Other than for this speedfreak cuchero, it was an idyllic Sunday blessed by sunny weather in Fort Santiago yesterday. But how this family could enjoy a high speed coach ride in this otherwise tranquil park is beyond comprehension. Why couldn't they just retrace Jose Rizal's final steps on foot (as marked by the trail of brass footsteps) which is a popular activity among the young visitors?
Anyway, there were many tourists, local families, groups of young friends, and photography enthusiasts enjoying the manicured grounds of this historic site by the Pasig River. For the entire month of January, I will be spending my Sundays here to attend a workshop using Fort Santiago as both subject and backdrop for our photography projects. I couldn’t have asked for a better venue; Fort Santiago is not only convenient for me to go to, but it is also very photogenic; a perfect site for all avid photographers.
The following are some pictures I had taken during our first session yesterday; more to come in the ensuing weeks. By the way, the fallen tree in the photo right below was a reminder of Typhoon Milenyo's might that hit Metro Manila a few months ago.
Have a wonderful week everybody!
Wouldn't the calesa go faster without the giant payong ? :) I miss manila's crazy pace and tranquil sundays.
ReplyDeleteJust in case you want to read about nikon stuff. :)
http://www.bythom.com/nikon.htm
And a review of your 18-135 lens
http://www.bythom.com/18135lens.htm
hey eric! i am glad they're keeping the grounds of the Fort clean. it's good to know our tourist spots are well maintained, especially the ones in Manila.
ReplyDeleteHi Anony ... I've a feeling you're S.A.!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the Nikon URLs. There's so much to know about this camera that I'm basically taking one step at a time; otherwise I might get overwhelmed.
I'll check out the URLs tonight.
Hi G.Knotee! Yes .. the city is doing its best to keep not oly these sites cleaned but most of the entire Manila. They often have people sweeping the streets and keeping things in order. I've got to hand it to the mayor, though!
ReplyDeletemodern na modern na yang karitela ah, yung sinaunang karitela di ko pa nasakyan, lalo na yang bago :)
ReplyDeleteuy oks yung effect ah, porst processed ba yan or raw pic, ang gandang tignan.
nagbabalik muna sa pagpapahinga, hehe
Akala ko mga jeepney drivers lang ang kaskasero. Pati pala mga kuchero.:) Wala bang seatbelts? I hope nobody fell from that coach ride.
ReplyDeletePlease refresh my memory. Where is Fort Bonifacio?
Daming tao! Natuwa ako sa 2nd pic yung framing.
ReplyDeleteMiss ko na rin mag picture-picture dyan. Nung college kami, basta me Photography assignment kami, dyan kami sa area na yan napupunta. Hope to see photos of your photo workshop there.
Were you talking about the speeding calesa, Iskoo? No, walang post process kundi setting ng camera -- slow shutter speed kaya ganon. Kung high ang shutter speed, very clear ang subject pero blurred naman ang background :)
ReplyDeleteDapat naman masubukan mong mag-kalesa!
Fort Bonifacio is at the tip of Intramuros by Pasig River, Irene. This was the military outpost built by the Spaniards.
ReplyDeleteAko nga nagulat na may kaskasero doon kahapon. Pati mga pasahero mukhang enjoy sa bilis :)
Napaka-photogenic nga ang lugar na ito, Ferdz. Sarap mag picture taking at very safe pa :)
ReplyDeleteI'll post more of my upcoming workshop shots here!
matagal na akong di nakakagawi dito, para tuloy gusto ko gumala sa weekend dito :)
ReplyDeleteSir Eric,
ReplyDeleteHappy New year to you, i really miss the torotots in manila, btw this article is worth reading. When i went home in Manila last year.. I visited Intramos and fort Santiago. you could feel being patriotic when you are outside of your country and proud of it!!
More blessings!
Neil :D
Kung Sunday ka pupunta, Cruise, silip ka sa class namin. When you enter the gate, our classroom is the third room to your left next to Intramuros Information Center. Pasok ka at sabihin mo you just want to take a peek. Kung gusto mo din hanapin mo ako at makamayan ko man lang kamay mo.
ReplyDeleteTalaga mage-enjoy ka din dito kasi historical din at alaga nila.
ganda talaga ng fort santiago. do you have any pics of the dungeons? =)
ReplyDeleteBeing a resident of Madrid that you are, Neil, I'm sure you felt at home in Intramuros :)
ReplyDeleteYou're right! We tend to appreciate our country more when we're away from it.
Happy New Year to you, too, mi amigo!
Hi Carla!
ReplyDeleteNo because the dungeons are locked and not open to the public. You can take a picture of the entreway, though.
ei eric,
ReplyDeletetry the panning shot of a kalesa
have yet to try it to check if my camera can do it or else I upgrade to a newer one :(
That was actually one of the shots we have to make, Tito, but you know how slow and leisurely the pace is at Fort Santiago.
ReplyDeleteThis careening calesa actually took me by surprise! I was taking a landscape picture when I suddenly heard the rushing oncoming sound of the horse's galloping behind me. When I turned around, this was exactly what I saw and I immediately took the shots with a slow shutter speed instead of a much faster one :)
The grounds were so clean when I went to Fort Santiago and blimey, I was amazed. Seriously!
ReplyDeleteIt was beautiful and the ride on the calesa was good as well. Man, I miss those ...
(:
Hola Eric! LOVELY pics! It's been a long time since I last visited this place. Will have to bring the family there next time. A nice place to explore :)
ReplyDeleteYes, Sheilamarie. Well-maintained place. Your entire family will certainly enjoy visiting it!
ReplyDeleteI'm really so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Manila, Kyels!
ReplyDeleteSo liked the calesa ride, huh? :)