Nokia 808 Pureview Macro Shots

Here are some of my Macro photos taken by my Nokia 808 Pureview with the help of the magnetic macro lens I bought online. But the spider photos are just a cropped photo with the power of Pureview. I hope you guys will enjoy it. Cheers!

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Concert at SM Mall of Asia Arena

Photo from Wave 89.1; Bone posing for their Instagram

Last June 11, 2014 Bone Thugs-n-Harmony paid tribute to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda (International name “Haiyan”) by having a benefit concert. As a BIG FAN of ‘em, I immediately book a ticket for the concert for me to watch them perform live and to help my fellow victims of Typhoon Yolanda. Yes, I am a survivor! Well anyway, I just want to showcase some of the photos I took during the Sound Check and Concert at SM Mall of Asia Arena and the Meet and Greet and after party event for SVIP ticket holders at Solaire. 

Krayzie and Layzie arriving at SM Mall of Asia Arena for Sound Check

Me and Krayzie Bone during Sound Check

Me, Layzie Bone and Big Sloan of Mo Thugs

Some of my fellow fan at Solaire

Layzie Bone signing my Bonafide Cap, a limited edition cap by Wip Caps and Heads Up

A Matter of How You See It: Sunset view at Leyte

I was on my way to work when I stopped over and enjoyed the view from Leyte's mountainous area where you can see the landscapes of Calubian, Leyte. Here's a photo I took while I parked my motorcycle along the road. It's a photo inspired again by Kala of A Matter of How You See It.

Dave Hill HDR

Here are some of the new sets of photos I edited using the Dave Hill's HDR effect. I have been practicing it for a few days now and I think I’m still way too far from Dave Hill’s HDR photos. Well, you’d be the judge and give me some feedback about it. J

Dragonfly Close-up Shot

I just thought this picture is worth sharing with. The dragonfly was so kind enough to cooperate with me during his photoshoot. When I took this photo, I was not really happy about it at first because the flash filled in. I forgot to turn off the flash and also I thought it’s no use because I have all the light I need from the sun. Luckily, everything went fine when I viewed the result. I hope you guys will like it.a

Selfie Driving

Texting while driving, that's the common cause of accidents happening in our country today but what about "selfieng" while driving? Ha! I got really really bored while I was on my way back to work when I thought of capturing my shadow while driving. I have been planning of doing this before but only got the courage a few days ago. I just thought that this picture was really nice, an action photo captured by my Nokia 808 Pureview.

Funny Toilet at Andok's Ormoc City

Andok's Ormoc City Toilet

A few days ago, I was walking the streets of Ormoc and saw a newly opened Andok's somewhere at the Ormoc Plaza. I checked in inside and ordered my food for dinner when I decided to go to the washroom to pee and to wash hands. You know, washing hands before eating is a requisite, right? I was stunned in what I saw inside the comfort room, a face-to-face toilet. I don't know what does the engineer imply in creating this design but one thing is for sure, two toilets facing each other can only be seen in Andok's Ormoc City. Woot! This is really hilarious and funny but maybe they have reasons why did they design the men's comfort room like this.

Against The Light? Break The Law.

Common issues when taking photos is when our subject is against the light. Sometimes, breaking the law is cool and I think this photo I took at SRP Cebu City is an example. I know that I was facing the direct sunset when I was about to take a photo but I gamble and tried to take multiple shots. Flares are present and I think that's normal. Those flares added drama to my photo. If you're a photography enthusiast, I think sometimes it would be better for you to break the law and innovate what are there behind the lens.

Dalutan Island Beach Resort

Yesterday, my girlfriend invited me to join with her high school classmates visit Dalutan Island of Almeria, Biliran. I was hesitant at first because I am not that close to some of her friends. So I was thinking if should I join them or not but the thought that I haven’t visited the Island yet gave me the urge to go with them and visit the Island. Dalutan Island is situated in Almeria, Biliran right in front of Agta Beach Resort, Talahid Beach Resort and VRC. The island is owned and managed by Engr. Dondon Muertegui, a childhood friend of my father. The distance is probably 2 or 3 kilometers away from the main land of Biliran, so it should take about 15-30 minutes boat ride from Talahid, Almeria.

Our group arrived at Talahid at around 1pm and was able to find a good deal for the boat ride. The boat ride was suppose to be P600 but we were able to haggle up to P500 (Hmm. P100 is still P100).  When arrived at the beach line of Dalutan, we were asked to pay P20/head for the entrance fee exclusive of the cottage and table. Since we were the only beachbum that day, we then asked if we could just pay for the entrance and use the table for free for our lunch. The caretaker was too good to let us use the table and some facilities.

My girlfriend with her high school classmates

That afternoon was all swimming and diving for my girlfriend and her high school classmates. Me, I tried to roam around and search for some interesting sites near the shoreline. Most part of the Island has rock formation on its side and only a hundred meters approximate for the beach line.

The Rock Formation of Dalutan Island

On our way back to the mainland of Biliran, the boatman was so generous to tour us to the back part of the Island. The Island has a cave on the right side wherein bats reside during day time and the only way for you to enter is to swim inside or by boat. I don’t know if that part of the island goes low tide though.

A panoramic view of the beach line with my girlfriend on it.

If you want to visit the Island, you can travel by motorcycle or a 4-wheel vehicle to Talahid and ask for a boatman that goes to Dalutan Island. Try to haggle for the fare because for me, P600 fare is too expensive for the two way boat ride. Bring your own foods on the Island because you won’t see any convenience store in it. The management also doesn’t allow an overnight stay to their visitors so at 5pm, you should be going back to the main land of Biliran together with the caretaker of the Island.

Use Camera Phone for Macro Shot

Use Camera Phone for Macro Shot

I know this would be a very interesting topic to some of you who really like DIY (Do It Yourself). Macro isn't impossible through our mobile phones nowadays because there have been a lot of products popping out on the market like the Photojojo and Jelly Lens but if you lack on budget or you just want a simple challenge and creating your own macro lens for your mobile phone, I think you would really want to check on this topic I created last 2009 on my personal blog. I actually learned it from Nokia Blog and applied it on myself. Enjoy macroing! :)