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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Rizal Day Photos, A Tribute to a National Hero

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

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

View photos/ Read blog post

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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

OST
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 at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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Aina at 18 at 55 Events Place, Debut Photos

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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

“In the sweat of your face you will eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For dust you are and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:19)

Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

Ladies and Gents, welcome to a place where you can find blue skies, white cross, green grass and peaceful silence all in one. Welcome to Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.

Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

Just a brief info about this place, the Cemetery Gates are open from 9am to 5pm. Make no mistake about it folks, the guards here were really strict on implementing the house rules, specially the operating hours, which turns our normal shooting plan into a 30-minute photo walk challenge. How? Here’s the story (really boring and nonsense but I’ll say it anyway)…

Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

We’ve took a cab ride from Ayala MRT Station (just to assure our destination since we don’t know how to get here) and tell Manong (the cool driver of the cab that plays a Bon Jovi track) that we need to get here to this beautiful, peaceful place for shooting. Good thing he knows this place so everything is smooth and easy for us.

We’ve arrived here at exactly 4:30 pm, relaxed and quite lazy. Upon entering the Cemetery Gates (my favorite cut from Pantera), Manong, who wears a cool, black sunglasses (who’s also one of the Security Guards of this place) approach us and handed out a laminated yellow paper which states the rules and regulations/ do’s and dont’s of the cemetery. So cutting the crap out, it’s clearly stated in the paper (which is also displayed at the gates which we didn’t notice)  that the regular operating hours is from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. – end of story!

So enough with the chit chat, here are some of the shots that I’ve come up within 30 minutes; and let me tell you, it ain’t easy shooting under time pressure. Hope you guys like this one. Check this out!

Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

HERE RESTS IN HONORED GLORY
A COMRADE IN ARMS
KNOWN BUT TO GOD

Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

The Tree of Life Dead

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Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

Isolated: Away from the Dead

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Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

White Cross. Black Shadows.

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Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

White Cross. Black Shadows. Repeating Patterns.

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Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

Shape defined. Subject undefined.

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Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

Cemetery in Black Beauty.

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Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

 Walk the faded line.

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Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

The Other Side.

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Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Photos

Peace in Shooting.

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That’s it folks! Hope you had a great time viewing/reading this blog o’ mine. One piece of advice though, just a personal thought… Never leave a photowalk without having a self-portrait. (even if it’s suck or not, just do it!)

And by the way, shotnroll.com (this website/ photoblog/ portfolio/ gallery of mine) is turning 2 years old today; And personally, I just wanna say thanks to you guys (yes I’m talking to you, darn it! Hehehe!) who keeps on visiting this site and understanding what I’ve been doing for the past year. Let’s cheers and have a drink for another year to come… You guys were truly legendary! Thanks, thanks… \m/

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Thanks for dropping by to my Manila American Cemetery and Memorial 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

OST
Track: Cemetery Gates
Artist: Pantera

See the beauty, enjoy the beauty and capture the beauty!

Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Photos

Ladies and Gents, welcome to a secret place called paradise; Welcome to Terrazas de Punta Fuego!

- A beach resort that requires two and a half hour ride (including your patience) from Manila to Nasugbu, Batangas. And by the way, thanks to our company outing which is the main reason why I was able to experience  this free and relaxing getaway.

Here’s some of the photos taken on this beautiful resort. Check this out!

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Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Photos

The Yellow Divider -Get a hold of this!

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Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Photos

“Tulak“

This man (who strongly pushes this boat that we were riding) is set to sail on our 1st snorkeling destination here in Punta Fuego. Island Hopping – one of the activities in this beach resort that you shouldn’t miss coz 1. the price per head only costs 150 bucks; and 2. you’ll get a chance to see the beautiful, virgin corals of this beach.

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Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Photos

A panoramic 3-stitched photo of Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Resort.

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Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Photos

Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach on Infrared

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Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Photos

This summer season, treat your self with a nice white sand beach, fresh air and cool drinks that will brought your dead stressful body to life!
Hey, everybody deserves a cool break, so get one!

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Thanks for dropping by to my Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Resort 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
Haida Infrared 720 Filter

OST
Track: Ain’t nothing but a Good Time
Artist: Poison