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The Night before Sinulog

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:17:00 +0000

For how many years I've learned one thing when it comes to Sinulog Festival - laag sa adlaw nga wa pa ang Sinulog para walay samok. haha!!

It was a Saturday night. Good thing there were only drizzles falling. April and May were with me walking towards Mango Ave. not to party but to eat halo-halo and my all-time chiilaxing and refreshing Black Gulaman in Chowking.

The De Rossi Sisters. . . haha!!

Then a special guest came by to stop and helped us morning the night. haha!! Ang Kinakusgan - Sir Baylosis.

Then Jethro came after a few hours or minutes. The last stop was Jollibee. It's like a reunion of the Filipino Club way back in high school. hehe.

Twas a great night, with great laughs and talks. Pit Senyor!!!

It's A Saturday Night

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:45:00 +0000

I'm with Don And Donna to watch a 4D show here at Crown Regency.
It's still raining here in Cebu. And am crossing ma fingers that it will stop and ride again that one heck of Edge Coaster Ride... Yippy!

Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:50:00 +0000

Sorry if this post is late. It's still New Year - just the 2nd day. hahahahaha!!

Anyway, let's get it on.

>>>Everybody knows that New Year = FIREWORKS! And I bet all cameras were ready on that night for a great war of shots.

But dang, the unexpected happened. My 18-105mm lens went crazy. Auto-focus won't work. And I was hoping to use that lens for a wide angle shot.

While I was busy trying to figure out what went wrong with my lens, it was already midnight. The New Year has begun. And I missed that golden time where all fireworks have gone up.

Got no choice. I'm left with using my 50mm and I hurriedly went upstairs to catch some left-overs of fireworks. LOL. I didn't even bother for the settings. I just clicked right away. hahahaha!! If it's bad, I just move the shutter speed down or up.

Here are a few "decent" firework shots, with my new watermark for 2011.

P.S.
I'm gonna go and let my lens checked-up and repaired on a photography shop this week. tsk3
If you've got suggestions where, please do tweet me. Just anywhere here in Cebu. Thanks

My Top 10 People Shots

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:03:00 +0000

I'm not a pro on portraits. It's hard for me to compose on a subject with regards to people.

But I tried.

So far, here are the best 10 people shots I took this year. Hope you'll enjoy my picks. Let me know what you think and your comments will be appreciated. ahhahahahaha!!

Naks!! This was shot on KFC. I like how these lovebirds look.
ayiiiii.. hehe!!

This is May-may, my childhood friend and playmate. Took this on her wedding.
She was busy doing something, then I took a candid shot.
It looks perfectly cool and simple.

This is a silhouette of my 2 buddies posing on light-programmed background
on a store near the Provincial Capitol. It's totally cool and as if it's shot in a
Korean Music video. hahaha!!

It's fun to see kids go wild on a water park resort. Shot in Intosan Resort, Danao.
hahaha!!

I love how my friend, El.ey aka Ms.Vain held the gift I gave here.
For me, this shot gives me a sincere feel and deep appreciation. hehehe!!
And it's one of the best.

The interesting thing of this shot is that I took this one time - just one
time only. haha!! The blueberry cheesecake somewhat aligned perfectly and
we were laughing with my friend, Christine, how it looked.
Check out this > http://bit.ly/hiULaT = it's the blog with all related pics
of it.

Just one description on this picture - CUTE! This is KIKLE sleeping. haha..
Took a shot just on his CUTE feet. and it turned out WOW! haha

I didn't take this shot. My sister did. But it's still the best shot.
Why? This is the first picture I shot using RAW quality.
I can still remember how amazed I was on the quality and
the great outcome using RAW. =)

Those eyes are like mine. hahahaha!! Look at my #2 picture.
Aren't they the same? haha.. I love baby KIKLE looks here.
Really cute and big eyes. haha

For My Number 1 . . .

it's a TIE!

Keeshia

and

Kazi

Got nothing to say. I am amazed seeing these shots I took.

These two are my top models (nyahahahhahaa!!)

Both of them love to pose and taking pictures with

them makes photography fun and amusing.

Hope you had fun on my top ten pics..

And as 2011 has officially started, there will be MORE TO COME soon. haha!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! ITS 1-1-11!! HAHA!!

My Top 25 Favorite Shots of 2010

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:29:00 +0000

Happy New Year!!!

This year was a year of surprises and new learnings. And one surprise and at the same time learning I had was using a DSLR camera.

To be honest, I did not expect such thing would become a hobby of mine. I'm not totally into it in the first place. If you read my first post entitled A Take on Photography, then you will get the whole thought. haha!!

Henceforth, I came up with the idea of posting my fave shots this year. First, I will choose the 25 best (for me) non-people pictures out of hundreds I took. I will also include some captions onto which how and why I chose it.

Please do comment too and tell me some of your views and what you think about my list.

Enjoy!!!

Taken on Dec.17, 2010. After attending Simbang Gabi at Talisay Church,
went to the nearest shore and took some shots. Few minutes later,
a banca passed by and I hurriedly took a simple yet a meaningful shot

Took this picture out boredom on Nov. 29, 2010. Used slowest shutter speed and lowest aperture.
It's amazing how stars become visible. Sugoi!

Took these caps in a garbage bag. Got nothing to do that afternoon
It came out nice, unexpectedly. haha

One of the funniest shot I took. I was laughing how poise the cat was
while staring at me. The cat was not camera shy, and there was no holding back. haha
I even submitted this picture on Nat Geo's Great Migration contest.

The picture tells it all. Shot during my trip in Zamboanga's Barter store.
I bought the oat krunch.

A Majestic sunset taken on our Penthouse. By the picture alone, I can't think
of any caption suitable for this shot. haha

Title: Single Ladies
LOL!
Taken on Halloween. It was cool taking pictures on fountains

This was unintentional. hahahaha! Went outside to the metropolitan
to try taking pictures at night. I forgot it was on set to 30 sec shutter. So, i just whirled it
around and this was how it ended up. haha

One of the first shots I took when I first held my DSLR camera.
An anahaw tree at the back of our house.

One of the coolest shot I took. A first attempt of panorama. Form afar, it looks like a
hurricane-like cloud.

Went out with a friend to try to capture tail lights of cars.
We stationed on a skywalk in Robinson's Mall Fuente Osmena.
My first time to take pictures in the city.

Another shot during my early stages of photography.
Its a railing on left side of our house's main entrance.

Took a shot of this Pistachio Ice Cream Cake at Dessert Factory, Ayala Terraces
just yesterday, Dec.30.

A cool view of Raddison Blu Hotel, near SM.
It's my first time to be there, and all facilities and ambiance
are truly remarkable.

Took this on a sudden power outage here in Cebu.
I used the 50mm 1.8 lens to capture the candle light.

A cool water fountain in the entrance of Raddison Blu Hotel. Looks
like hooded priests or cult. hahaha

A favorite of mine. I also submitted this on Nat Geo's contest.

Yogurt @ Red Mango. The picture is simple but it kinda
struck me. I still can't figure out what it is. haha

Took this after a rainy afternoon. The picture itself gives me a fresh
and strong feel. And that's why I included it on my list.

This is the first lightning shot I have. I was in awe when I captured it
after long minutes of waiting. I submitted this shot on Nikon's contest. LOL

Now, for my TOP 5!!!

I love how the fountain and main entrance go together on this picture on a black
night sky. I'm no professional, but I think this is by far the most classy architecture shot I took.

Disco Lights at a Karaoke Bar. I used slow shutter speed and it looks like
an active molecular phenomenon. hahaha! I totally love this picture, and I used it as
my wallpaper on my desktop.

I feel compelled on this picture. And its the first time
I shot this on a very personal level, ignoring the territorial barrier of this cat.
I was really close while taking this picture while the cat was totally on sleeping-mode.

I am totally into greens. And this plant is just an ordinary one where you can see
anywhere on sidewalks or streets on a village. I just zoomed
and the leaves look spectacular. When I see this picture, I smile.
I just can't believe that I have a shot like this.

And My Number 1 Favorite Shot is . . .

Some say that it's just Photoshopped or edited. To be honest, I still don't know
how to use Photoshoppe or editing stuffs. Just the basic tweaks like brightness,
contrast, and the likes. This shot is for real! One thing I said to myself after I
had this shot, "I will never take another lightning shot again. This is picture is enough."
Simply majestic and unbelievable. Shot this just outside my window. and VOILA!!!

Next, I will be posting my TOP 10 People Shots of 2010. So, watch out for it . . .

2 Days Before 2011

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:57:00 +0000

It took several months for this plan to emerge. naks! hahahaaha!!

And I promised Christine months ago that we will go out and take that BBCC (blueberry cheesecake) and dessert tour throughout Cebu.

If not for twitter, this plan would really really happen next year gyud. nyahahahahahaha!!

Itinerary:
1. Spaghetti Factory
2. Banana Booth
3. Dessert Factory
4. Maitre Chocolatier
5. Tara's Cafe (IT Park) with Teng's Family
6. IT Park's Open Market (Last Day)

Thanks Teng . . . =)

Here's the link for the whole album: 2 Days Before 2011

Ms. Vain

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:54:00 +0000

Christmas happens not only on December 25 but in everyday of every year. naks!

With Ms. Vain's idea, we exchanged gifts. teehee!!! hahahaha!!

Thanks El for your time and gift... God bless you more and your family. =)

Here's the link to the whole album: Ms. Vain

Disyembre-Bente Sinco-Dos Mil Diez

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:11:00 +0000

A few shots I took on Christmas Day in Intosan Resort, Danao.

My Fave Pic on that day . . .

Who wouldn't like to be a kid again? haha

No Trick, All Treat

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:01:00 +0000

Thanks Stacey!!!

That's all I can say sa tanan last night. hahahahaa!!!

Kinsay present?

1.Cathy
2.Ray
3.Ciara
4.Varian
5.Stacey
6.Me

Merry Christmas guys and thanks last night!!!

Reflection. nyahahahaha!!!

Sweet Chili

Here's the link to the whole album: No Trick, All Treat

Not Having A Plan Can Be The Best Plan

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:15:00 +0000

I couldn't agree more of such notion while texting with Jeremie the other day, "Mas maayo pa nga di magsabot para dayon gyud.". hahahahaha!!

But sad to say, she wasn't available due to Red Christmas sickness for girls. haha!! Sunod Jer, laag nya ta. Dad-a nya imo Fortuner. hahaha!

So, I set forth on a quest of laag-laag together with:

Rira

Varian

1st stop: IT Park

Cupcake Soaps

Belen

2nd stop: Yogu

3rd stop: Cebu Provincial Capitol

4th stop: Fort San Pedro

5th stop: Pier 2 intersection, above SRP Subway

6th stop: Talisay (Simbang Gabi and some Morning Breeze)

Maffy

The Things in the Past

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:55:00 +0000

This is certainly not a melodramatic post. The title may provoke such feel but trust me, matters of emotions won't be discussed. nyahahahahahaha!!!

This is my first post for the month of December. Expectedly, I should share something about Christmas and all that. But, I decided to do something off the hook. Besides, what you can do and share is not limited. It's UNLIMITED. =)

This afternoon was full of small activities. I was about to watch the anime BLEACH Episode 114 (still have a long way to go to catch up the current ep) then my sister asked me a favor to watch Baby Kikle for awhile. Nature has called her to throw-up downwards (if you know what I mean). LOL. Suddenly, my uncle knocked the door showing me the book that I have been searching for how many years in the stockroom - the Harry Potter book series.

I was perplexed. (Naks! hahahahahaha)

Just in the right time, my sister got back and I hurriedly went downstairs. Saw my mom cleaning and sorting out old stuffs as we were planning to give some of our unused things to others who will need it or still make use of it. (or perhaps sell it. haha!!)

Saw lots of stuffs and boxes, especially pictures and photo albums. So, I went back up to get my camera.

And here are some of the pictures I took.

Termites really are the worst!!! tsk3

Got no idea how old I was in this picture! Maybe 16-19

My parent's wedding picture, June 18, 1986.

Boybands were a fad before. nyahaha!!!

3-Rainbow Memories!!!

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:19:00 +0000

3-Rainbow!

The best section I've ever had during my high school days way back SY 2002-2003 on my 3rd year in USJ-R Basak Campus. It was a great combination of pra-pra girls and pra-pra boys mixed up with fun, memories, and laughter.

The first time we gathered together was on Benley's birthday 2-3 years ago. Though not everyone (the whole 3-Rainbow section) was there, we still had fun and cherished those moments.

If you could recall on my previous blog entitled A Different Way to Start the First of November, before we got Jeremie, Varian and I went to the final resting place of Benley, a 3-Rainbower, on November 1. He went with the Lord in heaven last year. And it was a shocking and a sad news when he bid farewell.

While I was saying my prayers in that moment and reminiscing all the memories we had with Benley and 3-Rainbow before, a thought and an idea struck me.

The thought - it was because of Benley that we, the 3-Rainbow, were able to gather for the first time after so many years after highschool.

The idea - A 3-Rainbow Reunion!!!

And after a few days, an abrupt plan emerged! 3-Rainbow Reunion was schemed. And thanks to Facebook, its easier to invite and inform people for events. It was only a 1 week plan, and GOODNESS!!! All was set and final.

Invitation:

What: 3-Rainbow Reunion 2010

When: November, 13, 2010, before 6:30PM

Where: Joven's Grill, Parkmall

The Attendance:

1. Stacey Ababa

2. Isyat Abangan (via Yahoo Messenger)

3. Jeremy Balgos

4. Gia Carin

5. Daniel Cruz (me. nyahaha!!)

6. Jeremie Daguman

7. Hanzel Ibona

8. Emelyn Laporga

9.Debbie Luague

10. Aissa Pepito and Amiga. hehe

11. Goldiluck Restauro

12. Varian Fernandez

13. Ciara Young

14-15. Pamela and Gary (Proxy for Isyat. hehehe)

3-Rainbow Reunion (Part 1)

3-Rainbow Reunion 2010 (Part 2)

A Different Way to Start the First of November

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:31:00 +0000

Everybody we know was out working , not at home, or busy doing something. So, it was only the three of us who were available - me (opkors! haha), Varian (totally all set with a pro-camera backpack! haha! I'm gonna buy one soon. hehe!), and Jeremie (I called her up and tried to drag her out with us. LOL!! Thanks Jer!!).

Our plan was to try to visit some special loved ones at Queen City Memorial Garden but rain was totally hard that night. I was even having a hard time driving while passing SRP. And there's even a fire outburst near Duljo Fatima. tsk tsk tsk . . . But somehow we managed though. It was fun talking and recalling memories with all laughs and jokes in spite the rough weather above us. haha!!

Uwana ani!! haha

Then, we decided to go to IT Park for some chillax moments at Coffe Cat with some yogurt.

Byutipul

TERNO!!! haha!

A Plan Emerged: 3-Rainbow Reunion Next Week!!!

For our last stop, we decided to bid our final walk at Waterfront Hotel. hihihi!!

Wiwi!! haha

Thanks guys!!! We'll plan for the 3-RAINBOW REUNION! haha!

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Halloween Shots

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:54:00 +0000

The last day of the month of October. I took few random shots from Portofino Beach Resort down to Raddison Blu Hotel.

Some scary fountain shots . . . haha!!

Pointed Hoods

Alien-like

I can see a dwarf!

Apparition?

All the Single Ladies

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October's Last Blast

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:21:00 +0000

Yippy!

October 31, 2010. Sunday - a day full of food, fun, and fascination.

FOOD: Ciara's Beach Party
FUN: with highschool mates Al, Ciara, Emelyn, Stacey, and Varian.
FASCINATION: Raddison Blu's majestic ambiance

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30-Extended-31

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:07:00 +0000

10/30 PM until 10/31 AM . . .

Some random shots I took as we went around the city with Lana.

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From Kids to Adults: My Childhood Playmates

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 09:53:00 +0000

October 30, 2010, Saturday.

I was invited by my close childhood friend Lee Martin to attend his sister's wedding. The ceremony was held at the Parish of Alliance of Two Hearts in Banawa, Cebu City.

I was full of smiles seeing all my kababata. It was great seeing them, now that we've all grown up (still wishing I could still play games with them like before such as Slipper Game, Bato-lata, etc.).

I only had a few shots as conversations went wild everywhere. haha!!!

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Friday Surprise!

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:54:00 +0000

Friday morning was a surprise. Sun was up, skies were blue, and clouds were high (It had been raining for almost a week or so).

After I took breakfast (had Nestle Nesvita and Corn flakes), I then decided to go at the garage just to warm myself up under the sun, and brought my camera to practice more on handling control.

It was unexpected to see kittens lying on the floor. They were not shocked upon seeing me. haha!! So, I took some shots and all the time they were funny. They don't care at all. It's as if they're used to it or something.

Here are a few shots I took:

Click here for more pictures: Friday Surprise!

It was a great and funny experience to take pictures of this stray kitten. haha!!

If you have comments or anything, please do write them. It would inspire or challenge me more. naks!!!

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A Detour

noreply@blogger.com (DCruz8) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 06:49:00 +0000

Yesterday, I was planning to venture my photographic skills in an old heritage site here in Cebu which is Fort San Pedro.

But the clouds were suddenly gloomy and raindrops were starting to fall.

I've got no choice. I need to make a detour.

So, I went to a yogurt house in Banilad, Cebu at late afternoon then had dinner at Mang Inasal in Gaisano Country Mall.

Here are the shots I took:

Camera used: Nikon D90

Lens: Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

Click here for other pictures: A Detour

Hopefully, I could go there in For San Pedro not only for picture-picture but at the same time visit the historic site because I've never been there. tsk3.

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