I was excited knowing we'll be on a rooftop as I would like to shoot some fireworks. This is my first time to shoot one. I am a bit excited and was glad that I was able to borrow a friend's tripod (mine died a month ago). Thanks AL! You're the best!

It was not easy hunting for a firework display when they just come out of nowhere. Shooting fireworks on New Years Eve needed a lot of focus, dedication and patience. Once you have a focus on a certain firework, another one pops up from behind. And they just pop and pop and pop which left me dumbfounded by the lights and sound and a bit frustrated as I need to adjust the tripod and set a few settings on the camera!  PLUS everyone was shouting HAPPY NEW YEAR! It was one HELL of a PHOTO SHOOT for me.. Haha! FUN but frustrating indeed!

I hope you'll enjoy the pictures. It was one hell of a BANG for me as this celebration was a first of everything!
xoxo

 

happy happy happy birthday..

sayo ang inoman, sayo ang pulutan..

BORACAY!

I consider these 2 photos my FAILED ATTEMPTS

NOT BAD!.. considering that this is my first time

this is the best one yet

and then more failed attempts..

nice one!

this one is my favorite

with Josie and Lester..

Balamban's Little Garden

Another weekend escapade for me and my hubby as we took route Tabuelan to Cebu via the Transcentral Highway. Riding on a motorcycle along the transcentral has always been a breathtaking view for me and I will never get over the cold air and fog surrounding the mountains.

I remember the 3rd time we passed through the said highway, it was around 7:00 PM, the light posts are far from each other while going up, that it feels so eerie. We were the only ones on the road. It was so dark, plus the fog made it harder for us. Although, we are a group, traveling on 8 motorcycles, it still feels eerie as me and Ronald headed the pack.

Anyways, we saw this beautiful garden, I fell in love with the flowers and the view. It is about 33-34 kilometers east of Balamban bound lane, it is about 45-50 min ride from JY Square, Lahug, Cebu. I felt enchanted by the colorful flowers and the mountainous view.

Here's a few scraps I have taken, I hope you like it.

Picture taking is free, you may go to view deck and buy snacks like softdrinks, sandwiches and junk foods. The care taker said that the owner is a filipina and is now living abroad.

 colorful flowers! Love them all!!

 it's like a little Baguio in Cebu!!

 marvelous view from the deck!!

Calavera -Balamban - Azturias on the other side of the mountain!