Ladies and Gents, Welcome to a religious and entertaining cultural festival in Iloilo City held every 4th Sunday of January, in honor of our patron Santo Niño; The most prestige, energetic, loud, and eye-catching Dinagyang Festival!

Dinagyang Festival 2012 Photos

And since it’s my first time to witness and be part of this huge event, I just wanna share you folks my shooting experience that you might find helpful and interesting (specially for those who are planning to take photos in this event next time).

#1 – The golden rule and the secret for having good pictures…
- None other than having an ID/ Photographer Pass. And that folks is absolutely a must! Why? coz good gears aren’t that good without having an ID; And I’m quite sure you don’t wanna find yourself pity, rejected by the Marshals, sneaking for a good shooting spot.

#2 – So now you have the ID, what’s next?
- Prepare the right tools for catching a good fish! Ask yourself, what are the kind of shots you want to achieve. If your answer is ALL, then bring your Ultra-Wide Angle, your General-Purpose Lens and a Telephoto. In  my case, I only used a Telephoto since I’m only aiming for capturing moments and expressions.

#3 – Plant yourself on a perfect spot.
- Since your not the only one photographing this event, It is important to have a good spot.  My opinion? Front row-center. Be here as early as you can coz I’m gonna tell you once again, your not the only one who would like to be in this position.

#4 – Protect yourself at all times.
- Yeah, yeah, I hear ya! There’s no trouble planting yourself on a perfect spot, but be aware of the sunlight, coz this one will ruin your shooting momentum (just like what we’ve experienced). This is the lesson I’ve learned in this event, and my suggestion is… Bring something to cover you up when the sun strikes your spot. A hat, scarf, long sleeves, etc..

#5 – Water/ Thirst Quencher.
- If your planning to plant yourself in one spot, then water is a must.

So that’s it folks, I hope what I’ve shared to you can be something useful. Moving forward, here are some of the photos taken during their performance at the Freedom Grandstand. Hope you’ll like this one. Check this out!

ATI TRIBE No.1
Tribu PAGHIDAET

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Tribu SALOGNON

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ATI TRIBE No.4
Tribu LUNOK

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ATI TRIBE No.5
Tribu MILAGROSA

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You can also view the complete set of photos here:

Dinagyang Festival 2012 Photos on Facebook

Dinagyang Festival 2012 Photos on Flickr

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Thanks for dropping by to my Dinagyang Festival 2012 Photo Gallery! By the way, if you like this post, you can drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above, and gimme a hell yeah! \m/

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Gears Used:
Canon EOS 50D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

OST
Track: More Human Than Human
Artist: White Zombie
Album: Astro-Creep: 2000

As the countdown begins to the mysterious, upcoming year of 2012, Today, we celebrate another regular holiday before this year ends.

In commemorating the life and works of our national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Rizal Day is considered as one of the Philippine National Holiday that is celebrated every 30th day of December, his execution day at Bagumbayan (now known as Rizal Park) in 1896.

So without further adieu,  in commemorating the life and works of Rizal, here’s my little tribute (a different set of photos rather than what we usually see like  his monument or other statues)  in recognition of our National Hero. A rare, 1970′s two peso bill that doesn’t exists nowadays. Check this out!

Rizal Day Photos, A Tribute to a National Hero

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Rizal Day Photos, A Tribute to a National Hero

Two Peso Bill (front)

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Rizal Day Photos, A Tribute to a National Hero

 Two Peso Bill (back)

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Two Peso Bill (back)

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Rizal Day Photos, A Tribute to a National Hero

As an authentication and a proof that this two peso bill isn’t fake, here’s the hologram that we usually see when placed on direct light.

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Rizal Day Photos, A Tribute to a National Hero

So the question is, where is Rizal now on our local peso bill? Here, in one peso coin, a.k.a “Piso“. But whatever bill he maybe placed, Dr. Jose Rizal will forever be remembered and recognized as our National Hero.

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Thanks for dropping by to my Rizal Day Photos, A Tribute to our National Hero  gallery! By the way, if you like this blog post, you can click the Facebook’s like button, drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above. \m/

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Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Lens

Since all of us know, what’s this machine, apparatus, console, video game or what ever you may call it, I’ll just skip the technical chit-chat (since we didn’t need it anyway) and just go straight ahead showing the pictures that I’ve taken. Hope you enjoy this one folks as much as I enjoy playing it! Check this out!

Xbox for Xmas, A Christmas Present, Xbox 360 Photos

Xbox 360 video game console

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Xbox for Xmas, A Christmas Present, Xbox 360 Photos

Xbox 360 video game console

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Xbox for Xmas, A Christmas Present, Xbox 360 Photos

Xbox 360 black wireless controller

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Xbox for Xmas, A Christmas Present, Xbox 360 Photos

Xbox 360 black wireless controller

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And oh, by the way folks, the bottom line of this post is… I’m not really bloggin’, I’m just showin’ what I’ve got this Christmas! Hahaha! Thanks to my lady for giving this game console, the best!

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Thanks for dropping by to my Xbox for Xmas, A Christmas Present, Xbox 360 Photos gallery! By the way, if you like this blog post, you can click the Facebook’s like button, drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above. \m/

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Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Lens

The Philippine Blog Awards 2011

The moment I’ve received an email last Thursday saying …

Congratulations! Your blog http://www.shotnroll.com is a finalist for the Photo Blog Category at the 2011 (National) Philippine Blog Awards. We would like to invite you to the awards ceremony on the 3rd of December 2011, 6 pm at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza, Ayala corner Buendia Makati City.

I said hey, wait a second, is this for real? Or this is just another internet scams that we don’t usually see everyday; Or maybe, just maybe, I’m just too denial to accept the fact that this blog has been recognized by the PBA (Philippine Blog Awards) judges as one of the finalists for the Photoblog Category – National Level. (Well I guess the answer is Yes, Ladies and Gents) I mean, who would have thought (even I) that this blog that I’ve created and playing with will be appreciated and recognized by the higher councils. “Tsamba” – yes it is! Hehehe!

 Click here to view the Finalists for Photoblog Category – National Level

Here are some of the photos taken inside the Awarding Ceremony of The Philippine Blog Awards 2011. Check this out!

The Philippine Blog Awards 2011

The Philippine Blog Awards Stage

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An intense, silent, exciting, thrilling, breath-taking, heart-pounding, toe-tapping, testicle-juggling vibe you’ll feel inside the auditorium that will take you to the edge of your seats, as the Awarding Ceremony starts…

The Philippine Blog Awards 2011

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After a couple of quick breaks and few categories left, our much awaited category has been presented…

The Philippine Blog Awards 2011

Shotnroll’s Priceless Moment

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As the slides starts to roll to show off the finalists for the best photo blog category, seeing shotnroll.com on stage, being flashed on a big screen is really, really, a Priceless Moment… This is what I consider the biggest reward for my 2-year blogging experience.  Thank you Philippine Blog Awards for this one. This is actually my 1st time attending an event like this and being included as one of the finalists to join with the top of the line photo blogs (like the image below) really makes me feel like a winner. \m/

The Philippine Blog Awards 2011 - Photoblog Category Winner

Niña Sandejas – rosarioko.com (The Photoblog Category Winner of PBA 2011)

The Philippine Blog Awards 2011 - Photoblog Category Winner

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Congratulations to Ms. Niña Sandejas of rosario.com for winning the Best Photoblog Category – National Level. You truly deserved it ma’am. Cheers!

The Philippine Blog Awards 2011 Winners

Philippine Blog Awards 2011 Winners

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Congratulations to all the winners of Philippine Blog Awards 2011. Keep up the good work folks! Cheers! \m/

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Thanks for dropping by to my Philippine Blog Awards 2011 Photoblog Category  gallery! By the way, if you like this blog post, you can click the Facebook’s like button, drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above. \m/

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Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Lens

Ladies and Gents, viewers of all ages, Welcome to the The Big Picture – my Panoramic Photo Collection.

Here are some of the beautiful places and popular tourist spots of the country which I’ve chosen to create a Panoramic view. Hope you guys like it. Check this out!

Note: All images were placed in a 600×400 black canvass to fit in and to display in more appropriate resolution.

Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila

Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila

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The Venice Piazza Mall, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio

The Venice Piazza Mall, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio

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Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City Libis

Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City Libis (View photos/ Read blog post)

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Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City Libis

Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City Libis (View photos/ Read blog post)

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The Mansion - Baguio City

The Mansion – Baguio City (View photos/ Read blog post)

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The Mines View, Baguio City

The Mines View, Baguio City

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Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Resort

Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Resort

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That’s it folks! Hope you had a great time viewing/reading this blog o’ mine. And oh by the way, don’t miss my next blog or should I say the 2nd part of this blog, as I show you some tips and tricks how I did these pics. A simple step-by-step guide on practical shooting and stitching photos to create a Panoramic Photo. Thanks! \m/

Im watching you watch over me
and I’ve got the greatest view from here
(The Greatest View by Silverchair)

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Thanks for dropping by to my Panoramic Photo Collection – The Big Picture  gallery! By the way, if you like this blog post, you can click the Facebook’s like button, drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above. \m/

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Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Lens
Giottos MTL9251B Tripod
Giottos MH-1301-652 Ball Head

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Track: The Greatest View
Artist: Silverchair

It was a stunning night, all were elegantly dressed to celebrate an Oscars themed birthday party held at 55 Events Place. Witness a beautiful girl turned into a gorgeous lady as we capture her very special moment that will forever be remembered…

Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina’s AVP during the celebration…

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Cheers to a wonderful and very successful event! Click here to view more photos on our Facebook gallery.

Let shotnroll capture your precious moments… To inquire about our photography services, email us at shotnroll dot gmail dot com.

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Thanks for dropping by to Aina @ 18 debut photo coverage! By the way, if you like this blog post, you can click the Facebook’s like button, drop some comments or just rating it by simply clicking those stars above. \m/

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Gears Used:
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Lens
Canon Speedlite 580EX II

OST
Track: Daddy’s Little Girl
Artist: Bob Carlisle