“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

Ladies and Gents, welcome to an annual event that gathers different cultural festivals of the Philippines. Held from one spot of Manila to the city of Pasay, the Aliwan Festival is considered as “The Mother of All Fiestas“, as this event showcases different cultures and talents held in every festivities of our country. Ladies and Gents, welcome to Aliwan Festival!

Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Since this is my first time to Shot n’ Roll on this event, allow me to show you some of the colorful, eye-catching photos that will surely entertain you as much as I do shooting here in this event. Check this out!

Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

MBC Float

Street Dance and Float Parade: The major attraction and highlight of this Festival.

Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Kapamagayon Festival of Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Kapamagayon Festival of Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Sorsogon Festival of Sorsogon City Dancers

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Sorsogon Festival of Sorsogon City Dancers

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Singkaban Fiesta (Bulacan) Dancers

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Panagbenga Festival of Baguio

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Ibon Ebon Festival of Candaba, Pampanga Float

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Biday a Pinangasturian of Buluan,Maguindanao Float

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Kumpit sa Kutawato from Cotabato City Float

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

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The Iloilo Dinagyang Tribe – the last year’s Million Peso Grand Champion of Aliwan Festival (2010). Though I haven’t actually witness and experience Dinagyang Festival, but seeing their Street Dance performance is really smoking and impressive! They really did a good job representing Iloilo and introducing Dinagyang Festival to Manila  coz of their ground-breaking and undeniable performance. It was absolutely no doubt, they were the Champion and the Crowd favorite!

Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival Performers

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival Performers

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival Performers

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Aliwan Fiesta 2011 Photos, Street Dance and Float Parade

Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival Performers

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

OST
Track: Tribe
Artist: Sepultura

- is one of the places here in Baguio that is considered most visited and most photographed structures in the city. This rose-colored cathedral is accessible by taking  more than a hundred concrete steps, located at the Session Road.

Baguio Catholic Cathedral Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

Ladies and gents, let’s all bow our heads and pray for God’s blessing at the biggest catholic church here in Baguio. Welcome to the Baguio Catholic Cathedral.

Baguio Catholic Cathedral Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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Baguio Catholic Cathedral Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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Baguio Catholic Cathedral Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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Baguio Catholic Cathedral Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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Baguio Catholic Cathedral Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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Baguio Catholic Cathedral Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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Baguio Catholic Cathedral Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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Baguio Catholic Cathedral Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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Baguio Catholic Cathedral Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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Baguio Catholic Cathedral Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Baguio Catholic Cathedral – Be sure to visit this place when visiting the summer capital of the Philippines and witness the biggest, beautiful, red-colored catholic church of the city.

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

- is one of the popular tourist attractions here in Baguio that is usually visited for beautiful scenery and other activities. Ladies and Gents, welcome to a park that is definitely right to visit… Welcome to the Wright Park!

Fronting the main gate of The Mansion, you’ll find a massive, postcard look, rectangular pool of water known as the “Pool of Pines”, which is also one of the main features of this park.

The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

Wright Park is just a few meters away from Botanical Garden. So I would suggest after shooting those beautiful flowers, take a minute walk towards the horses for a western experience.

The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

Guided by the cool, western-style cowboys, this horse back riding is one of the highlights in this park. Just pull a few hundreds from your cash box and you’ll have these beautiful horses on your command.

The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

Back in the Saddle

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The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Baguio Wright Park Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Baguio Wright Park – Be sure to visit this place when visiting the summer capital of the Philippines to witness and capture the beautiful scenes and experience a western-style cowboy horse-back riding.

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

OST
Track: Back in the Saddle
Artist: Aerosmith

- is one of the tourist attractions here in Baguio that is usually visited after enjoying the activities done at the Wright Park. The Mansion is located right across the Wright Park, along the Leonard Wood Road. (simply take the grotto-like stairs of the Wright Park, you’ll find The Mansion)

The Mansion Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

Ladies and Gents, allow me to welcome you to the House of the President. Welcome to The Mansion!

The Mansion Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

This structure serves as the official house of the President whenever they come up to Baguio for official visits.
Gates are open to the public but with limited access only. Here are some of the photos taken inside and outside the premises of The Mansion. Check this out!

The Mansion Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Mansion Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Mansion Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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A panoramic view of The Mansion

The Mansion Photos, Baguio Tourist Attractions

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The Mansion – Be sure to visit this place when visiting the summer capital of the Philippines to witness and capture this beautiful structure.

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

OST
Track: State of the Nation
Artist: Industry