 | Salamanca Eira | |
I go by the name my father, the Enlightened One, has given me My name is a remembrance of the magic that life breaths through when one is born I am a child with a title of Magic that I do not comprehend Do I envoke spirits of long forgotten to understand my purpose? Do I seek the depths of my soul to understand what is asked? I shall stay still and embrace what is given... I shall give what is asked ... I shall only think of tranquility... so others maybe at peace I will be magic... so magic be!
|  | Penguin Bar, Malate, Manila. |
| | LB Nights...where UPLB bands ...UPJammers come together and make some fucking music! It will never be the same without Balot! awww we will miss you man! Sana we can jam there Aussie style naman with an LB spunk! hahaha |
| | Like the cave men i have a deep found interest in fire...well photographing it anyways. haha! I accidentally found out how cool it is to take pictures of firedancers !!! well for my photog friends 'yes' ngayon lang! So get off my case. hehe. : ) |
| | Things we often take for granted when were on the road, goin to church or when were harassed by kids begging us to buy just one (pathetic looking sampaguita ) so they can be on their way home. Followed the trail of the country's national flower. There was soo much story that lies behind the iconic sampaguita kid. Abangan ang libro namin : ) bow! |
| | The place is packed...its takes 2 hours to get it. Bottom line it was worth it. I'm glad we have a park that can educated Pinoys bout the world of the deep. I mean so ironic that were surrounded by water and most Pinoys are scared shit of the ocean right?! haha. But im impressed by the tank exhibit. Lets just support this one and help promote in saving the environment! Its really nice seriously!! : ) |
| | Tripping with cousins in Old Manila. |
| | This never happens in our house...you rarely see our dogs this behaved! haha But my sis has done it! |
| | Photos are by my father guys...like to share lang...: )
This a project by WWF.
Location:
l5°05'N, 120°53'E; near the towns of Candaba, San Miguel and San Ildefonso, 50 km NNW of Metro Manila, Pampanga and Bulacan Provinces, central Luzon.
Area:
32,000 ha.
Altitude:
11 m.
Description of site:
A complex of freshwater ponds, swamps and marshes with surrounding areas of seasonally flooded grassland, arable land and palm savanna on a vast alluvial flood plain. The entire area is usually flooded in the wet season, but most of it dries out during the dry season (late November to April) and is converted into rice fields and plantations of water melons. The main area for waterfowl is an impoundment of about 300 ha, with a mixture of open shallow water, small islands, and rafts of floating vegetation, adjacent to the Pampanga River about nine km north of Baliuag. The impoundment is used as a fish pond during the rainy season, and then drained in January or February to be used for agriculture. Candaba Swamp acts as a natural flood retention basin holding wet season overflow from the Maasim, San Miguel, Garlang, Bulu and Peñaranda Rivers, and draining into the Pampanga River. The natural retention capacity is estimated at approximately 1.5 billion cubic meters. The average depth of water is l-2m, and the maximum about 5m.
Climatic conditions:
Tropical climate with a pronounced dry season from November to May and a pronounced wet season from June to October.
Principal vegetation:
Most of the flood plain is under cultivation for rice and other crops, and there are some patches of Nypa fruticans and mangroves in surrounding areas.
Land tenure:
A small part of the swamp is state owned and has been classified as "alienable and disposable"; the remainder is privately owned by many individuals.
Conservation measures taken:
The swamp has been declared a bird sanctuary and the municipal government under Mayor Jerry Pelayo with the support of the national government and private organizations is undertaking measures to rehabilitate and conserve the swamp and its diverse wildlife for the future generations. Hunting has been banned and shift of land use is being strictly regulated. |
| | i haven't been hanging out with my brods and sis...it's been ages..you see its a totally new ball game when you end up drinking with the jammers...the air is filled with intoxicating vibe ...maybe from the booze or music......who cares...pero buti na lang bday ni Miggy! Salamat! miss ko na kayo!
the new 'happening' place is a studio/ bar... where the jammers can jam and drink to their hearts content! thanks to Sheltox ; ) nice bro! |
For Saira
On a train journey without a destination,
Someone invented Salamanca as a person.
She was an orchid of pure imagination
When she first appeared as fiction,
The heart’s eye in “The Salamander Dream of Jorge Macatangay.”
In “Summertime” she became a poem.
Does she echo the flamenco of magical Spain?
Someone asked in the monsoon rain.
Is she the one also known as Saira,
The “glistening sands” of the Sahara?
No one can tell and no one can foretell.
She may be the arabesque in a strange bazaar,
A sudden engagement with depth of field
When the moment of beauty sets us free.
Feb 4,2008
Victor Peñaranda
| | Recently went to Donsol to do some research for a publication. The Alcantara family was nice enough to invite me on a road trip to Donsol. : )
Bicol landscape is picturesque, with Mt. Mayon and Mt. Isarog dominating the lanscape it was truly breathtaking.
Donsol is a coastal town made famous for the whale shark sightings during the summer. It was a surreal, beautiful and awesome experience swimming with the gentle 'butanding' or whale sharks. I was so moved by the whole experience that I have no pictures of these gentle giants! Ha! Some things are made to be remembered in memory.
But there is more to Donsol than the whale sharks. There is a firefly tour. Along the river bank that opens up to the bay, mangrove forests can be found. At night these mangroves light up like Christmas lights! I have never in my life seen so many fireflies, just fantastic! |
| | Bonding session with the cousins at Highlands...my models for the day...buwaaahahaha : ) |
| | 12th hot air balloon show, Clark Air Field,Pampanga was fantastic! Now I get it why people flock there at the crack of dawn! Awesome sight to see!
The whole show was very informative. They gave a very comprehensive information on the how and what are hot air balloons and who are the pilots manning the craft.
Oh what was a complete surprise was our skydiving military and police men & women! Their skydiving routine was awesome! Felt really proud of them! Astig! |
| | Our newest publication! Takes you on a coffee joy ride across the country! Pictures by Neal Oshima and text by Noel Sy-quia |
| | I love my job! I get to go around and shoot! I love going to local markets when i get the chance. So many things to see and discover! I love bangkok! The place has soo much character... |
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| | from trips all over... |
| | New year party with my soulmates : ) Diane, Elaine, Pamela, Eric & Auggie |
| | 1st time not spending Christmas with my folks! Good thing Tita Sue, Annika and Ian took us in huhuhu. : ) We had a blast last nite. There's nothing more comforting than celebrating Christmas Eve with friends who you've known since birth! Whaaa! Para sa samahang walang kupas! Love you all! |
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ey, sai!!! love your work... u take great photos!!! we have to get together next time i come home for a visit.. would u take photos of my kids and family?!?! i always make it a point to take my family for a photo session when i come home... coz we're not all in the same place together all the time!!! |
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Thank you everybody! I wish all of you bliss, bliss and more bliss : ) |
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Sai!!!! happy birthday!!! ^_^ |
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Happy Birthday Saira...may happiness always comes to you... |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!! miss you much, much ate sai....mwah! |
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Happy Birthday Saira. May all you ever want be all you'll ever get. :) |
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Hi...
It's a nice gallery... |
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Thanks for the invite ... beautiful pictures :) |
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Doc! OMG! how r u?! yes lets meet up one of these days. |
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Great pics Sai! Hope to see you soon! - Philip |
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mahal kong roommate, kelan kaya tayo magkikita at magchichika? miss na kitang patawanin sa mga kalokohan ko hehe |
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thnx for the coffeebean experience ..hahaha |
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