f/5.6, 194mm, 1/800s, ISO 200, Picture style: Standard, Highlight tone priority: Enabled

I did a test drive of my Canon EOS 500D last weekend at Caliraya Recreation Center. The photo above was taken using a Canon EFS 55-250mm f/4-f/5.6 IS using Aperture Priority with the white balance set to Auto. So far, I like the results on how the color of the image above turned out. Continue Reading

Last Saturday, we had a tree planting activity with Sha’s company and with Haribon Foundation for their project Road to 2020. It is actually interesting to learn that it is recommended not to use foreign tree species in reforestation because it won’t bring us the ecological benefits that we need. Continue Reading

Last night, I got myself a copy of Against the Light for 450 pesos. No, it’s not a photography book, it’s actually a Pupil Tour Diary where it has a compilation of photos and text written by all the members of the band (Ely Buendia, Yan Yuzon, Dok Sergio, and Wendell Garcia). Continue Reading

UPDATED Click read more to check out an additional update for the NU107 2009 Rock Awards.

Me and Sha weren’t able to go to the NU107 Rock Awards. However, we were able to follow tweets of Karen Gino, Sleepwalk Circus, Francis Reyes and Toti Dalmacion and we were also able to listen to the radio. Some of those who I’m betting that will get the trophy have won. Continue Reading

I like the idea of live broadcasts for concerts. It’s a special treat for those who won’t be able to go to the concert because either you are located miles away from the concert venue and you do not have the money to splurge for transportation and ticket prices are not affordable enough. In addition to that, for those who were not able to buy the tickets because it was already sold out. Continue Reading

UPDATED
Added Kjwan’s video performing Lifeline.

Sleepwalk Circus

Me and Sha participated in RockEd Philippines’ “RockMed”. RockMed is a medicine drive for the victims of the typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. Aside from food and clothing, the victims of the typhoon would pretty much need medicines as well. Continue Reading

Who would think that there would be a movie where bloggers would really relate to? This is actually the first movie that is based on a blog. Julie & Julia is a story of a blogger, Julie Powell, who aimed to cook 536 recipes in 365 days which was intertwined with Julia Child’s story when she started her cooking profession. Continue Reading

A lot of people have been displaced by Ondoy. A lot of people had no food to eat while struggling to survive at the height of Ondoy. Although there are some who have received relief goods already, there are still a lot of areas that haven’t received relief goods. I admire United Nations for their World Food Programme initiative.

A donation of:
- $18 provides a family with rice for 2 weeks
- $90 feeds 5 families for 2 weeks
- $180 feeds 10 families for 2 weeks

If you’re from the US, you can have your tax deducted.